Public transport

The BMTC has been hit hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is now seeking government support, with about 50% of BMTC's expenses borne by the government over the past two years. Buses operated by Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport…

Over 80% of bus and train passengers are willing to pay extra for a better public transport system like Rapid Transit System (MRTS), according to a report by Rail India's Technical and Economic Service (RITES) . RITES is an engineering…

Hundreds of avid snowboarders and skiers waited hours for public transport to take to the ski slopes of Coronet Peak and The Remarkables in Queenstown. An Australian visiting the Alpine town said he waited two and a half hours for a New…

On Thursday July 14, the municipal council revealed that the Marbella Urban Public Transport Service experienced a 21% increase in the first half of 2022. It reached a total of 2,581,874 passengers, adding 449,678 to those registered last…

An overwhelming number of Chandigarh residents are willing to forego traveling with their private vehicle for public transport, even if it means paying more. Their only requirement: a robust mass rapid transit system (MRTS).These are the…

//= do_shortcode('') ?> Image by Julius Silver from Pixabay London is the latest part of the UK to impose a city tax to pay for services such as public transport. Tourists in London are set to face a!-->…

KOLKATA: Residents of Salt Lake and New Town look forward to Thursday, when the Metro East-Westis finally ready to get his "meaningful" connection to the heart of Kolkata. The 2.3km East-West Metro Phoolbagan-Sealdah connection will!-->!-->…

Festival-goers preparing to travel to Glasgow for the final day of TRNSMT will face disruption to public transport.The final day of the three-day festival will see artists such as Nina Nesbitt, Sigrid, Wolf Alice and Lewis Capaldi complete…

All eastbound lanes of Heathcote Road have reopened in Lucas Heights after being closed due to flooding.But all westbound lanes of Heathcote Road remain closed between the Princes Highway in Heathcote and New Illawarra Road in Lucas…

MullenLowe Singapore has been selected to develop the upcoming Graciousness on Public Transport campaign for the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore, following a tender,The campaign will feature iconic characters including Stand-Up…

Motorists and public transport passengers should continue to avoid non-essential travel in parts of Sydney, Illawarra and The Hunter, due to extreme weather conditions.In Bilpin, Bells Line of Road has reopened following an earlier fallen…

On-demand public transport is transforming the way we travel. In fact, the on-demand app economy is changing and turning the world upside down! In…

Marine technology company Candela has released the first images of what will be the world's fastest, longest and most energy-efficient electric vessel. The Candela P-12 shuttle, as this innovative vessel is called, will ferry citizens…

Transport for NSW under fire from Pyrmont locals for falling stops on the 389 bus route. Photo: Sydney Expert and Wikipedia. By AMBER…

SIMON JUPP IS THE CONSERVATIVE MP FOR EAST DEVON Many of us in East Devon use the rail regularly to get to school, work or see friends and family. The railways also connect many of our rural communities to Exeter, including Lympstone,!-->…

The central theme of a shared island has remained present throughout the current government programme. But with entire counties systematically cut off from all railway infrastructure and a woefully insufficient supply of cross-border…

Our poor commuters have been abandoned by the government. There, they wait for rides that don't come because drivers and operators can't afford the price of diesel. The stupidity of it all is a report quoting anonymous government…

National strike to affect the entire transport sector in Italy.Italy's public transport network will be disrupted by a nationwide general strike on Friday June 17, with train services affected from 9:00 p.m. on Thursday June 16.The…

These EU cities have embraced free public transport The growing trend in the provision of basic services has its own name - zero tariff transport mobility as a basic human right and a free service: who would have thought this could be…

According to data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the number of passenger journeys on public transport at the end of April was below levels before the COVID-19 pandemic, public transport journeys in…

Green public transport seen as key to tackling climate change Several Alstom projects aim to solve pressing problems affecting the environment…

PETALING JAYA: The current traffic congestion in the country, especially in the Klang Valley, is due to the fact that Pakatan Harapan has postponed and!-->…

Germans can travel around the country for just €9 a month from Wednesday as part of a package of government measures designed to cushion the effects of runaway inflation and rising fuel prices in the biggest economy from Europe.The…

A 20% reduction in public transport fares is expected to remain in place beyond this year, the Taoiseach said. Fares for bus and rail travel, as well as Luas in Dublin, were all slashed earlier this year for…

