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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด 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 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Byron Donalds and his proposal to permanently eliminate driver's licenses for a group of migrants in Florida

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds has revived his controversial bill aiming to eliminate driver's licenses for certain migrants as part of a broader initiative to enhance regulations for commercial drivers.

Mar 1 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Additional Charges for Not Tagging Transportation Cards When Exiting Subways in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

Starting from the 7th, passengers in the Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi subway systems will incur an additional charge of 1550 won if they do not tag their transportation cards upon exiting.

Mar 1 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Two streets in the city suddenly became paid: residents are furious, calling the decision a misunderstanding

Residents are outraged over new tolls introduced on two city streets, which they believe is an ill-conceived decision.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

They Want a City Train Instead of a City Line

Local leaders in Iceland suggest prioritizing a train connection between Reykjavik and Hafnarfjordur over the planned bus rapid transit system.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Outrage Over Minister's Announcement to Abandon Climate Goals: 'Should Be Ashamed'

Romina Pourmokhtari's announcement to abandon a key climate goal has sparked significant backlash from political opponents in Sweden.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The climate minister wants to scrap environmental goals - C and MP are furious

Sweden's Climate Minister proposes to abandon the country's transport targets aimed at reducing emissions, provoking outrage from opposition parties.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to Spanish: The U.S. will require English exam for truck drivers to obtain a commercial driver's license

The U.S. will now require truck drivers to take their licensing exams in English as part of a new initiative to enhance road safety.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Entry charges to the city center failed at the ministry. Prague is now talking about a strict ban

Prague's plan to implement entry charges to its city center has been abandoned in favor of a stricter ban, following concerns raised by the Ministry of the Interior.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

TESTS โŸฉ Do you know what Riga will look like in the future?

In the coming years, Riga will undergo changes that will significantly improve transportation for residents.

Feb 22 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Cost of Traveling in Himachal Has Increased! Heavy Toll Tax on Outsider Vehicles, See the Rate List

The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced a new toll tax policy increasing charges for vehicles from other states, which will come into effect on April 1, 2026.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Lagos State Govt Defends Lekki-Epe Minibus Restriction After Drivers' Protest

Lagos State Government defends its ban on minibuses along the Lekki-Epe Expressway after protests from drivers who oppose the new transportation policy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

EF-118: the contract that will define the standard for new railways

The article discusses the EF-118 railway project and its significance in shaping Brazil's new railway policy through public-private partnerships.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New York News: Zohran Mamdani Reactivated Exclusive Lanes for Buses and Bicycles

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced plans to reinstate and expand exclusive lanes for buses and bicycles as part of his transportation policy.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Taxis: New three-day strike - Protests escalate

Taxi drivers in Greece have announced a new three-day strike starting February 17, as they protest against the government's transportation policies.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

More than two thousand seventeen-year-olds received driver's licenses in January

In January, over two thousand seventeen-year-olds in Czechia successfully obtained their driver's licenses.

Feb 14 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: "Rฤซgas satiksme" increases the permissible alcohol limit for drivers. What is the explanation?

Rฤซgas Satiksme has raised the permissible alcohol limit for public transportation drivers from 0.2 to 0.5 promiles amid a driver shortage.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Frozen Highway Vignettes - An Unobtrusive Injustice

The article discusses issues related to the freezing of highway vignette prices in Czechia, highlighting perceived injustices.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Czech Railways changes four members of the supervisory board, ลคok and Rozvoral will sit in it

Czech Railways is set to change four members of its supervisory board, including notable figures ลคok and Rozvoral.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Subway and city buses will run until 1 AM on the day of the holiday and the following day

On the day of the holiday and the following day, Seoul's subway and city buses will extend their operating hours until 1 AM.

Feb 9 โ€ข 02:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Transportation Improvement Committee Formed Due to Concerns Over Traffic Congestion in Supply Policy

The South Korean government has established a Transportation Improvement Committee to address traffic congestion concerns related to its January 29 supply plan in areas like Gwacheon and Nowon-gu in Seoul.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Electric car sales may sharply slow due to EU decisions

The EU's plan to ease the proposed ban on the sale of internal combustion engine cars by 2035 could lead to a significant drop in electric vehicle sales, threatening the entire sector's development, warns the Transport & Environment organization (T&E).

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

EU Report on Sustainable Commuting: Cities Are Doing Too Little Against Cars

A European Court of Auditors report criticizes that cities are not doing enough to promote alternatives to cars despite investments in public transport and cycling infrastructure.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Prohibited to take 'the ship': Hoy No Circula for February 4 in CDMX and Edomex

On February 4, a new transportation option, the 'El Insurgente' train, will operate normally in CDMX and Edomex, where the Hoy No Circula vehicle restriction is enforced from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Feb 3 โ€ข 22:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Severe patients are transported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's situation room, while mild patients are transported without a callโ€ฆโ€˜Emergency Room Bypassโ€™ measures are coming out

The South Korean government will implement measures to streamline the transport of emergency patients, which has been criticized for not accounting for emergency room capacity.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

No taxis in Attica today and tomorrow

Taxi owners in Attica are striking for 48 hours due to government policies, gathering for a protest march against the government's stance toward their industry.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Transport Transition in Hamburg: The Air is Out

The construction of only 50 kilometers of new or expanded bike paths last year raises questions about Hamburg's commitment to becoming a bicycle-friendly city amidst a continuing focus on car drivers' concerns.

Jan 16 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump rips congestion pricing, calls for immediate end: 'A disaster for New York'

President Donald Trump demanded the immediate end of New York City's congestion pricing, labeling it a disaster and stating it has never been successful.

Jan 13 โ€ข 00:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

What price increases does Catalonia face in 2026?

The year 2026 is set to bring significant price hikes in Catalonia for tolls, taxis, and public transportation, exacerbating the financial strain on residents amidst stagnant wages.

Dec 31 โ€ข 04:30 UTC

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