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Transport and local government on agenda at Liberal Democrat party conference
I have recently returned from the Liberal Democrat Conference in Bournemouth, where I was able to represent Rutland’s interests at a national level, writes Gale Waller, leader of Rutland County Council (Lib Dem). I attended two invitation-only...

CARPHA strengthens training in safe shipping of infectious substances
CARPHA Strengthens Regional Biosafety with Training in Safe Shipping of Infectious Substances The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), through its Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML), in collaboration with the International Air Transport...

Volkswagen Transporter enters a new story-telling era
Second joint venture after the Amarok comes with a notable sticker price credit over its new sibling. The history of the Volkswagen Transporter is a well-documented one that goes back to 1946 when Dutch Volkswagen importer, Ben Pon, noticed a...

DOTr Reshuffle: LTO, LTFRB, Transport Coop Get New Heads
(UPDATE) A MAJOR leadership reshuffle was implemented within the Department of Transportation (DOTr), as ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez confirmed on Friday. Lopez said Special Envoy for...

Transport for Wales add extra trains for World Cup qualifier
Ahead of the Football World Cup qualifier against Belgium, Transport for Wales has committed to running additional services to help people attend. Thousands will be heading to Cardiff City Stadium on the 13th, so to help with the crowds, there...

People’s Green Transport Project: 500 e-buses to be introduced in Karachi & Hyderabad: Sharjeel
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon have announced that 500 electric buses will be introduced in Karachi and Hyderabad in phases under the People’s Green Transport...

What next Sabah Govt must do about Sabah shipping
What next Sabah Govt must do about Sabah shipping Published on: Sunday, October 12, 2025 Published on: Sun, Oct 12, 2025 By: Tengku Datuk Fuad Tengku Ahmad Text Size: Dark Mode: Off One of the priorities must be to make Sepanggar the second...

Telework, other steps to ease Expo-related transport congestion take root in Osaka
The Hommachi Station platform on Osaka Metro's Chuo Line is seen in the city's Chuo Ward, Sept. 30, 2025, when less than two weeks remained until the end of the Expo. The flow of people was smooth for a weekday morning. (Mainichi/Tatsuya Naganuma)...

Science People Mystery Behind How the Massive, Centuries-Old Statues Were Transported Across Easter Island May Finally Be Solved
NEED TO KNOW Researchers say they may have discovered the secret behind the centuries-old statues on Easter Island Scientists have long been confounded as to how the island’s native people were able to move such massive structures without the aid...

Eco-friendly public transport
uhammad Talha, a resident of Pensra, 32 kilometres northwest of Faisalabad, and an employee of the Agriculture Department, has witnessed a remarkable change in his daily commute. “Until last week, I used to spend around Rs 300 a day traveling to...

Six electric transport routes suspended in Odesa due to power outage

Nissan Kicks Competitors That Offer Cheap, Affordable Transport Going Into 2026
The Nissan Kicks is one of the last bastions of cheap cars, with a starting price of just $22,430 - even the top trim with optional all-wheel drive, the SR AWD, starts at $27,680 before additional options. While there are a dwindling number of...

Free public transport every weekend this summer
Victorians will be able to board the state’s buses, trams and trains for free on weekends this summer. From the day the Metro Tunnel opens in early December for its Summer Start, public transport in Victoria will be free for everyone, everywhere,...

Breaking News: Romchi Transport Bus Filled With Female Students Kidnapped Along Kogi Road
The spat of insecurity continues to envelop the safety of the innocent citizens of Nigeria. Today at about 4pm, a Romchi Transport Bus and its passengers were Kidnapped along Kogi new road. The bus was coming from Ebonyi heading to Abuja carrying...

Redline Logistics Owes Transporter N3.5m for 3 Years
Redline Logistics does freight jobs for Coca-Cola. They help the bottling company to transport their ingredients from Europe. When these materials land in Nigeria, Redline then uses agents to load them into containers from Apapa Wharf to different...

OKI approves record $82 million for regional transportation projects
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has announced a groundbreaking $82 million investment in 52 transportation projects, marking the largest single-year funding award in its 61-year history. Since...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha welcomes representatives from UK’s Department for Transport
Ayman Berjawi and his team provided Argyle and his delegation an exclusive tour of the showroom at The Pearl Island. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha, facilitated by the British embassy in Qatar, welcomed senior representatives from the UK’s Department...

DeSantis' climate policies may put Florida transportation funds at risk
Local leaders across Florida are expressing concern over potential cuts to critical transportation funding due to new state policies. These cuts could impact everything from airports to roads. Under Gov. Ron DeSantis' directives, cities in Florida...

I visited the most enchanting hotel in Cumbria and was transported to a world of luxury comfort
Upon arrival, Langdale Chase is nothing short of magnificent, with its grand 18th century architecture and expert topography all carefully crafted by loving owners. From the moment you arrive at Langdale Chase, you’re quite literally transported...

US threatens visa restrictions, sanctions against nations backing shipping emissions plan
he United States on Friday threatened to use visa restrictions and sanctions to retaliate against nations that vote in favor of a plan put forward by a United Nations agency to reduce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from ocean shipping. UN...