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Rural areas prioritised in funding scheme for hundreds of electric buses

The first £25 million of a zero-emission buses scheme worth up to £129 million will be focused on rural communities.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence

A few days ago, the furore over the government’s rejection of Qatar Airways’ bid for more flights into major cities was all about cheaper tickets and additional seats.

The Conversation · Sep 7, 2023

Australian minister says invasive examinations were part of reason Qatar Airways was refused flights

Australian Transport Minister Catherine King says invasive gynecological examinations conducted on passengers at Doha’s international airport in 2020 were part of the reason she refused to allow Qatar Airways to double its services to Australia

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Top Kerala News developments today

Key news developments in Kerala on September 5, Tuesday

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

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 · Sep 5, 2023

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 · Sep 3, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

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 · Aug 31, 2023

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 · Aug 31, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023