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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Buses in Chapecó will no longer accept cash payments; see what changes for passengers

Cash payments for public transportation in Chapecó will be phased out starting mid-March, with new payment methods introduced.

Mar 3 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taxis older than 10 years may circulate until 2030 in Rio; see transition schedule

Rio de Janeiro has enacted a decree allowing taxis older than ten years to operate until 2030, introducing a phased transition schedule for older vehicles.

Mar 3 • 22:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Gearing up for the FIFA World Cup — 100 days to go

With 100 days until the FIFA World Cup, TransLink is enhancing public transport services in Vancouver to manage the expected influx of fans.

Mar 3 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council opens commission to investigate mayor for school transport contract

The Municipal Chamber of Governador Valadares has opened a commission to investigate Mayor Coronel Sandro for alleged irregularities in the hiring of a school transport company.

Mar 3 • 21:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How hidden notes in bags exposed a case of sexual harassment on a bus in SC

Women and adolescents in Criciúma, Brazil, have reported finding anonymous sexual notes hidden in their bags, prompting a police investigation into sexual harassment.

Mar 3 • 20:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: School van driver caught with machete in busy avenue in Montes Claros

A school van driver in Montes Claros was caught on video brandishing a machete in a busy avenue, sparking an investigation into irregular transportation practices.

Mar 3 • 20:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Clean Transport Zone in Katowice by Mid-2026: Consultations Have Started

Katowice plans to implement a clean transport zone by June 2026, with consultations now underway.

Mar 3 • 20:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG to build more modern bus terminals in FCT – Official

The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration plans to construct additional modern bus terminals to enhance public transportation and reduce crime in Abuja.

Mar 3 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors of Campo Grande approve exemption and subsidy of R$ 40 million to the Guaicurus Consortium

The Campo Grande councilors have approved about R$ 40 million in tax exemptions and subsidies for the Guaicurus Consortium.

Mar 3 • 18:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is how the new Trambus stops will look that will connect the north and south of CABA

The Buenos Aires government plans to construct strategic stops for the new electric Trambus system that will link the northern and southern parts of the city by the end of 2026.

Mar 3 • 17:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Road transport calls on the Government for measures in anticipation of a potential fuel price increase

Road transport associations in Spain are urging the government to prepare support measures in response to a potential rise in fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 17:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ticketless passenger can leave the tram without paying - Keijo, 65, was outraged

A new policy in Tampere, Finland allows ticketless passengers to exit trams and buses without being stopped by inspectors, which has sparked outrage among some residents.

Mar 3 • 17:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Council of Campo Grande approves a R$ 12 million tax exemption for the Guaicurus Consortium

The City Council of Campo Grande approved a bill that exempts the Guaicurus Consortium from R$ 12 million in taxes to keep public transport fares low.

Mar 3 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus crashes during report and exposes chaos in Campo Grande's public transport; watch video

A bus crashed in Campo Grande while a news crew was filming a report on overcrowding in public transport, highlighting longstanding issues in the system.

Mar 3 • 15:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

On the Brink of an Energy Shock: Expert Describes Changes in Gas Prices

Rising oil prices are set to impact fuel costs in the Czech Republic significantly, with initial effects felt by transport companies before broader economic implications unfold.

Mar 3 • 15:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The tram line will be under repair, the Lubja stop will be removed

Tallinna Linnatransport will begin replacing the worn-out tram tracks at the Lubja stop starting March 7, with changes to traffic rules in effect until May 31.

Mar 3 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Person dies in collision involving car and train at level crossing

A person has died after a collision between a car and a train at a level crossing in Ely, causing major disruptions to train services.

Mar 3 • 14:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

New RegioJet Trains Accelerate Connections Between Prague, Brno and Jihlava

New RegioJet trains aim to improve travel times and connectivity among Prague, Brno, and Jihlava.

Mar 3 • 14:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

This time everyone was lucky. Should children in the Jelgava municipality be transported by an old bus with faulty brakes?

An incident involving an old bus with faulty brakes raises questions about the safety of transporting children in Latvia.

Mar 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Jordan: The civil aviation authority reopens airspace

Jordan's civil aviation authority has announced the reopening of the country's airspace, lifting a partial closure that had been in effect since Monday night.

Mar 3 • 13:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Passenger Counting Cameras Planned for Regional Buses This Year, Carriers Confused

Latvia plans to install passenger counting cameras in regional buses to address issues related to passenger data collection and service efficiency.

Mar 3 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The ferry connection to Vormsi was restored just before the ice road was closed

The ferry service to the island of Vormsi resumed just before the closure of the ice road, alleviating concerns over supplies.

Mar 3 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

At 20:00 "Impuls" - Terras, Lukas, Raamat and Betlem on public transport

The ETV program 'Impulss' discusses the viability of the Tartu-Riga train line and public transport organization in Estonia.

Mar 3 • 12:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

A kind of flying taxi: Romeo flies Julia

The German startup ERC System is developing 'Romeo', the heaviest electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Europe, intended to transport patients efficiently between hospitals.

Mar 3 • 12:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

A kind of flying taxi: Romeo flies Julia

A Bavarian start-up is developing Europe’s heaviest electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, named Romeo, aimed at quickly transporting patients between clinics.

