Tag #Public Transport

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Hamburg Begging Ban Faces Legal Challenge

A lawsuit filed in Hamburg challenges a ban on begging in public transport, citing infringement of basic rights and disproportionate impact on vulnerable individuals; 1923 fines were issued in 2024, with only 24 paid.

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48% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Minister's Visit Exposes Greece's Failing Railway System

Greece's new Deputy Minister of Transport visited the dilapidated Larisa train station in Athens on his first day, highlighting the country's long-standing neglect of its railway system and public transport infrastructure.

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60% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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Bus Route Cut Isolates Autistic Man

In Pool-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire, the removal of the number 25 bus route has severely limited the independence of 22-year-old autistic resident Oliver Heap, prompting a community campaign for its reinstatement, supported by a survey of 244 residents indicating significant need for the service.

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52% Bias Score

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lefigaro.fr
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RATP DesignLab Perfects Passenger Information Systems for Global Transit Networks

The RATP Group's DesignLab in Paris uses a life-size mock-up of a metro station to test passenger information systems for its global transport networks, ensuring accuracy and user-friendliness by addressing technical constraints and using time-tested design principles.

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4% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
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Qbuzz Fined 3.5 Million Euros for Service Failures in Zuid-Holland

The Zuid-Holland province fined Qbuzz almost 3.5 million euros for failing to meet contractual obligations, citing high cancellation rates (8% initially), unacceptable delays, and the use of non-compliant buses (touring cars and diesel buses instead of electric ones) in the first months of their con...

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52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Sydney Rail Unions Seek to End Suspension of Industrial Action

Sydney's rail unions are seeking to end a 14-week suspension of industrial action, claiming that negotiations with the NSW government have failed to resolve a protracted pay dispute; the unions allege the rail operators have reneged on agreements, and the Fair Work Commission will hear the applicati...

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40% Bias Score

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welt.de
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German Distance Allowance Use Highlights Car Dependency Despite Public Transport Initiatives

In 2020, 13.8 million German employees claimed the distance allowance, with most earning between €20,000 and €100,000 annually and 84% using cars, highlighting a reliance on private transport despite employer-offered public transport subsidies.

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40% Bias Score

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sueddeutsche.de
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Berlin Faces Potential for Lengthy Public Transport Strike

The Verdi union called another warning strike for Berlin's public transport (BVG) from March 29th to 31st after collective bargaining failed, and will hold a vote on indefinite strikes from March 26th to April 4th, potentially causing much longer disruptions than previous strikes this year. The BVG ...

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smh.com.au
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Gold Coast Light Rail Expansion Under Review After Public Consultation

The Queensland government initiated a community consultation to review the controversial Gold Coast light rail stage four expansion, questioning its value after the previous government's secretive planning that threatened 235 homes and 1000 car parks, despite a 2021 poll showing only one-third of lo...

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60% Bias Score

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themarker.com
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16% Hike in Israeli Intercity Taxi Fares on April 1st

Israel's Ministries of Finance and Transportation plan a 16% intercity taxi fare hike on April 1st, impacting airport travel, while urban fares remain frozen, addressing a driver shortage linked to previous fare cuts and causing price increases of 383-343 NIS from Ashdod to Ben Gurion Airport.

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56% Bias Score

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nos.nl
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Qbuzz Fined €3.5 Million for Service Failures in Zuid-Holland

The Zuid-Holland province fined Qbuzz almost 3.5 million euros for failing to meet contractual obligations, causing significant service disruptions including delays, cancellations, and safety issues during their first months of operation in the northern part of the province.

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48% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
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Greece Overhauls Railway System to Attract Private Expertise

The Greek government is reforming its railway system by creating a new unified entity to attract private sector expertise, streamline processes, and modernize infrastructure, with the Athens-Thessaloniki line targeted for upgrades by 2027.

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44% Bias Score

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