Tag: Urban Transport
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Lahore Ring Road Toll Hike: 16.67% Increase for All Vehicle Classes
Overview of the Toll Increase The Lahore Ring Road Authority has announced a uniform 16.67% rise in toll charges for all vehicle categories on the Northern and Southern loops, as well as the Eastern bypass. The revised rates, which took effect earlier this week, apply across the corridor’s toll plazas and are part of a…
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Singapore ride-hailing licences: Trans-Cab and Geolah granted
Trans-Cab and Geolah receive full ride-hailing licences Singapore’s ride-hailing market is gaining two new full operators as Trans-Cab and Geolah were awarded complete ride-hailing licences just days before their one-year provisional permits expire at the end of 2025. The decision places both firms on equal footing with established players such as CDG Zig, Grab, Ryde,…
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Total failure: SC slams ad-hoc Delhi air measures and orders closing 9 toll plazas
SC Criticizes Ad-hoc Measures in Delhi’s Air Crisis In a bold move aimed at turning rhetoric into real action, the Supreme Court (SC) of India challenged the Delhi government’s handling of the capital’s toxic air crisis. Describing recent measures as ad-hoc and insufficient, the court pushed for more practical, accountable steps that could meaningfully reduce…
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Matatu Plunges at Museum Hill Roundabout: Community Responds
Incident Overview A serious road incident was reported at the Museum Hill Roundabout when a matatu, a commonly used minibus service in Kenya, appeared to tumble from the upper section of the road. The event drew immediate attention from motorists and passers-by who stopped to assist and to ensure help reached the scene quickly. At…
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Mumbai CNG Crisis: Long Queues as Pipeline Damage Disrupts Auto Services
Mumbai’s CNG Crisis Unfolds as Pipeline Damage Disrupts Supply The financial capital of India is grappling with a transport disruption after a major gas pipeline suffered damage, triggering shortages in compressed natural gas (CNG) supplies. On Monday, November 17, long lines formed outside fuel stations across the city as auto rickshaws and taxis found themselves…
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Sydney’s $18.5m cycleway under scrutiny three months after opening
Rethinking the inner-Sydney cycleway rollout Three months after its official unveiling, Sydney’s much-vaunted inner-city cycleway project is drawing renewed attention, and not all of it is positive. The $18.5 million scheme, hailed as a landmark in the city’s cycling network, is facing scrutiny from riders, pedestrians, and small business owners who say the reality on…
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NSW to fine operators up to $55k for dumped e-bikes, new parking bays proposed
NSW introduces strict penalties to curb dumped e-bikes The New South Wales government has announced a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at addressing the growing problem of dumped and poorly parked e-bikes across Sydney. Under a bill to be introduced to Parliament, the state will work with councils to establish dedicated e-bike parking bays in…
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LTFRB Reviews Franchise Data to Tackle Commuting Woes
New LTFRB Leadership Looks to Data-Driven Solutions for Public Transport The newly installed chairman of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Lawyer Vigor D. Mendoza II, has ordered a comprehensive data pull from LTFRB regional offices. The goal is to compile all information related to issued franchises and analyze how many are still…
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The Tragedy of Calçada da Glória: A Safety Analysis
Understanding the Calçada da Glória Tragedy The recent tragedy involving the Elevador da Glória in Lisbon has raised significant concerns about safety measures surrounding this iconic transportation system. As the investigation unfolds, we look into the known data and analyze where improvements can be made to prevent such incidents in the future. The Incident Overview…
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Inauguration of Via Expresa Sur: Key Questions Remain
The Inauguration of Via Expresa Sur This Tuesday marked a significant milestone for the city of Lima as the first stage of the Via Expresa Sur was officially inaugurated. This ambitious project has sparked extensive discussions among citizens and officials alike, primarily due to the controversies surrounding its inception and development. With the initial phase…