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Vietnam's ambitious electric vehicle push: Hanoi's ban and national targets
Vietnam aims to transition 80 million motorbike riders to electric vehicles, starting with a Hanoi ban on gasoline motorbikes within Ring Road 1 by mid-2026, expanding to other rings by 2030, alongside similar plans for Ho Chi Minh City, driven by environmental concerns and support for domestic elec...
Vietnam's ambitious electric vehicle push: Hanoi's ban and national targets
Vietnam aims to transition 80 million motorbike riders to electric vehicles, starting with a Hanoi ban on gasoline motorbikes within Ring Road 1 by mid-2026, expanding to other rings by 2030, alongside similar plans for Ho Chi Minh City, driven by environmental concerns and support for domestic elec...
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20% Bias Score
Australia Explores Road User Charge to Replace Falling Fuel Excise Revenue
Australia's government is considering a road user charge for all vehicles to replace lost fuel excise revenue as fuel efficiency improves and electric vehicle sales rise; details are still being determined, including the type of charge and which vehicles it will apply to.
Australia Explores Road User Charge to Replace Falling Fuel Excise Revenue
Australia's government is considering a road user charge for all vehicles to replace lost fuel excise revenue as fuel efficiency improves and electric vehicle sales rise; details are still being determined, including the type of charge and which vehicles it will apply to.
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44% Bias Score
UK Announces Stricter Road Safety Measures
The UK government announced stricter road safety measures for England and Wales, including mandatory eye tests for over-70s every three years and a lower drink-drive limit, aiming to reduce road deaths and injuries despite a recent plateau in improvements.
UK Announces Stricter Road Safety Measures
The UK government announced stricter road safety measures for England and Wales, including mandatory eye tests for over-70s every three years and a lower drink-drive limit, aiming to reduce road deaths and injuries despite a recent plateau in improvements.
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52% Bias Score
German Minister Rejects Lowering Blood Alcohol Driving Limit
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder rejects lowering the blood alcohol driving limit to 0.0, citing the current 0.5 per mille limit as sufficient, while expressing greater concern over unpredictable effects of cannabis use on driving and opposing mandatory driving tests for seniors despite h...
German Minister Rejects Lowering Blood Alcohol Driving Limit
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder rejects lowering the blood alcohol driving limit to 0.0, citing the current 0.5 per mille limit as sufficient, while expressing greater concern over unpredictable effects of cannabis use on driving and opposing mandatory driving tests for seniors despite h...
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56% Bias Score
Deutsche Bahn Faces Backlash Over Family Reservation Elimination
Deutsche Bahn is eliminating its family reservation option for long-distance travel, increasing the cost for families with children by more than 100% starting June 15th, 2024, despite criticism from politicians and associations, and a petition with over 4,500 signatures.
Deutsche Bahn Faces Backlash Over Family Reservation Elimination
Deutsche Bahn is eliminating its family reservation option for long-distance travel, increasing the cost for families with children by more than 100% starting June 15th, 2024, despite criticism from politicians and associations, and a petition with over 4,500 signatures.
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52% Bias Score
Australia's SUV Boom: Calls for Weight-Based Registration Fees
The rising popularity of large SUVs and utes in Australia is causing significant environmental damage and increased road wear, prompting calls for higher registration fees based on vehicle weight to offset these costs.
Australia's SUV Boom: Calls for Weight-Based Registration Fees
The rising popularity of large SUVs and utes in Australia is causing significant environmental damage and increased road wear, prompting calls for higher registration fees based on vehicle weight to offset these costs.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Election 2023: Key Parties' Stances on Automotive Issues
The 2023 Dutch elections saw five major parties—PVV, GL/PvdA, VVD, NSC, and D66—presenting contrasting approaches to automotive policies, ranging from prioritizing car use to promoting electric vehicles and public transport.
Dutch Election 2023: Key Parties' Stances on Automotive Issues
The 2023 Dutch elections saw five major parties—PVV, GL/PvdA, VVD, NSC, and D66—presenting contrasting approaches to automotive policies, ranging from prioritizing car use to promoting electric vehicles and public transport.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin to Allow Multiple Resident Parking Permits, Increase Fees
Berlin is considering a new parking permit system allowing residents to register for multiple zones, increasing the annual fee from €10.20 to potentially €80-€120, addressing residents' parking needs in various locations while managing parking pressure and generating additional revenue.
Berlin to Allow Multiple Resident Parking Permits, Increase Fees
Berlin is considering a new parking permit system allowing residents to register for multiple zones, increasing the annual fee from €10.20 to potentially €80-€120, addressing residents' parking needs in various locations while managing parking pressure and generating additional revenue.
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48% Bias Score
French Low Emission Zones: Environmental Gains, Social Costs
France's Low Emission Zones (LEZ), aimed at reducing air pollution by progressively banning polluting vehicles, have created unintended consequences by displacing lower-income families from city centers due to rising property values, highlighting a conflict between environmental and social policies.
French Low Emission Zones: Environmental Gains, Social Costs
France's Low Emission Zones (LEZ), aimed at reducing air pollution by progressively banning polluting vehicles, have created unintended consequences by displacing lower-income families from city centers due to rising property values, highlighting a conflict between environmental and social policies.
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60% Bias Score
Deutschlandticket Users Drop by Over One Million After Price Increase
Following a price increase from 49 to 58 euros in January 2025, the number of Deutschlandticket users decreased from 14.5 million in December 2024 to 13.4 million in January 2025; market research attributes over 430,000 of these lost users to the price hike, exceeding expectations but highlighting t...
Deutschlandticket Users Drop by Over One Million After Price Increase
Following a price increase from 49 to 58 euros in January 2025, the number of Deutschlandticket users decreased from 14.5 million in December 2024 to 13.4 million in January 2025; market research attributes over 430,000 of these lost users to the price hike, exceeding expectations but highlighting t...
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36% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Withholding Funds Over NYC Congestion Pricing
A New York judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from New York City over its congestion pricing program, which has reduced traffic and increased public transit use since its January launch; the program will continue until at leas...
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Withholding Funds Over NYC Congestion Pricing
A New York judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from New York City over its congestion pricing program, which has reduced traffic and increased public transit use since its January launch; the program will continue until at leas...
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48% Bias Score
France Announces Stricter Controls on Ride-Hailing Services Following Taxi Protests
Following taxi protests, the French government announced stricter controls on ride-hailing services (VTCs), including increased fines, targeted enforcement beginning this week, and a potential new licensing system for platforms like Uber and Bolt to address illegal soliciting and cruising around tra...
France Announces Stricter Controls on Ride-Hailing Services Following Taxi Protests
Following taxi protests, the French government announced stricter controls on ride-hailing services (VTCs), including increased fines, targeted enforcement beginning this week, and a potential new licensing system for platforms like Uber and Bolt to address illegal soliciting and cruising around tra...
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40% Bias Score
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