Mar 3 • 12:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Insurers Respond to War: Attacks on Tankers Will Increase Oil Transport Costs

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is driving up insurance premiums and impacting the availability of policies for oil transport.

Mar 3 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

F1 bosses stance on Australian Grand Prix as special measures taken for opening race

Formula One has arranged charter flights to transport staff to the Australian Grand Prix following travel disruptions due to Middle East airspace closures.

Mar 3 • 12:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão Public Ministry requests urgent regularization of semi-urban transport in Rosário

The Maranhão Public Ministry has urgently requested the regulation of semi-urban transport services in Rosário from state and municipal authorities.

Mar 3 • 12:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

URBO-NKL and car rental company SIXT strengthen partnership

URBO-NKL, the second-largest basketball league in Lithuania, is enhancing its collaboration with Transport UAB, the franchise holder for SIXT in the Baltic States and Finland.

Mar 3 • 11:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Federal Government Supports 46 Electric Buses with Nine Million Euros

The federal government is providing nine million euros to support the acquisition of 46 electric buses in the Munich district, aiming to enhance emissions-free public transport.

Mar 3 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Delayed express trains, canceled connections. A train accident restricted operations on the corridor in Pardubice

A train accident in Pardubice has caused delays and cancellations of express train services in the region.

Mar 3 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Poços de Caldas reduces bus fare to R$ 5 after decree regulating public transport subsidy

The bus fare in Poços de Caldas has been lowered to R$ 5.00 due to a new subsidy decree aimed at making public transport more affordable.

Mar 3 • 10:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Increasing Costs of Air Shipments

Air freight rates are surging due to restricted airspace over several Middle Eastern countries.

Mar 3 • 10:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The New Guidelines for Ticket Inspectors Have Caused a Uproar

A political group in Finland has raised concerns about new guidelines that allow ticket inspectors to avoid confrontation with passengers traveling without tickets.

Mar 3 • 10:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Police maneuvers after a bomb threat paralyze transport in Liberec

Police activities in Liberec following a bomb threat led to significant disruptions in transportation.

Mar 3 • 10:08 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Hungarian foreign minister accuses Zelenskyy of 'attack' on Hungary

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto accuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of orchestrating an attack on Hungary by blocking oil transport via the Druzhba pipeline.

Mar 3 • 09:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The SL Scandal Grows - One More Suspect

Another individual is suspected of involvement in the corruption scandal affecting Stockholm's public transport system, involving substantial bribery allegations against officials.

Mar 3 • 09:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NRC boosts Abuja–Kaduna train trips to meet rising demand

The Nigerian Railway Corporation is increasing train trips on the Abuja-Kaduna route to accommodate rising passenger demand.

Mar 3 • 09:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transport in the sights of Justice: failures in the service and pressure for changes

Public transport in Campo Grande is under judicial intervention due to failures in contracts and municipal oversight.

Mar 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Horror in Florence, 17-year-old dragged out of tram and raped: a Moroccan man arrested

A 17-year-old youth was dragged from a tram and raped in Florence, with a 32-year-old Moroccan man arrested as the suspect.

Mar 3 • 08:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Package service temporarily halts delivery to Middle Eastern countries

Omniva has temporarily suspended parcel deliveries to several Middle Eastern countries due to threats from military activities affecting air transport.

Mar 3 • 08:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land Orders Construction Halt of Gwanghwamun 'Garden of Gratitude' for 'Procedural Violations'

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport ordered a construction halt on the 'Garden of Gratitude' project in Gwanghwamun Square due to procedural violations, prompting a response of regret from the Seoul city government.

Mar 3 • 08:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Repair of trams involved in an accident will cost 700,000 euros

The repair of trams that were involved in an accident in Lubja curve is estimated to cost about 700,000 euros and take 6-8 months.

Mar 3 • 07:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

When the tracks are full, some departures must give way

Norwegian commentator Joacim Lund discusses the upcoming restructuring of train services in Eastern Norway, emphasizing the need for prioritization amid increasing traveler numbers and limited capacity.

Mar 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

It is time to electrify ships: Spain could do it with 78% of its ferries and it is already profitable for almost half

A report from 'Transport & Environment' highlights the pollution generated by ferries compared to cars in coastal cities and advocates for increasing electric ferry systems in Spain.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

In Madrid, commuting to the city center for work is no longer common: now it’s from the suburbs to the suburbs, and it can take up to 500 hours a year

In Madrid, more people are commuting between suburban areas rather than traveling to the city center for work, resulting in significant time lost, particularly during heavy traffic conditions.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe will jump into the bus market and create its own company in response to the wave of incidents on the tracks

Renfe plans to enter the bus transportation sector by creating its own company to address disruptions caused by railway incidents and improvements.

Mar 3 • 04:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Another six months without trams, discontent grows in the city center

In Milan, residents express frustration over a six-month suspension of tram services in the city center, complicating transportation for many.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Airports and tourists blocked from India to the Maldives. "Let's help the Lombards"

The ongoing crisis in air transport, exacerbated by escalating conflicts, is leaving tourists stranded in locations like the Maldives and India due to flight cancellations.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Do subsidies from a neighboring municipality for public transport fall under VAT?

The article discusses whether subsidies received from a neighboring municipality for public transport are subject to VAT in Poland.

Mar 3 • 03:30 UTC

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