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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Road transport is cheaper, more flexible, and often more environmentally friendly than rail

The article argues that road transport is more cost-effective, flexible, and environmentally friendly than rail transport, emphasizing the need to maintain the most efficient parts of the railway system.

Mar 2 • 06:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The worst driving conditions in Southern Latvia due to icing

Icing conditions have led to the poorest driving conditions on major roads in Southern Latvia, particularly along the Daugavpils highway and in parts of Zemgale, Kurzeme, and Latgale regions.

Mar 2 • 05:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA transport industry wants tougher truck licensing model

Western Australia's transport industry is urging the government to implement stricter truck licensing regulations, akin to those adopted by South Australia after a fatal crash in 2024.

Mar 1 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Balbanera-Pallatanga-Cumandá will have controlled circulation from March 2 to 8

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in Ecuador announced controlled traffic on the Balbanera-Pallatanga-Cumandá road from March 2 to 8, 2026.

Mar 1 • 14:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

How NURTW stopped suspected ritualist from sending baby’s corpse through courier

The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers thwarted an attempt by a suspected ritualist to send a one-year-old baby's corpse through a courier service in Abuja.

Mar 1 • 09:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From the 90 that crashed with the Amsa truck to the derailments on Via Tivoli and Broletto

A recent crash involving a bus and a refuse truck in Milan recalls a tragic collision from 2019, highlighting safety concerns related to tram operations in the city.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Pedro Sola criticizes road closures for Shakira's concert in Zócalo; Metro director responds: 'We understand'

Pedro Sola expressed frustration over road and public transport closures in Mexico City due to Shakira's upcoming concert in Zócalo, prompting a response from Metro officials.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Seat belt rule changes mean 'tougher penalties' for UK drivers

New research reveals that 5.9 million UK drivers regularly drive without seat belts, prompting the government to consider tougher penalties for non-compliance.

Feb 28 • 01:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Transport Administration opened a new ice road between Vormsi and the mainland on Friday

A new ice road has been opened by the Transport Administration for local use between the island of Vormsi and the mainland, aimed primarily at supporting residents' needs.

Feb 27 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: lack of buses with left door forces passengers to board in the middle of the road in Moraes Sales, Campinas

Due to a shortage of buses with left-side doors, passengers in Campinas have been forced to board buses from the middle of the street, posing safety risks.

Feb 27 • 12:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Administration has permanently closed the Saaremaa–Hiiumaa ice road for this year

The Transport Administration of Estonia has permanently closed the Saaremaa–Hiiumaa ice road after just 13 days of operation this season.

Feb 27 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Saaremaa–Hiiumaa Ice Road is Completely Closed for This Year

The official ice road connecting Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands in Estonia has been closed for the season due to rising water levels making travel unsafe.

Feb 27 • 07:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEOS ⟩ "Totally epic!" Videos are circulating on social media of a car stuck on the ice road

Videos showing a car stranded on an ice road despite authorities' closure of all ice roads have gone viral on social media, highlighting the risks taken by some drivers.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Strætó Went Off the Road at Holtavörðuheiði

A public bus went off the road at Holtavörðuheiði due to severe weather conditions, prompting multiple rescue teams to assist the passengers.

Feb 26 • 23:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Citizens protest toll fee on the Alóag-Santo Domingo road

Citizens protested against the toll increase on the Alóag-Santo Domingo road, demanding reinstatement of a preferential rate for local transporters.

Feb 26 • 20:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Administration extends the special maintenance regime on state roads in Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru until tomorrow

The Transport Administration has extended the special road maintenance regime in Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru due to adverse weather conditions until tomorrow morning.

Feb 26 • 18:59 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Tel Aviv Marathon 2026: These are the streets and roads that will be closed to traffic

The Tel Aviv Marathon 2026 will take place tomorrow, with many city roads closed to traffic from early morning until the afternoon.

Feb 26 • 17:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

BOAK: Road safety interventions in 3 sections

A new program to improve road safety on three high-risk segments of the North Road Axis of Crete has been approved by the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport.

Feb 26 • 08:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Several roads are closed and public transport disruptions

Severe weather conditions in Finnmark and Northern Troms have led to road closures and public transport interruptions due to snowstorms.

Feb 26 • 06:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Need a petrol pump, food court, or road on the highway? Everything will be done with a click

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched an upgraded version of the Rajmarg Pravesh web portal to facilitate approvals for projects on national highways in India.

Feb 26 • 05:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The consolidation of the road transport industry is progressing

The article discusses the ongoing consolidation in the road transport industry in Poland, highlighting rising freight rates and increasing demand for goods.

Feb 25 • 19:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will there be anything to carry? Economists forecast 2026 for transportation

Economists predict a stagnation in the Polish road transport sector's revenue for 2026 after several years of decline.

Feb 25 • 19:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Survey on the Local Elections: Bavaria complains about high rents and broken roads

A recent survey reveals that high rents, poor road conditions, and public transport availability are the major concerns for Bavarians ahead of local elections.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Fuel Supplies Running Low on Vormsi and Ruhnu Islands

Vormsi and Ruhnu islands are facing critical fuel shortages due to the closure of an official ice road, leaving them virtually without connection to the mainland.

