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Traffic Chaos – Jamaica Observer
A section of Montego Bay's congested transportation hub.
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Global Recreational Boat Market Report 2022: Growing Tourism Sector Bodes Well for Growth –…
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Recreational Craft Market Report 2022" report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer.
The global recreational boat market is expected to grow from $38.04 billion in 2021 to…
Global Electric VTOL Aircraft Market Report 2022: Rising Road Traffic Congestion in Urban Areas…
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The “Electric Aircraft VTOL (eVTOL) Market – A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Design, Range, Use Case, Mode of Operation, Power Source, Component and Country – Analysis and Forecast , 2023-2032"…
Public transport dispatch unit to be established
Communications and Works Minister Hon. Kye M. Rymer said a public transport dispatch unit and taxi fare review are underway to support the highest standards of service to visitors and to the traveling public.
Hon Rymer said the unit will…
Motorists complain of costly and dangerous potholes on Eastern Cape roads
Motorists didn't mince words as they told MEC Eastern Cape…
Sri Lanka considering driverless high-tech traffic buses: minister
ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka is in talks with a private technology group to set up a traffic route in the city using modern driverless buses in a bid to modernize public transport, Transport Minister Bandula…
“We don’t want to see fleets of licensed UBER-SHAWS roaming the streets plying their…
What started out as harmless pleasure, pedaling the odd tourist around the pedestrian precincts of Covent Garden, has now turned into a nightmare. Rickshaws are undoubtedly a plague on our streets.The problemRickshaws, or pedicabs as they…
Bjorn’s corner: Sustainable air transport. Part 42. eVTOL range.
By Bjorn Fehrm.
October 21, 2022, ©. Leeham News: This is a summary of the article Part 42P, eVTOL range. It discusses the range of a typical eVTOL performing a supply mission from a city center to an airport.
Article 42P details the…
West Suffolk: Taxi drivers face increased fees and charges
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The first increase in fees and charges for West Suffolk taxi drivers in seven years will come into effect next April.
The District Council Cabinet agreed on a higher cost package at a meeting on!-->!-->!-->…
Taxi drivers form national welfare association
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 17 – Kenyan taxi drivers have come together to form an association that brings together members from all 47 counties in Kenya to look after their welfare.
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Glasgow taxi drivers with no retrofit option granted temporary low-emission zone exemption
Glasgow taxi operators who do not have access to funded retrofit solutions to meet Low Emission Zone (LEZ) requirements will be given more time to prepare, Glasgow City Council has confirmed.
It comes after the…
A new taxi service is now in operation in Worthington – The Globe
WORTHINGTON - People who need a ride, whether across town or out of town, now have a new option thanks to one of Worthington's newest companies.
USA Transportation Service began offering taxi services in…
Nepal Airlines to sell 5 Chinese turboprops
Nepal Airlines will sell five Chinese-made turboprops at a loss. The planes in question are unairworthy and have been grounded for years. The airline has tried to lease them before but has had no takers. They have!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->>-->!-->>…
Move It Says He Remains 3rd Motorcycle Taxi Rider, Not Grab │ GMA News Online
Move It said on Thursday it remains the third player in the government-backed pilot study into the viability of motorcycle taxis as a mode of public transport following the company's acquisition by Grab Philippines. "There are only…
Cardiff council shares taxi trade ‘dissatisfaction’ with cross-border rules calling for…
Cardiff Council must work with the local taxi trade and its unions to tackle the current problem of cross-border hiring.At a council committee meeting last week, one councilor, Huw Thomas, shared the council's "displeasure" with the rules,…
AoT claims airport security as reason for ‘approved’ taxi drivers
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand branch in Phuket (AoT Phuket), which operates Phuket International Airport, released a statement saying airport security was the reason for the need to allow taxi drivers only "approved" to operate at the…
Port of Spain reacts to the budget
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WAITING TO BOARD: Commuters wait to board a red-striped maxi taxi at City Gate in Port of Spain on Tuesday. Many commuters say they are resigned to paying!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Soaring fuel prices are draining the taxi industry
Taxi driver Tawanda Gunde counts fares collected in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. He was forced to sell one of his three taxis during the pandemic and another this year when fuel prices rose.PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MATT HANEY, YPG,…
Taxi drivers provide essential services in Malaga during two hour strike
During the taxi strike in Andalusia this weekend, drivers will only operate essential services for two hours a day.
As taxi drivers across Andalucia begin their scheduled strike action tonight, Friday September 23, a…
Flying car company Kittyhawk, backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, will shut down
Kittyhawk, the air taxi company backed by billionaire Google co-founder Larry Page, will close its doors, wreaking havoc on the long-elusive dream of developing flying cars.
