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Transport department issues final notification for city entry of private buses from Goshree islands

Transport Dept. has issued a final notification allowing private buses from Goshree Islands to enter the city, after two decades. This fulfills a promise made by K.N. Unnikrishnan, MLA, in his poll manifesto. The notification follows legal procedures and will benefit 25 lakh people in Vypeen and beyond, who rely…

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France targets public transport in campaign to stamp out violence against women

Rallies, marches and other ceremonies will be held across France on Saturday, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

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Paris 'not ready' for Olympics amid transport and housing worries

The transport system in Paris will not be ready in time for the 2024 Olympic Games, the city's mayor has said – sparking anger Thursday from political opponents. Anne Hidalgo also raised concerns over the capital's homelessness problem.

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Special buses to be operated from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai for Karthigai Deepam festival

TN Transport Dept to operate 2,700 buses for Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai on Nov 26. Nine temporary bus stands set up to decongest crowd; 40 mini buses to provide last mile connectivity free of cost.

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Kerala holds talks with firms to lower premium for motor vehicle insurance

Kerala Transport Dept. requests insurance cos. to lower premiums for motor vehicle users due to drop in accidents post AI-enabled traffic surveillance system. Insurance cos. agree to consider request, as well as reducing premiums for vehicles not involved in violations, cost-sharing of safe parking for impounded vehicles, and non-renewal of…

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Fast charging super bike developed by Kerala Start-up launched at Huddle summit

Kerala startup launches fast-charging electric bike. Landi E-Horse and Landi Eagle Jet Super Scooter use 5-15 min charging system and long-lasting Lithium Titanate battery. Transport Secretary Biju Prabhakar inaugurated commercial launch. Bikes and scooters priced over ₹2 lakh, scooter with Lithium-Ion battery at ₹1 lakh. BIS and Central Department of…

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Rishi Sunak pledges to tackle ‘scourge of potholes’ with £8.3bn fund

British PM says ‘unprecedented £8.3bn’ will pave the road for better and safer journeys for millions

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PM pledges to tackle ‘scourge of potholes’ with £8.3bn fund

The Government has announced additional funding for local roads maintenance in England.

The Independent UK

Strict action against contract carriage buses operating as stage carriages

The Transport department has decided to take strict action against contract carriage buses operating as stage carriages by misinterpreting the All India Tourist Vehicles (Permit) Rules.

The Hindu

BBMP polls unlikely until after Lok Sabha elections

BBMP polls delayed: Delimitation exercise completed, govt pondering OBC reservation matrix. Congress leaders argue polls should be held after LS polls. Bhaktavatsala committee submitted report, govt accepted 3/5 recommendations. Transport Minister Reddy committed to hold BBMP polls soon. Draft of reservation matrix ready, legal team consulted.

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Private bus operators decide to withdraw indefinite strike from Nov. 21

Bus operators in State agree to withdraw strike after Transport Dept. agrees to look into their three demands: increased students' concession, increased min. fare for students, and restoring bus services beyond 140 km. Cabinet to take final call on demands; no extension for installing seatbelts and CCTVs.

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Godavari region in Andhra Pradesh will get 91 tmc ft of irrigation water for rabi season, says Minister

Around 91 tmc ft of water will be supplied to the Godavari region for the rabi season, Transport and Eluru district in-charge Minister Pinipe Viswaroop said after reviewing the preparedness for the cropping season with the Eluru District Irrigation Advisory Board (IAB) and District Agriculture Advisory Board (AAB), here, on…

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Residents’ body to resume agitation demanding city entry of Goshree buses

FRAG to resume agitation over non-committal Transport dept. on city entry of private buses from Goshree Isl. Meetings, poster campaigns, display boards to apprise islanders of govt. assurances. No results from meetings with Transport Minister, people forced to buy vehicles. Each family would have saved ₹1.50 lakh if buses were…

The Hindu

BMTC forgery scam: Minister plans to hand over investigation to CCB

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) management is planning to seek a Central Crime Branch (CCB) probe into the case, where former MTC officials allegedly forged the signatures of senior officers to tamper with documents and award contracts and tenders to undeserving applicants.

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Channel crossing which left 27 dead to be investigated

Transport Secretary announced a "thorough and independent" investigation into the November 2021 channel crossing tragedy.

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Braverman ‘crosses the line’ by accusing Met of bias over pro-Palestine protest

Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under fire for claiming police were ‘playing favourites’ with demonstrators.

The Independent UK

Britain will lead the world in self-driving cars, says Harper

Transport Secretary Mark Harper was speaking after a Bill to create a set of laws for using autonomous vehicles was included in the King’s Speech.

The Hindu

Govt. to run 1,850 additional bus services for Deepavali: Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar

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Status of major rail reforms labelled ‘staggering admission of failure’

‘Not clear’ why there’s no ‘commitment to legislate’, says director of Campaign for Better Transport

Evening Standard

Westminster demands laws to end 'patchwork quilt of chaos' from abandoned e-bikes and e-scooters

Westminster council’s leader Adam Hug has written to Transport Secretary Mark Harper pleading for legislation allowing dockless e-bikes and e-scooters to be included in the King’s Speech

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Minns hasn't queried under-fire minister's knowledge

NSW Premier Chris Minns is standing by the state's transport minister despite a staffing scandal within her department.

The Independent UK

Five arrested at London King’s Cross after pro-Palestinian protest banned

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he had given an order to allow police to stop the demonstration on Friday evening.

The Independent UK

Two arrested at London King’s Cross station after pro-Palestinian protest banned

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he had given an order to allow police to stop the demonstration on Friday evening.

AAP

Boss resigns after public servant's political work

The coalition wants NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen to follow her chief-of-staff out the door after a scandal in her office.

The Hindu

KSRTC partners with Jayadeva Institute for cardiac check-up initiative for 34,000 staff

KSRTC enters MoU with Jayadeva Institute to provide cardiac check-ups to 34K employees for 5 yrs. 62% of staff to benefit, costing ₹2.55 cr/yr. Transport Minister Reddy emphasizes importance of taking care of employees. Jayadeva Institute to provide check-up and treatment facilities to staff.

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