Feb 25 • 16:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Anambra Assembly passes bill to establish rural roads agency

The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a bill to create a Rural Access Roads Agency aimed at improving road conditions and transportation in rural areas.

Feb 25 • 14:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Women: The Strategic Reserve of Road Transport in Mexico

The shortage of talent in Mexico's freight transport sector highlights the underrepresentation of women, who make up only 2.4% of drivers, despite the potential for increased inclusion.

Feb 25 • 13:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Building a new Zarasai bypass: the municipality calls it a historic breakthrough

The Lithuanian Ministry of Transport has commissioned a new bypass for the town of Zarasai, aimed at improving road safety and reducing air pollution.

Feb 25 • 12:25 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The European Commission wants to solve the problem of a shortage of professional drivers

The European Commission is considering measures to facilitate the recruitment of skilled drivers from outside the EU to address a workforce shortage in the trucking industry.

Feb 24 • 08:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Administration warns of slippery roads

The Transport Administration of Estonia has issued a warning about varying road conditions this morning, noting that favorable conditions for frost formation may lead to slippery roads.

Feb 23 • 04:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The road over Reynisfjall has been opened

The Reynisfjall road has recently been opened for travel after being closed due to adverse weather conditions.

Feb 22 • 22:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Transport Administration Warns: Snowfall and Strong Winds are Making Road Conditions Difficult

Estonia's Transport Administration has warned that snowfall and strong winds will create challenging road conditions starting Saturday evening.

Feb 21 • 14:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Agency closed the ice road between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa

The Transport Agency has announced the closure of the ice road between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa due to hazardous travel conditions.

Feb 21 • 09:09 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Transport Administration closed the Hiiumaa-Saaremaa ice road

Transport Administration has closed the Hiiumaa-Saaremaa ice road due to rising sea levels making it unsafe for travel.

Feb 21 • 07:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Snow and slippery roads - trouble for public transport in Oslo

The change in weather conditions in Oslo, with snow followed by rain, is causing significant problems for public transport and road users alike.

Feb 21 • 06:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus loses control, destroys guardrail and ends up across the median of a highway in SP coast; VIDEO

An intermunicipal bus lost control after a tire burst, crashed into a guardrail, and ended up obstructing traffic on a highway in São Vicente, São Paulo.

Feb 19 • 17:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Transport to hospital after collision between car and bus

A car and bus collided, resulting in at least one person being transported to the hospital for injuries.

Feb 19 • 13:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

70 Years of the CMR Convention and What Next?

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) marks the 70th anniversary of the CMR Convention, emphasizing its importance in ensuring efficient and legal cross-border goods transportation, while calling for mandatory digitization of transport documents by the EU.

Feb 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CEDEMI obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification and strengthens the professionalization of road transport in Mexico

CEDEMI has received the ISO 9001:2015 certification, enhancing the training of heavy cargo drivers in Mexico amid a pressing need for skilled operators.

Feb 19 • 00:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NARTO cuts transport fares by 30% through CNG partnership

The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has partnered with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas to reduce transport fares by over 30%.

Feb 18 • 18:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Transport prepares a special plan of 1.6 billion to curb the deterioration of roads

The Spanish Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, announced a special investment plan of 1.6 billion euros to address road deterioration caused by recent storms and ongoing structural issues.

Feb 17 • 20:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Frustration' despite plans to reopen road notorious for landslips

Waterfall Way, an important road connecting the Coffs Coast and New England, is set to reopen to traffic after repeated landslips caused closures, with plans for a more permanent solution in the works.

Feb 17 • 19:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Trailer on fire in Kauhajoki - Road closed

A trailer carrying animals caught fire in Kauhajoki, resulting in the road being completely closed and a significant emergency response.

Feb 17 • 16:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: NURTW names Lagos motor-park after Tinubu

The Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has inaugurated a motor park named after President Bola Tinubu, highlighting his influence since taking office.

Feb 17 • 14:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

CSDD adjusts registration procedures for several vehicles

The Latvian government approved changes to the registration procedures for bicycles, pedicabs, and electric scooters provided by the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD).

Feb 17 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies after being hit by truck in reverse in São Gonçalo

A woman named Roberta da Silva Pinto died after being critically injured by a truck while waiting at a bus stop in São Gonçalo, Brazil.

Feb 17 • 11:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Paper: Shopping bag in the car now incurs a fine of up to 200 euros – affects a significant number of Finns

Authorities in the Canary Islands have begun strictly enforcing regulations regarding loose items in vehicles, with fines as high as 200 euros.

Feb 17 • 08:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Tragic accident of a Polish bus in Slovakia. There are casualties

A Polish bus carrying 30 people collided with a truck in Slovakia, resulting in the bus catching fire and the death of the driver.

Feb 17 • 08:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syria seeks to update railways and rehabilitate the Nassib-Damascus road

Syrian Minister of Transport discusses the modernization of railway systems and the rehabilitation of the Nassib-Damascus road during a meeting with World Bank officials.

Feb 17 • 06:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mamdani vs. Adams in the Bronx: the plan to revive the bus lane that benefits thousands of NYC residents

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a plan to reinstate a dedicated bus lane on Fordham Road in the Bronx, reversing a previous decision by former Mayor Eric Adams.

Feb 17 • 00:09 UTC

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