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BMTC set to abolish 1.5x night fare in buses in Bengaluru

Transport Minister Reddy announced plans to eliminate the 1.5 times higher night fare in buses & launch 'Namma BMTC' app on Sept 25. He also revealed plans to implement a cashless ticketing system for BMTC & KSRTC. These plans were announced after his inspection of Kalasipalya bus terminus.

The Hindu

Private buses, autos, taxis threaten to go off the road in Bengaluru on September 11, again

The tussle between the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Association and the State government hasn’t been resolved

The Hindu

Double Decker buses to be back on Bengaluru’s roads

-BMTC has begun the process of calling tenders for the procurement of 10 double-decker buses. -These buses will be exclusively deployed on the Outer Ring Roads (ORR) to ensure a smoother and safer commute for passengers. -The Department of Urban Land Transport (DULT) and the National Clean Air Programme will…

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Harper to meet aviation chiefs after air traffic control disruption

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he wants to ensure everything possible is being done to get passengers home quickly.

The Independent UK

Harper to meet aviation bosses following air traffic control failure

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he wanted to make sure stranded passengers could get home as quickly as possible.

The Independent UK

Kamanagaruvu residents confront Minister Viswarup’s son over Konaseema arson case

Residents of Kamanagaruvu village in Konaseeema district expressed anger at Pinipe Srikanth, son of Transport Minister Pinipe Viswarup, alleging that fabricated cases were registered against some villagers in the Amalapuram arson case. A group of residents including women intercepted the vehicle of Mr. Srikanth when he arrived at Kamanagaruvu village…

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France seeks end to cut-price air fares to fight environmental dumping

France is aiming to impose a minimum price for plane tickets to protect the environment. Transport Minister Clement Beaune said he would present a proposal to the European Union in the coming days.

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An ‘unusual piece of data’ caused flight chaos – air traffic control boss

Many UK holidaymakers are stranded overseas after around 2,000 flights were cancelled because of the issue.

The Independent UK

Khan ‘shelves plans to charge fossil fuel cars driving into central London’

Proposals outlined in the 2018 transport strategy for a ‘zero emission zone’ in the heart of the capital have reportedly been dropped.

The Independent UK

Nearly 300 more flights cancelled after air traffic control glitch

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it was the worst incident of its kind in ‘nearly a decade’.

The Independent UK

Ulez expansion is a ‘money-raising exercise’, says Transport Secretary

Mark Harper said he would stop the rollout if he had the power to do so.

The Independent UK

‘You’re downgrading this’: Richard Madeley clashes with Transport Secretary over air traffic control failure

Richard Madeley accused Transport SecretaryMark Harper of “downgrading” the UK’s air traffic control failure in a heated exchange on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Air traffic control review ordered with flight disruptions ‘to last for days’

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it was the worst incident of its kind in ‘nearly a decade’.

The Independent UK

AI cameras helped bring down road accident deaths, rule violations: Antony Raju

AI-powered cameras reduce road accidents & traffic rule violations in Kerala: avg. 4.5 lakh violations/day to 70,000; deaths from 12/day to 4-5/day. Officials from TN, Karnataka & Maharashtra visit to study system. Amendments to Kerala Road Safety Authority Rules soon. Need common speed limit for roads. Strict action against utilities…

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More than 460,000 respond to consultation on rail ticket office closures

The figure was announced by watchdogs London TravelWatch and Transport Focus with a week to go before the consultation ends on Friday September 1.

Newcastle Herald

Car park withdrawn as Transport makes move to protect light rail corridor

Transport has struck a confidential agreement with the developer.

The Hindu

Balagopal’s statement on economic embargo anti-Constitutional: Surendran

BJP State President K. Surendran alleges FM K.N. Balagopal's statement of Centre imposing economic embargo on Kerala is anti-Constitutional. He claims FM is trying to hide financial ineptitude & blames Centre for State's financial mess. He also mocks Transport Minister Antony Raju for blaming Centre for KSRTC's woes.

The Hindu

KSRTC unveils prototypes for ‘point to point’ and ‘express’ bus services

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has unveiled prototypes for two innovative services: ‘point to point’ and ‘express’. These buses are set to operate between district headquarters and Bengaluru.

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Transport Minister urges Centre not to raise toll at Thiruvallam

Kerala Transport Minister urges Union Minister to avoid toll hike at Thiruvallam plaza. Request to shift toll plaza south of Kovalam to avoid increase in fares & threat to tourism. Letter notes increase in toll is disregard for capital & Kerala. Requesting favourable decision.

Newsroom.co.nz

Government backing off from Road to Zero safety targets, say Greens

Transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter says the government is quietly moving away from its Road to Zero ambition because it is failing.

The Hindu

Will seek reduction in vehicle insurance premium following fall in road accident deaths, says Transport Commissioner

Transport Commissioner S. Sreejith has proposed to GIC and IRDA to reduce insurance premiums for vehicles with no traffic rule violations/accidents & increase premiums for others due to a decline in accidents & fatalities.

Newsroom.co.nz

Commuters face hit, more transport debt

Waka Kotahi is going further into debt and commuters will be asked to cough up more as the government ramps up funding to deliver its transport plans

The Hindu

July salary of KSRTC employees before Onam

A ministerial-level talk held with employees’ unions in the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Wednesday averted a major crisis in the public utility with the government agreeing to most of the demands put forth by the employees.

The Hindu

I-Day celebrations held in Kollam

The State government has been protecting democratic rights by implementing welfare schemes for the underprivileged and the backward, Transport Minister Antony Raju said in Kollam on Tuesday while delivering the Independence Day message after hoisting the flag and taking the salute at Asramam maidan.

The Hindu

Government-run ride-hailing app: Transport Department to collaborate with e-Governance Department to develop app

The State government’s ride-hailing app plan is gaining momentum, with the Transport Department asking the e-Governance Department to initiate the development of the mobile application and launch it in six months

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