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Amsterdam trams & buses will not run in Nieuw-West tonight amid calls for more rioting
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Amsterdam trams & buses will not run in Nieuw-West tonight amid calls for more rioting

NL Times  

Amsterdam public transport firm GVB announced adjustments to scheduled service after an area police commander warned that more rioting could take place in the Nieuw-West district on Tuesday night. The company said three of its tram routes and two bus lines will run a modified route, while one tram and two bus lines will not run at all after rioters …

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Travel advisors call for the Amsterdam-Noord bridge to have public transport on it
5 months, 1 week ago

Travel advisors call for the Amsterdam-Noord bridge to have public transport on it

NL Times  

There should be space for public transport on the cycling and walking bridge over the IJ in Amsterdam. Reizigers Advies Raad, the Travelers Advisory Council, and the Amsterdam regional transport authority said this in a letter addressed to the alderwoman of Traffic and Transport, Melanie van der Horst. However, the council said that public transport travelers who do not live …

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Enthusiasts set to protest following possibility of closure of trams
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Enthusiasts set to protest following possibility of closure of trams

The Hindu  

Tram enthusiasts in Kolkata are preparing to petition West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and intensify their public campaign after news emerged that her government wanted to shut down the tram except for one route for the purpose of tourism. We will also try to create pressure by mobilising public opinion,” said filmmaker Mahadeb Shi, general secretary of Calcutta Tram …

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BEST celebrates 150 years of its service in Mumbai
7 months, 4 weeks ago

BEST celebrates 150 years of its service in Mumbai

The Hindu  

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking transport service, which began operating horse tram services in Mumbai on May 9, 1874, completed 150 years on May 9. In honour of this milestone, BEST is hosting an exhibition at the BEST Museum, showcasing its journey from the inception of horse tram services in 1874 to the present day. The first horse trams …

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Buses, trams, trains and metros halted for three minutes in protest after assault
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Buses, trams, trains and metros halted for three minutes in protest after assault

NL Times  

Trains, metros, trams, city buses and regional transport throughout the Netherlands paused and stood still for three minutes at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday as part of a protest in support of public transport workers who regularly face violence. The immediate reason for the protest was the assault on a NS conductor last Saturday, who was jumped by a group of …

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Passengers slam Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's new London-style transport network as they moan buses vanish as if 'abducted by aliens' with 'nightmare' delays and cancellations
1 year, 2 months ago

Passengers slam Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's new London-style transport network as they moan buses vanish as if 'abducted by aliens' with 'nightmare' delays and cancellations

Daily Mail  

On user of the new transport links asked: 'Is the #BeeNetwork run by aliens?' Commuters have slammed the new Bee Network since its launch last month Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has come under fire over a series of delays and cancellations on his new London-style transport network. Andy Burnham and his new Bee Network have come under fire since …

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While expert panel decides on Kolkata tram’s future, commuters’ union to continue protests
1 year, 4 months ago

While expert panel decides on Kolkata tram’s future, commuters’ union to continue protests

The Hindu  

While the future of the iconic Kolkata tram now largely depends on the Calcutta High Court and the expert committee recently set up by it, the Calcutta Tram Users’ Association — which is a part of the committee — plans to hold a protest in College Street on Saturday to demand more trams on the just three routes that remain …

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Sharp increase in people dodging public transport fares in Amsterdam
1 year, 7 months ago

Sharp increase in people dodging public transport fares in Amsterdam

NL Times  

Amsterdam public transport company GVB noticed a significant increase in people traveling on its buses, trams, and metros without valid tickets. GVB workers caught about 50 percent more fare dodgers last year than in the pre-coronavirus years, Het Parool reports. “But it has worsened since corona, and not paying for public transportation seems to have become normal.” The GVB believes …

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Amsterdam wants to keep public transport up to standard with extra €10 million
1 year, 9 months ago

Amsterdam wants to keep public transport up to standard with extra €10 million

NL Times  

The city of Amsterdam wants to maintain public transport levels in the city by providing the capital's public transport service, GVB, with a guarantee of up to 10 million euros. Public transport in the largest Dutch city is in dire straits due to rising energy prices and the loss of revenue during the coronavirus pandemic. "Amsterdam wants good public transport …

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Watch | How Kolkata celebrated 150 years of trams
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch | How Kolkata celebrated 150 years of trams

