Golden Arrow is a step closer to introducing electric buses

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has reported smooth operations during the testing phase of the Lion’s Explorer E electric bus. These buses are being provided by MAN Truck & Bus South Africa (MAN SA). A final decision on whether GABS will introduce a fleet of these electric buses is expected later this year, writes Engineering … Read more

Commentary: Goodbye SG Bike, farewell to bike-sharing? It doesn’t need to be

Cycling simply never became a habit nor the choice of travel for most, but that can change, say Samuel Chng and Sarah Chan from SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink … Read more

In this corner of Europe, no one cares about the EU election – POLITICO

The last time he voted in an election of any kind was “maybe” 20 years ago. Like most people in Luník IX, an impoverished Roma neighborhood on the outskirts of Slovakia’s second-largest city, Košice, he was not planning to vote in the upcoming European election. It doesn’t make sense for him to vote, because the … Read more

Alexei Navalny’s final plan to cause Vladimir Putin ‘maximum damage’ – POLITICO

Russian election: Alexei Navalny’s final plan to cause Vladimir Putin ‘maximum damage’ – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all … Read more

Return of (some) masks! Belgium advises face coverings amid flu surge – POLITICO

BRUSSELS — A familiar sight from the pandemic is returning to Belgium. Belgian health authorities on Tuesday issued a “code orange” alert as the country faces a sharp rise in influenza cases, which means wearing face masks is now “strongly recommended” for vulnerable people. That designation includes people over the age of 65, or those … Read more

Politics threatens to spoil Paris 2024 Olympics – POLITICO

Despite the IOC’s ultimate recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in Paris as neutrals — that is, without a national flag or anthem — the International Gymnastics Federation recently decided not to include any Russian gymnasts on the list of athletes permitted to take part in qualifying competitions for the 2024 Olympics. … Read more

CNA Explains: Why some Singapore commuters are upset about moving from EZ-Link to SimplyGo

SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) announcement that bus and train payment cards must be upgraded has roused online discussions about whether such a move was necessary. What’s going to change, and why? From Jun 1, adult EZ-Link cards and NETS FlashPay cards can no longer be used on buses and trains, LTA said on … Read more

Rea Vaya strikers blocked, busses forced back onto the road

It’s been a messy week for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operations after Rea Vaya strikers blocked the depot on Wednesday. They were forced back to work on Thursday with an interdict but attempted more disruptions this morning again. TRENDING: United Kingdom lifts visa requirements for 6 countries According to TimesLive, the bus service shutdown … Read more

Fears of losing livelihoods mount as Manila’s jeepney drivers protest phase-out of iconic vehicles

The subsidy goes straight to the cooperative as capital shares of the jeepney owner, who transitions from being a small enterprise owner to a cooperative investor.  Some jeepney owners who drive their own vehicles can also receive additional daily pay in a cooperative by becoming the driver of a modern jeepney unit. Pandacan Transport Cooperative … Read more

Commentary: Public transport fares are going up. Is there a case to lower them instead?

LOW RISK OF EXCESSIVE USE One consideration that strengthens the case for further subsidising public transport is the lower risk of excessive consumption. For any public subsidy, there is a need to consider its impact on incentives and fiscal sustainability. Subsidising fuel, electricity or water may encourage inefficient use and excessive consumption. Even healthcare, another … Read more