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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Municipality of Athens: Four municipal transportation lines with 17 buses

The Municipality of Athens is launching four new municipal transport lines to improve citizen mobility in the city.

Mar 19 • 09:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport Strike: No City Buses in Dachau on Thursday and Friday Either

The public transport strike in Dachau continues, causing a halt to all city bus services on Thursday and Friday.

Mar 18 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After dispute, Government of RJ and City Hall of Rio announce 'experimental buses' between Mesquita and Terminal Margaridas

An experimental bus operation will start between Mesquita and Terminal Margaridas in Rio de Janeiro after an agreement between the state government and the city hall.

Mar 16 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall inaugurates Margaridas terminal, which will integrate buses from Baixada with Metropolitan BRT

The City of Rio de Janeiro has inaugurated the Margaridas terminal, which connects local buses from Baixada Fluminense with the BRT system.

Mar 14 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lack of urban buses in São Luís hampers commuting and daily routine of passengers

The strike by bus drivers in São Luís has caused significant disruptions to public transport, leaving many passengers struggling to navigate the city without urban buses.

Mar 14 • 00:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Lollapalooza 2026: How Buses and Trains Will Operate for the Return Home

Public transportation will have extended hours during the event, with special buses departing from the Hipódromo de San Isidro to strategic points in Buenos Aires City.

Mar 13 • 17:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio City Hall signs concession for new bus system; operation starts in July in the West Zone

The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has signed contracts for a new bus system that will commence operations in July, beginning in the neighborhoods of Campo Grande and Santa Cruz.

Mar 12 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police set up office to investigate cases of burned buses in Porto Alegre

The Military Police Command of Porto Alegre has established a management office to investigate the recent arsons of buses in the city.

Mar 10 • 12:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Incheon City Supports Conversion of School Buses from Diesel to LPG with 3 Million Won

Incheon City announces financial support for converting school buses from diesel to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), offering 3 million won per vehicle as part of its environmental initiative.

Mar 9 • 02:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends adjustments in school transport after irregularities in Alcântara, MA

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has urged the Alcântara city hall to implement measures for the recovery of abandoned school buses to ensure safe transport for municipal students.

Mar 8 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog with 'free pass' on buses in a city in the interior of SP receives employee badge: 'Spends the day going from line to line'

A community dog in Ourinhos, Brazil, known for traveling on public buses, has received an official employee badge recognizing his unique status.

Mar 6 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What are the companies that won the public transportation auction in Campinas and where do they operate

The company Sancetur and the Grande Campinas consortium won the public transport concession auction for the city of Campinas, Brazil, to operate urban buses for the next 15 years.

Mar 6 • 10:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ticket Inspectors Can Still Detain Ticketless Passengers in Tampere

In Tampere, ticket inspectors are permitted to remove passengers traveling without tickets from trams or buses using allowed methods following a clarification of guidelines during a joint meeting with the city.

Mar 5 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Facial biometrics in bus turnstiles aims to curb fraud in gratuities and discounts in a city in RS

Public transportation in Caxias do Sul has implemented facial biometrics to monitor the accurate use of discounts and gratuities on buses.

Mar 2 • 16:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Seven new bridges, collectors and lanes for buses: how is the construction of the highway connecting the City to Ezeiza and how much is left?

The Dellepiane highway transformation project in Argentina is making significant progress with seven new bridges and a dedicated bus lane set to connect the city to Ezeiza.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Strike in Munich: These U-Bahns, Buses, and Trams Are Still Running

A public transport strike in Munich, called by the Verdi union, is affecting U-Bahn, bus, and tram services in the city as part of a labor conflict in Bavarian cities.

Feb 27 • 07:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Go Habs Go!’ to return to Montreal buses after language controversy

Montreal's transit agency will reinstate the slogan 'Go Habs Go!' on city buses following approval from the provincial language watchdog after public outcry.

Feb 26 • 16:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 'proximity effect': which neighborhoods will grow the most due to new transportation in the City

The new subway line and electric buses will improve connectivity in certain neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and impact the real estate market.

Feb 26 • 02:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Warning strike in local transport: Dachau city buses remain in the depot

Dachau's city buses will not operate on February 26 and 27 due to warning strikes in the public transportation system.

Feb 25 • 13:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Introduction of Citizen-Priority Fare for Kyoto City Buses: A Nationwide First for Overtourism Measures

Kyoto City will introduce a citizen-priority fare system for its municipal buses in an effort to manage overcrowding caused by tourism, the first such measure in Japan.

Feb 25 • 02:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

February Frosts Did Not Halt Plans for Electrification of City Bus Fleets

The article discusses the growth of electric bus fleets in Poland, focusing on Warsaw's significant expansion despite winter challenges.

Feb 24 • 13:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maricá installs panic button on municipal buses known as 'Vermelhinhos'

The city of Maricá in Brazil has implemented a panic button system on its municipal buses to improve passenger safety by enabling immediate communication with security services.

Feb 19 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New traffic accident data confirms that buses are the safest mode

Recent data from traffic accident victim care in João Pessoa highlights buses as the safest mode of transport in the city's transportation system.

