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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Slovakia introduces dual diesel prices; foreign vehicle drivers will pay more

Slovakia has implemented a policy introducing dual diesel prices, where drivers of foreign vehicles will face higher charges at the pump.

Mar 23 • 05:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

IEA: Remote work, carpooling, and public transport could reduce oil demand

The IEA suggests that remote work, carpooling, and public transport could help alleviate the impact of the energy shock from the Middle Eastern conflict on consumers.

Mar 20 • 17:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump suspends Jones Act for 60 days: what is it about and why will it 'lower' oil prices?

President Trump temporarily suspended the Jones Act to reduce transportation costs for oil and gas in the U.S.

Mar 18 • 15:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government supports the proposal to tighten the organization of patient transportation services

The Lithuanian government is backing a proposal to revise the guidelines for patient transport services, limiting them to patients assessed under a specific threshold of health.

Mar 18 • 11:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Electric Scooters are Back – These Things are Changing

Helsinki's city officials have announced changes to electric scooter regulations for the upcoming season, including expanded no-parking zones around the city.

Mar 17 • 15:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Transport will put its logo on private buses operating the main state lines

Spain's Ministry of Transport will require private buses on major state routes to display its logo as part of a campaign to enhance the public image of state transportation services.

Mar 17 • 14:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Unnecessary Expenses and Burden – Criticism Against the Idea of Purchasing Passenger Counting Equipment

There is significant opposition from both passengers and drivers in Latvia against the proposed purchase of passenger counting devices for regional transport routes, seen as wasteful and unnecessary.

Mar 16 • 14:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Public transportation fares increase again in AMBA: the minimum will reach $700

The transportation fare in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires is set to increase to $700, marking the second hike this year.

Mar 16 • 11:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hesse: Ideological Transportation Policy Becomes a Curse for the Greens

The Green Party and SPD in Hesse have suffered significant losses in the recent elections, continuing a trend of decline for both parties.

Mar 16 • 06:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Province of Buenos Aires will not adhere to the changes in the VTV proposed by the Nation, and Sturzenegger responded

The Province of Buenos Aires has decided not to adopt the national government's proposed changes to the Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) process, opting instead to maintain its current annual inspection system for vehicles over two years old.

Mar 14 • 13:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

It seems they did not anticipate that the Strait would close

U.S. officials reportedly miscalculated the potential for Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil transportation.

Mar 13 • 07:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Due to Fuel Shortage: New Zealand May Restrict Car Travel

New Zealand's government is considering implementing a law from the 1970s to mandate one car-free day per week due to fuel shortages caused by the Iran conflict.

Mar 12 • 10:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Trial with open barriers a success according to SL - but no new tests are planned

SL reports a successful trial of open barriers at Näckrosen subway station, but no further tests are scheduled.

Mar 10 • 10:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Madrid will allow cars without environmental labels to circulate as long as they comply with the air quality directive

The Madrid City Council will permit the circulation of 'A' classified vehicles (without an environmental label) as long as they adhere to European air quality directives.

Mar 10 • 08:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FAAN issues 100,000 airport access cards after tollgate chaos

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has issued over 100,000 airport access cards amid the chaos triggered by the rollout of a cashless policy at airport tollgates.

Mar 10 • 00:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Overview: What is the two billion from emissions trading spent on?

Estonia has received two billion euros from the European Union's emissions trading system, which has been allocated to various sectors including transportation, energy efficiency of buildings, and renewable energy projects.

Mar 6 • 07:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did the National Coalition Party rewrite Finland's nuclear arms policy? SDP's Tuppurainen responds on HAAPALA-TV at 12:30

Finland's Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen announced plans to amend nuclear energy laws to potentially allow the transportation of nuclear weapons, sparking political controversy.

Mar 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Has the storm around parking in Prague subsided? We know how many electric cars were affected by paid parking

A new policy in Prague has resulted in heated debate over parking fees for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, leading to concerns among drivers and changes in parking regulations.

Mar 5 • 04:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government supports the proposal to tighten the organization of patient transportation services

The Lithuanian government is considering stricter regulations for patient transportation services, limiting them to patients with low Barthel scores to ensure resources are utilized effectively for those who have difficulty accessing healthcare.

Mar 4 • 11:34 UTC
🇳🇴 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
🇦🇷 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 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 02:52 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 11:53 UTC
🇮🇸 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 • 09:32 UTC
🇸🇪 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 • 16:33 UTC
🇸🇪 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 • 14:59 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 18:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník 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 • 13:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

TESTS ⟩ 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 • 22:01 UTC
🇮🇳 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 • 06:40 UTC
🌍 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 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 03:36 UTC
🇨🇿 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 • 06:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

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

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

Feb 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
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 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

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

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

Feb 9 • 15:29 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 02:44 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
🇰🇷 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 • 08:46 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 17:45 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 17:22 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 22:58 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
🇰🇷 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 call…‘Emergency Room Bypass’ 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 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 06:10 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 16:56 UTC
🇺🇸 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 • 00:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 04:30 UTC

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