Tag: public transportation
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North-South Line service resumes between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands after delay, SMRT confirms
Service resumes on North-South Line after morning delay Singapore — Train service on a key stretch of the North-South Line resumed on the morning of December 26 after an earlier delay caused by a fault in a train. The affected eight-station segment lies between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands, crucial for commuters traveling through central…
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Lahore Ring Road Toll Tax Hike: What It Means for Drivers
Overview of the Toll Hike The Lahore Ring Road Authority has announced a 16.67% increase in toll charges across the Northern and Southern loops and the Eastern bypass. The revised rates, which took effect earlier this week, apply to a broad range of vehicle categories, signaling a new phase in the city’s ongoing efforts to…
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LTFRB Targets PUV Drivers and Operators Using Fake PA and CPC Documents
LTFRB Announces Crackdown on Fake PA and CPC Documents The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has pledged a nationwide crackdown on public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers who use counterfeit Provisional Authority (PA) papers and Certificates of Public Conveyance (CPC). The move is part of a broader effort to tighten oversight of…
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Private-Public Paths: Reducing Debt by Offloading Large Projects and Rethinking PSV Insurance Risk
Introduction: A Strategy to Cut Debt Public finance authorities face mounting debt and stretched budgets. A proven approach to shorten the debt burden is to offload funding, development, and long-term risk from the public sector to private partners through well-structured large-project deals. This strategy, often realized through public-private partnerships (PPPs), private finance initiatives, or concession…
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Railways Fare Hike: AC Tickets Rise by Rs 10 for Every 500 km
What’s changing and when Indian Railways will implement a rationalised passenger fare structure from December 26, 2025. The key takeaway is that long-distance travel will see a modest fare increase, while short-distance, suburban, and season tickets will largely remain unaffected. The governing rule highlighted by Railways is that AC (Air Conditioned) and non-AC fare bands…
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Indian Railways Announces Rationalized Fare Structure: AC Tickets Up by Rs 10 per 500 km, Other Long-Distance Fares Follow Marginal Increases
Overview of the Fare Rationalization In a move aimed at simplifying travel pricing and encouraging efficiency, Indian Railways has announced a rationalized passenger fare structure that will take effect from December 26, 2025. The new regime targets marginal increases for long-distance travel while shielding short-distance, suburban, and season ticket commuters from price hikes. A notable…
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Rail Fare Hike: Indian Railways Announces Higher Train Ticket Prices
Indian Railways Announces Fare Hike: What You Need to Know Long-distance train journeys, a lifeline for millions of Indians, are set to become more expensive as Indian Railways announced a fare hike. While the exact rate varies by class, distance, and route, the changes are expected to impact a broad base of travelers—from daily commuters…
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TNVS fares may rise as LTFRB approves pick-up rate inclusion, warns group
TNVS fares could increase after LTFRB action Fares collected by drivers of transport network vehicle service (TNVS) units may go up following the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) approval to include passenger pick-up rates in the official fare matrix. The move, intended to standardize pricing and protect both drivers and commuters, has sparked…
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Singapore MRT Upgrades 92 SMRT Trains by 2035 to Cut Breakdowns
Big Plan to Modernize Singapore’s MRT Fleet Singapore’s rail operator SMRT announced a bold modernization initiative aimed at the city-state’s oldest and busiest MRT lines. By the mid-2030s, 92 trains will undergo a comprehensive upgrade designed to detect problems early, prevent outages, and improve overall ride quality for daily commuters. The move comes as part…
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Line 1 LRT Service Resumes Between Tunney’s Pasture and Lees Stations After Six-Hour Halt
Line 1 LRT Resumes Service Between Tunney’s Pasture and Lees Ottawa’s Line 1 light rail transit (LRT) has resumed service between Tunney’s Pasture and Lees stations after a disruption that lasted nearly six hours on Sunday. OC Transpo confirmed the interruption and the subsequent restoration of trains along this key stretch, which connects several neighborhoods…