Public transport

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 COVID-19 cases…

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 public…

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!-->…

The new VAMUS transport service offers better bus service in the region, connecting low density areas as well as a new aerobus service. Since December 1, the Algarve has had a new bus transport service operated by VIZUR, a service of Eva…

A number of changes will come into play on public transport in Sheffield over the holiday season, and passengers have been urged to familiarize themselves with the changed timetables to ensure they don't get caught.Tim Taylor, Director of…

Italy is considering new Green Pass electronic tickets for public transport.Italian police and riflemen, supported by municipal traffic police, will carry out checks on commuters once Italy's new Green Pass rules come into effect on…

File photo: A girl in her wheelchair watches her friends play at the Mohammadpur playground in Dhaka Syed Zakir Hossain / Dhaka Tribune Friday International Day of Persons with Disabilities There are facilities for the disabled on public…

A road in Hanoi during rush hour (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - It's a urgent need for Vietnam to increase public transport and reduce private vehicle, it was agreed during a debate of representatives of nine sub-committees of the National…

Rotterdam offers free public transport for children A one-year trial period starts from January 1 Children up to 12 years old will ride for free on Rotterdam's public transport from January 1, 2022, the municipality announced yesterday on…

A new plan to improve and increase the use of public transport in the Port of Belfast and the…

Italy braced for strikes on buses, metro and trains on December 3.Public transport workers in Rome and Milan go on strike on Friday, December 3 to protest against Green Pass rules in Italy.Employees of Rome's municipal public transport…

The “Her Way” report investigated the barriers that prevent women from using public transport. Photo: Dominic Giannini. Whether they are worried about being able to pick up a sick child quickly…

Face covering will be made compulsory in shops and on public transport in England from next week, the Prime Minister said.Boris Johnson confirmed the decision at a press conference called after the detection of two cases of the Omicron…

Mr Gschwind said it would take some time for international tourism to recover, so Queensland would aim to make the most of the domestic market in 2022.Bus data shows the loss of international students and an abandonment of on-campus courses…

KUALA LUMPUR (November 22): The introduction of the Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian family) pass by Prasarana Malaysia Bhd is expected to encourage the public to use public transport for leisure or to visit the various tourist attractions in…

A new fare allowing Dublin public transport users to travel between most bus, train and Luas services for € 2.30 is expected to be introduced by the National Transport Authority (NTA). The 90-minute Transport for Ireland (TFI) fare…

A sharp increase in public transport in Kiev is on its way Public transport in Kiev is becoming more and more expensive. From now on, the price for single-use tickets will be UAH 8 instead of UAH 20, while for Kiev Card holders the…

A NEW 90-minute interchange flat rate has been launched for public transport in Dublin. The change is expected to save punters hundreds of dollars. 3TFI launched a 90-minute exchange plan starting November 28Credit: Crispin Rodwell - The…

A "2G" rule sign, allowing only people vaccinated or cured of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to enter restaurants and other indoor spaces, is displayed at the entrance of a restaurant in Berlin, in Germany, November 15, 2021. REUTERS /…

The public transport sector is one of the most lucrative sectors in Kenya. Statistics have shown that around 48% of Kenyans use public transport to get from one place to another. The sector is also a huge source of jobs for young!--www.crestaproject.com>!--www.crestaproject.com>…

Global hotel company IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced that it has signed a management agreement with The Red Sea Development Company, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, to open the…

TANIM ASJAD | Posted: November 05, 2021 11:00:35 PM The world is now looking to Glasgow, the host city of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP26, for the commitments and actions needed to contain…

Analysis November 5, 2021 Conrad Landin explores the idea of ​​a universal free ride. Illustration by Andy Carter Official delegates visiting Glasgow for the United Nations Climate Conference in November will…

With the growing demand for public transport, Delgra said there is a need to increase passenger capacity in PUVs as quarantine restrictions begin to ease and more businesses reopen. (ANP photo by Jess M. Escaros Jr.)MANILA - The passenger…

Phnom Penh Autonomous Bus Transport (PPABT) began yesterday to resume public bus and boat services. The reopens follow the suspension of services for nearly two years, caused by security measures linked to the spread of Covid-19 in the…

ECONOMYNEXT - Public transport services between Sri Lanka's provinces resumed normal operations on Sunday (31) as authorities lifted a nearly six-month COVID-19 interprovincial travel ban, although public health…

On instructions from the Sindh government, the Interior Ministry has issued a new order to announce the easing of more Covid-related restrictions, which include extending the seating capacity from 70% to 80% in public transport and…

PUNE: Traveling by public transport is expected to take a heavy toll on the wallet, with private buses as well as taxi drivers in Pune district increasing fares by up to 15% from November 1 to offset the effect of the rising cost fuel. The…

With climate change being a serious threat, countries are implementing various ways to reduce carbon footprints. One of them encourages the use of public transport, an ecological alternative to individual motorized transport. Austria, in…

Over 400 km of metro corridors, 1,200 km of additional road network, 530 km of dedicated bus lanes, several inter-state and inter-city bus terminals, passenger water terminals, cycle paths are just a few planned infrastructure projects in…

In order to fight against the challenges of climate change, the Austrian government has introduced climate tickets for the population. The climate ticket which will allow people to travel on all public transport in Austria will be…

Additional public transportation services have been announced for the upcoming Halloween festivities at L'Derry, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said.On Sunday…

Plans to get commuters out of their cars are hampered by Covid as tens of thousands of people avoid public transport for their daily commute. Road traffic has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels while the number of passengers on buses,…

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The Tees Valley is getting £ 310million to help boost public transport.The government announced today that the money will be used to improve stations in Darlington and Middlesbrough, increase public transport between Redcar and…

We ask all transport operators to socialize the new regulation, so that passengers can fully understand it. Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Transport has authorized public transport providers to increase passenger capacity…

'Bus travel is undergoing a revolution, with new technologies encouraging passengers and supporting sustainable transport goals', Says Solveig Ellila Kristiansen, CCO of Ticketer Group and CEO of FARA. TRONDHEIM, Norway, 21 October 2021 /…

According to the secretary general of UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, Mohamed Mezghani, cities around the world are moving out of blockages to traffic jams as road traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels.Without a…

Residents of the Gold Coast are warned that "it is not possible" to maintain the region's current dependence on cars, with congestion set to double over the next decade.A COVID-induced migration boom has fueled an already rapidly growing…

Kevin Schembri Orland Friday 15 October 2021, 13:12 Last update: about 18 hours ago A number of restrictive measures related to Covid-19 are to be relaxed from Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced. The Covid-19…

These are just a few of the questions the team at The Star have been investigating over the past month, seeking answers to readers' questions such as why there is so much disruption on Sheffield buses. and when will the First Bus and…

The "central objective" of the state's next sustainable mobility policy will be to get people out of private cars and use public transport, cycling or walking, said the secretary general of the…

It has been promised for years and finally the date has been set for free public transport for all residents of Malta. From October next year, anyone with a Tallinja Card will be able to take the bus without paying anything. The 2022 budget…

People aged 19 to 23 will benefit from half-price trips on public transport from the middle of next year as part of a new measure introduced in the 2022 budget.…

Tista 'taqra bil- Malta.Public transport will be free for everyone, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said on Monday.This will take effect from 1 October 2022 and the program will be available for Maltese and Gozitan citizens as well as…

A 35 billion euro investment program for our transport system, as part of the government's revised National Development Plan (PND), has been announced. The Plan will transform the way we travel, connect us to our communities and help us…

Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry reiterated on Friday that full COVID-19 vaccination is required to enter public and private institutions, attend school and use public transport.Citing an official source in the ministry, he…