Public transport

The Victorian Greens have announced a new 'climate ticket' which would allow people to travel on public transport across Victoria for free or at dramatically reduced fares to reduce carbon emissions and lower the cost of living.The Greens'…

Earlier this year, German public transport users were the envy of almost everyone, everywhere. To promote sustainable travel and address the cost of living crisis, GermanyThe government has introduced monthly tickets for almost unlimited…

The Belgian trade unions have called for a new day of national strike on Wednesday 9 November. As a result, public transport across the country, as well as flight schedules from Brussels Airport will be disrupted. The unions are calling…

Wearing face masks on public transportation and medical facilities is still "mandatory" as the country is set to make the use of face masks in indoor settings voluntary, the Department of Health (DOH) said. This is based on the…

The government has revealed major changes to how people will pay for public transport across the country. Transport Minister Michael Wood today announced a $1.3 billion one-stop payment scheme for public transport in Auckland. The signing…

Publication date: 21/10/2022 Buses will run in the Region of Murcia the central districts of the city and the surrounding districts Lorca strengthened its urban public transport service with two new minibuses intended to…

Highlights: Tata Motors will supply, operate and maintain 200 12m and 9m standard floor electric buses Tata Starbus offers superior design and best-in-class features for a comfortable journey. Tata Motors has a strong order book of over…

Germany wants to introduce a pass for public transport at a cost of 49 euros per month if the authorities can agree on how to finance it. Valid throughout the country, the ticket could be introduced as early as January 1, 2023. The…

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has launched a program called Pathfinder, which includes 35 transport projects to be delivered across the country over the next three years. Details According to a statement posted on Gov.ie, the selected…

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Public transport in Singapore: the MRT train (left) and the public bus. (PHOTOS: Yahoo News Singapore/Getty Images)SINGAPORE — Public transport fares will rise for the second consecutive year, increasing by 2.9% from December 26.The Public…

Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean spoke about the challenges but also the opportunities that the new EU sanctions against Russia bring to the maritime sector in Cyprus, the future of air transport in the framework of the green transition,…

Transport Month: How do people with disabilities approach public transport in South Africa?…

A PARTNERSHIP program is being developed to improve public transport for people in rural areas. Denbighshire County Council is joining forces with South Denbighshire Community Partnership to relaunch the county's…

Taipei, Sept. 29 (CNA) Travelers arriving in Taiwan under the quarantine-free entry policy that will take effect on Oct. 13 will be allowed to use public transportation and eat in restaurants during the quarantine surveillance period. seven…

Masks will no longer be required on public transport, taxis, rideshares or passenger vehicles from Friday morning, the state government has announced. The state government announced restrictions would be eased from 11:59…

Victoria is the latest Australian state to scrap its mask mandates for public transport.The state still recommends mask-wearing, but calls the decision to lift the mandate "a reasonable step to ensure national consistency."WATCH VIDEO…

Mask mandates will be scrapped on public transport, taxis and ride-sharing services in New South Wales from this week.Prime Minister Dominic Perrottet called the shake-up to the state's COVID-19 restrictions a "common sense approach."The…

Opal card readers will be closed indefinitely at NSW stations from next week. Photo / Nicki Mannix, picture The New South Wales transport minister has raged after a railway union said it would close ticket machines at stations.Disabling…

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Hobsonville Point in northwest Auckland is the last place you would expect to find a challenge to reduce driving to reduce emissions. The former Air Force base is the nation's largest sustainability-focused planned community, with a…

Public transport operators could lose their operating license if they are found to have engaged in extortion and racketeering, which are associated with violence in the industry. “Serious consideration is being given to amending the terms…

Publication date: 07/09/2022 City bus fares will be reduced by at least 30% across Spain until the end of the year There are, however, certain stipulations: passengers must buy their tickets in advance and pay a deposit of…

Without public transport, Barcelona would need 51 Camp Nous to install additional cars TMB, as the local transport operator is known, also saves almost 300,000 tons of carbon emissions from the air in the city. Have you ever thought of the…

(CNS): Local bus fares will not increase this month, despite a notice printed and circulated by drivers indicating an increase of CI$1 or $1.50 from September 12, as the increase does not has not been officially approved. Following CNS…

Violence erupted in Nyanga on Friday morning as Cape Town cracked down on illegal taxi operators. Refilwe Moloto interviews JP Smith - Member of the…

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Public transport will be exempt from benefits tax under proposals in an annual tax bill tabled today. Revenue Minister David Parker said the exemption contained in the Taxation Bill (Annual Rates for 2022-2023, Platform Economy and…

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Transport is pursuing an Account Ticketing (ABT) system, which will use an electronic payment system using a single card, for all modes of public…

(CNN) — Walking from downtown Brühl to the train station, I came across a Unesco World Heritage. The 18th century Augustusburg Palace - one of the first German examples of Rococo architecture - attracts visitors from all over the world.…

SINGAPORE, August 24: Singapore eased its social mix restrictions on COVID-19 on Wednesday and said wearing masks will no longer be mandatory from August 29, except on public transport and hospitals,!-->!-->!-->!-->…

More Queenslanders are choosing public transport as their mode of travel, with commuter numbers hitting the highest level since the start of the pandemic.Translink data shows 527,048 journeys were made on the South East Queensland network…

* Transport minister rides train to observe problems in public transport in Jaffna Saturday, August 20, 2022, 11:08 p.m. SL time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. August 20, Colombo: Minister of…

Express press service KOCHI: Officials of the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) are full of praise for the initiatives taken by Kochi to improve city transport. This was conveyed by the CUMTA…

The traveling public urgently needs a permanent and dedicated Garda public transport unit, the National Bus & Rail Union (NBRU) has said.Dermot O'Leary, general secretary of the NBRU, said it seems 'not a day goes by that another…

Has our new Minister of Transport already forgotten what he – no doubt? – learned in his mandate as Minister of the Environment in recent years? Climate change is here, now! Carbon emission reductions must be accelerated drastically…

Work to upgrade the Ballybrophy rail line which serves Roscrea, Cloughjordan and Nenagh is progressing rapidly and the end result is expected to transform public transport options for locals. The Ballybrophy…

Abang Johari (third from right) prepares to symbolically launch the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy logo for Kuching, as Dr Sim (second from left), Wee, Junaidi and others look on. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (August…

Providing buses in remote areas, reducing bus waiting time to five minutes, feeder buses for last mile connectivity - these are some of the steps that will be part of the bus route rationalization plan for the Delhi government.Delhi Chief…

Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 12:50 a.m.Press release: Hawke's Bay Regional Council Hawke's Bay Regional Council is offering more connected and frequent bus services to provide a real alternative…

Passengers loading their Rav-Kav cards will no longer benefit from a 20% reduction, as part of the public transport fare reform. Free public transport in Israel…

The town hall of Mangalia, on the Romanian Black Sea coast, is introducing free public transport by electric buses from August 1, the institution announcement. The buses, purchased under an EU-funded project, run in Mangalia and…

Public transport in the Valencian Community will be reduced by an additional 30% on top of the 50% already in force. The announcement of the President of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, on Saturday July 30, will see…

Silviya Barrett is Director of Policy and Research at the Campaign for Better Transportation. She was previously Research Director at the London Center, leading their transport and environment research…

Incidents of sexual harassment in London provide insight into what women across the UK are going through. (Getty Pictures)Women experience a "hotbed of harassment" when traveling on public transport, a new campaign points out.Nearly 200…

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…