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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nationwide taxi drivers' strike on Monday

Taxi drivers across Greece will strike on March 23 against a new transport law discussing proposed regulations that they believe threaten their profession.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ecuadorian and Honduran crew members arrested in Australia after drug transport voyage

Eleven crew members from Ecuador and Honduras were detained in Australia after their ship, MV Raider, was intercepted with nearly five tons of cocaine.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the project targeted by protests that regulates passenger transport by app motorcycle in the capital

A new law regulating passenger transport via motorcycle apps in Rio Branco has sparked protests due to its stringent requirements for drivers and companies.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

POLREGIO troubles. Will the company have to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury?

The article discusses proposed changes to the Public Transport Law in Poland that could severely impact POLREGIO and force it to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury.

Mar 20 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Protest Boats in Henoko Operated and Managed 'at the Captain's Discretion'; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to Investigate Actual Situation

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to investigate the operational practices of protest boats in Henoko following the tragic capsizing that resulted in the deaths of two individuals.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Rail Traffic: European Court of Justice Strikes Down Pricing Cap

The European Court of Justice has declared Germany's cap on track pricing in regional and local rail transport invalid, citing conflicts with EU law that restrict flexibility for rail network operators.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump suspends century-old law imposing restrictions on maritime oil transport during war in the Middle East

US President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended a century-old maritime law to address rising energy costs resulting from escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

War for another 2 months shows the 60-day suspension of the law for American ports

The Trump administration has frozen provisions of the Jones Act for 60 days, allowing foreign ships to transport certain goods between U.S. ports.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jerzy Michalak: Amendment to the Public Transport Act. Will it really fix the bus market?

Jerzy Michalak discusses the recent amendments to the Public Transport Act in Poland and their potential impact on the bus market.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court considers unconstitutional school transport for private school students in RO

The Court of Justice of Rondรดnia has deemed a municipal law allowing free school transport for private school students unconstitutional due to procedural errors and lack of budgetary provisions.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Do ships have to pay tolls in Hormuz... How is this strait managed?

The Strait of Hormuz is critical for global oil transport, facing management challenges amid tensions between Iran and the US-Israel coalition.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Shadow Vessel Held for the Sixth Day: Tense Situation

A ship named Caffa, carrying eleven people including ten Russian citizens, has been detained off the coast of Trelleborg due to safety concerns and allegations of sailing under a false flag.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland Cementing the Market for Regional Rail Transport

Legislative changes in Poland are raising concerns about the future of competition in regional rail transport.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A Last-Minute Addition to the Bus Law: Will It Cement Rail Transport? The Transport Sector is Raising the Alarm

A proposed amendment to Poland's public transport law may have unintended consequences for rail transport, raising concerns among industry stakeholders.

Mar 12 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Family of those killed in e-rideable accidents want more urgency on law changes

Family members of victims of e-rideable accidents in Western Australia are advocating for quicker implementation of safety regulations following a parliamentary inquiry.

Mar 10 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio is arrested while trying to transport 31 kg of cocaine between SP and MG on the Fernรฃo Dias highway

Three people were arrested attempting to transport over 30 kilograms of cocaine between Sรฃo Paulo and Minas Gerais on the Fernรฃo Dias highway.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Crime & Justice

Driver of manure transport charged after train accident last year

The driver of a manure transport involved in a fatal train accident in Bjerndrup in August 2025 has been charged with multiple offenses under Danish law.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Senate suspends the competition case against 'Rฤซgas satiksme' and 'Rฤซgas mikroautobusu satiksme' and appeals to the EU court

The Latvian Senate has halted a competition case involving public transport companies Rฤซgas satiksme and Rฤซgas mikroautobusu satiksme, appealing to the EU court over a previous decision.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Nuclear weapons discussed in Finland - ban on transport may be lifted

Finland is considering changes to its nuclear law, which may allow the transport of nuclear weapons through its territory, despite currently having a total ban.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Almost a year after coming into effect, Curitiba's law imposing a R$ 600 fine for 'drafting' on buses is not regulated

A municipal law in Curitiba imposing a R$ 600 fine for cyclists illegally drafting on buses is yet to be regulated, hindering enforcement.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man jailed over 'UK's most corrupt cop's' evidence could clear name after Google search

