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At Hanoi's popular railway cafe street, trains may stop running under safety and urban renewal plans
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (987+ words) The transport authorities warned of travel delays and detours if the route is cut, raising costs for daily passengers and affecting businesses as well as the draw to tourist sites. Hanoi has proposed halting passenger train services on a stretch…...
Migrant Workers" Centre calls for safer transport arrangements
1+ week, 3+ day ago (74+ words) An organisation championing the well-being of migrant workers in Singapore is calling for a clearer separation between vehicles used to transport personnel and those carrying equipment. The Migrant Workers' Centre says the current overlap remains a risk during transportation. It…...
Use of detection tech to be scaled up to provide clearer picture of underground utilities
1+ week, 3+ day ago (68+ words) CNA To improve the management of underground utilities, the use of detection tech to provide a clearer picture of what lies underneath will be scaled up. This reduces the need for exploratory digging, which means less disruption for road users....
Uber opens sign-ups for London 'robotaxis' ahead of launch 'in months"
2+ week, 2+ day ago (292+ words) The Uber logo is shown on the building in Los Angeles, California, U. S. , February 14, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake Autonomous vehicles are a strategic priority for the ride-hailing company, and it has partnered with more than 30 firms across the world on self-driving freight,…...
Lack of clarity on JB rail plans heightens bottleneck fears ahead of RTS Link launch
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1712+ words) The issue of public transport infrastructure and congestion will likely be on the minds of voters ahead of the upcoming Johor state elections, analysts say. JOHOR BAHRU: At'the recent Pakatan Harapan's (PH) convention in Johor Bahru, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony…...
Higher pay attracts new blood to bus industry, but job demands make retention a challenge, say bus captains
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1804+ words) One driver said newcomers'may not be prepared to face the gruelling realities of the job, such as long work hours and split-shifts. SINGAPORE: Higher starting pay could attract people to join the public bus industry, but retaining them will remain…...
Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (190+ words) June 3: Tesla said on Wednesday it was rolling out its unsupervised robotaxis in the Austin Metro area in Texas, as the electric-vehicle maker looks to speed up its autonomous ride-hailing operation. Expanding the robotaxi service and wider adoption of its…...
World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (982+ words) June 3: The 2026 World Cup is soccer's biggest stage, and for some of North America's rail and bus operators it will be a critical audition. With airfares and gasoline prices rising, airport security lines stretching to infuriating lengths, and 104 World Cup…...
Drive Nets secures $410 million in latest funding round, AMD joins as investor
3+ week, 2+ day ago (170+ words) June 1: Drive Nets, an Israeli networking software firm, said it has raised $410 million in its latest funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Atreides Management, taking its total capital-raise so far to $1 billion. New investors AMD and Red Dot…...
Uber and Autobrains target Munich for robotaxi rollout
3+ week, 2+ day ago (132+ words) BERLIN, June 1: Uber and Israel-based Autobrains said on Monday they plan to launch a robotaxi programme in Munich in collaboration with U. S. chipmaker Nvidia, marking a push to scale autonomous ride-hailing in Europe. The companies said they aim to combine Uber's…...