AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Transport Disruption (UK): London Underground faces fresh RMT strike chaos with two full 24-hour walkouts on June 2 and June 4, with no service expected on the Circle and Piccadilly lines, plus partial gaps on the Metropolitan and Central lines. Transit Funding (US): Chicago’s landmark transit funding law takes effect today, aiming to raise about $1.5bn a year to prevent major service cuts and reshape governance for CTA, Metra and Pace. Bus Safety & Oversight (Philippines): A major Marcos Highway crash in Benguet left a woman dead and at least 95 injured; LTFRB temporarily grounds 26 buses from the operator while it investigates liability and coordinates medical care. Women’s Free Bus Rides (India): West Bengal launches free state-run bus travel for women across all routes, with riders also pushing for more frequent services. Mobility Partnerships (UAE): Dubai Taxi Company signs a deal with AJ Industries to expand mobility services in Ajman, including digital platforms and premium transport options. Rail Modernisation (Czech Republic): The Czech Republic plans to electrify about 600km of rail by the early 2030s and expand ETCS train protection on key routes. Ethanol Push (India): Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp are set to debut flex-fuel vehicles this week, including Maruti’s E100-capable car on June 4 and Hero’s ethanol motorcycle on June 3. Enforcement (Bangladesh): Bangladesh deploys 61 mobile courts to crack down on unsafe driving during the Eid return journey, including a case fining a bus operator over overcharging and unsafe seating.
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