AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClean Mobility Push (Delhi-NCR): India’s Union Cabinet approved a ₹9,585 crore, two-year scheme to replace older BS-IV and pre-BS-IV trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR with cleaner BS-VI or electric vehicles, backed by interest subvention, fuel vouchers, tax concessions, and OEM discounts. Air Quality & Enforcement (Idling): A Chicago investigation highlights how diesel charter buses idling outside buildings can foul air, pointing to weak enforcement of anti-idling rules. EV Policy (Shenzhen): Shenzhen rolled out “Ten Measures” to modernize NEV insurance, including smart-driving coverage and a “basic plus variable” model, with pilot programs planned. Public Transport Reliability (Dublin): A Dublin TD wants “standby drivers” to prevent “ghost bus” route drop-offs when drivers don’t show. Rail Service Equity (Derry): Derry City and Strabane will press the infrastructure minister over “timetable disparity” after record Derry Line ridership. Safety & Incidents: London faces more weekend Tube/Overground closures; Portugal’s car dependence is flagged by World Environment Day data; and a bus crash in Bangladesh’s Padma River ended with the vehicle salvaged and no casualties reported. Transit Crime (Atlanta): The U.S. launches a federal investigation into MARTA after a fatal stabbing, demanding a rapid action plan on rider safety.
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