Tag #Public Transportation

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Germany's 49-Euro Deutschlandticket Sees Passenger Growth Slowdown

Passenger numbers in German public transport rose by 1 percent in the first half of 2024, a significant slowdown from the initial surge after the introduction of the 49-euro Deutschlandticket in May 2023.

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Ludlow's Bus Route Collapse Exposes UK's Privatized Transport Crisis

The lack of bus service between Ludlow and Birmingham, due to privatization, exemplifies a nationwide collapse of UK bus and train services, leading to higher fares and reduced accessibility, particularly affecting the elderly.

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Jerusalem Light Rail Red Line Resumes Full Service

After a 14-week shutdown for engineering works, Jerusalem's light rail Red Line will resume full service on August 31, 2024, from Hadassah Ein Karem to Neve Yaakov, except for the temporarily closed Tora station.

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SEPTA's Drastic Service Cuts Hit Philadelphia

Philadelphia's SEPTA public transit agency implemented a 20% service cut on September 4, 2023, impacting 52,000 students and causing longer commutes due to a more than \$200 million deficit; further cuts are planned for January 1, 2024.

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usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Rural Bus System: Progress and Challenges in Zhuaji Village

To escape Beijing's summer heat, the authors relocated to Zhuaji, China's easternmost village, where they found a cooler climate and beautiful scenery but limited transportation to the nearest city, Fuyuan, 50 kilometers away; the village is served by infrequent buses, and the narrow roads create tr...

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SEPTA Cuts Hit Montgomery County Hard

SEPTA will cut 32 bus routes and increase fares by 21.5% starting August 24th, disproportionately affecting Montgomery County where seven routes will be eliminated and nineteen will see reduced service, forcing commuters to find alternative, more expensive transportation and potentially impacting th...

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Elderly Woman Shoved Off Bus in Boston; Suspect Arrested

Luz Pineda was arrested in Boston for shoving an elderly woman off a bus on September 8th, 2023, resulting in injuries to the victim; the incident follows another recent fatal stabbing on public transit in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Lisbon Funicular Accident: 15 Dead, 18 Injured

A 140-year-old funicular in Lisbon, Portugal, derailed on Wednesday evening, resulting in 15 fatalities and 18 injuries, five of whom are critical.

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Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
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Madrid Metro's International Success: 26 Projects Across 17 Countries

The Madrid Metro, ranked fourth-best in Europe, has secured 26 international collaborations in 17 countries, including a recent 50,000 euro contract advising on the Alexandria Metro line in Egypt and a multi-million euro project in Peru, demonstrating its global expertise and technological advanceme...

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Philadelphia SEPTA Cuts: 20% Reduction Now, 50% Planned

SEPTA, Philadelphia's public transit agency, implemented a 20% service reduction on September 4, 2024, impacting 52,000 students and causing longer commutes, with further 50% cuts planned by January 1, 2025, reflecting a nationwide trend of transit agencies facing rising costs and lagging ridership.

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Rural Bus Network: Connecting Villages, Bridging Gaps

Two individuals escaped Beijing's summer heat by relocating to Zhuaji, China's easternmost village, 2,000 kilometers northeast of Beijing in late June; while enjoying the village's idyllic scenery and climate, they discovered a convenient, albeit infrequent, bus service connecting the village to the...

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welt.de
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Berlin's "autofrei" Initiative: Conditional Car Restriction and Public Transit Expansion

The "Berlin autofrei" initiative proposes drastically restricting car traffic within Berlin's S-Bahn ring over four years, contingent upon expanding public transit; the Left party supports this conditional approach.

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