Public Transport Reliability & Staffing: Atlanta’s MARTA says bus operator shortages and high absenteeism are driving longer waits and cancellations on routes like Forest Park’s 194 and 55. School Transport Rules: San Antonio’s Northside ISD is enforcing a 2-mile bus boundary, leaving some families scrambling for long, risky commutes. Bus Service Upgrades: VIA Metropolitan Transit in San Antonio reports ridership gains after route efficiency improvements and more frequent service. Local Bus Network Changes: Southampton is rolling out the Bluestar 6 with higher frequency and new links, while also adding camera enforcement on key bus-priority junctions. Metro Capacity Expansion: Hyderabad’s CM has ordered more metro coaches and pushed Phase-II expansion work. EV & Battery Supply Chain: Octillion Power Systems opened a third India EV battery plant in Gujarat, adding 3 GWh annual capacity. Autonomous Trials: Hong Kong issued a pilot license for autonomous cars linking West Kowloon and Airport Express stations. Rail Safety: New Zealand’s Rail Safety Week focuses on how far trains take to stop, using large maps at crossings for primary students. Freight Rail Push: Russia’s ambassador says a Moscow–Karachi freight train plan is being finalized, with India invited to join. Road Safety Enforcement: New Orleans police are cracking down on speeding in school zones, issuing hundreds of citations during targeted patrols. Transit Safety Incident: MBTA Transit Police report a 12-year-old seriously injured after “train surfing” on the Red Line.