Feb 19 • 15:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

General strike: the suburbs deserted, many cars at the access to the City and barely a handful of buses circulating

A general strike in Argentina has led to deserted suburbs and significant disruptions in public transportation as workers protest against labor reform.

Feb 19 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Buses are set on fire and vandalized on the second consecutive day of attacks in the southern zone of São Paulo

In São Paulo, four city buses were vandalized and set on fire during a series of attacks in the southern area, marking the second consecutive day of such incidents.

Feb 19 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two more buses set on fire by criminals in Cidade Ademar neighborhood, South Zone of São Paulo

On the night of Wednesday, two buses were set on fire by armed criminals in the Cidade Ademar neighborhood of São Paulo, marking a series of attacks on public transport this week.

Feb 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Panevėžys fights against snow mounds: 'Buses stop right in the middle of the street'

Residents of Panevėžys are expressing concerns about snow-covered streets impacting public transportation and parking as the city works to address the aftermath of a recent heavy snowfall.

Feb 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New York News: Zohran Mamdani Reactivated Exclusive Lanes for Buses and Bicycles

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced plans to reinstate and expand exclusive lanes for buses and bicycles as part of his transportation policy.

Feb 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mamdani insists on free buses in New York: the plan he wants to test during the 2026 World Cup

New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pushing for a pilot program of free buses during the 2026 World Cup, which he hopes will become a permanent initiative.

Feb 15 • 12:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Free Buses, Real Costs. Inside Mamdani’s Socialist Dream to Shakeup Transit for New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes free bus services to address affordability and improve a neglected transit system, but faces skepticism about funding and logistical challenges.

Feb 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company that has operated buses for 4 years in Rio Branco has expired emergency contract

The city of Rio Branco is renewing an emergency public transport contract with Ricco Transportes and Turismo due to the expiration of the previous agreement and the need to maintain bus services for residents.

Feb 13 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Buses in Piracicaba will have recharging via WhatsApp and payment with discounts through mobile; see how it works

The Piracicaba city government is introducing new methods for public transport fare payment, including WhatsApp recharging and mobile payments with discounts.

Feb 11 • 20:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Warning Strike: Dachau City Buses Will Be Struck on Wednesday

The upcoming warning strike will halt all city bus services in Dachau on February 11 due to a labor dispute affecting bus drivers.

Feb 9 • 14:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Rekha Gupta's Gift to Delhi Residents, See

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the introduction of 500 new electric buses at Ramleela Maidan, bringing the city's total fleet to 4,000, the highest in any Indian state.

Feb 9 • 05:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Subway and city buses will run until 1 AM on the day of the holiday and the following day

On the day of the holiday and the following day, Seoul's subway and city buses will extend their operating hours until 1 AM.

Feb 9 • 02:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Special mobility operation for Carnival in Salvador will have 24-hour buses and free lines; check it out

Salvador's city government is launching a special mobility operation for Carnival, featuring 24-hour bus services and free transportation routes.

Feb 7 • 17:23 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

All city buses in Aarhus have been canceled

Six Danish citizens have been arrested in Portugal following an investigation into the smuggling of 1.3 tons of cocaine, with cooperation among Danish, Spanish, and Portuguese police.

Feb 6 • 06:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Urban transport buses remain halted in São Luís, despite court decision

Despite a Labor Court decision ordering an end to the strike, urban transport buses in São Luís have not resumed service, leaving the city without public transportation for seven days.

Feb 5 • 23:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Metro attracted more bus passengers in the reconfiguration of mobility in Quito

The introduction of the Quito Metro has transformed transportation in the city, drawing riders away from buses and other forms of transport since its continuous operations began in December 2023.

Feb 5 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Technical Problems with Buses Disrupt Public Transport in Tallinn

Due to technical issues with Solaris Urbino buses, there may be disruptions on several bus routes in Tallinn on Wednesday, as reported by the city's public transport office on social media.

Feb 4 • 04:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Osijek acquires its first electric buses. The city is buying 19 vehicles for 16 million euros

The city of Osijek is set to modernize its public transportation system by purchasing 19 electric buses at a cost of 16 million euros, marking a significant step in investment for urban transit.

Feb 2 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Indra closes a contract with Transport for London worth nearly 1 billion to manage the entire ticket system

Indra has secured a nearly 1 billion contract with Transport for London to oversee, develop, and expand the ticketing systems for the city's subway, buses, trams, and ferries until 2034.

Jan 16 • 07:17 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Unknowns set fire to two cold buses

After a suspected arson attack on two cold buses of the Berlin city mission, support for the homeless continues, with spontaneous help and numerous donations ensuring assistance during the night, while the perpetrators remain unknown.

Dec 29 • 17:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Suspected Arson: Cold Bus Burnt Down: Homeless Assistance in Berlin Restricted

Following a fire, the Berlin City Mission has lost two cold buses used for providing overnight assistance to the homeless during harsh winter temperatures, resulting in life-threatening conditions for those in need.

Dec 28 • 18:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Drivers wake the sleepers, the 'heron' bus catches black passengers. Report from Brno's night departures

The article discusses the bustling night bus network in Brno, where the first nighttime buses transport numerous passengers around the city and its surroundings.

Dec 26 • 16:25 UTC

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