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🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Bus drove into stroller in Bærum

A bus in Bærum has collided with a stroller, causing minor injuries to a child inside.

Mar 23 • 06:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Motorists Rerouted As Floods Damage Key Road to Lodwar

Heavy rains in Kenya have severely damaged the Kitale-Morpus road, leading to traffic disruptions as motorists are rerouted to alternative routes.

Mar 23 • 06:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Intensive crackdown on illegal freight truck operations from the 24th... at toll booths and rest areas nationwide

The South Korean government will commence a concentrated crackdown on illegal freight truck operations starting from the 24th, targeting major roads across the country.

Mar 23 • 02:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver dies after truck carrying chickens overturns on CE-060

A 33-year-old man died when a truck overturned on CE-060 in Aracoiaba, Ceará, while transporting live chickens.

Mar 22 • 22:43 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Woke up to a totalled car: - There was a note in the window

A 25-year-old man in Oslo discovered his car had been severely damaged overnight, moved three parking spaces, and some e-scooters had also been knocked down by an unidentified vehicle.

Mar 22 • 19:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tempi: The trial begins – the atmosphere of tension, the responsibility of the judges

The trial regarding the deadly train accident in Tempi, which claimed 57 lives, mostly young people, begins amidst a tense atmosphere, with 36 defendants in the dock, including railway and government officials.

Mar 22 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes crater and blocks BR-153 in the interior of SP due to risk of landslides

Heavy rains have caused significant erosion along BR-153 in São Paulo, leading to a blockage of this crucial highway due to safety concerns over potential landslides.

Mar 20 • 19:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Uganda bans operation of dilapidated taxis in the capital

Uganda has announced a ban on the operation of dilapidated taxis in Kampala and its suburbs to enhance passenger safety.

Mar 20 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Corinth Canal: Goal to Open in July

The Corinth Canal's restoration project aims to be completed by the end of June to address safety concerns due to previous landslides.

Mar 20 • 12:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly woman dies after disembarking from bus and being hit by wheel in the coast of SP

A 71-year-old woman died after being hit by a bus wheel while disembarking in Guarujá, São Paulo.

Mar 19 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Crack' in bridge structure on BR-376 worries drivers in Paraná

A crack in the bridge structure on BR-376 in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, has raised safety concerns among drivers, although the responsible company assures that the bridge is stable and safe.

Mar 19 • 13:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Very bad weather that will certainly create problems

Severe weather conditions in Iceland are expected to disrupt transportation and create various hazards for the population.

Mar 19 • 12:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Uber expands women driver preference nationwide

Uber is rolling out its Women Preferences feature across the U.S. to allow female riders to request women drivers for improved comfort and safety during their rides.

Mar 19 • 11:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

"He grabbed my thighs!" A young woman fell victim to alleged harassment on public transportation, but fellow passengers did not react

A young woman in Estonia reported an incident of alleged harassment on public transport, with fellow passengers remaining unresponsive during the ordeal.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

They Begin to Dismantle the Crucial Gariūnai Viaduct: Announcing Traffic Changes and Proposed Alternative Routes

The Gariūnai Viaduct in Vilnius, which is crucial for traffic, is set for reconstruction involving the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a new one that meets modern safety standards.

Mar 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New Ring Road Gets Signs to Reinforce Truck Prohibition on the Left

Eighty-eight new traffic signs banning trucks from the left lane are being installed on the New Ring Road in Brazil to enhance safety and traffic flow.

Mar 19 • 09:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Scientist points out: we are washing fruits and vegetables incorrectly - just water is not enough

A Lithuanian scientist warns that merely rinsing fruits and vegetables with water is inadequate for ensuring their safety, as proper washing techniques vary based on the produce's physiology and transportation conditions.

Mar 19 • 06:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Parking politics and 'crappy' bike lanes stifling a cycling boom in Sydney

Cyclists in Sydney's inner west are facing safety issues due to inadequate bike lanes and parking policies that prioritize cars over cycling infrastructure.

Mar 18 • 22:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

TikToker fears for safety after exposing BRT crisis

A Nigerian TikToker expresses fears for her safety after exposing issues with the Bus Rapid Transit system in Lagos.

Mar 18 • 19:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Lack of safety behind fatal accident at the freight yard

A train worker died due to safety shortcomings at Malmö's freight yard, as concluded by the Swedish Transport Agency's Accident Investigation Authority.

Mar 18 • 10:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

JR East imposes internal penalties on president and vice president following a series of operational troubles

JR East has imposed internal penalties on its president and vice president due to significant transport issues that have harmed the company's credibility in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Mar 18 • 07:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police and Detran impose 24 fines, seize vehicles, and find irregularities in school transport in a city in the interior of SP

A recent operation by the Police and Detran in General Salgado, SP resulted in fines, vehicle seizures, and the discovery of irregularities in school transportation.

Mar 17 • 22:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Five Uncommon Traffic Signs in Texas That Every Driver Should Know

The article discusses uncommon traffic signs in Texas that drivers need to be aware of for their safety on the road.

Mar 16 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Woman dies after being hit by a bus on a street in São Caetano, in ABC Paulista

A 63-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a bus while crossing the street in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 19:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Ólafsfjarðarmúli closed due to avalanche

The Ólafsfjarðarmúli road in Iceland has been closed due to an avalanche, affecting local transportation and safety.

Mar 16 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pallatanga - Guayaquil: abandoned road

The road connecting Pallatanga to Guayaquil is in critical condition, posing safety risks for travelers.

