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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A train collided with a passenger car at a level crossing in Olomouc

A train collided with a passenger vehicle at a railway crossing in Olomouc, Czech Republic.

Feb 28 • 15:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Injured, passersby, survivors. 'It felt like an earthquake'

A passenger recalls the terrifying experience of a tram derailment in Milan, where several people were injured and the incident shook the entire city.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New transport voucher value comes into effect from March 1, announces Manaus city hall; see what changes

The transport voucher price in Manaus will be reduced to R$ 5, effective March 1, as announced by the city hall, aiming to boost passenger numbers amidst declining public transport usage.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

They are sustainable and bidirectional means. On board wireless systems and 10 cameras

The bidirectional Tramlink, involved in an accident yesterday, features advanced technologies for public transport including wireless systems, ten cameras, and enhanced passenger comfort.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Drunken passenger attacked bus driver: incredible what other passengers did

A drunken passenger aggressively assaulted a bus driver, but other passengers took action to expel him from the bus and waited for police assistance.

Feb 27 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus from public transport catches fire and driver controls flames in MT

A bus caught fire in Cuiabá, Brazil, but the driver managed to control the flames and ensure passenger safety without any injuries reported.

Feb 27 • 16:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Passenger numbers in local traffic on the rise - this is Jyväskylä's 'million line'

Passenger numbers in local bus services have increased, especially in Jyväskylä where the Linkki transport had over 9.5 million trips in 2025, marking a 2% increase from the previous year.

Feb 27 • 15:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passenger throws stones at bus after insulting driver for almost missing drop-off point in Cuiabá; Video

A passenger in Cuiabá threw stones at a bus driver after a heated argument regarding a missed drop-off point.

Feb 26 • 17:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Good news for train passengers, special trains will run during Holi, confirmed tickets will be easily available

The Indian Railways is set to operate special trains for the Holi festival, offering additional service to accommodate increased passenger demand, particularly from regions like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Rajasthan.

Feb 26 • 15:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Ramersdorf: Bicycle thief brakes bus – 42-year-old injured

A traffic accident involving a bicycle thief led to injuries for a bus passenger in Munich when the bus driver had to brake sharply to avoid a collision.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Have you noticed this detail in trams?

The article discusses a seating design feature in newer trams in Helsinki, which enhances passenger comfort by placing seats in a staggered formation.

Feb 26 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Metaxourgio: Minor took a chain from a passenger - Tried to escape through a Metro tunnel

A 16-year-old was arrested for robbery and disturbing public transport after stealing a chain from a woman at a Metro Station in Greece and attempting to escape through a tunnel.

Feb 26 • 09:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Between Wolfsburg and Berlin: Train Attendant Attacked - 100 Passengers Have to Leave ICE

A train attendant was assaulted by a passenger without a valid ticket, causing the train to halt and 100 other passengers to disembark.

Feb 26 • 08:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wheelchair passenger falls onto the street after bus door opens in Cidade de Deus

A wheelchair user fell out of a bus in Cidade de Deus, Rio de Janeiro, after the door intended for accessibility opened while the vehicle was moving.

Feb 25 • 11:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Number of passengers in the airline sector grows 11% during Carnival and could reach best result

Brazil's airline sector saw an 11% increase in passenger numbers during Carnival 2026, indicating a potential record performance.

Feb 24 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus and car collide in an accident on Miguel Rosa Avenue; driver was injured

A public transport bus and a passenger car collided in Teresina, Brazil, injuring the driver of the car and causing a temporary road closure.

Feb 24 • 14:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Igoumenitsa - Brindisi: A Major Transportation Axis

The Igoumenitsa-Brindisi route plays a crucial role in connecting Greece and Italy, serving as a key axis for passenger and freight transport in the Adriatic.

Feb 24 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A key station on Line D reopens: how Plaza Italia has been completely renovated

The Plaza Italia subway station reopens after three months of renovations, enhancing passenger experience with significant upgrades.

Feb 23 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Passenger reports sexual harassment while sleeping on a bus on BR-116, and man is arrested

A 38-year-old man was arrested for sexually harassing a 60-year-old woman on a bus along the BR-116 highway in Brazil.

Feb 23 • 15:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Night in the Airplane: No Bus Driver, Nowhere

Five hundred passengers were forced to spend the night in an airplane at Munich airport due to a lack of available bus drivers to transport them to the terminal.

Feb 23 • 13:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Due to passenger flow, two morning routes will be canceled in Saldus

From March 2, changes will be made to three regional bus routes in Saldus, including the cancellation of two morning trips.

Feb 21 • 20:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Explosion in Moscow Metro Station

An explosion was reported at the Bitsevsky Park metro station in Moscow, causing technical failure and disruption of service, but no danger to passenger safety was noted.

Feb 19 • 15:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Help, I have ended up next to a talkative fellow passenger!

An etiquette expert offers advice on how to politely escape small talk with chatty bus companions when you prefer solitude.

Feb 19 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Bus driver convicted of running over passenger

A bus driver has been convicted for running over a passenger in Iceland.

Feb 18 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Transport Driver Fired After Threatening Passenger with Machete in Campinas

A public transport driver in Campinas, Brazil, was dismissed after threatening a passenger with a machete and a stick during a heated confrontation on the bus.

Feb 16 • 22:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

OPP investigate fatal collision that killed man on Highway 407

The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a transport truck and a passenger vehicle on Highway 407 near Markham, resulting in one man's death.

