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200 council staff get FREE parking in new £11m car park
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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June 14, 2025
Two hundred council staff are enjoying free parking in a new £11 million multi-storey car park. They have an access card to get in and out of the 390-space Crewe car park without paying. It follows complaints from a businessman who reported cars...
Newton Aycliffe society celebrates 45 year journey of preserving transport history
The Northern Echo
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The Aycliffe Bus Museum, home to a rare collection of North East transport heritage, is marking its 45th anniversary this year - and the original founder is still involved. Founded in 1980 by Mike Clayton and brothers Maurice and John Shevlin, the...
US Transport Department to ease rules for self-driving cars
NewsBytes
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can exempt up to 2,500 vehicles per manufacturer. However, the agency has taken years to review some exemption requests without any action. Now, NHTSA says it will speed up this process,...
Two arrested after dramatic car chase through residential south Essex streets
Echo News
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The incident began at around 10:21am when a white Ford Transit van failed to stop for specialist roads policing officers. A pursuit was authorised, with police vehicles following the van carefully despite the driver’s dangerous manoeuvres along...
Survey on public transport in OMR
The Hindu
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June 14, 2025
In an effort towards enhancing urban mobility, the Federation of OMR Resident Associations (FOMRRA) recently conducted a comprehensive survey among residents of the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) corridor. The objective of this initiative was to...
Montreal transit strike and how Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix brought it to a halt
Global News
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June 14, 2025
A sweeping city-wide transit strike has been temporarily halted for Montreal’s Formula One Grand Prix, as hundreds of thousands of tourists flood the city for the weekend event. Maintenance workers with Montreal’s public transit agency (STM)...
RTA books 22 school buses in Hyderabad for safety violations
The Siasat Daily
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June 14, 2025
Hyderabad: The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) intensified its ongoing special drive against school buses across the city, booking 22 cases on Friday, June 13, for various violations. The violations ranged from a lack of proper documentation to...
Chilling moment creep tries to snatch teenager from busy train station
Metro
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June 14, 2025
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video This is the terrifying moment a teenage girl is almost snatched from a busy train station by a stranger. Osman Moalem, 25, can be seen...
Karachi set for major overhaul with new roads, electric buses, and AI surveillance
Daily Times
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June 14, 2025
KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has laid out an ambitious urban transformation plan for Karachi in the provincial budget 2025-26. The city will undergo wide-ranging upgrades, including road rehabilitation, improved drainage systems, and...
Labour told introduce pay-per-mile car tax for one type of vehicle
Birmingham Live
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June 14, 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to introduce new pay-per-mile car tax in the UK. The Green Alliance suggested that Labour Party Chancellor Ms Reeves could introduce new measures to help the Government raise taxes. A recent report from...
Merseyrail becomes UK’s top train operator in latest survey
RailAdvent
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June 14, 2025
Merseyrail has achieved the highest overall customer satisfaction rating in the latest Transport Focus Rail User Survey. The train operator received a rating of 93%, and a score of 89% for punctuality and reliability. The survey was conducted...
Bus driver in Gerik crash claims trial
The Malaysian Star
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June 13, 2025
Accused pleads not guilty to all 16 charges GERIK: The bus driver involved in an accident which killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik this week has been slapped with 16 charges in court. Mohd Amirul Fadhil Zulkifle,...
Gerik Crash: Bus Mechanically Sound, Says Loke
Bernama
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June 14, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The initial investigation into the tragic bus crash which claimed 15 lives on the East-West Highway (JRTB) in Gerik, Perak, on June 9, has found no evidence that mechanical failure caused the accident. Transport...
Azerbaijan facilitates transit of foreign nationals from Iran
Azertag
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June 14, 2025
Astara, June 14, AZERTAC Several foreign countries have appealed to the Government of Azerbaijan requesting assistance in evacuating their citizens from Iran by allowing them to transit through Azerbaijani territory to return to their home...
Bhopal: E-rickshaws Thrive As City Link Buses Cut Down Routes To 6
Free Press Journal
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June 14, 2025
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The once robust Bhopal City Link Limited (BCLL) bus service is rapidly shrinking, now operating on only 6 out of its original 24 routes, leaving thousands of daily commuters scrambling for alternatives. With more service...
Car vs. teen bicyclist | Fire blotter
Auburn Reporter - Washington State
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June 13, 2025
From the Valley Regional Fire Authority. Courtesy image The following is a sample of calls received by the Valley Regional Fire Authority. June 2 Vehicle collision: 8:47 a.m. (Auburn). Firefighters responded to a two-vehicle collision with airbags...
Pit Stop Bites - taster event in Willenhall ahead of transport show
Express & Star
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June 14, 2025
To further support the summer of festivals in Willenhall, on Saturday, 28 June in Willenhall Market we will be supporting Willenhall Pit Stop which is a collaboration with Willenhall Transport Show, Willenhall Market and local food outlets....
After Vande Bharat train launch, Kashmir fruit growers pin hopes on new ‘Apple Express’
The Week
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The launch of the Vande Bharat Express train in Kashmir has brought new hope to local fruit growers. They now have a faster way to send their famous apples to markets across India, keeping them fresher for longer. For decades, apple growers in the...
Human error, road conditions likely behind UPSI student bus crash instead of faulty brakes, says transport minister
Malay Mail
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June 14, 2025
Puspakom’s preliminary report found no signs of uneven wear or thinning that could have contributed to the crash. Other vital systems, such as tyres, steering, and suspension, were also checked and found to meet safety standards. Transport...
Scots car garages at risk from SNP's madcap net zero plans to phase out petrol cars
Scottish Daily Express
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June 14, 2025
The Scottish Government were warned that plans to phase out petrol cars in favour of electric ones could have a huge negative impact on local car garages. And SNP Ministers were also warned to avoid a "war on motorists" rhetoric when it comes to...