Tag #Transport

bbc.com
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Glasgow Wins LEZ Fine Appeal, Preventing \£1.2 Million Loss

Glasgow City Council successfully appealed a ruling that overturned 38 low emission zone (LEZ) fines sent via untracked post, preventing potential \£1.2 million in revenue losses and setting a legal precedent for future LEZ fine enforcement in Scotland.

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Maersk Reroutes US-India Route, Sparking EU ETS Concerns

Maersk rerouted its US-India shipping route from Algeciras (Spain) to Tangier Med (Morocco) to avoid EU ETS CO2 emission fees, prompting Spanish government concerns about economic and employment consequences; Spain is proposing per-container CO2 fees and stricter pellet container regulations.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
repubblica.it
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Italy Train Disruptions: Widespread Failures Prompt Police Investigation

Widespread train disruptions across central and northern Italy on January 17, 2024, caused by multiple technical failures, resulted in delays of up to 100 minutes, service suspensions, and a police report filed by the railway company due to suspected foul play.

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56% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Sydney Trains Face Severe Disruptions Amid Union Bans and Storm Damage

Sydney's train network faces severe disruptions due to union work bans and storm damage, with over 130 services cancelled this morning and ongoing delays expected across multiple lines; the government's pay offer has been rejected, and further storms are predicted.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
cincodias.elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Renfe's New President Faces Service Disruptions and Intense Competition

Renfe's new president, Álvaro Fernández Heredia, inherits a challenging situation marked by numerous service disruptions in 2024, particularly due to Talgo's problematic Avril S106 trains, costing Renfe millions in compensation and leading to legal action. He must also navigate intensified competiti...

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
zeit.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Deutschlandticket in Thuringia: Increased Fare Evasion and Inspector Safety Concerns

The introduction of the Deutschlandticket in Thuringia has resulted in increased fare evasion in some areas due to higher passenger volumes, while other areas report decreased fare evasion, with increased costs for ticket controls and incidents of verbal and physical aggression against inspectors.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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TSA Detects Record Number of Firearms at Airport Checkpoints

In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) detected 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints—a substantial increase from 2,653 in 2016—with approximately 94% loaded, posing significant safety and operational challenges.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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NYC Launches Congestion Pricing: A U.S. First

New York City implemented congestion pricing, becoming the first U.S. city to do so; the policy charges vehicles entering congested zones during peak times, generating an estimated \$1 billion annually to fund public transit improvements and reduce traffic and emissions.

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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German Authorities Halt Oil Tanker "Eventin" Amidst EU Sanctions Investigation

The German authorities have halted the "Eventin", a 274-meter oil tanker that had a complete system failure off Rügen Island last week, pending technical and customs investigations to determine seaworthiness and compliance with EU sanctions on Russian oil.

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32% Bias Score

Climate Action
welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Munich S-Bahn Tunnel Construction Begins Despite Cost Overruns and Delays

Construction of a connecting tunnel under Munich's Marienhof square for the city's second S-Bahn line has begun, marking a significant step in the project despite substantial cost overruns (from .85 billion to at least billion Euros) and delays (to 2037).

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
elmundo.es
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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A-5 Soterramiento Project Causes Significant Madrid Traffic Delays on First Day

The first day of roadworks for the A-5 highway soterramiento project in Madrid caused significant traffic delays on September 5, 2024, affecting commuters between Alcorcón and Madrid, specifically impacting traffic flow near Cuatro Vientos due to a temporary barrier and causing slowdowns of up to fo...

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
allafrica.com
🌐 50% Global Worthiness
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Passenger's Unruly Behavior Cancels Ibom Air Flight

On August 8, 2025, a passenger's refusal to fly without her luggage caused the cancellation of an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja at 17:30, stranding 89 passengers due to weight restrictions and resulting in significant costs for the airline.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions