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Transit Alert - Ride transit to the FIFA Men's Club World Cup starting Sunday, June 15
The Facts News - Washington State
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June 13, 2025
Some of the best professional football (soccer) clubs in the world—including Seattle Sounders FC—are coming to Lumen Field in their quest for the FIFA Men’s Club World Cup. Avoid the chance of missing any of the action by getting there on transit....
Woman, 71, seriously hurt in crash between police cruiser, bus: Watchdog
The London Free Press
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June 13, 2025
A 71-year-old woman was the person seriously injured in a crash between a London police cruiser and a city bus that sent her and two other passengers to hospital, Ontario’s police watchdog says. The collision between the London Transit bus and the...
AFC’s infrastructure plan includes railway, bus systems
News Room
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June 13, 2025
AFC leader Nigel Hughes on Friday pointed to a new transport system spanning from Mahaica to Durban Park and Diamond as part of the party’s infrastructure proposals ahead of the 2025 elections. Mr. Hughes outlined the party’s infrastructure plans...
Former Wimbledon champion reveals she’s been cycling to Queen’s on LIME BIKE after her car was stolen
The Sun
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June 13, 2025
HEATHER WATSON has been using an electric Lime bike to travel to a new tennis event in south-west London – after being driven mad by a stolen car saga. A first WTA tournament at Queen’s Club in Baron’s Court since 1973 works well for Watson...
Opinion: Transit strengthens our community, needs funding Sally Wills and Charlie Hall
Greenville News - South Carolina
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Greenville County's public transit system, Greenlink, currently offers limited service, hindering residents' access to opportunities. Improved public transit is crucial for veterans, working parents, and students, connecting them with jobs,...
Newark Airport's train station will be more accessible…
My Central Jersey - New Jersey
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NEWARK — In the suite of billions of dollars of projects at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a $160 million effort may not seem significant — but to residents in the city’s South Ward, it's a very big deal. Kevin O’Toole, the Port...
Alpha Trains and VIAS Rail announce leasing agreement
Leasing Life
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June 13, 2025
European locomotive lessor Alpha Trains has entered a leasing agreement with RATH Group subsidiary VIAS Rail for 14 Stadler FLIRT1 electric multiple units (EMUs). The agreement will see these five-car EMUs operating on the upcoming Emscher Express...
Ambassador: Three Ukrainians killed in French bus crash
Ukrinform
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June 13, 2025
Representatives of local and central French authorities, as well as Ukraine's embassy and consulate, are working at the scene of the bus accident involving Ukrainian passengers. Ukraine's Ambassador to France, Vadym Omelchenko, shared details of...
Public transit agencies begin planning for ‘doomsday’ funding scenario
Capitol News Illinois - Illinois
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June 13, 2025
CHICAGO — Transit agency officials in Chicagoland met this week and formally began the process of planning for next year’s budget, including drawing up plans for major service cuts and potential layoffs. It’s the latest chapter in an ongoing fight...
Metro expanding full train automation to all lines for the first time in 16 years
WTOP - District Columbia
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June 13, 2025
Metro has announced that it will expand automated train service to the Blue, Orange and Silver Lines on Sunday, achieving full automation for the first time since 2009. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will expand automated train...
After decades, Metro’s new LAX station opens with shuttle buses, bike hub, improved rail links
Wave Newspapers - California
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June 13, 2025
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles-area transit system achieved a major milestone June 6 with the long-awaited opening of the LAX/Metro Transit Center station, bringing rail service the closest it has ever been to Los Angeles International Airport and...
Scots to be charged for driving their cars on Scottish roads as SNP plot congestion charge powers
Scottish Daily Express
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June 13, 2025
The SNP Government is plotting a way to charge motorists for driving their cars in Scotland - months after dismissing a Scottish Daily Express story on this as untrue. SNP Ministers are looking at powers for councils to introduce their own charges...
Driverless cars are ready to roll. But are Brits ready to ride?
LBC
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13 June 2025, 13:49 Driverless cars are ready to roll. But are Brits ready to ride? Picture: Alamy By John Kushnick Uber will trial robotaxis in London next spring, where passengers will be driven by artificial intelligence (AI) rather than a...
Man slashes woman's wrist at bus station, threatens to kill CapMetro driver in the same day
FOX 7 Austin - Texas
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AUSTIN, Texas - A man was arrested after threatening a CapMetro bus driver and stabbing another victim at a bus station in Austin. These were two different occurrences on the same day. The suspect has been charged with aggravated assault and...
How to Check Car Insurance Status Online?
Punekar News
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June 13, 2025
Mumbai, 13 June 2025: In today’s fast-paced digital world, keeping track of your four-wheeler insurance is no longer a hassle. Whether you want to renew your policy or simply ensure compliance with traffic rules, it is crucial to know your car...
Lane Transit District aims to reduce graduation weekend congestion
KVAL - Oregon
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EUGENE, Ore. — Lane Transit District (LTD) is looking help people get around during the University of Oregon’s graduation weekend. This year’s University Commencement Ceremony takes place Monday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Autzen Stadium. “Every...
Driverless transit to connect west Atlanta to Beltline
11 Alive - Georgia
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In January 2026 Atlanta residents will be able to travel along the southwest corridor of the Beltline by autonomous vehicle. ATLANTA — Starting in January 2026, travelers along the southwest corridor of the Atlanta Beltline will experience a...
100km school run after bus denial
Oamaru Mail
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June 13, 2025
A North Otago mum is driving her son 100km a day to and from school after he was denied a seat on the bus which carries his siblings. Michelle Hahn says she has been "pushed to the limit" by the situation, which arose when Weston School, her son’s...
Man seriously injured after bus collides with mobility scooter in Taradale, Napier
The New Zealand Herald
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June 13, 2025
Hawke’s Bay Regional Transport Committee chair Martin Williams said the accident was a deeply distressing event for everyone involved. “Our thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with the individual who was injured, their whānau, and all those...
Car overturns in Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel; driver rescued with minor injuries
Mid Day Mumbai
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June 13, 2025
The driver, identified only by his surname, Sonawane, is a food inspector. He was wearing the seatbelt at the time of the accident, which helped in preventing a serious injury The passenger was safely taken out of the car and the vehicle was...