Traveling might be your one true passion, but it can get awkward when trying to navigate an unfamiliar city. This is where apps come in - you can expect easier travel options and better transport alternatives. We have…

Mohammad Sajid has been driving city buses in New Delhi for nearly seven years. During summers, the sweltering heat coupled with the…

A Lake District man boxed each of the 214 Wainwrights - traveling between them using only public transport. Lewis Jevons might be the first person to do this since Alfred himself wrote his illustrated guides to the Lakeland Fells in the!-->…

The gap is even wider among young adults, with 17% of men aged 16-34 reporting feeling unsafe, compared to 58% of women – the highest proportion of any age or sex.The findings were released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) as…

May 24, 2022 - You can spend a large part of your itinerary in the city center, but did you know that you can discover many interesting destinations in Split by bus? We'll show you how.Whether it's a short visit or a week, the city of…

The first batch of 50 buses intended to modernize the Lebanese transport network arrived in Beirut on Monday and will hit the streets in the coming weeks.Public Works and Transport Minister Ali Hamieh said it was just the first delivery…

SHANGHAI/BEIJING – Shanghai reopened a small part of the world's longest subway system on Sunday after some lines were closed for nearly two months, as the city paves the way for a fuller lifting of its painful!-->!-->…

Shanghai partially restarted public transport on Sunday, signaling a gradual reopening after nearly two months in isolation from the outside world.…

SHANGHAI/BEIJING - Shanghai reopened a small part of the world's longest metro system on Sunday after some lines were closed for nearly two months, as the city paves the way for a fuller lifting of its painful…

Skift grip Public transport planning software company Optibus sees an opportunity to help cities "build back better" by redesigning networks of buses, trains, bikes and more after the pandemic.…

South Yorkshire's sub-par public transport network is acting as "a drag on our communities". That's the verdict of Oliver Coppard, who was elected mayor of South Yorkshire just two weeks ago. He said YorkshireLive it will continue!-->…

May 17, 2022 | 05:44 IST Public transport systems in Goa - possibility of improvements We cannot underestimate the role played by public transport in the growth of the city, the ease of departure for people, the mastery of the climate,…

“Attack” period in public transport in Mersin! Acting in line with its vision "A step ahead in the future of mobility", Karsan is a leader in urban public transport solutions in Turkey as well as in Europe. In this context, the…

Pune traffic branch has identified Hinjewadi flyover junction, Pune university junction, Hadapsar junction and Nal stop junction as traffic blackspots PUNE: A study conducted by the Pune Traffic Branch at the Pune University Junction found…

A girl walks on a street in Guangzhou, southern China, May 11, 2022. Rainfall gradually increased in the evening. Photo: CGVMajor cities in southern China's Guangdong province, including Guangzhou and Zhuhai, have announced plans to…

The New Zealand border will fully reopen at the end of July, two months earlier than the government had previously announced. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has, via video link from self-isolation, told a business audience in downtown…

The final reopening of the New Zealand border could be near, the employment tribunal's decision against Gloriavale and the amount owed in MIQ fees in the latest headlines of the New Zealand Herald. Video / NZ HeraldNew Zealand's gondola…

The National Transport Authority said passenger numbers on public transport had increased as fares were reduced as part of the government's plans to lower the cost of living and encourage more sustainable travel. It is the first time that…

Friday, May 6, 2022, 10:51 a.m.Press release: Waikato Regional Council Big changes to the way public transport is planned and delivered could be on the way, after receiving support from…

New Delhi: The cost of public transport in Kerala has risen slightly since Sunday as recently increased fares came into force. The general public in Kerala from today (May 1) has to shell out more for traveling by bus, car…

Kayla Newton loves living on Tasmania's scenic east coast, but bringing her family over can be a daily battle.Public transport is limited and jobs and services are spread throughout the region.Key points:Limited transport options on…

1 credit Public transport services across Greece, including airport transfers, intercity bus and train lines, as well as ships and ferries, will stop or operate on a limited schedule on Sunday May 1 due to union strikes in honor of Labor…

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Suraya Sidhu Singh is a New Plymouth journalist and public transport advocate. OPINION: Recently I learned that neighboring Taranaki Regional Council, Horizons - covering Whanganui, Manawatu, Horowhenua, Tararua and part of the central…

Is the obligation to wear masks in shopping malls, public transport, closed areas and schools removed? The long-awaited meeting of the scientific committee was held today. The decisions taken after the scientific committee meeting…

