Minister promises one more driving test track for Hubballi Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy promises new driving test track in Hubballi, with plans for nationwide single type motor driving license. The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024
Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping Australia is working with maritime leader Singapore to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping, which is the world's biggest source of transport pollution. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
Heritage plan for locomotive depot as subdivision receives support A conservation management plan will be developed. Newcastle Herald · Mar 5, 2024
Car rego jump adds to cost of living pain in NZ New Zealand's coalition government has a new transport plan part-funded by surprise jumps in car registration, upsetting Kiwis focused on the cost of living. AAP · Mar 5, 2024
Karnataka RTCs take disciplinary action against 108 conductors for issuing ‘fake’ tickets under Shakti scheme As the Karnataka government’s Shakti scheme that allows women to travel for free in State transport buses has received an overwhelming response, the road transport corporations have taken disciplinary action against 108 conductors from four RTCs for generating ‘fake’ tickets under the scheme. The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024
Malaysia Considers Renewing Search For Missing MH370 Plane Malaysia considers resuming search for missing MH370 flight after a decade. Families hopeful for closure. Top News · Mar 3, 2024
TNSTC to run Navagraha temple service buses daily The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Kumbakonam Division, has decided to operate services to Navagraha temples daily The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024
Karnataka Assembly passes Bill that provides welfare schemes for motor transport workers, drivers, cleaners, and conductors The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Karnataka Motor Transport and Other Allied Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Bill, 2024, for providing social security and other benefits of motor vehicle drivers, conductors, cleaners, supervisors, station staff, line checking staff, booking clerks, cash clerks, depot clerks, time-keepers, watchman/attenders, and other… The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024
Asbestos: Rozelle parklands reopening delayed, with critics arguing extension shows EPA is a ‘toothless tiger’ Environment Protection Authority originally demanded asbestos be cleaned up by end of February but Transport for NSW granted extra month by watchdog The Guardian - AU · Feb 29, 2024
Rishi Sunak forced to deny Tory party has 'Islamophobic tendencies' as Lee Anderson storm grows Row over Lee Anderson’s rant about Sadiq Khan intensifies after Cabinet members refuse to call the Ashfield MP out for racism or Islamophobia Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2024
Karnataka’s four road transport corporations shell out ₹20.55 crore monthly in toll payments The four road transport corporations (RTCs) have made a toll payment of ₹20.55 crore on an average every month, according to data from the Transport Department The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024
Minister S.S. Sivasankar inaugurates Navagraha temple tour bus service from Kumbakonam Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar inaugurated the Navagraha temple tour bus service of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) at Kumbakonam on Saturday The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024
Transport for NSW picks Newcastle 'mass transport corridor' The corridor is expected to link the city centre with the suburbs. Newcastle Herald · Feb 23, 2024
Bumps ahead for KSRTC In mid-January this year, current Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar announced that electric buses would be replaced with fossil fuel-powered ones. The reason he cited was that people used them more than diesel buses on routes both were running, causing a financial loss to the utility since the fares on… The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024
AAP · Feb 22, 2024 Billion-dollar bus fix flagged for 'neglected' services More than 40 per cent of public transport trips in NSW are on buses, but extra funds are needed to repair a decade of neglect, a government task force says.
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2024 London’s black taxi fleet to turn greener as ministers announce subsidy boost Department for Transport to retain ‘plug-in taxi grant’ which reduces purchase price of a ‘zero emission capable’ black cab
The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024 Biju Prabhakar steps down After a stint of around three[and-a-half years, Biju Prabhakar on Tuesday stepped down from the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Transport Secretary, which he held for two-and-a-half years.
AAP · Feb 20, 2024 Third time lucky the hope for fix to licence system A major database holding images and home addresses of one in four Australians is decades old but replacing it has been plagued by issues, a report has found.
The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024 Vasuki appointed Transport Secretary Kerala government reshuffles IAS officers, including new post for Transport Secretary Biju Prabhakar.
The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024 Govt. is taking steps to decongest buses, says Ramalinga Reddy State government addressing bus congestion in Belagavi with new buses, drivers, and safety features, focusing on women's needs.
The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024 BJP MLAs abstained from Medigadda barrage inspection at KCR’s behest, says Ponnam Prabhakar Transport Minister alleges BJP MLAs skipped Medigadda barrage visit due to BJP-BRS alliance, demands explanation for corruption allegations.
The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024 Bank officials taking students’ aid from their bank accounts: Congress legislator Congress legislator demands government assistance for students and fair compensation for land acquisition; Transport Minister announces new bus purchases.
The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024 MVD to clear RC and driving licence card backlog Transport Minister announces printing of registration certificates and driving licenses to clear backlog caused by unpaid dues.
The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024 BMTC mulling reintroduction of ‘Pink Buses’ in Bengaluru amidst Shakti scheme’s success As Karnataka’s Shakti Scheme is seeing huge success and has led to an increased women ridership on buses, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is now considering the reintroduction of ‘Pink buses’ buses in Bengaluru.
The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024 With HSRP deadline looming, only 5% compliance amidst talks of another extension The deadline of February 17 for the installation of High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) on all vehicles is approaching, but merely 5% of the nearly two crore vehicles have got them, according to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy.