Belfast Opens Bus Lanes to Taxis, Sparking Safety Concerns
To ease Belfast's Christmas traffic congestion, the Department for Infrastructure temporarily allowed taxis in certain bus lanes starting December 13th, a move praised by some businesses but criticized by cycling advocates for jeopardizing cyclist safety.
Belfast Opens Bus Lanes to Taxis, Sparking Safety Concerns
To ease Belfast's Christmas traffic congestion, the Department for Infrastructure temporarily allowed taxis in certain bus lanes starting December 13th, a move praised by some businesses but criticized by cycling advocates for jeopardizing cyclist safety.
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CGT Union Threatens Iryo High-Speed Rail Strike During Christmas
A strike by the CGT union threatens to disrupt Iryo's high-speed rail services in Spain from December 23-25 and 30-31 and January 1 due to disagreements over night shift pay and meal allowances; however, minimum services will ensure 73% of operations.
CGT Union Threatens Iryo High-Speed Rail Strike During Christmas
A strike by the CGT union threatens to disrupt Iryo's high-speed rail services in Spain from December 23-25 and 30-31 and January 1 due to disagreements over night shift pay and meal allowances; however, minimum services will ensure 73% of operations.
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Direct High-Speed Rail Link Opens Between Paris and Berlin
A new direct high-speed train line connecting Paris and Berlin opened on December 17th, offering an 8-hour journey, in response to growing demand for European rail travel; the service, operated by Deutsche Bahn and SNCF, is already over 80% booked.
Direct High-Speed Rail Link Opens Between Paris and Berlin
A new direct high-speed train line connecting Paris and Berlin opened on December 17th, offering an 8-hour journey, in response to growing demand for European rail travel; the service, operated by Deutsche Bahn and SNCF, is already over 80% booked.
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Hong Kong-Taipei Reclaims Title of World's Busiest Flight Route
The Hong Kong-Taipei route topped OAG's 2024 list of busiest international flight routes with nearly 7 million seats, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak and last year's leader, Singapore-Kuala Lumpur (4.9 million seats); the Cairo-Jeddah route saw astonishing growth, moving from 14th in 2019 to second...
Hong Kong-Taipei Reclaims Title of World's Busiest Flight Route
The Hong Kong-Taipei route topped OAG's 2024 list of busiest international flight routes with nearly 7 million seats, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak and last year's leader, Singapore-Kuala Lumpur (4.9 million seats); the Cairo-Jeddah route saw astonishing growth, moving from 14th in 2019 to second...
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Visa-Free Policy Boosts South Korean Tourism to Zhangjiajie by 108%
China's visa-free policy for South Korean tourists, implemented on November 8th, has resulted in a 108 percent year-on-year increase in South Korean visitors to Zhangjiajie between November 9th and December 4th, reaching nearly 27,000; online bookings from South Korea to China also surged by over 15...
Visa-Free Policy Boosts South Korean Tourism to Zhangjiajie by 108%
China's visa-free policy for South Korean tourists, implemented on November 8th, has resulted in a 108 percent year-on-year increase in South Korean visitors to Zhangjiajie between November 9th and December 4th, reaching nearly 27,000; online bookings from South Korea to China also surged by over 15...
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Sustainable Shipping Takes Sail: Wind-Powered Cargo Ship and Electric Ferry Lead the Way
Grain de Sail's innovative cargo sailboat, powered by wind and solar energy, successfully transports 50 tons of goods across the Atlantic, showcasing a sustainable and economically viable alternative to traditional fuel-powered ships; meanwhile, Norway's fully electric high-speed ferry, Medstraum, d...
Sustainable Shipping Takes Sail: Wind-Powered Cargo Ship and Electric Ferry Lead the Way
Grain de Sail's innovative cargo sailboat, powered by wind and solar energy, successfully transports 50 tons of goods across the Atlantic, showcasing a sustainable and economically viable alternative to traditional fuel-powered ships; meanwhile, Norway's fully electric high-speed ferry, Medstraum, d...
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Four Affordable Off-Road Pickup Trucks Compared
Edmunds reviews four affordable, off-road capable full-size pickup trucks: the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss ($53,795), Ford F-150 Tremor ($66,810), GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 ($68,795), and Ram 1500 Rebel ($66,190), highlighting their features, engine options, and off-road technologies.
Four Affordable Off-Road Pickup Trucks Compared
Edmunds reviews four affordable, off-road capable full-size pickup trucks: the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss ($53,795), Ford F-150 Tremor ($66,810), GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 ($68,795), and Ram 1500 Rebel ($66,190), highlighting their features, engine options, and off-road technologies.
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Yerevan Public Transport to Go Cashless, Facing Challenges
Starting January 1st, Yerevan's public transport will no longer accept 100 dram payments, shifting to a cashless system with various pass options and discounts for specific groups; however, low validator usage and public awareness pose challenges.
Yerevan Public Transport to Go Cashless, Facing Challenges
Starting January 1st, Yerevan's public transport will no longer accept 100 dram payments, shifting to a cashless system with various pass options and discounts for specific groups; however, low validator usage and public awareness pose challenges.
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\$15.6 Billion Highway to Connect Abidjan and Lagos, Boosting West African Integration
A \$15.6 billion highway connecting Abidjan to Lagos via Ghana, Togo, and Benin is set to begin construction in 2026, aiming to boost West African economic development and counter the impact of recent military coups and state withdrawals from ECOWAS.
\$15.6 Billion Highway to Connect Abidjan and Lagos, Boosting West African Integration
A \$15.6 billion highway connecting Abidjan to Lagos via Ghana, Togo, and Benin is set to begin construction in 2026, aiming to boost West African economic development and counter the impact of recent military coups and state withdrawals from ECOWAS.
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NHTSA Finalizes Rule Requiring Rear Seatbelt Warnings in New Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule requiring rear seatbelt warnings in all new U.S. passenger vehicles starting September 2027, projected to save 50 lives and prevent 500 injuries yearly, addressing lower rear seatbelt usage rates compared to front seats.
NHTSA Finalizes Rule Requiring Rear Seatbelt Warnings in New Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule requiring rear seatbelt warnings in all new U.S. passenger vehicles starting September 2027, projected to save 50 lives and prevent 500 injuries yearly, addressing lower rear seatbelt usage rates compared to front seats.
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Schleswig-Holstein Completes Germany's First Large-Scale Battery Train Network
Germany's Schleswig-Holstein region completed its nationwide battery-powered train network on December 17th, 2023, replacing diesel trains with 55 electric ones on approximately 460 kilometers of track, saving 10 million liters of diesel and 26,000 tons of CO2 annually.
Schleswig-Holstein Completes Germany's First Large-Scale Battery Train Network
Germany's Schleswig-Holstein region completed its nationwide battery-powered train network on December 17th, 2023, replacing diesel trains with 55 electric ones on approximately 460 kilometers of track, saving 10 million liters of diesel and 26,000 tons of CO2 annually.
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Chicago Parent Launches Carpool Service Amid School Bus Shortages
Ismael El-Amin created Piggyback Network, a ride-sharing service for parents transporting children to school, in response to decreasing school bus services in Chicago and other areas; the service, costing 80 cents per mile and using credits for driver compensation, has arranged hundreds of rides in ...
Chicago Parent Launches Carpool Service Amid School Bus Shortages
Ismael El-Amin created Piggyback Network, a ride-sharing service for parents transporting children to school, in response to decreasing school bus services in Chicago and other areas; the service, costing 80 cents per mile and using credits for driver compensation, has arranged hundreds of rides in ...
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