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Suozzi, in an interview with WNYC on Thursday, said he would support ending mandatory masking on New York state's transit systems after a federal judge struck down the requirement for air travel and…

An intrepid traveler completes a unique 5-year mission to highlight the environmental issues that tourism brings to life in the Lake District. Lewis Jevons, 29, from Aberystwyth, visited 213 of Wainwright's 214…

Senate candidate Herbert "Bistek" Bautista on Thursday called for an inventory of public transportation in the country to include the number of public utility vehicles, operators, drivers, and other transportation franchise holders to…

According to a study, two-thirds of Britons admit to spying on what other passengers watch on public transport. The study found that 62% of Britons admit to looking over their colleagues' shoulders and staring at their smartphone screens.!-->…

Ferry services were cancelled, others were close to capacity and queues at Circular Quay were hundreds deep on Saturday as the Easter long weekend coincided with free public transport across Sydney .Sydney Ferries urged travelers to…

PROVIDEDFrom April to the end of June 2022, charges on Auckland's AT Metro network will be halved.As the cost of living crisis continues to affect New Zealanders, a series of government measures have been introduced to help kiwis cope with…

Greater Sydney public transport users can travel easily from Thursday, with a new initiative to temporarily remove transport fares.Following a recent announcement from Transport for NSW, the Opal Network will be free for a total of 12 days,…

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS The LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced that it is preparing to roll out the third phase of its service contract program on Monday, April 11, which…

Image source: www.oasa.gr Public transport in Athens and ferry travel in Greece will be disrupted on Wednesday April 6 due to a 24-hour strike called by the country's main private and public sector umbrella unions, GSEE and ADEDY. According…

KEVIN STENT / StuffRail commuters in Wellington took advantage of half-price public transport fares on Monday morning.Millions more people would use Wellington's public transport if a three-month half-fare system continued for a year, a…

The Czech government is reducing public transport discounts for young and old from today. The rates for children aged 10 to 15 and seniors aged 65 to 70 will be adapted. Photo credit: KB / BD Brno, April 1 (BD) – The newly applied tariff…

A joint forum of central trade unions has called for a nationwide strike on March 28-29 to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers and others.The Bharat Bandh strike or nationwide strike called by a joint forum of…

'You're not talking about train tickets yet, are you?' These are the words of my long-suffering wife as she heard me launch an impassioned rant to visiting friends this weekend about the limitations and frustrations of Merseyrail's!-->…

UAE - With just five days to go until Expo 2020 ends, it seems all roads lead to the World's Fair and public transport is the hero here, helping to move this massive influx of people to and from the site of ExpoThe number of visitors…

Last updated March 24, 2022 at 4:45 p.m. Enjoy cheaper travel with 50% off AT fares and discounts from April 1 to June 30, 2022. We are delighted to support the government's decision to temporarily halve public transport fares, so you can…

Public transport commuters can now recharge their nol cards at local ZOOM stores, standalone stores and ENOC/Eppco stores at 50 locations in Dubai. A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect has been signed between Amani Almheiri,…

It sounds dramatic but it's true, it took me five hours to do 66 miles. Which equates to less than 15 miles per hour. I am really shocked and disgusted by this duration. I know Cumbria isn't always the easiest place to travel, most of it!-->…

The cost of the train, bus or ferry will soon be temporarily halved to help counter the rising cost of living, but not all commuters expect to see savings.Auckland Ferry Terminal. (Source: Getty)By Amy Williams for rnz.co.nz Public…

Denbighshire County Council and Transport for Wales are set to introduce an innovative, demand-responsive public transport system in and around the Ruthin area. Called Fflecsi, launched Monday 14th March, she is one of the only examples of…

Recent fuel price hikes have prompted UAE residents to ditch their cars and embrace public transport, even if it means commuting for hours.Indian expat Abbas Hussain is one such resident whose daily commute, which involves the Dubai metro,…

Pembrokeshire County Council is pleased to announce the start of improvement works in Bridgend Square, Haverfordwest as part of the wider construction of the Haverfordwest transport interchange scheme. Evan Pritchard Contractors Limited…

CAMPAIGNS are calling for action against 'chaotic' rail and bus services which they say are discouraging people from using public transport - amid fears the cuts could cause a 'spiral of decline'. South Western…

Seven new cases of COVID-19 reported in Ladakh Brown sugar worth Rs 26 lakh seized in Odisha Loud TDP protest marks…

