SNCF Averts Major Strike with Partial Union Agreement
Following an EU investigation into illegal state aid, SNCF avoids a major strike by agreeing to protect 4,500 Fret SNCF employees' rights for 36 months as they transfer to new subsidiaries; however, other unions continue strike action, demanding a wider moratorium on privatization.
SNCF Averts Major Strike with Partial Union Agreement
Following an EU investigation into illegal state aid, SNCF avoids a major strike by agreeing to protect 4,500 Fret SNCF employees' rights for 36 months as they transfer to new subsidiaries; however, other unions continue strike action, demanding a wider moratorium on privatization.
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44% Bias Score
Airline Fees Top \$12 Billion, Sparking Senate Scrutiny
U.S. airlines collected over \$12.4 billion in fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services between 2018 and 2023, with seat fees alone exceeding \$3 billion in 2023, prompting a Senate hearing and raising consumer concerns.
Airline Fees Top \$12 Billion, Sparking Senate Scrutiny
U.S. airlines collected over \$12.4 billion in fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services between 2018 and 2023, with seat fees alone exceeding \$3 billion in 2023, prompting a Senate hearing and raising consumer concerns.
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52% Bias Score
SWR to be Renationalized in 2025 as Part of Wider Rail Overhaul
South Western Railway will be renationalized in May 2025, the first of a dozen private rail operators to be brought back under public control by the end of the decade, aiming to improve service and reduce costs despite concerns over increased delays on publicly owned lines.
SWR to be Renationalized in 2025 as Part of Wider Rail Overhaul
South Western Railway will be renationalized in May 2025, the first of a dozen private rail operators to be brought back under public control by the end of the decade, aiming to improve service and reduce costs despite concerns over increased delays on publicly owned lines.
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52% Bias Score
Deutsche Bahn's Empty Trains Expose Infrastructure and Personnel Shortages in Berlin
Due to insufficient railway sidings in Berlin, Deutsche Bahn runs empty high-speed trains around the city at night, exacerbating a driver shortage and highlighting infrastructure challenges despite a 50% increase in passenger numbers since the 1990s.
Deutsche Bahn's Empty Trains Expose Infrastructure and Personnel Shortages in Berlin
Due to insufficient railway sidings in Berlin, Deutsche Bahn runs empty high-speed trains around the city at night, exacerbating a driver shortage and highlighting infrastructure challenges despite a 50% increase in passenger numbers since the 1990s.
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52% Bias Score
Rostov Oblast Faces Significant Changes from December 1st, 2024
Starting December 1st, 2024, Rostov Oblast residents face changes including reduced speed limits on the M-4 Don highway, fines for using summer tires in winter (500 RUB), increased railway ticket prices (approximately 11.6%), debt relief for military personnel, and a 1500 RUB daily fine for improper...
Rostov Oblast Faces Significant Changes from December 1st, 2024
Starting December 1st, 2024, Rostov Oblast residents face changes including reduced speed limits on the M-4 Don highway, fines for using summer tires in winter (500 RUB), increased railway ticket prices (approximately 11.6%), debt relief for military personnel, and a 1500 RUB daily fine for improper...
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24% Bias Score
E-bike Parking Chaos in Kensington Poses Safety Risks
Overcrowded e-bike parking bays in Kensington, London, are causing significant pavement obstructions, posing safety hazards, particularly for disabled pedestrians, leading to complaints from residents and prompting calls for increased parking and stricter enforcement from Transport for London and th...
E-bike Parking Chaos in Kensington Poses Safety Risks
Overcrowded e-bike parking bays in Kensington, London, are causing significant pavement obstructions, posing safety hazards, particularly for disabled pedestrians, leading to complaints from residents and prompting calls for increased parking and stricter enforcement from Transport for London and th...
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68% Bias Score
Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Miami, Outpacing Rivals
Waymo plans to launch a driverless robotaxi service in Miami by 2026, expanding its operations beyond Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco, while rival Cruise faces setbacks after a serious accident.
Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Miami, Outpacing Rivals
Waymo plans to launch a driverless robotaxi service in Miami by 2026, expanding its operations beyond Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco, while rival Cruise faces setbacks after a serious accident.
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52% Bias Score
Israeli Women's E-Scooter Use: Safety Concerns Outweigh Perceived Benefits
A Lime survey in Israel found that 20% of women in the Gush Dan region use e-scooters, compared to 22% nationally; road safety concerns, especially lack of bike lanes, are the main barriers, though women feel safer on e-scooters at night than on buses or taxis.
Israeli Women's E-Scooter Use: Safety Concerns Outweigh Perceived Benefits
A Lime survey in Israel found that 20% of women in the Gush Dan region use e-scooters, compared to 22% nationally; road safety concerns, especially lack of bike lanes, are the main barriers, though women feel safer on e-scooters at night than on buses or taxis.
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36% Bias Score
Deutsche Bahn runs empty trains at night due to lack of parking in Berlin
Due to a lack of parking space in Berlin, Deutsche Bahn runs 5-6 empty ICE trains at night, increasing electricity costs and worsening the existing 1,200-position train driver shortage in Germany, despite 1,000 new qualified workers entering the workforce each year.
Deutsche Bahn runs empty trains at night due to lack of parking in Berlin
Due to a lack of parking space in Berlin, Deutsche Bahn runs 5-6 empty ICE trains at night, increasing electricity costs and worsening the existing 1,200-position train driver shortage in Germany, despite 1,000 new qualified workers entering the workforce each year.
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40% Bias Score
UK EV Adoption Hampered by Lack of Charging Infrastructure
Letters to the editor highlight the UK's insufficient electric vehicle charging infrastructure as a major barrier to mass adoption, emphasizing the need for government intervention to expand public charging points and standardize charging methods to achieve net-zero goals.
UK EV Adoption Hampered by Lack of Charging Infrastructure
Letters to the editor highlight the UK's insufficient electric vehicle charging infrastructure as a major barrier to mass adoption, emphasizing the need for government intervention to expand public charging points and standardize charging methods to achieve net-zero goals.
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48% Bias Score
Neuron E-Scooters Relaunch in Brisbane Amidst Safety Concerns
Neuron e-scooters are returning to Brisbane streets on Tuesday with 2500 scooters, following a safety campaign and contract renewal, after a rival company's contract was cancelled for violating regulations and operating unauthorized devices.
Neuron E-Scooters Relaunch in Brisbane Amidst Safety Concerns
Neuron e-scooters are returning to Brisbane streets on Tuesday with 2500 scooters, following a safety campaign and contract renewal, after a rival company's contract was cancelled for violating regulations and operating unauthorized devices.
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44% Bias Score
Danfoss's Electric Trucks: 44kW Onboard Chargers Enable Near 24/7 Operation, Reducing Emissions by 10-15%
Danfoss uses eight electric trucks equipped with 44kW onboard chargers, allowing near 24/7 operation by charging during 15-minute loading/unloading stops; this reduces annual diesel consumption by 250,000 liters, decreasing emissions by 10-15% and showcasing a significant step towards decarbonizing ...
Danfoss's Electric Trucks: 44kW Onboard Chargers Enable Near 24/7 Operation, Reducing Emissions by 10-15%
Danfoss uses eight electric trucks equipped with 44kW onboard chargers, allowing near 24/7 operation by charging during 15-minute loading/unloading stops; this reduces annual diesel consumption by 250,000 liters, decreasing emissions by 10-15% and showcasing a significant step towards decarbonizing ...
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40% Bias Score