"We have made the decision to end Kittyhawk," the company…
The launch of a technology platform founded by women promotes access to quality health care at home
Marked by a critical shortage of medical resources and personnel, as well as poor career prospects for nurses employed in the public and private sectors, South Africa is in the midst of a health care crisis - a crisis that compromises the…
Ryanair flight to Portugal lands in Malaga despite missed curfew
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NHF partners with Transport Authority to supply dialysis machines worth $12m
Audley Shaw, Minister of Transport &; Mining and Juliette Cuthbert-Flynn. Minister of State at the Ministry of Health share a photo with Director of Pharmacy!-->…
Five ways sustainable travel is accelerating through Colombia
The secret has long been out: Colombia is booming as a travel destination, and a visit will now reveal many more gringo visits than could be seen just weeks before the global pandemic shut down everything. . But now travelers are back and…
Building the right environment for AAM and eVTOL operations in Australia
By Emma Kelly | September 12, 2022
Estimated reading time 10 minutes, 27 seconds.
Australia could be at the forefront of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) developments, but must act now to address ecosystem challenges. That's what…
National Express partners with Uber to offer a new travel option
Image credit: National ExpressNational Express, the UK's largest coach operator, has teamed up with public transport giants Uber to offer customers a new travel booking experience.Uber Travel, Uber's new door-to-door travel product, sees…
“We have fully recovered from the pandemic” – Moments of mobility with FREE NOW UK…
The awesome mobility app FREE NOW is on a mission to make getting around cities around the world easier, whether you're traveling by public transport, taxi or electric scooter.Last month, Transport for London…
Khairy: Face masks are now optional indoors in Malaysia with immediate effect
Malaysia has officially lifted the face mask mandate for indoor environments, which is one of the last remaining COVID-19 SOPs. Effective immediately as of today (September 7, 2022), wearing a face mask indoors is now optional and only…
Auto Unions Seek CNG Subsidy Rather Than Tariff Hike | Bombay News
Mumbai Rather than demand higher fares, a section of auto rickshaw unions are calling for a compressed natural gas (CNG) subsidy for all public transport. However, some other unions have declared an indefinite strike from September 15 if…
Reviews | Another update for Dulles
After a long flight, passengers are crammed like sardines into “people movers”, which only move when full. This may have been an innovative method when the airport was built, but with the increase in passenger volume it is now inefficient…
SWOOP Taxi app launched to revolutionize Bath taxis
Bath, UK, Sep 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new Bath Taxi service has just launched, using an improved business model on Uber and Ola with a localized management team and services specific to Bath, Somerset and vicinity. Taxis in Bath…
Victoria seeks leadership role in advanced air mobility in Australia
The Australian state of Victoria this week presented a policy document intended to pave the way for the adoption of electric air transport. The Advanced Air Mobility Industry Vision Statement was released by State Economic Development…
Public transport suspended between Rawalpindi and other flood-affected areas – Latest News – The…
Rawalpindi-Public transport between Rawalpindi and other provinces has been suspended after several roads and bridges were submerged in water or broken due to recent floods.Due to the unavailability of public transport, tens of…
South African unions stage ‘stay away’ as warning to ANC
Thousands of workers took to the streets of Pretoria, Cape Town and other major cities across the country on Wednesday. They were protesting against the soaring cost of living, power cuts and widespread unemployment that have made living…
[Exclusive] Jeju Island to launch drone taxi routes for tourists by 2025
An air route for UAM and drone taxi that connects popular sightseeing spots in Jeju Island. (Kencoa Aerospace)South Korea's resort island of Jeju will launch urban air mobility (UAM) flight routes and dedicated drone taxis for…
Angry taxi driver fined for racing bus in Bangkok
An emotionally charged taxi driver appeared to lose her mind and forget her responsibilities as she transformed into a thrill seeker while playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a bus.
A video of three university…
Publican denounces ‘crazy’ laws limiting taxi licenses
Cavan Publican Seamus Farrelly says taxi licensing rules need to be reviewed.…
Strikes bring London’s transport system to a standstill
A person stands outside a closed Victoria Underground station in central London, Friday, August 19, 2022. AP
The latest walkout comes during a summer of industrial action across Britain, with workers in various sectors pushing for pay…
VW is bullish on electric air taxis for VIPs
VW has unveiled a working electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) concept, developed in China, with an expected range of up to 124 miles.The automaker sees such electric vehicles serving as VIP air taxis in major Chinese cities,…
Barrackpore residents want landslides and road repaired
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Residents of Papourie Road, Upper Barrackpore, burn debris on Thursday morning to protest the condition of the road. -MARVIN HAMILTON
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United Airlines files $10 million deposit for 100 Archer Aviation electric air taxis
Find out what clicks on FoxBusiness.com. United Airlines has made a $10 million deposit to Archer Aviation before delivering 100 electric air taxis with vertical take-off and landing capability. Teleprinter Security Last To change To…
Will people use public transport?
Commuters cite cultural reasons as a major factor against using public transport
Muscat – With the population increasing and daily traffic jams, Oman continues to improve its public transport system, including a metro network project in…
Off the beaten path: Amber Fort in India
Any place you visit after seeing the Taj Mahal will have a hard time measuring up.
Like any tourist in Agra, I stood in front of the Taj Mahal and quickly concluded that what I was seeing would be difficult to…
WC transport standing committee to deal with long distance bus attacks
In April, Intercape said there had been more than 150…
New long-range green taxi goes into service as part of Denbighshire pilot
A NEW addition has been added to a pilot taxi system in Denbighshire.
Following feedback from hosting North Wales' only pilot of the zero-emission green taxi system, Denbighshire County Council (DCC) has introduced a…
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August 1 taxi strike postponed as MMRTA to hold fare meeting soon
Photo: IENSBombay: One of Mumbai's biggest taxi unions said on Saturday it had postponed its one-day token strike scheduled for August 1 following a request from authorities.In a statement, the Mumbai Taximen's Union said the decision was…
Fewer private hire vehicles in Barrow than before COVID
There are fewer private hire vehicles carrying passengers through Barrow than before the pandemic, according to new figures.
Department for Transport figures show there were 79 private hire vehicles in Barrow in…
Solutions sought for late night taxi shortage
People line up for taxis at the Seocho District Express Bus Terminal in…
Commuters and taxi drivers in Mpumalanga despair as…
When farm laborer December Mbokodo (40) pays for his monthly bus fare for August, it will cost him almost R30 more than the July fare. This price increase comes on top of the 6% annual increase it has been paying since April.
“It's too…
Bristol Airport’s zero-emission ‘flying taxi’ to test flight in 2024
In a bid to build the world's first electric aviation ecosystem, Bristol Airpot's "flying taxi" will perform two test flights in two years.
Bristol Airport's 'Flying Taxi' scheduled for two test flights in 2024
In an attempt…
Embraer presents the new Eve cabin model
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Unveiling of the ATR 72 hydrogen-electric demonstrator
Universal Hydrogen, a leader in the development of hydrogen and electricity-based aviation fuels, has unveiled its test demonstration aircraft: a modified ATR 72-500.
Unveiled on July 11 at Universal Hydrogen's new…
Niagara EMS sends taxis instead of ambulances for some calls
Niagara Emergency Medical Services sends taxis instead of ambulances for some calls, to relieve pressure on paramedics and emergency services. EMS Mobile Integrated Health Commander Marty Mako said paramedics started the pilot on Dec. 31.…
Travelers urged to use alternative transport to Auckland Airport as parking demand increases
New ZealandUpdatedJul 12, 2022 04:442 minute read120,000 people are expected to travel on international flights from Auckland Airport during the school holidays. Photo/Alex BurtonTravelers heading to Auckland Airport are urged to use…
“You can just switch petrol and diesel cars to hydrogen”
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) will be a crucial step for the government to reach the UK's net zero target. The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be phased out by 2030 and from 2035 all new cars and vans must be zero…
Gas prices are falling (for now)
Photo: Brandon Bell (Getty Images)The price of a tank of petrol has been falling since hitting record highs in June, BMW saw sales plummet in the first half and a European country is experimenting with free public transport. All this and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
London’s Black Cabs say Ride Hailing app flouts driver rules
By Joanne Faulkner (July 6, 2022, 6.44pm BST) - Private drivers in London who solicit customers via mobile ride-sharing apps are committing a criminal offence, lawyers representing a group of taxi drivers told the Court of Appeal on…
Asian Development Bank sees increased electric vehicle sales in region, recommends strategies
“Harness the momentum of electric vehicles to the full,” says the Asian Development Bank (ADD) in its “Electric Mobility Options for Developing AfDB Member Countrieswhich predicted and recommended both the rapid shift to electric…
Dubai introduces Tesla Model 3 to its taxi fleet
After the huge success of operating 172 Tesla vehicles as limousines, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will now add the Tesla Model 3 to the Dubai Taxi Corporation…
Here’s how to get to airports in South Florida.