A man wrongfully convicted based on evidence from a now-disgraced police officer may finally clear his name thanks to new information uncovered through a Google search.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mothers with infants were transporting drugs from MS to PR by bus, investigation reveals

Women traveling by bus with infants were used to transport drugs from Mato Grosso do Sul to Paranรก to evade law enforcement.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In California: the new law AB 117 signed by Newsom that affects public transport users

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law aimed at stabilizing public transport services in the Bay Area, providing $590 million to support recovery post-COVID-19.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Conducted checks on northern lights tourists: Chinese person reported, fined, and expelled from Norway.

The Norwegian police conducted checks on northern lights tourism in Troms, resulting in the reporting and expulsion of a Chinese tourist for illegal transport.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Civil Servant at Level 7 Acts as Drug Courier... Used CCTV Information to Transport Methamphetamine

A civil servant in South Korea has been arrested for acting as a drug courier, using CCTV information to evade detection while transporting methamphetamine.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Marina del Pilar's government maintains security, mobility, and calm in BC: Operations lead to 25 arrests

The government of Baja California has reported maintaining security with recent operations resulting in the arrest of 25 individuals, following incidents across various municipalities without any reported injuries.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The State Wants to Create a Direct Link to Traffic Data for Traffic Applications

The Estonian government is proposing an amendment to the traffic law that would allow traffic data to be directly accessible to smartphone traffic applications.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Amendments to the Road Usage Fee Law Will Soon Come into Force. What Should Be Taken Into Account?

Amendments to Latvia's Road Usage Fee Law will take effect on March 1, detailing changes in rates and the scope of applicable roads.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unionists deflate bus tires and prevent vehicles from leaving the Parque Dom Pedro Terminal in downtown SP

Unionists deflated bus tires and blocked buses from departing at the Parque Dom Pedro Terminal in Sรฃo Paulo, leading to disturbances and a response from local law enforcement.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government wants to tighten the SENT system. The draft law has been adopted

The Polish government is working on enforcing stricter regulations concerning the SENT system by adopting a new draft law.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Companies that formed a cartel were fined thousands: 'Vilnius Public Transport' was harmed

Two companies engaged in cartel activities during public procurement for spare parts faced significant fines, impacting Vilnius Public Transport.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Explosion and gunfire with the police: Armed gang attacked a cash transport vehicle in Italy

An armed gang attempted to rob a cash transport vehicle in southern Italy, using fake police cars, explosives, and automatic weapons, but the robbery failed and two suspects were arrested.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

The fine for those who do not buy tickets for public transport is set at โ‚ฌ100, up to โ‚ฌ40,000 for damages to public transport and railways

The Greek Ministry of Transport proposes a new bill that increases fines for fare evasion to โ‚ฌ100 and up to โ‚ฌ40,000 for damages caused to public transport and railways.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Parliament: Tension with Kyriakakis and Perka - The Deputy Minister Apologized

During a parliamentary session on the Transport Ministry's bill, tensions escalated between Konstantinos Kyriakakis and Peti Perka, culminating in an apology from the Deputy Minister following heated exchanges.

Jan 15 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Beware! You can be fined 600 euros in Austria for this

In Austria, a man was fined 600 euros for leaving his vehicle running while he waited, as this is prohibited under local law.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Transport: Limitation of the right to strike for certain periods adopted in committee

A committee has approved a measure to restrict the right to strike for public transport staff during certain times of the year to ensure operational functionality.

Jan 14 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws dated January 14, 2025 (positions 41 - 42)

This article discusses two legislative changes in Poland, including a law amending the railway transport act and a regulation by the Minister of Justice regarding judicial and prosecutorial examinations.

Jan 14 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Court: Krakow's Clean Transport Zone is legal but requires changes

The Regional Administrative Court in Krakow ruled that preferential regulations for residents based on registration are unconstitutional, emphasizing actual residence over formal registration.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

First Reaction from Moscow to the Seizure of the Tanker from the 'Shadow Fleet'

The Russian Ministry of Transport has sharply condemned the U.S. seizure of the tanker Bella 1/Marinera, accusing Washington of violating the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Jan 7 โ€ข 15:23 UTC

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