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European project addresses eco-sustainable and socially beneficial transport
The challenge of introducing more environmentally friendly and flexible transport systems across Europe is being tackled by experts from the University of Aberdeen. Key academics from the institution’s Centre for Transport Research play a crucial role in a new €2.6 million project launched last week to provide cost effective and sustainable public transport solutions.The EU funded initiative will focus on the development of flexible transport ... [more]
Taxi Regulation – Report Recommends Sweeping Changes
The Minister for Public & Commuter Transport, Mr Alan Kelly TD, published the Government’s report into the future of the taxi sector on Tuesday. The report contains over 40 [...]
FAA, Surface-Transport Bills Near Votes as Lawmakers Compromise
U.S. lawmakers agreed to compromise on a labor provision in legislation to keep the Federal Aviation Administration running.
Action urged to tackle metal theft
The Government has been pressed to take urgent action to counter the growing problem of metal theft, including giving police extra powers, after a report detailed the mounting cost to the railways of stolen cable.
Exodus from taxi sector forecast
Minister for Transport Alan Kelly says he believes a “significant amount” of Ireland’s approximately 38,000 taxi drivers will exit the industry as a result of new measures approved by Cabinet today.
New rules to see 'serious exit' from taxi sector
A “SIGNIFICANT” number of Ireland’s 38,000 taxi drivers would “exit the industry” as a result of measures approved by Cabinet yesterday, Minister of State for Transport Alan Kelly said.
EU halts exchange merger - EUbusiness Week newsletter 560
The European Commission provoked much reaction this week by prohibiting the proposed merger between Deutsche Börse and NYSE Euronext, on the basis of the EU Merger Regulation.
Scrap Dealers Key to Tackling UK Cable Thefts, Say MPs
U.K. scrap metal laws needs tightening up to tackle the growing scourge of cable theft costing the transport networks millions every year, a committee of Parliament members [...]
$30m for SA needs states' agreement
SOUTH Australia stands to lose up to $30 million in federal funding unless major economic reforms are passed by all states before the end of the year.
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AMMAN -- The Land Transport Regulatory Commission (LTRC) is currently developing a strategy on land transport that entails the implementation of several projects, according to LTRC Director General Jamil Mujahid.
Get tough on scrap dealers - MPs
The government must urgently tighten the rules around scrap metal dealing to tackle the growing problem of theft, especially from railways, a committee says.
