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🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Believes electric buses have passed the cold test

The local government in Buskerud, Norway, reports that electric buses have successfully operated despite extremely low winter temperatures.

Feb 23 • 13:47 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Prolonged Cold Stops Buses in Skellefteå

A significant portion of the bus transportation managed by Skellefteå Buss in Sweden was halted due to extreme cold temperatures damaging the heating systems in the buses.

Feb 10 • 15:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Keep it every day." Severe cold takes Lux Express's new buses out of service

The January cold snap has caused breakdowns in both double-decker and single-decker Lux Express buses, leading to multiple replacements of buses taken out of service due to the cold.

Feb 3 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hydrogen Buses in a Chilling Test in Jyväskylä – Issues Mainly with Portuguese Vehicles

In Jyväskylä, hydrogen buses are being tested for public transport use in cold conditions, with challenges primarily stemming from the suitability of Portuguese vehicles rather than the hydrogen technology itself.

Feb 3 • 08:57 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Germany: Frozen Public Transport Amid Polar Cold

German unions held warning strikes on Monday, leading to a widespread halt in public transport services across various federal states, except for Lower Saxony, impacting buses, trams, and subway trains amid ongoing labor unrest.

Feb 3 • 06:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Due to the cold, some buses did not go out on the streets of Klaipėda: angry passengers keep calling, fines are looming

Many buses in Klaipėda failed to run during morning peak hours due to cold weather, leading to frustrated passengers who contacted transport authorities for information.

Feb 2 • 11:40 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Everything is Stopped" - the Ice Cold Strike Day has Started in Hamburg

A 24-hour warning strike in Hamburg's public transport has left commuters facing significant challenges as buses and U-Bahn services are severely disrupted on a cold day.

Feb 2 • 07:35 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Violence Against the Homeless in Berlin: Attack at Minus 6 Degrees

In Berlin, a man attacks a sleeping homeless woman while another man sets fire to warming buses during a frigid January night.

Jan 15 • 17:39 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Homelessness in Winter: White Cold, Lilac Cold, Black Cold

In Germany, the winter poses a survival challenge for 56,000 homeless individuals, leading to calls for increased support, shelters, and cold buses as winter storms disrupt daily life.

Jan 9 • 16:44 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Suspect allegedly set fire to all cold buses – suspect remains silent

A suspect arrested on New Year’s Day is believed to have set fire to three cold buses in Berlin, but is remaining silent about the accusations.

Jan 6 • 17:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Homeless Aid in Berlin: Three Cold Buses Set on Fire

In Berlin, all three cold buses, used to transport homeless individuals to shelters during freezing temperatures, were set on fire, prompting speculation about the motives behind such an act.

Jan 2 • 16:14 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Violence against homeless aid in Berlin: Another arson attack on cold bus

Another cold bus in Berlin was set on fire, leading to the arrest of a suspect as solidarity and replacement buses have emerged since the first attack.

Jan 2 • 14:39 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

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