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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver dies after truck carrying beef overturns on BR-364

A truck driver died after his vehicle overturned on the BR-364 highway in Campina Verde, Brazil, while transporting beef.

Mar 14 • 15:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ricco halts 31 bus lines starting this Saturday (14) in Rio Branco; see LIST

Ricco Transportes in Rio Branco has suspended 31 of its 50 bus lines due to vehicle issues and road maintenance problems, alongside financial instability.

Mar 14 • 15:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School van driver avoids accident and saves children before dying while driving, in Vila Velha

A school van driver in Vila Velha, Brazil, died from a sudden health issue while steering his vehicle to avoid an accident, successfully ensuring the safety of the children on board.

Mar 13 • 19:12 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Why the 'Björklöven Bus' is Running in Umeå's Local Transport

A temporary 'Björklöven Bus' has been introduced in Umeå's public transport to address vehicle shortages ahead of changes in local transit operations.

Mar 13 • 15:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PPA: New collaboration with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines at Piraeus Bus Station

The Piraeus Port Authority has announced a new collaboration with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines involving the ship "Tourmaline Ace," which made its inaugural docking at Piraeus transport vehicles for the Greek market.

Mar 13 • 08:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Police officer borrows motorcycle and leads handcuffed teenager on foot to police vehicle in MG

A police officer borrowed a motorcycle to transport a handcuffed teenager after a chase in Brazil, raising questions about the officer's conduct.

Mar 13 • 07:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To accelerate the energy transition... 'Lower public transport fares and increase electric vehicle subsidies'

The South Korean government is urged to use its recent oil price cap not only for price stability but also as a catalyst for energy transition and security by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy.

Mar 12 • 20:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tragedy as mother, 26, dies after falling from moving bus when window gives way

A young mother in the UK tragically died after falling from a moving bus when a window frame detached as the vehicle turned a bend.

Mar 12 • 01:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for this Thursday, March 12, 2026

Quito's vehicular circulation system, Pico y Placa, restricts vehicles with certain license plate numbers during specified hours, impacting drivers' movements.

Mar 11 • 23:47 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Viktor Orbán: Why the Dispute Between Hungary and Ukraine Is Escalating

Hungary has detained a Ukrainian cash transport vehicle, accusing Kyiv of mafia-like activities, a dispute that has drawn the attention of the EU and serves as political ammunition for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during the election campaign.

Mar 11 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Good to know: Who covers the costs if a pothole damages your car?

The article discusses the liabilities and procedures for vehicle damage due to potholes on roads, highlighting that the road owner may compensate if the driver proves the pothole's danger.

Mar 11 • 10:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Charging Map: Where to Charge an Electric Car in March 2026 in the Country

Argentina sees rapid growth in electric vehicle registrations in 2026, despite limited charging infrastructure.

Mar 10 • 20:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Small area, big discussion. The dispute over the clean transport zone in Katowice

Katowice is preparing to implement a clean transport zone aimed at reducing pollution, but the rushed timeline and strict vehicle requirements have sparked considerable debate.

Mar 10 • 10:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT asks GAD to exempt fines for delays in registration during service suspension

The National Agency for Regulation and Control of Transit, Land Transport, and Road Safety (ANT) has requested local governments to waive fines imposed for delays in vehicle registration due to the suspension of services.

Mar 10 • 01:25 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Tram derails near the Central Station due to a bolt on the tracks: the vehicle was empty and headed to the depot

A tram derailed in Milan near the Central Station due to a bolt on the tracks, but fortunately, no injuries were reported as the tram was empty.

Mar 8 • 11:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River slashes ticket charges for drivers, restricts VIOs to offices

The Governor of Cross River State has reduced transport ticket charges for drivers and limited the operations of Vehicle Inspection Offices to their designated locations.

Mar 7 • 07:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Father Slaps Driver After Daughter Gets Arm Caught in Bus Door in MG

A father was arrested after assaulting a bus driver when his daughter got her arm caught in the vehicle's door in Patos de Minas, Brazil.

Mar 6 • 20:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

What You Absolutely Cannot Have on Your License Plate

In Sweden, certain names and phrases are prohibited on vehicle license plates, including offensive terms and names like 'TRUMP.'

Mar 6 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Thaw damages gravel roads; mass restrictions imposed in many places

Due to thawing conditions, transport mass restrictions have been imposed on 367 gravel road sections in Latvia, limiting vehicle weight to ten tons.

Mar 5 • 10:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The alarm from the tram driver and the cameras: the knots to untie on the derailed vehicle

An incident involving Tramlink number 9 in Milan resulted in two deaths and numerous injuries, prompting questions about the vehicle's safety mechanisms.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

AL: Inspectors can no longer prevent fareless passengers from escaping

Ticket inspectors in Tampere can no longer use active force to prevent fareless passengers from leaving the vehicle, according to a new directive intended to enhance their safety.

Mar 2 • 11:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

A8 near Sulzemoos: Improvised Heavy Transport

Two movers were found transporting over two tons of furniture in a vehicle that was only rated for 500 kilograms, resulting in a police intervention on the A8 near Sulzemoos, Germany.

Mar 1 • 15:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Man dies run over by bus at Tena terminal

A man died after being run over by an interprovincial bus at the Tena terminal in Ecuador, reportedly having sought refuge under the vehicle.

Feb 28 • 18:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A train collided with a passenger car at a level crossing in Olomouc

A train collided with a passenger vehicle at a railway crossing in Olomouc, Czech Republic.