The Hindu  

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Kolkata tram, which has been an integral part of the city’s identity since 1873. The Tramjatra, a global collaboration of tram enthusiasts, artists, environmentalists, and communities, has been in motion in Melbourne in Australia, and Kolkata since 1996. Roberto D’Andrea, a retired tram driver and conductor from Melbourne, distributed specially designed Tramjatra …

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Tunisia’s Trams, Buses Halted as Workers Hold Strikes amid Economic Woes
2 years ago

Tunisia’s Trams, Buses Halted as Workers Hold Strikes amid Economic Woes

News 18  

Tram and bus workers in the Tunisian capital staged a strike over delays in salaries and the lack of an end-of-year bonus Monday, creating traffic jams across Tunis. Staff from state-owned public transport firm Transtu walked out and hundreds demonstrated outside the prime minister’s office, responding to a call by the transport section of the powerful UGTT trade union federation. …

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No buses, trams in The Hague as public transit workers strike
2 years, 7 months ago

No buses, trams in The Hague as public transit workers strike

NL Times  

Many thousands of commuters, school pupils, and other people will have to find different ways to get to their destination in The Hague and the surrounding area on Thursday. The employees of public transit company HTM are on strike all day. The Hague public transit company employs over 2,000 people and transports approximately 425,000 travelers every day on 13 tram …

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Motorists advised to stay off the road as storm Eunice hits
2 years, 10 months ago

Motorists advised to stay off the road as storm Eunice hits

NL Times  

Public works department Rijkswaterstaat urged motorists not to drive on Friday afternoon in the provinces covered by a code red alert due to storm Eunice. No trams will run between Nieuwegein, IJsselstein, and Utrecht from 2:00 p.m. Transporter U-OV warns travelers to take account of fewer trams from 1:00 p.m. NS said on Thursday evening already that it was halting …

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Public transport companies forced to adjust schedules due to high Covid absenteeism
2 years, 11 months ago

Public transport companies forced to adjust schedules due to high Covid absenteeism

NL Times  

Amsterdam public transport provider GVB will drive less often after an increasing number of employees who contracted the coronavirus or have to go into quarantine. HTM, the city transport company in The Hague, has yet reached that stage, but plans in case of high absenteeism are ready, a spokesperson said. For that reason, some busses will run less frequently from …

Frustrations rise as Victorian COVID-19 mask-wearing slips on trains and trams
3 years, 8 months ago

Frustrations rise as Victorian COVID-19 mask-wearing slips on trains and trams

ABC  

When Mike boarded a train from Ringwood to the city in late February, he counted five of the 20 people on his carriage without masks. Key points: New data shows nearly a quarter of Victorian train passengers were not wearing masks in March Transport Minister Ben Carroll said the government would try to combat the concerning trend with more education …

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The world’s best public transport system revealed
4 years, 11 months ago

The world’s best public transport system revealed

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Douglas pondered: “Which country has the best public transport system?” Soon afterwards, he regretted asking; I set about analysing the …

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SA Government to privatise operation of Adelaide Metro trains and trams
5 years, 6 months ago

SA Government to privatise operation of Adelaide Metro trains and trams

ABC  

The South Australian Government has revealed plans to privatise the operation of Adelaide's train and tram services. Key points: SA Government to put out tenders to privatise Adelaide Metro train and tram services Transport Minister Stephan Knoll says the services are underperforming Bus services were privatised in 2000 The Government says it will release tenders to contract for the operation …

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Adelaide's public transport network to receive 'good news' in State Budget, Minister says
5 years, 6 months ago

Adelaide's public transport network to receive 'good news' in State Budget, Minister says

ABC  

There will be "good news" for public transport in Tuesday's State Budget, SA Transport Minister Stephan Knoll has said, despite some stakeholders fearing a reduction in services. Mr Knoll did not reveal what the good news was but said another extension of the O-Bahn, this time to Golden Grove, was on the Government's public transport agenda, along with more Park'n'Ride …

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SA Transport Minister refuses to rule out privatising Adelaide's trains and trams
5 years, 7 months ago

SA Transport Minister refuses to rule out privatising Adelaide's trains and trams

ABC  

South Australia's Transport Minister has refused to rule out privatising Adelaide's train and tram systems. Key points: Adelaide's train and tram systems are run by the State Government but buses are privatised The Opposition has questioned whether the Government plans to privatise trains and trams The Government is reviewing the public transport system to better integrate train, tram and bus …

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