A northbound lane of the Princes Highway remains closed at the site of a landslide on the approach to Kiama Bends.In Albion Park, Tongarra Road has reopened between Terry Street and the M1 Princes motorway.Motorists are still urged to avoid…

Tube and bus users in the British capital woke up on Tuesday to a 5% fare increase, the biggest increase in nearly a decade, and the first tube strike since the start of the pandemic, with a another scheduled for Thursday.The hike and…

Activists say the report's findings are proof that the city still has a long way to go on its green journey. The city came in a dismal 30th out of 36 in the report by Clean Cities, which analyzes urban areas across the continent to see if…

Nichola Mallon has frozen fares on the public transport network due to the current cost of living crisis facing individuals and families across Northern Ireland. Infrastructure Minister says she recognizes impact of inflation on citizens'!-->…

Commuters in Italy face a "friday neroon February 25. Here's what you need to know.A 24-hour nationwide public transport strike has been called for Friday February 25, affecting local buses, trams, metros and railways across Italy.The…

Left-wing Auckland mayoral candidate Efeso Collins has said a push for free public transport will be the first thing he wants to achieve if elected in October. Collins, a two-term Manukau ward labor councillor, said Aucklanders spend up…

Former Senator Nikki Coseteng has asked the Ministry of Transport to solve the problem of public transport. Speaking to the Pandesal Forum at the Kamuning Bakery Café in Quezon City last week, Coseteng, who once chaired the…

Express press service Bengaluru woke up late realizing the importance of reliable public transport. Today, the city struggles to provide efficient public transportation infrastructure, while minimizing the use of…

If there's one thing you learn quickly after moving to Hertfordshire, it's that the county has excellent transport links, so long as it involves London. Smaller towns, and even a handful of villages, are directly connected to London by…

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed relevant officials to rectify technical defects in train compartments imported under the previous government's tenure and immediately put them in working order. The…

Iris Gonzales - The Filipina StarFebruary 14, 2022 | 00:00 MANILA, Philippines — Bacolod's Yanson Group sees brighter prospects for the public transportation sector following the government's decision to ease COVID-related mobility…

SYDNEY – The pandemic has wreaked havoc in Sydney's city centre, prompting authorities to consider creative options to attract visitors and workers, including creating car-free zones for outdoor dining and entertainment, by building skate…

The government announced a number of initiatives on Thursday evening to tackle Ireland's cost of living crisis. Citizens will get a €200 credit on their electricity bills as part of the measures, while a 20% reduction on public…

As Goa prepares for elections next Monday, the quality of public transport is a matter of concern for voters in the state. In public forums and meetings with political parties, ordinary citizens consistently pointed out…

The car-rich Middle East is set to welcome a public transport revolution as governments pledge billions of dollars in post-pandemic funding, a leading expert has claimed.Khalid Alhogail, President of the International Association of Public…

He added: “Secondly, the pandemic has accelerated the digitization and use of technology in urban mobility. Cities have implemented, for example, contactless ticketing, and we have seen a rapid growth in electric mobility such as electric…

In a statement from Mayor Dan Jarvis, co-signed by the four county council leaders, they say ministers have added 'fuel to the fire by reneging on a promise' to invest £3billion in the improving services, diverting much of it to pay for…

The electric vehicle (EV) industry will get a big boost, especially on the public transport front with the formulation of a battery swapping policy that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her speech. on the budget because it…

As traffic increases during the Chinese New Year period, residents of Penang have been advised to take public transport to get around the city to avoid!-->…

Transport authorities will receive a total of 15 million euros to strengthen the Fare Reduction Support Program (PART), due to the drop in public transport passengers during the pandemic, according to a diploma published on January…

The other biggest falls were in the Northern Territory and NSW, where mobility was down 10 percentage points from a year ago.The only jurisdictions where people are commuting more to work, on average, than a year ago are Tasmania and…

The Samsun Metropolitan Municipality has increased its urban public transport fares by 25%. As a result, travel costs for tram, bus, minibus and minibus lines have increased by 1 TL. While travel costs per person have been increased on…

Covid-19 has impacted mobility in the country and as a result the number of passengers using public transport is low compared to pre-pandemic levels. The number of passengers in 2021 amounted to 35.2 million, which is an increase from…

