Tag #Transportation

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themarker.com
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Ayalon Highway Closure and Train Service Disruption Due to Bridge Construction

Ayalon Highway will be closed and Israel Railways service between Beit Yehoshua and Tel Aviv Savidor Central stations will be suspended on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10 PM to Saturday, October 27, 2023, at 4 PM, due to bridge construction near Herzliya station. This is one of nine such planned...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Barcelona's MWC: 100,000 attendees expected, boosting economy but straining transportation

Barcelona's Mobile World Congress (MWC) anticipates over 100,000 attendees, generating significant economic impact across hotels (95% occupancy), restaurants, and transportation, while taxi services express concerns over decreased profitability due to increased competition from VTCs and public trans...

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56% Bias Score

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zeit.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Warning Strike Cripples Public Transport in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

A one-day warning strike by Verdi union members in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany on March 6th, 2023, halted 80-85% of public transport in the state, impacting nine transport companies and approximately 2,800 employees due to a stalled wage negotiation between the union and municipal employers.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elmundo.es
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Gender Imbalance and Safety Concerns Plague Spain's Trucking Industry

In Spain, only 3.8% of truck drivers are women, compared to higher percentages in other European countries. A recent forum highlighted safety concerns, harassment, and lack of proper facilities as major obstacles for women in this male-dominated field, contributing to an overall driver shortage of a...

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Gender Equality
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Faces Renewed Lorry Driver Shortage

Britain is facing a renewed shortage of approximately 20,000 lorry drivers, primarily due to an aging workforce and less attractive pay relative to the rising minimum wage, coupled with long and unpredictable working hours.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
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Salang Pass Closure Disrupts Afghan Transportation

Heavy snowfall and storms closed Afghanistan's Salang Pass and roads in at least five provinces (Bamyan, Ghor, Maidan Wardak, Sar-e Pol, and Daykundi) starting at 2:00 AM on January 27, 2024, disrupting transportation and potentially increasing prices of goods.

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azatutyun.am
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Armenia Awaits Azerbaijan's Approval for Regional Transport Corridor Opening

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia has fully prepared all necessary infrastructure for opening regional economic and transport communications with Azerbaijan, including routes through Armenian territory to Nakhchivan, but Azerbaijan's approval is pending.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elmundo.es
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Madrid Opens New Logistics Agency to Boost Regional Economy

Madrid opened a new Logistics Agency in Coslada to boost its role as an intercontinental distribution hub, leveraging existing infrastructure and aiming to reduce costs and streamline processes for businesses; Madrid's business turnover grew by 20% in 2024.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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English and Welsh Rail Fares Increase by 4.6%

Rail fares in England and Wales will rise by 4.6% from Sunday, impacting annual season tickets and railcards, despite ongoing service issues; the government justifies this as necessary due to the railway's financial problems.

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Reduced Inequality
lemonde.fr
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Widespread Power Outage Cripples Chile

A massive power outage hit Chile on February 25th, 2024, affecting regions from Arica and Parinacota to Los Lagos, causing evacuations in Santiago and transportation chaos, with authorities investigating the cause but ruling out an attack.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
azatutyun.am
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Georgia Snowstorm Blocks Lars Road, Stranding Hundreds of Armenian Trucks

Heavy snowfall in Georgia blocked the road to Lars, stranding over 3000 vehicles, including around 600 Armenian trucks; while the road partially reopened, communication was difficult for stranded drivers, and the incident highlights Armenia's reliance on this single land route to Russia.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dw.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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German Airport Strikes Cause Widespread Flight Cancellations

A one-day warning strike by the ver.di union on February 24th, 2024, caused significant flight cancellations at Cologne Bonn (106 of 168 flights) and Düsseldorf airports (at least 30% of 334 flights) in Germany due to a pay dispute; further strikes are planned.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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