Urban Mobility Push (Bengaluru): India’s Home Ministry set up the Urban Mobility Mission Committee for Bengaluru to coordinate a data-driven mobility action plan across traffic, public transport, first/last-mile links, parking, freight and roadworks, with government agencies, operators, tech firms and logistics players at the table. Bus Safety Oversight (Indonesia): Indonesia’s transport ministry says it’s tightening intercity and interprovincial bus checks using terminal monitoring data, after more than half of monitored trips were flagged for violations. Transit Disruption Risk (Lahore): Lahore’s Metro Bus operator warned it may suspend services from Aug 11 over fuel cost pressure and an unresolved fuel-supply dispute with the Punjab Mass Transit Authority. Public Transport Security (Washington DC area): Metro Transit police are investigating a rider accused of repeatedly punching a Metrobus driver after a dispute over an open alcoholic beverage; the union says protective shields weren’t enough. Service Changes After Backlash (Plymouth): Plymouth City Council reversed course on bus stop moves tied to a Royal Parade upgrade, saying affected routes will return when the autumn timetable starts. Road Tragedy (Niger): A head-on collision between two passenger buses killed at least 22 people, including 17 soldiers, with dozens injured as an investigation begins. Electrification Spotlight (Jakarta): Busworld Southeast Asia coverage highlights Jakarta’s push to move locally built battery-electric buses from trials onto Transjakarta corridors. Access & Fare Policy (UK): England’s free bus pass eligibility for state pensioners shifts this August as State Pension age rises, while England’s under-16 free bus travel offer ends Aug 31. Local Community Transit (UK): Leicester expanded its Hospital Hopper route to serve a new Ashton Green estate with more frequent bus links. Mobility Tech (Greater Manchester): Bee Network’s Our Pass for young people is now available in Apple Wallet for tap-and-go free bus travel.