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Massive fire at SEPTA bus lot was caused by electric batteries that have exploded before
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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A fire that enveloped 40 decommissioned SEPTA buses Thursday is believed to have started with a bus battery in a Proterra electric bus, according to SEPTA. A fire department spokesperson confirmed that the Fire Marshal’s Office determined a...
1 shot in hand during altercation at Houston METRO bus shelter
KHOU - Texas
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An altercation at a Houston bus shelter led to a shooting, injuring one person, police said Friday. HOUSTON — One person was shot in the hand following an altercation between two men at a METRO bus shelter in southwest Houston Friday afternoon,...
Photos: STAP bus shelter program hits milestone in LA
Los Angeles Daily News - California
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June 6, 2025
Los Angeles City Council members Heather Hutt and Eunisses Hernandez joined with L.A. Board of Public Works President Steve Kang celebrated as a litle more shade arrived in Koreatown on Thursday.City Councilwomen Heather Hutt and Eunisses...
Photos: STAP bus shelter program hits milestone in LA
Daily Breeze - California
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June 6, 2025
Los Angeles City Council members Heather Hutt and Eunisses Hernandez joined with L.A. Board of Public Works President Steve Kang celebrated as a litle more shade arrived in Koreatown on Thursday.City Councilwomen Heather Hutt and Eunisses...
On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry
BBC
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June 6, 2025
Stephen McDonellChina correspondent ShareSave Watch as the BBC rides on board a driverless truck They rumble down the highway between Beijing and Tianjin port: big lorries, loaded up and fully able to navigate themselves. Sure, there is a safety...
How Transport Services Bridge Gaps in Rural Mobility
Saddleworth Independent
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June 6, 2025
Rural travel has never been straightforward. Accessing basic services, work, schools, or even social events can be a serious challenge if you live outside a city or large town. With limited public transport, higher travel costs and changing...
Due south: City rolling out expanded Transit ON Demand service Sunday
Barrie Today
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June 6, 2025
NEWS RELEASE CITY OF BARRIE ************************* Starting Sunday, June 8, Barrie residents in the southeast and southwest parts of the city will have expanded Transit ON Demand (ToD) service. The city is adding new ToD zones in wards 7, 9 and...
CapMetro launches first police force to boost transit safety
KVUE - Texas
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June 6, 2025
The first batch of new transit officers will hit the streets on June 16. AUSTIN, Texas — CapMetro has introduced new faces to protect and serve on its public transits. On Friday, the agency swore in 12 officers that include nine transit officers,...
UAE: Dh55 million for a car number plate? Why they cost so much
Khaleej Times
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Less is more — that’s definitely true when it comes to car number plates in the UAE. The fewer the digits, the more expensive they are. This could help explain why Dubai’s ‘P7’ car number plate set the record for the most expensive...
Over 23,000 buses deployed while Mashaer Train transports 604,000 pilgrims
Saudi Gazette
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June 6, 2025
Saudi Gazette Report MINA — More than 23,000 buses were deployed across three shuttle routes, supplemented by traditional modes of transportation during this year’s Hajj, according to the control room at the Public Transport Center of the Royal...
Transport Minister: KLIA1 Aerotrain To Resume Operations “Soon”
Lowyat.NET
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June 6, 2025
Anthony Loke, Transport Minister, recently announced that the Aerotrain at KLIA1 is set to resume operations soon. In a brief Q&A during the groundbreaking ceremony at the Selangor Aero Park (SAP), he told media that they will be the first to test...
Eid exodus overwhelms bus, train stations
The Express Tribune
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June 6, 2025
RAWALPINDI: The bus stands and railway stations in the twin cities have become immensely crowded as non-resident workers leave to spend Eid Holidays with their loved ones in their hometowns. The exodus has led to a massive crowd at transportation...
LAX Metro Transit Center opens, connecting millions to the Los Angeles International Airport
FOX 11 Los Angeles - California
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It's a new era for public transit in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES - The long-awaited LAX Metro Transit Center station in Westchester opened Friday, marking a new era of transit in Los Angeles. After a decade of planning and four years of construction,...
DEVI will make the life of Delhiites easier, PM Modi flagged off E-Buses, know what will be special ..
India Herald
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The Delhi government has launched 200 'Devi' electric buses, which were flagged off by prime minister Modi. CM rekha Gupta called it a big step towards improving the air quality of Delhi. Delhi DEVI bus Inauguration: Rekha Gupta government has...
Cameras on Greek Capital’s Buses For Traffic Enforcement
To Vima
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June 6, 2025
Urban buses and trolleybuses in the greater Athens-Piraeus area will finally traffic enforcement and surveillance cameras installed in the coming period, an initiative aimed at detecting moving violations by other vehicles and bus lane...
Goodbye, LAX horseshoe — Metro's long-awaited airport train station opens
LAist - California
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June 6, 2025
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Your friend from out of town is flying into...
Bus funding celebrated
Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
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June 6, 2025
After tireless advocacy, the Mount Atkinson Residents’ Group is celebrating the inclusion of a new local bus route in the state budget while continuing the push for more local services. As reported by Star Weekly, the budget included funding for...
Budding young footballers being offered chance to train with Shelbourne FC
Dublin Live
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June 6, 2025
Budding young footballers are being offered the chance to train with professional players and coaches at Shelbourne FC. The competition, which is open to all club teams with players aged 16 and under, gives the next generation of footballing...
How transport planning professionals can play their part in driving forward EV charging infrastructure rollout
Government & Public Sector Journal
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June 6, 2025
By: Matt Croucher, Chief Commercial Officer at electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO), Believ, discusses how transport planning professionals can play their part in driving forward EV charging infrastructure rollout, and what the next...
VDA: Reduce CO₂ emissions in transport, ensure the competitiveness of the automotive industry
Automotive World
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June 6, 2025
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is presenting a 10-point plan for climate-neutral mobility ahead of the planned continuation of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry in Brussels. With this...