AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Transport Labor & Fares: Philippines transport group Manibela announced a two-day strike on July 22-23 over oil price hikes and stalled fare increases, escalating pressure on fuel-cost-driven transit costs. Bus Fleet Upgrades: Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approved 600 deluxe air-conditioned buses for SLTB to replace an earlier plan for standard buses, aiming to lift comfort and safety on intercity routes. Passenger Safety & Incidents: A stabbing on a MiWay bus in Mississauga left a 17-year-old critically injured; a woman is in custody facing attempted murder charges. In Mumbai, a BEST bus crash at Mankhurd reportedly followed alleged brake failure, killing a pedestrian and injuring others. Policy & Rules: England will roll out a new free-bus travel rule for children aged 5-15 across August under Andy Burnham’s government. Rail & Cross-Border Trade: Iran says the first China-to-Herat transit train arrived via the Iran-Afghanistan corridor, signaling a new phase for the Herat-Khawaf rail link. Consumer Protection: Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority carried out emergency raids near bus stands to crack down on overpricing and missing food labeling. Road Safety Health: Harare launched free health screenings for informal transport workers to reduce human-error crash risks.
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