AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEV Policy Clash: Nine EU capitals led by Poland are pushing back on a Commission plan to force big corporate car and van fleets toward electrification quotas, arguing it could hurt competitiveness and calling for incentives instead. Rail Rollout: London’s Piccadilly Line will get 94 new Siemens trains in a £3.4bn upgrade, delayed to Dec 2026–Jun 2027 due to fitment issues on Victorian track. Public Transport Fleet Boost: Ghana’s STC says it will receive 140 new buses in two months, while Metro Mass clarifies its 100-bus order is mainly for intercity replacement, not just Accra congestion relief. Safety Tech & Fleet Expansion: Pune’s PMPML plans CCTV and dashcams across its buses, alongside a major fleet ramp-up. Road & Rail Disruptions: Glasgow saw rush-hour cancellations after a person was hit on tracks; in England, a fatality near Blackrod disrupted Bolton–Preston services. Urban Bus Tragedy: Mumbai’s BEST bus crash near Dadar left one dead and multiple injured after the driver lost control. Autonomous Transit Watch: Waymo says robotaxis are coming to London this year, with public access targeted for end-2026. War Impacts on Transport: Russia suspended Crimea train services after a drone strike damaged a locomotive, while Odesa reported injuries at a bus stop from shelling. Fraud Crackdown: Hyderabad police launched Operation Kavach targeting odometer and chassis fraud in the used-car market. Corporate Logistics: Hellmann and INDU broke ground on a dedicated automotive spare-parts hub in Jafza.
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