Feb 15 • 14:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'We held my son for 30 minutes to avoid sinking,' says survivor of shipwreck in Manaus

A survivor of a passenger shipwreck in Manaus recounts the harrowing experience of keeping her young son alive in the water as the tragedy unfolded, highlighting the lack of life jackets.

Feb 14 • 20:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pesa enters hydrogen propulsion

Pesa receives a grant of 36.16 million PLN to develop Poland's first hydrogen-powered passenger vehicle with additional overhead wire power support.

Feb 13 • 17:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Incheon Airport Expected to Be Crowded with 200,000 Passengers Daily During Seollal Holiday... 'Arrive 3 Hours Early and Use Public Transport'

Approximately 200,000 people are predicted to use Incheon International Airport each day during the Seollal holiday period.

Feb 13 • 01:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Integrated operation catches clandestine transport in cities of Baixada Litorânea

A joint operation by Detro/RJ and the Police Military Command caught and fined 23 vehicles engaged in illegal passenger transport in Baixada Litorânea.

Feb 12 • 17:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Passengers are tired of cardboard tickets. Cities respond to their expectations

More cities are transitioning from traditional cardboard tickets for public transport to modern mobile payment systems, reflecting passenger demand for convenience.

Feb 12 • 16:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A passenger on a city bus in Vilnius was injured - a young woman was taken to the hospital

A young female passenger was injured and hospitalized after a sudden stop of a city bus in Vilnius.

Feb 12 • 10:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

In two years, half a billion passengers

In 2025, nearly 439 million passengers used rail services in Poland, marking the highest number in 30 years according to the Railway Transport Authority.

Feb 12 • 08:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Auto driver pushed woman, broke her arm over a 40 rupee argument

A 62-year-old woman suffered a broken arm after being pushed by an auto-rickshaw driver during a fare dispute in Thane, Maharashtra.

Feb 12 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Heavy fines for Hellenic Train in case of cancellations

Hellenic Train may face substantial fines of up to 1 million euros if it fails to operate scheduled services as per a new contract signed with the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 11 • 19:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Vy and Go-Ahead have set two trains for upgrade. They will never transport passengers again.

Vy and Go-Ahead are scrapping two train sets that were intended for upgrade, resulting in a reduction of trains available for passenger transport in Norway.

Feb 11 • 16:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'No train is coming!': Users of lines 3, 7, 9, and A of the CDMX Metro report delays

Users of the Mexico City Metro reported significant delays on lines A, 3, 7, and 9 due to high passenger volumes, particularly affecting those on Line A.

Feb 11 • 14:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Attack on Train Conductor: 'The Loss is Incalculably Heavy'

A train conductor named Serkan Çalar was fatally injured during an attack by a passenger, raising questions about whether the incident could have been prevented.

Feb 10 • 16:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The head of Klaipėda passenger transport has been dismissed from his position

Gintaras Neniškis has been dismissed as the head of Klaipėda passenger transport, with Alina Mikalauskė taking over temporarily while the municipality oversees operations.

Feb 9 • 14:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Metro reports high influx on lines 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and B: How is it progressing today?

In Mexico City, the Metro service reported high passenger influx on several lines today and mobilized staff to facilitate operations.

Feb 9 • 13:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Food and drink 'banned' on GTR, GWR, Northern, Avanti West Coast trains and more

Several UK train companies have implemented bans on food and drinks onboard, prompting passengers to check specific regulations before traveling.

Feb 9 • 09:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Transport Agency has opened the Hiiumaa-Saaremaa ice road for passenger cars

The Transport Agency has opened a 17-kilometer ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa for vehicles weighing up to 2.5 tons, with specific operational hours and conditions for safety.

Feb 8 • 07:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Journey Across Spain on Non-Working Trains

A report details the persistent delays and chaos in Renfe's Rodalies and AVE train services, particularly between Barcelona and Córdoba.

Feb 8 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Freight transport on the Estonian Railways infrastructure decreased to three million tons last year

Freight transport on the Estonian Railways has hit a historic low with an annual volume of approximately three million tons, primarily due to a shift towards passenger transport and reduced international freight following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 6 • 16:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Lines 7 and 12 of the Metro are 'collapsed': Delays of more than 10 minutes and 'eternal' lines

Metro Line 12 in Mexico City is experiencing significant delays and overcrowding, prompting passengers to demand action from authorities.

Feb 6 • 13:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

An Exceptional Way to Live Strong in Jyväskylä’s Local Transport – One Hundred Thanks per Hour

In Jyväskylä, nearly every passenger thanks the bus driver upon exiting, a long-standing tradition that showcases courtesy and respect among commuters.

Feb 6 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

There is no risk of disruption to passenger ferry traffic in the Gulf of Finland

Passenger ferry traffic between Estonia and Finland can continue safely under current water levels and ice conditions, though the transport authority will impose ice class requirements on cargo ships in coastal ports to prevent them from becoming trapped due to growing ice.

Feb 6 • 02:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

A train collided with a truck in the Jičín region, several injuries reported

A collision between a passenger train and a truck near the town of Železnice resulted in minor injuries to five individuals, leading to their transport to a local hospital.

Feb 5 • 20:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Violence Against Railway Employees: Bahn CEO Palla Announces Major Security Summit

The German public is outraged by an incident where a passenger fatally assaulted a train attendant during a routine ticket check, prompting calls for better protection of railway staff.

Feb 5 • 15:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

“It ruined my life”: after being fired, the bus driver who fought with a passenger during the ride spoke and left the bus adrift in Flores

A bus driver, Nicolás, spoke out after being fired following a violent altercation with a passenger who threatened him during a trip in Flores.

Feb 5 • 14:10 UTC

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