Kevin Schembri Orland Sunday 23 January 2022, 09:00 Last Updated: about 1 day ago Public transport passenger numbers are still far from pre-pandemic levels, but a positive trend has been noted, according to reports from Malta Public…

The Chinese megacity of Xi'an has partially resumed public transport, according to official announcements, after millions of people were confined to their homes…

Public transport in Wales should be made free for all young people under 25 to support efforts to cut carbon emissions and boost social mobility and job opportunities, say the Liberal Democrats. The party said the policy would cost the!-->…

Traffic on Irish roads is still down from pre-Covid levels while bus and train journeys are "significantly" below levels seen in 2019.Passenger numbers at Cork Airport also halved in 2021 as a two-month closure and restrictions on…

Expect police and law enforcement checks, as well as 'mystery passengers' inside public utility vehicles MANILA, Philippines – The “no vaccination, no travel” policy in Metro Manila takes full effect on Monday,…

Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. said over the weekend that it remained committed to providing quality public transport in the region amid the challenges posed by the global pandemic. Leo Rey Yanson, who was re-elected chairman…

PUBLIC transport is at the heart of our lives. It influences where we live, where we work, and where and when we see our friends and family. It is particularly vital in rural areas, with UN envoy Philip Alston…

The Philippine government has defended a controversial ban that prevents unvaccinated people from using public transport in the capital of Manila, denying that the policy is "anti-poor".The 'no vaccination, no commute' policy is designed to…

MANILA: The Philippine government on Thursday defended a controversial ban on unvaccinated people using public transport in the capital Manila where Omicron is fueling a record rise in cases. The rule, announced by the Department of…

Road safety weekNational Road Safety Week will be observed from January 11 to 17, 2022. Nothing extraordinary will happen. We will witness the usual drama on the roads during the week and the traffic police will make a list of…

With a French transport planning agency (Systra Consortium) engaged in preparing a report on the rationalization of bus routes in the Greater Kochi region, 42 areas that have little or no public transport would in all likelihood gain…

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is implementing a "no vaccination, no ride/entry" policy on public transportation in the National Capital Region (NCR) while the region is under Alert Level 3 or higher. READ: The…

FILE PIC: People wear face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as they walk near the ancient Colosseum in Rome on October 3, 2020. / AP FILE PIC: People wear face masks to prevent…

If Monday, January 10 marks the start of your work year for 2022, you might still want to be on vacation. And, Sydney's public transport might not help that sentiment abate, given that the network currently still operates on weekend…

Image source: PTI Mumbai: Police officer patrols empty area of ​​Marine Drive amid restrictions imposed due to increase in…

The Scottish government has been accused of showing 'contempt' for commuters after slashing the budget for travel smart cards across Scotland. The cards, which would allow money to be pre-loaded for use on trains, buses, ferries,!-->…

Amid the increase in cases of the Omicron variant around the world, the government of Bangladesh on Tuesday released a 15-point guideline to prevent infection with the highly transmissible African variant of Covid-19.In an opinion, the…

600,000 public transport vouchers available to eligible households Much to the dismay of commuters, transit fares increased on December 26. As many Singaporeans depend on buses and trains for getting around, especially the low-income…

New Delhi: With the implementation of the new travel restrictions, users of the capital's public transport will go through a difficult time with long queues of commuters in front of metro stations in the past two days. Transport experts…

Train-Bus hybrid public transport vehicles in service in Japan A fleet of buses that can also be used as trains has started providing public transport services in Japan. The train-buses called DMV (Dual-Mode Vehicle), which…

Tbilisi City Hall announced today that the single fare for public transport will be 1 GEL instead of 50 tetri from next year, noting that if individuals buy a one-year card for 250 GEL , they will spend around 20 GEL on…

BEIJING, Dec.21 (Reuters) - A local case of COVID-19 has forced a Chinese border town near Vietnam to order its residents to stay at home, halted public transport and some school classes, and postponed customs clearance of travelers and…

Germany's new government wants to make it easier for cities across the country to integrate cable cars into their public transport systems. Guidelines for municipalities are under development and are expected to be published in…

Melburnians, if shopping and hosting Christmas events is on your agenda this holiday season - and visiting galleries, seeing a show, playing tourist in your own town and going out for a bite to eat in the summer too - then you You may…

A pilot free public transport project across Glasgow could be developed in partnership between the city council and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT). The head of the council, Susan Aitken, will now write to the Scottish!-->…