AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Transport Crackdown: Maharashtra launched a 10-day statewide enforcement against illegal passenger transport within 200 metres of MSRTC bus stations, citing safety and revenue losses. Road Safety Tragedy: A passenger allegedly pushed from a moving matatu over a fare dispute has died after being run over, sparking renewed outrage and calls for stronger oversight of reckless minibus driving. Fare Enforcement: Metro Transit in Atlanta launched a “Fares Pay for Service” push, issuing 807 citations and making 51 arrests in the first 10 days to curb bus fare evasion. Bus Reliability & Infrastructure: Sri Lanka’s SLT-MOBITEL helped modernise Colombo’s Central Bus Stand with real-time digital displays and Wi‑Fi, while Mumbai passengers reported leaky roofs on BEST buses after monsoon rains. Electrification Push: Scania secured its biggest-ever electric bus order, supplying 91 battery-electric buses to VR Sweden for service in Södertälje and Nykvarn. Transit Tech Payments: Melbourne’s tap-and-go rollout is set to begin on trains, but riders using myki passes warn about confusion and unclear coverage. Diesel Cost Pressure: Bangladesh said diesel prices were kept unchanged to control transport and commodity costs amid global fuel volatility.
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