Public Transport Policy Shift (Oman): Muscat and Salalah’s Mwasalat buses go cashless from Aug. 1, pushing riders to bank cards and supported mobile wallets, while Tax Authority users must log in via THEQA digital identity on NFC-enabled phones. Transit Expansion (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka’s Metro bus service is set to expand to Jaffna and Kandy by year-end, with 121 new buses undergoing registration and more vehicles expected from Japan. Rail Service Restored (US): Amtrak’s Gold Runner round-trip train service returns to Lodi, restoring convenient daily links to Sacramento after pandemic-era cuts. Free Rides (Philippines): MRT-3 and LRT-2 offer free rides for National ID holders on Wednesdays in August, with set morning and evening time windows. Bus Fare Relief (UK): England launches unlimited free local bus travel for kids aged 5–15 throughout August, with major operators participating. Service Disruption (India): In J&K, highway closure due to heavy rains leaves about 2,200 stranded passengers, moved by three special trains. Safety & Labor (UK): East Midlands Railway staff strike over alleged dangerous faults on new Class 810 trains, including heat and toilet access complaints. Infrastructure & Mobility (India): Himachal Pradesh flags off 297 electric buses and plans 1,000 more electric buses, plus a possible 100 hydrogen buses. Earthquake Disruption (Italy): A 4.7 quake near Naples injures dozens and disrupts rail and port operations around Campi Flegrei.