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Free bus for women sees 41.34 lakh passengers on Monday

‘Shakti’ scheme, which offers women free travel in non-premium services offered by the State–run Road Transport Corporations (RTCs), met the estimated target of beneficiaries on Monday, the first weekday the scheme was operational for. A total of 41.34 lakh women travelled free in RTC buses on the day. This cost…

The Hindu

‘Shakti’ for women: Free bus travel scheme rolled out in Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday, June 11, launched the first among five poll guarantees, ‘Shakti’: a scheme which offers women free travel in non-premiere services offered by State–run Road Transport Corporations (RTCs).

The Hindu

Seat belts must for heavy vehicle drivers, front-seat passengers from Sep. 1

Wearing seat belts will be made mandatory for drivers and front-seat passengers in heavy vehicles, including KSRTC buses, from September 1. Transport Minister Antony Raju.

The Hindu

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Cabinet concern about underspend on road projects

A Government spokesperson said that the €97m underspend at the Department of Transport would even out as the year progressed as several ministers expressed concerns about road projects.

Irish Mirror

Government not intervening or engaging with toll operators about increases

Despite Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys stating that Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Jack Chambers were engaging with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) about the increases, it is now understood that this is not the case.

Irish Mirror

Transport Minister Kevin Stewart quits Scottish Government

In his resignation statement, he referred to "bouts of poor mental health".

Daily Record

Transport minister resigns from Scottish Government after two months in post

KEVIN Stewart has stepped down from the role of transport minister in the Scottish Government after just over two months in the job ...

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PM stung by his own team falling short

Even if the Prime Minister had wanted to act quickly to deal with his transport minister’s conflicts of interest, he couldn’t because he was kept in the dark.

Newsroom.co.nz

Transport minister denies myki tender process flawed

The Victorian government has defended its $1.7 billion contract with Conduent to upgrade its myki ticketing system, amid claims of a flawed tender process.

The New Daily

Politician calls for free public transport for gardai and soldiers - to tackle anti-social behaviour

Senator Aidan Davitt said the move would also take thousands of cars out of cities and towns nationwide

Irish Mirror

Council to consult on plans for ‘future-proofed’ Hairmyres railway station and Park and Ride

The Labour-led administration at South Lanarkshire Council say the new interchange is needed to "get East Kilbride moving again"

Daily Record

'I want to hear it all': bus passengers encouraged to air grievances at forum

The forum is among the findings of the government's Bus Taskforce.

Newcastle Herald

Leaked email shows minister used civil servants for attack on Labour in 'rule breach'

Labour warned that Transport Secretary Mark Harper had 'been caught red-handed misusing the civil service for political gain' after the Mirror got hold of a secret email

Daily Mirror

Will NHAI take measures to make T. Narasipur road safer?

Senior officials from the Department of Transport, and the Police inspected the spot near Kurubur village on T. Narasipur-Kollegal Road (stretch of NH-766), about 35 km from Mysuru, where a ghastly accident took place on Monday, May 29, killing ten persons, including nine tourists from Sangankal in Ballari district, and…

The Hindu

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Manchester Evening News

'Build it once and built it right' plea to government over HS2 rail station in Manchester

London's Mayor has added his voice to calls for an underground station at Piccadilly as civic leaders say they fear 'permanent damage' to UK economic ambitions

The New Daily

Crackdown on Uber surge charges in NSW

Uber has agreed to limit surge pricing in NSW when there is a major disruption to public transport as part of a crackdown to stop drivers gouging passengers.

ABC News

Roger Cook to hit the ground running as new WA premier, as opposition slams union influence

Roger Cook has hit the ground running, gaining the approval of Labor's right faction today to confirm his endorsement as WA's next premier.

The Hindu

Free bus travel for women in Karnataka after cabinet meeting on June 1: Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy

A KSRTC official told The Hindu that the Minister has taken all details, including revenue and condition of bus fleet, from officials. He discussed how the corporations can offer free bus service to women passengers in Karnataka.

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The National (Scotland)

Rail union and climate campaigners issue joint call for public transport inquiry

The rail union joined environmental activists in writing to a committee demanding a 'full comprehensive inquiry' into rail services in Scotland.

Insider UK

Impact of nationalising TransPennine services ‘down to unions’

Services are now running under the TransPennine Trains brand, part of the Department for Transport’s Operator of Last Resort

Daily Record

Stirling sees average of 140 casualties on local roads - as fatalities rise across Scotland

The figures have been released for the last five years up to 2022 by Transport Scotland.

ABC News

Queensland traffic camera revenue jumps 70 per cent in one year due to steeper fines

Steeper fines imposed last July have boosted the revenue haul from Queensland road cameras by nearly 70 per cent this financial year.

Birmingham Post

Fewer delays and more reliable trains part of £72m promise

The package comes after TransPennine Express (TPE) lost its contract due to 'continuous cancellations'

The Hindu

Bus operators firm on stir plan

A section of bus operators will go ahead with the indefinite strike called from June 7 as a meeting held between the operators and Transport Minister Antony Raju on Wednesday failed to solve the issue

Newsroom.co.nz

Auckland's new tool to fight the bus driver shortage

Safety barriers on Auckland buses could soon be part of a wide-ranging approach to attract bus drivers to Auckland and ‘rebuild’ the public transport system

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