The Latest Breaking News from Transport

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 · Jun 9, 2023

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 · Jun 9, 2023

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 · Jun 7, 2023

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 · Jun 5, 2023

'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 · Jun 2, 2023

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 · Jun 1, 2023

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 · Jun 1, 2023

'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

Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2023

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.

The New Daily · May 31, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 31, 2023