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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Channel crossing which left 27 dead to be investigated

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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 Independent UK

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

The Hindu

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

AAP

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.

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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.

The Hindu

Kerala High Court seeks clarification on guarantee provided by State to deposits in KTDFC

Kerala HC asks govt to clarify if borrowings by KTDFC are guaranteed. Govt has 1 week to file clarificatory affidavit. Govt says no valid legally enforceable guarantee given, liability of guarantor applicable only after resolving disputes between KTDFC & KSRTC. Govt suggests KSRTC sell/mortgage property to discharge liability.

The Independent UK

Plans to close railway station ticket offices hit the buffers

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the Government has asked train operators to withdraw their proposals.

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Evening Standard

Plan to close railway station ticket offices sensationally axed by Government

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he had asked rail firms to 'withdraw their proposals'

The Hindu

Seat belts, cameras must for heavy vehicles seeking fitness certificate from November 1

Transport Dept. mandates seatbelts, cameras in heavy vehicles from Nov. 1; extends deadline for diesel autorickshaws to switch to green fuels to 22 yrs. Seatbelts, cameras must for fitness certificates; extension to benefit 50K autorickshaw riders.

Radio France Internationale

France to pour €200m into more charging stations for electric cars

France will add an extra 200 million euros to accelerate the development of electric charging terminals across the country, Transport Minister Clément Beaune announced on Friday.

The Hindu

Sabarimala pilgrimage: Transport department to hold a review meeting today

The National (Scotland)

Safety 'absolute priority' as road deaths increase to highest total for seven years

Scotland’s transport minister has insisted road safety “remains an absolute priority” as the number of people killed on the roads reached…

Newcastle Herald

Public transport must keep pace with population growth: report

'Areas around Newcastle have an acceptable service whilst other areas need new or improved services.'

AAP

Sydney should follow NYC's lead in bus network overhaul

A NSW bus task force has recommended dozens of new rapid bus routes be introduced to help improve transport in Sydney and surrounds.

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