US Traffic Congestion Surges in 2024, Costing $74 Billion
The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard reveals that New York City drivers faced the worst traffic congestion, losing 102 hours annually ($1,826 per driver), while a new congestion pricing program is underway; nationwide losses totaled $74 billion.
US Traffic Congestion Surges in 2024, Costing $74 Billion
The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard reveals that New York City drivers faced the worst traffic congestion, losing 102 hours annually ($1,826 per driver), while a new congestion pricing program is underway; nationwide losses totaled $74 billion.
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36% Bias Score
Elbe Bridge Closure in Bad Schandau Triggers Economic Crisis
The unexpected closure of the Bad Schandau Elbe Bridge in Saxony, Germany, on November 7th, 2024, due to safety concerns, has caused significant economic disruption, with 31% of businesses fearing insolvency and 61% experiencing sales decline. Temporary solutions are underway, but a new bridge is no...
Elbe Bridge Closure in Bad Schandau Triggers Economic Crisis
The unexpected closure of the Bad Schandau Elbe Bridge in Saxony, Germany, on November 7th, 2024, due to safety concerns, has caused significant economic disruption, with 31% of businesses fearing insolvency and 61% experiencing sales decline. Temporary solutions are underway, but a new bridge is no...
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40% Bias Score
NYC Subway Safety: Perception vs. Reality
New York MTA head Janno Lieber says recent high-profile subway attacks have created a perception of increased insecurity, despite a 12.5% drop in crime since 2019; he supports a new congestion pricing plan and tougher measures against repeat offenders to boost public trust.
NYC Subway Safety: Perception vs. Reality
New York MTA head Janno Lieber says recent high-profile subway attacks have created a perception of increased insecurity, despite a 12.5% drop in crime since 2019; he supports a new congestion pricing plan and tougher measures against repeat offenders to boost public trust.
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48% Bias Score
French Train Ticket Prices to Rise 1.5% in 2025
Starting January 8th, 2025, French train tickets will see a 1.5% price increase, averaging €0.70 more per ticket, despite the SNCF absorbing half the projected cost increase to maintain affordability and fund investments, while also increasing some subscription prices.
French Train Ticket Prices to Rise 1.5% in 2025
Starting January 8th, 2025, French train tickets will see a 1.5% price increase, averaging €0.70 more per ticket, despite the SNCF absorbing half the projected cost increase to maintain affordability and fund investments, while also increasing some subscription prices.
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52% Bias Score
World's Longest Road Tunnels: Current Top 10 and Future Developments
The Lærdal Tunnel in Norway, opened in 2000, is currently the world's longest road tunnel at 24.5 km, followed by the Yamate Tunnel in Japan (18.6 km) and the Zhongnanshan Tunnel in China (18.04 km); the upcoming Rogfast Tunnel (27 km) will become the longest upon its 2026 completion.
World's Longest Road Tunnels: Current Top 10 and Future Developments
The Lærdal Tunnel in Norway, opened in 2000, is currently the world's longest road tunnel at 24.5 km, followed by the Yamate Tunnel in Japan (18.6 km) and the Zhongnanshan Tunnel in China (18.04 km); the upcoming Rogfast Tunnel (27 km) will become the longest upon its 2026 completion.
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China Launches High-Speed Rail to Hong Kong
China launched direct high-speed rail service between Xi'an and Hong Kong, and Wuhan and Hong Kong on January 5th, 2025, reducing travel times to under 11 hours (Xi'an) and 5 hours (Wuhan), boosting economic and cultural ties, and reflecting China's broader high-speed rail expansion plans.
China Launches High-Speed Rail to Hong Kong
China launched direct high-speed rail service between Xi'an and Hong Kong, and Wuhan and Hong Kong on January 5th, 2025, reducing travel times to under 11 hours (Xi'an) and 5 hours (Wuhan), boosting economic and cultural ties, and reflecting China's broader high-speed rail expansion plans.
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36% Bias Score
German Traffic Jams Increase by 3 Hours in 2024
German commuters spent an average of 43 hours in traffic jams in 2024, a 3-hour increase from the previous year; Düsseldorf saw the most significant increase, with 60 hours of lost time, while globally, Istanbul topped the list with 105 hours.
German Traffic Jams Increase by 3 Hours in 2024
German commuters spent an average of 43 hours in traffic jams in 2024, a 3-hour increase from the previous year; Düsseldorf saw the most significant increase, with 60 hours of lost time, while globally, Istanbul topped the list with 105 hours.
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40% Bias Score
51 Road Deaths in Spain's 2023-2024 Christmas Operation
During Spain's 2023-2024 Christmas Operation (December 20-January 6), 51 people died in 48 fatal accidents across 20.8 million trips, a 2% increase from the previous year; pedestrian fatalities rose to 10, with half occurring on high-capacity roads.
51 Road Deaths in Spain's 2023-2024 Christmas Operation
During Spain's 2023-2024 Christmas Operation (December 20-January 6), 51 people died in 48 fatal accidents across 20.8 million trips, a 2% increase from the previous year; pedestrian fatalities rose to 10, with half occurring on high-capacity roads.
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Driver Jailed for Fatal Argyll Crash
A 55-year-old driver, George Murphy, was jailed for seven and a half years for causing the death of Martin and Josephine Cousland in a head-on collision on the A85 near Dalmally in March 2023, after overtaking multiple vehicles and a bus on a blind bend.
Driver Jailed for Fatal Argyll Crash
A 55-year-old driver, George Murphy, was jailed for seven and a half years for causing the death of Martin and Josephine Cousland in a head-on collision on the A85 near Dalmally in March 2023, after overtaking multiple vehicles and a bus on a blind bend.
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32% Bias Score
Ardrossan Harbour Upgrade Stalled Amid Funding Dispute
Due to funding disputes between Peel Ports, Transport Scotland, and North Ayrshire Council, the Ardrossan harbor upgrade is delayed, leaving Arran with limited ferry access for two months and jeopardizing its economy.
Ardrossan Harbour Upgrade Stalled Amid Funding Dispute
Due to funding disputes between Peel Ports, Transport Scotland, and North Ayrshire Council, the Ardrossan harbor upgrade is delayed, leaving Arran with limited ferry access for two months and jeopardizing its economy.
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56% Bias Score
Pensioner Faces £6 Million Tunnel Access After Road Project
Brian Garlick, a pensioner whose home is near the A417 Missing Link road project, will need to access his property via a £4-£6 million tunnel after the project's completion in 2027, as National Highways withdrew an offer to buy his property.
Pensioner Faces £6 Million Tunnel Access After Road Project
Brian Garlick, a pensioner whose home is near the A417 Missing Link road project, will need to access his property via a £4-£6 million tunnel after the project's completion in 2027, as National Highways withdrew an offer to buy his property.
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52% Bias Score
China's 2024 Travel Boom: Record Rail and Air Passenger Numbers Signal Economic Strength
In 2024, China saw record-breaking rail (4.08 billion trips, +10.8%) and air (730 million trips, +18%) travel fueled by strong economic activity and increased consumer spending, particularly in domestic tourism (4.24 billion trips, +15.3%).
China's 2024 Travel Boom: Record Rail and Air Passenger Numbers Signal Economic Strength
In 2024, China saw record-breaking rail (4.08 billion trips, +10.8%) and air (730 million trips, +18%) travel fueled by strong economic activity and increased consumer spending, particularly in domestic tourism (4.24 billion trips, +15.3%).
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40% Bias Score