AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Transport Disruption: Johannesburg’s Rea Vaya hit commuters again after another suspension on its Phase 1B network, disrupting about 15,000 trips a day and reigniting questions about the BRT system’s finances and reliability. Rail Safety & Incidents: An Amtrak train struck a man at West Medford station, triggering cancellations and delays on the Lowell Line before service resumed; MBTA Transit Police are investigating. Road Safety Policy: Uganda is moving toward mandatory colour-coding for school buses and vans after deadly school-transport accidents, with stricter enforcement promised across the whole learner transport system. Bus Fares & Access: Cyprus public transport fares rise on August 3, while England prepares free bus travel for 7.5 million children from August 1. Urban Mobility Tech: Toronto’s TTC starts a nine-month camera pilot to curb illegal passing of streetcars with open doors. EV & Market Signals: Germany saw EVs outsell other fuel types for the first time in June, with EVs taking a 28.4% share. Infrastructure Build-Out: Hanoi officially begins construction of five new metro lines in a $49.5bn expansion. Weather Disruption: Romania’s heavy rain and thunderstorms damaged roads and disrupted rail near Bucharest.
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