Tag #Transport

Showing 85 to 96 of 3,073 results

theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Victorian Opposition to Complete Suburban Rail Loop

The Victorian opposition has reversed its stance on the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop, committing to its completion despite previous vows to scrap it; tunnelling works have begun, making it too costly to halt.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Spain Mandates E-Scooter Insurance, Creates Vehicle Registry

Spain's new law mandates liability insurance for e-scooters from January 2024, creating a vehicle registry by January 2026 to address issues with uninsured accidents and protect victims. The law includes updated compensation procedures.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike Cancels Flights for 500,000 Passengers

Air Canada canceled all flights after 10,000 flight attendants defied a government back-to-work order in a labor dispute over unpaid boarding time, impacting hundreds of thousands of passengers and highlighting a growing industry trend.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

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.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Bayern Expands Hydrogen Train Test Despite Reliability Concerns

Bayern will expand its hydrogen train pilot program to three trains on the Mühldorf-Burghausen route starting December 2026, while also pursuing widespread track electrification and battery train deployment, due to concerns regarding the high costs and reliability of hydrogen technology.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Climate Action
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Hamburg Hochbahn to Deploy Body Cameras Amidst Rising Public Transport Violence

Hamburg's Hochbahn will introduce body cameras for security personnel to deter violence and improve safety, mirroring a national trend due to rising assaults on train staff (up 6% to 3,324 in 2024) and passenger concerns after several violent incidents.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
repubblica.it
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

€1.6 Billion High-Speed Rail Project Awarded for Southern Italy

A €1.6 billion contract was awarded to build a 22km high-speed rail line (including the Santomarco tunnel) between Cosenza and Paola/San Lucido in Southern Italy, creating up to 1,500 jobs and improving regional connectivity by 2032 as part of the TEN-T Scandinavian-Mediterranean rail corridor.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
abcnews.go.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Air Canada flight cancellations due to union defiance

Air Canada suspended flights until Monday after 10,000 flight attendants, represented by CUPE, defied a return-to-work order, impacting 130,000 daily travelers during peak summer season due to an eight-month contract dispute over pay and unpaid work.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Sydney Metro Exceeds Expectations, Draws Commuters Away from Sydney Trains

Sydney's M1 metro line's city section, operational since August 2022, significantly surpasses initial patronage forecasts at Martin Place and Gadigal stations, with increases of 10-15% and 25-32% respectively; while nearby Sydney Trains stations experience substantial drops in ridership, highlightin...

Progress

56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Bayern Expands Hydrogen Train Tests Despite Reservations

Bayern will expand its hydrogen train pilot program to three trains on the Mühldorf-Burghausen route by December 2026, aiming to replace diesel trains by 2040, despite reservations about the technology's cost and reliability; alternatives include electrification and battery-powered trains.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Climate Action
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Berlin Left Party Supports Car Restriction, Demands Public Transit Expansion

The Berlin Left party supports the "Berlin autofrei" initiative to drastically reduce car traffic within the S-Bahn ring, but only if accompanied by a significant expansion of public transport; the initiative aims to limit private car use to 12 times annually per person after a four-year transition,...

Progress

48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
taz.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Lutz's Departure Sparks Debate Over Deutsche Bahn's Future Direction

The departure of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz has prompted calls for a revised approach to infrastructure projects, particularly the contested Hamburg-Hannover high-speed rail line, with critics citing environmental concerns and calls for greater consideration of local communities, while supporter...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Showing 85 to 96 of 3,073 results