Tag #Public Transport

Showing 1 to 12 of 217 results

faz.net
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

RMV's 30th Anniversary: Unifying Public Transport in the Rhein-Main Region

On May 28, 1995, the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) integrated thousands of bus and train lines in the Rhein-Main region into a single, coordinated network with unified fares, significantly improving public transport efficiency and affordability; for example, a trip from Fulda to Frankfurt's Konst...

Progress

48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
themarker.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Israeli Transportation Ministry Prioritizes Haredi Pilgrimage, Diverting Resources from Other Commuters

The Israeli Ministry of Transportation will spend NIS 12.5 million to increase public transportation to the Lag BaOmer pilgrimage in Meron on May 15-16, rerouting trains and buses, and providing subsidized private shuttles costing NIS 10 per passenger, while neglecting similar requests from other gr...

Progress

56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
azatutyun.am
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Alaverdi Acquires New Buses Amidst Past Transportation Setbacks

Alaverdi community in Armenia received 5 new Chinese Zhong-Tong buses costing €180 million, replacing aging vehicles, following a previous failed attempt involving microbuses from the "Apreru" foundation that were damaged and disappeared after a political power shift.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

NYC Subway Gets New Map: A Geometric Redesign Prioritizing Navigation

The New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) unveiled a new subway map on April 2nd, 2024, replacing the 1979 version with a more geometric design prioritizing line clarity over geographical accuracy, inspired by Massimo Vignelli's 1972 map, aiming to improve navigation and rider experienc...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Australian Rail Tech Prevents Global Disruptions

The Institute of Railway Technology at Monash University, using sensor technology installed on train carriages, helps public transport and mining operators globally prevent costly delays and disruptions by proactively detecting and addressing potential issues before they cause major problems; this c...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
lefigaro.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Grand Paris Express Line 15 South Delayed Until Late 2026

The Grand Paris Express Line 15 South, initially planned for late 2024, is now delayed until the last quarter of 2026 due to complex testing phases. The Villiers - Champigny - Bry station serves as a pilot project for the line's operations, currently undergoing rigorous testing of integrated systems...

Progress

16% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

RTBU Demands Staff Cabins on Driverless Sydney Metro Trains

The Rail, Train and Bus Union (RTBU) is demanding staff cabins on Sydney's driverless Metro trains to ensure worker safety amid rising violence, despite the NSW government's refusal and projected costs.

Progress

60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lexpress.fr
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

French Railway Strike Disrupts Regional Train Services

French railway workers launched a strike on May 8th, impacting regional train services due to demands for better pay and scheduling. The strike caused significant disruptions to local trains, particularly in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Île-de-France regions, while high-speed lines mostly operated nor...

Progress

44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Major Train Disruptions Between Mainz, Frankfurt, and Wiesbaden Announced at Short Notice

Due to planned track renewal in Rüsselsheim, major train service disruptions between Mainz, Frankfurt, and Wiesbaden will occur from May 3rd to 23rd, affecting S-Bahn lines 8 and 9, regional lines, and ICE services, causing significant issues before major events like the Gutenberg Half Marathon and ...

Progress

48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Madrid Power Outage Causes Widespread Disruptions

A massive power outage in Madrid at 12:30 pm on Monday caused widespread disruptions, including trapped elevator passengers, metro station evacuations, and price gouging by ride-sharing services; however, Cabify quickly implemented a standard fare to mitigate the surge pricing.

Progress

24% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

German Police Union Demands Nationwide Weapon Ban in Public Transport

The German Police Union (GdP) demands a nationwide ban on weapons in train stations, trains, and buses due to inconsistent state regulations and safety concerns; while some states implement bans, others delegate the decision locally, highlighting the need for a unified approach.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Sydney Airport Motorway Cost Blows Out by Another \$152 Million

The cost of Sydney's M12 motorway to the new Western Sydney International Airport has increased by \$152 million, bringing the total to \$2.1 billion, due to rising construction and design costs; however, authorities maintain it remains on budget.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Showing 1 to 12 of 217 results