Mar 16 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mamdani redesigns 14th Street in Manhattan for 28,000 passengers: there will be a public meeting on March 25

New York City is planning a redesign of 14th Street in Manhattan to enhance safety and public space for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, with a public meeting scheduled for March 25.

Mar 15 • 21:55 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Without transportation and only near a protected space: In parts of the country, students will return to school for the first time since the outbreak of the war

Some regions in Israel are set to resume in-person learning amid ongoing war conditions, dependent on adequate protective infrastructure.

Mar 15 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women, elderly, and disabled can disembark outside the bus stop in Juiz de Fora; understand

A new law in Juiz de Fora allows women, the elderly, and disabled individuals to disembark from buses at safer locations outside designated stops during nighttime hours.

Mar 15 • 19:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Curfew: Taxis and urban buses will leave their bases after 05:30 to activate routes

Starting on Sunday, a curfew will be enacted in four provinces in Ecuador, including Guayas, restricting mobility for 15 days.

Mar 15 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cotacachi regulates micromobility vehicles with QR codes and fines

Cotacachi has implemented a regulation requiring the registration of micromobility vehicles, such as scooters and electric bikes, to improve safety and order on public roads.

Mar 15 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State Highways Show Cracks and Lack of Maintenance in Noroeste Fluminense

Drivers and residents in Noroeste Fluminense are facing daily challenges due to poor conditions on important state highways in the region.

Mar 14 • 20:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck caught transporting food alongside corrosive substances in SC

A truck was caught transporting powdered milk near hazardous materials in Santa Catarina, raising serious health and environmental concerns.

Mar 14 • 18:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Buses collide in Helsinki – Window broken

Two buses collided in Helsinki's Toukkola area, causing damage but no reported injuries.

Mar 14 • 16:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil Terminals Will Operate from 06:00 to 21:00 Due to Curfew

The Guayaquil terminals will have adjusted hours of operation from March 15 to March 30 due to a government-mandated curfew.

Mar 14 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Buses stuck, without doors and even steering wheels: users complain about poor transportation conditions in a neighborhood of Campinas

Residents of Chácaras Gargantilha in Campinas are suffering from extremely poor public transportation conditions, including breakdowns and unsafe vehicles.

Mar 13 • 17:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Academics from Espol design a $400,000 vessel for transportation in the Galapagos Islands

A group of academics from the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral has designed a $400,000 vessel to improve inter-island transportation in the Galapagos Islands.

Mar 13 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nine tons of fish are seized in a truck in Bahia

The Federal Highway Police seized nine tons of improperly transported fish in Bahia, Brazil, due to lack of refrigeration and sanitary documentation.

Mar 13 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Passenger is stabbed during a robbery on bus line 026 in Manaus; VIDEO

A passenger was stabbed during a robbery on a bus in Manaus, Brazil, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on public transportation.

Mar 12 • 21:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alerj approves exclusive 24-hour wagons for women on Rio's trains and metro

The Rio de Janeiro legislative assembly has approved a bill extending exclusive women-only train and metro carriages to operate 24 hours a day.

Mar 12 • 19:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza receives a fleet of buses with new look, air conditioning, and phone chargers

Fortaleza has introduced a new fleet of air-conditioned buses equipped with modern amenities, including USB ports and enhanced safety features, aiming to modernize the public transportation system by 2026.

Mar 12 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metro: The 'Syntagma' station will close at 17:30, by order of the Hellenic Police

The Syntagma metro station in Athens will close at 17:30 today on the order of the Hellenic Police, with trains passing through without stopping.

Mar 12 • 08:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Authorities in England have banned a pub owner from driving drunk customers home. Illegal taxi service, the justification went

Authorities in England have banned a pub owner from driving intoxicated customers home, citing the operation as an illegal taxi service.

Mar 11 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Steering Wheel Falls Off Moving Public Transport Bus in Campinas

A steering wheel detached from a public transport bus in Campinas, Brazil, while in motion, but the driver managed to stop the vehicle without any injuries.

Mar 11 • 20:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alerj approves women's car 24 hours on trains and in the metro of RJ

The Legislative Assembly of Rio approved a law for women's-only train cars to operate 24/7 for safety against sexual harassment.

Mar 11 • 20:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major Glasgow fire update as historic building engulfed in blaze collapses further

A historic building in Glasgow city centre has collapsed further following a devastating fire that initially destroyed it last weekend.

Mar 11 • 19:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young woman says she only thought of her daughter during threats and aggression from app-based motorcycle taxi driver in Maceió

A young woman in Maceió reported threats and aggression from an app-based motorcycle taxi driver, stating her daughter was her main concern during the ordeal.

Mar 11 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Family of woman who fell from moving bus window in North Coast of SP demands assistance after death

The family of Renata Yassu Nakama, who died after falling from a moving bus in São Sebastião, is demanding assistance from the city government and transportation company.

Mar 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passenger who fell after bus window came loose on the coast of SP died from cranioencephalic trauma, says certificate

Renata Yassu Nakama, a 26-year-old passenger, tragically died from cranioencephalic trauma after falling from a moving bus due to a loose window in São Sebastião, São Paulo.

Mar 11 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck loaded with bricks overturns and partially blocks BR-156 in Amapá

A truck loaded with bricks overturned on BR-156 in Amapá, Brazil, blocking a section of the road but causing no injuries.

Mar 11 • 00:06 UTC

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