AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Transport Disruption: Durban’s long-delayed Go! Durban bus system may finally be operational by year-end, after years of setbacks. Rail Governance: Selangor’s Sultan rode the newly opened LRT3 line and said it should have finished on the original schedule, while praising the “wisdom” behind the delay and urging completion of deferred stations. Transit Safety & Data Integrity: New York subway crime fell in a headline claim, but an NYPD audit later showed the decline vanished, with transit crime up about 1.5% in early 2025—highlighting how reported figures can shift after review. Bus Labor: City of Jackson issued an update as JTRAN operators begin striking; MV Transportation is adding drivers and the city will temporarily ease licensing requirements to keep service running. Rail Tragedy: A man died after being struck by a train at Penketh railway station; services were suspended and the death is not being treated as suspicious. Road & Fleet Moves: Lucknow–Kanpur National Expressway (NE-6) opens to public traffic Tuesday, cutting the trip to about 35 minutes; Ashok Leyland also won a ₹222.65 crore arbitration award against Delhi Transport Corporation. Digital Payments: Philippines’ LRT-2 launched an open-loop EMV fare system, letting riders tap Visa/Mastercard cards, use mobile wallets, or scan QR. Cashless Parking: Dubai Harbour’s Harbour West car park went cashless, charging fees directly to Salik via number-plate recognition. EV Charging: Singapore opened a major fast-charging hub in Jurong for commercial EVs, adding up to 300 km range in about 10 minutes.
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