Feb 28 • 15:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Tram derailed in Milan, who were the victims: Ferdinando and Abdou were thrown out of the vehicle

Ferdinando Favia and Abdou Karim Tourè were the two victims of a tram accident in Milan that resulted in multiple injuries.

Feb 28 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

AMT inaugurates registration center at the old airport on March 2

The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) will open a new registration center on March 2, relocating from Bicentenario Park to the old airport.

Feb 28 • 13:58 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Tram derailed in Milan – several injured

A tram derailed in Milan, injuring over 20 people and trapping several under the vehicle, leading to the death of one person.

Feb 27 • 15:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Reduction of cargo vehicle movement is perceived at the Rumichaca bridge, at the border between Ecuador and Colombia

Ecuador will increase its security tax on imports from Colombia, leading to a significant reduction in vehicle movement at the Rumichaca border.

Feb 26 • 18:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the VTV cost in CABA in February 2026

The article discusses the costs and regulations of the Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) in Buenos Aires for vehicles that exceed certain age or mileage thresholds starting February 2026.

Feb 26 • 03:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wheelchair passenger falls onto the street after bus door opens in Cidade de Deus

A wheelchair user fell out of a bus in Cidade de Deus, Rio de Janeiro, after the door intended for accessibility opened while the vehicle was moving.

Feb 25 • 11:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How the Hoy No Circula operates on February 25 in Mexico City and Edomex?

The Hoy No Circula program in Mexico City enforces vehicle restrictions to combat air pollution, with specific regulations for the vehicles that cannot circulate on February 25.

Feb 24 • 23:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New York bans vehicle circulation due to winter storm

New York City has declared a state of emergency, banning non-essential vehicle circulation amid an intense winter storm.

Feb 23 • 02:20 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China amps up electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, leverage EV prowess

China is enhancing its electric shipping capabilities as part of a broader effort to decarbonise its waterways and leverage its expertise in electric vehicle technology.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Commander of elite police group is dismissed after being arrested for using police vehicle to traffic drugs in MS

The commander of a tactical police unit in Brazil was arrested for allegedly using an official police vehicle to transport drugs.

Feb 21 • 13:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

16 thousand vehicles registered on the same chassis-engine number... CAG report reveals

A CAG report has exposed serious irregularities in the transport sector of Northeast India, revealing that around 16,000 vehicles are registered on the same chassis and engine number across seven states.

Feb 20 • 20:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Plateau sets up panel to probe VIO misconduct

The Plateau State Government has formed a committee to investigate misconduct allegations against officials of the Vehicle Inspection Office.

Feb 20 • 17:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Commander of elite group of the Penal Police arrested suspected of using vehicle to transport drugs in MS

An elite police commander in Brazil was arrested for allegedly using an official vehicle to transport drugs in a criminal conspiracy.

Feb 20 • 13:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tell me where you live and I will tell you the risk of failing your ITV: Asturias leads the ranking of rejections

Asturias has the highest rate of vehicle technical inspection failures in Spain, as reported by the Principality's Accounting Office, with a rejection rate of 26% overall and 33% for first inspections in 2024.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The ferry is forced to refuse heavy traffic - historically low water levels

A ferry service near Härnösand, Sweden, is temporarily restricting heavy vehicle traffic due to historically low water levels attributed to a prolonged high-pressure system.

Feb 19 • 16:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Exports Reach a Record $2.56 Billion in January

In January, hybrid and electric vehicle exports from South Korea surged, marking a record high amid increasing domestic sales.

Feb 19 • 02:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group sets bus on fire on Guarapiranga Avenue, in the south zone of SP

A bus in São Paulo was set on fire by a group of men after forcing the driver to abandon the vehicle.

Feb 18 • 13:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Department Finalising e-Hailing Companies' Registration - South African News Briefs - February 18, 2026

The South African Department of Transport is finalizing the registration of e-hailing companies under new safety regulations, which include specific requirements for vehicle branding and driver information.

Feb 18 • 05:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Elderly man dies after getting foot stuck in bus door and vehicle runs over him in MG

An 81-year-old man died after his foot got stuck in a bus door in Patos de Minas, Brazil, resulting in the bus running over him.

Feb 17 • 16:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Animal Transport Vehicle on Fire in Kauhajoki

A trailer carrying animals is on fire in Kauhajoki, Finland, with emergency services currently on the scene.

Feb 17 • 16:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The fee for deleting a car from the register without a dismantling certificate will rise over 50 times to 800 euros in 2027

From January 1, 2027, the fee to delete a vehicle from the traffic register without a dismantling certificate will increase to 800 euros, up from just 15 euros this year.

Feb 17 • 06:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: INEC tasks transport unions on early deployment, reliable logistics

The INEC urges transport unions to ensure effective logistics and timely vehicle deployment for the Federal Capital Territory Council Election in 2026.

Feb 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Gas pumped from overturned vehicle on Ķekava bypass, traffic restored

Gas was successfully pumped from an overturned transport truck on the Ķekava bypass after a multi-vehicle collision caused the truck to tip over, leading to a gas leak.

Feb 16 • 06:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

OPP investigate fatal collision that killed man on Highway 407

The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a transport truck and a passenger vehicle on Highway 407 near Markham, resulting in one man's death.

Feb 15 • 14:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Are you traveling on the Alóag-Santo Domingo road? Traffic jams reported on the first day of carnival holiday

Extreme vehicle congestion has been reported on the Alóag-Santo Domingo road, causing significant delays and frustration for users and transporters on the first day of the carnival holiday in Ecuador.

Feb 14 • 20:09 UTC

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