Now that Park 'N Fly, the cheap parking lot near the Fort Lauderdale airport, is gone, some of us are frantic to figure out the best way to get to our flights. Do we need to look for new off-site land? Want to park near the terminal?…
As Fuel Prices Rise, PUV Drivers in Davao Will Receive Fuel Subsidy
ANOTHER batch of fuel subsidies worth 6,500 pesos will be disbursed to the transport sector in the Davao region starting June 25, 2022.
Beneficiaries are public utility vehicles including 708 utility jeepneys, 860 utility…
On-demand public transport – cities of the future
On-demand public transport is transforming the way we travel. In fact, the on-demand app economy is changing and turning the world upside down!
In…
Hackney Cardiff taxi fare increase in Cardiff approved
HACKNEY taxi fares in Cardiff will rise after the drivers' proposals are approved at a council meeting.
On Thursday June 23, Cardiff Council Cabinet agreed to a request by the Cardiff Hackney Alliance and Unite for a…
GM Cruise takes first fares for fee-charging driverless taxis in San Francisco
GM's self-driving division, Cruise, launched its driverless toll taxi service in San Francisco and officially took its first fares last night.
Cruise has been operating a free driverless taxi service in the area since the start of…
Nakuru taxi operators struggle against transport reforms
The proximity of taxi drivers to customers is always an asset for business.
Digital and traditional taxi drivers in Nakuru town have opposed the county government's plan to eliminate vehicle parking in the central business district.…
Dropping a standard taxi service is NOT PROGRESSIVE
A recent report by a think tank which called for the Knowledge of London (KOL) to be scrapped and for minicabs to be allowed to take the public to the streets for hire caused a brief stir in the media and industry.The new report, “A Fare…
Electric vehicles need a policy change
The insurance from the Ministry of Economic Affairs had not prevented motorists from crowding into service stations in Thimphu. The rush, whether it fears another price hike or a shortage, will unfortunately be a regular scene.…
Anger over closure of ‘vital’ station underpass during train strikes
A rail company has come under fire after saying a heavily used underpass that connects a Stockport suburb to the city center would be closed during next week's rail strikes. More than 40,000 Network Rail workers and 13 train operators are!-->…
Tourist taxis do not use meters and could hit hotels in S Goa, stakeholders say | Goa News
Panaji: With Mopa International Airport due to start operating in September, Goa is expected to see an increased flow of travellers. While the development at the start of the tourist season should have made the tourism industry euphoric,…
Robot taxi market expected to hit $39.81 billion by
New York, United States, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “Robot taxi market Analysis by component (Lidar, Radar, Sensors), by type of service (in-station car…
Record UK petrol prices risk mass exodus of essential workers | Gasoline prices
The record rise in fuel prices could trigger a mass exodus of staff who rely on their vehicles for work, unions and drivers have warned.The price of a liter of unleaded petrol hit 182.31p on Thursday, meaning the cost of filling an average…
Consider using taxis, group urges
WHEN the quoted fare for a 5km ride to his home at Taman United in Jalan Kelang Lama, Kuala Lumpur, from Mid Valley Megamall using the ehail service was a!-->…
Blind man ‘left in limbo’ as Chesterfield taxi driver refuses guide dog
Daniel Birch, 24, says he feels 'left in limbo' after a court dropped its action for damages against City Taxis of Chesterfield following two incidents when the same driver turned him away .On both occasions the driver, who suffers from…
Letter: Pittsfield must put the pedal to the metal on bike-friendly infrastructure | Letters to the…
To the Editor: As I recently hiked the new section of the Rail Trail the other day, it occurred to me that…
Taxi heading for Harding kills 16 in N3 crash – South Coast Herald
The municipality of Umuziwabantu said it was saddened to learn that the 16 people recently involved in a horrific accident on the N3 in Pietermaritzburg were heading to its town, Harding.
In a statement, the KwaZulu-Natal Ministry of…
Shanghai takes big steps towards reopening
SHanghai will allow residents of areas deemed to be at low Covid-19 risk to move freely around the city and resume road and public transport from Wednesday, in a major step forward in its efforts to dismantle…
Fight against roadside encroachment: Action against 416 dhaba owners; 20 arrested for operating…
During the operation, 606 illegal auto/taxi/bus stations were dismantled and 20 people operating them were convicted under the Goonda Act, while two others were slapped with Gangsters Acts, in addition to the seizure of 100 vehicles until…