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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

FEF will assume developmental expenses from 2026: 'We will cover accommodation, transportation, and food,' says Francisco Egas

The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) announced it will take over the financial burden of transportation, accommodation, and food for youth teams starting in 2026 to help alleviate costs for clubs.

Feb 26 • 18:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Transport costs and data gaps hindering Lassa fever response - NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention highlights that high transportation costs and data issues are impacting the response to Lassa fever cases in Nigeria.

Feb 23 • 11:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Waymo’s cheaper robotaxi tech could help expand rides fast

Waymo has launched its sixth-generation driver hardware, promising lower costs and the potential to expand its driverless ride services across more cities in the U.S.

Feb 22 • 13:21 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Chris Selley: More alarming numbers for Canada’s high-speed rail fantasy

Chris Selley discusses the growing concerns and high costs associated with Canada's proposed high-speed rail project.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New increase in public transport in AMBA: how much the ticket costs from today

A new fare increase for public transport in the AMBA region has been implemented, with prices rising over thirty percent.

Feb 18 • 17:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rail Baltica's Agony: The Rats Are Starting to Leave the Sinking Ship

The construction of Rail Baltica has significantly deviated from the promises made in 2017, leading to increased costs and questioning the project's viability.

Feb 18 • 11:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Highways, tolls 2026: here is where you pay the most

The article discusses the varying toll prices on Italian highways that became effective in early 2026, which reveal significant differences in costs for travelers depending on the route taken.

Feb 17 • 13:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Free Buses, Real Costs. Inside Mamdani’s Socialist Dream to Shakeup Transit for New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes free bus services to address affordability and improve a neglected transit system, but faces skepticism about funding and logistical challenges.

Feb 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus tickets between DF and Surrounding Areas will become more expensive starting February 22; see new prices

Bus fares between the Federal District and surrounding areas will increase starting February 22, with some routes seeing prices exceed R$ 12.

Feb 13 • 12:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Warning especially for young travelers – if the worst scenario occurs, the cost can be measured in hundreds of thousands

A warning has been issued for young travelers regarding the high costs of medical transportation abroad, which can amount to hundreds of thousands of euros if they do not have adequate travel insurance.

Feb 13 • 12:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syria bans foreign trucks.. Jordanian shipping crisis and additional costs for exports

Syria's recent decision to ban foreign trucks has caused a logistical crisis for Jordanian exports, increasing transportation costs and delaying deliveries.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Bus owners hold noisy protest in SP

Bus owners in São Paulo protested against the city's decision to reclassify their vehicles, citing inadequate time and high costs for necessary modifications.

Feb 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Reform of Driving Schools: How the Driver's License is to Become Cheaper

Germany's Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder is proposing reforms to make obtaining a driver's license cheaper and simpler amid rising costs and bureaucratic hurdles.

Feb 11 • 19:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Rising Costs: Online Education and 'Layperson Training': How the Driver's License is Set to be Reformed

Germany's Transport Minister has proposed a comprehensive reform plan to reduce the costs of obtaining a driver's license, emphasizing digital education and reduced bureaucracy for driving schools.

Feb 11 • 13:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

VTV of Buenos Aires Province 2026: Deadlines, New Costs, and Who Pays 50%

The article provides an overview of the requirements and costs for the Technical Vehicle Verification (VTV) in Buenos Aires Province for 2026.

Feb 11 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to go to Mariana Fest? Guide to hotels, taxis, and food for the carnival in Manta

The article provides an overview of expenses for attending the Mariana Fest in Manta, Ecuador during the Carnival holiday, including hotel prices, transportation, and meal costs.

Feb 11 • 00:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Wow, Train!": End of Train Image Campaign with Anke Engelke

The Deutsche Bahn has ended its image campaign featuring comedian Anke Engelke due to criticism over costs amidst ongoing safety concerns.

Feb 8 • 04:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Congress leader Udit Raj say about India's oil purchases?

Congress leader Udit Raj commented on India's oil agreements, specifically noting issues with purchasing oil from Venezuela due to high transportation costs and incompatible refining capabilities.

Feb 7 • 09:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

We got our hands on the data that reveals the true costs of electric cars: A comparison of 40 car models

A comprehensive comparison reveals the true ownership costs of 40 popular electric vehicle models beyond just purchase prices.

Feb 6 • 18:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fetug rejects proposed transportation tariffs in Guayaquil and seeks an updated study

The president of the Federation of Urban Transporters of Guayas (Fetug) rejected the proposed tariffs in the ordinance project being discussed for approval in the Guayaquil Cantonal Council, arguing it lacks a technical basis and does not account for new operational costs.

Feb 5 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New CNH: Brazilians saved R$ 499 million on automatic renewal, says ministry

Under new CNH rules effective from the end of 2025, 685,325 drivers have renewed their licenses automatically and for free, resulting in a savings of R$ 499.2 million in fees and administrative costs, with the Southeast region leading in automatic renewals.

Feb 5 • 14:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Criticism is Hammering Down: It's Expensive, Delayed, and Slow, but More and More are Taking the Train

Despite criticisms surrounding high costs, delays, and frequent disruptions, the Danish state railways (DSB) report an increase in train passengers, selling one and a half million more journeys in 2025 compared to 2024.

Feb 5 • 11:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now came the mowing: This station will not stop the hour train

The Finnish government has confirmed its commitment to fund the construction costs of the West Rail project after Kirkkonummi withdrew from the hour train project to Turku, leaving uncertainty for the fate of the Veikkola station.

Feb 3 • 17:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Regulatory inflation is hitting carriers and customers hard

Girteka points out that road fees and tolls are no longer marginal costs, with CO2 emission charges raising road fee shares to average 14% or more of total transport costs in key European markets.

Jan 15 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Taxi tomorrow (1/13): Drivers are on strike, handbrake for 48 hours

Taxi drivers are going on a 48-hour strike starting January 13, protesting mandatory transition to electric vehicles and high costs.

Jan 12 • 07:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

AP-9: The Galician highway that now costs 28 euros to cross from end to end and which the Government refuses to rescue

The AP-9 highway in Galicia, which costs 28 euros to traverse entirely, has become a financial burden for its users, yet the Government is unwilling to intervene.

Jan 9 • 23:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Bratakos (EBEA): Direct threat to the economy from the 48-year blockage of national roads, enormous cost

Bratakos from EBEA highlights the economic threats posed by a 48-year blockade of national roads, emphasizing significant costs to exports, transportation, tourism, and small businesses.

Jan 8 • 08:22 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

The Night Train Paradox

The Paris–Berlin night train is being discontinued by ÖBB not due to low demand, but because of cut subsidies and high costs, prompting new companies to seek opportunities to fill the gap, with the main competition coming from other transport modes.

Jan 3 • 12:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Cheap holiday spot - where a meal, three beers and a taxi ride costs just £5.60

Research indicates that Hanoi, Vietnam, offers remarkable value for budget travelers, being one of the cheapest cities worldwide for meal, drink, and transportation costs.

Jan 1 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Light and gas prices down, telecommunications, water and tolls up, or the new transport pass: prices for 2026

In 2026, while energy prices are expected to decrease, costs for telecommunications, water, and tolls are set to rise, alongside the introduction of a new state transport pass.

Dec 31 • 18:59 UTC

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