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sbs.com.auworld21 days ago
Labor Holds 51-49 TPP Lead as One Nation Tops Primary Vote in Latest Australian Poll
A Redbridge Group/Accent Research survey shows One Nation at 31% primary support. Labor leads 51-49 on two-party preferred.
foxnews.comworld28 days ago
London Fire Brigade Sends Eight Engines to Hackney Central Blaze
A fire near Hackney Central Station prompted the London Fire Brigade to dispatch eight engines after more than twenty calls at 6:10 p.m. Crews contained the blaze by 8:42 p.m., but rail services remain disrupted.
bbc.co.ukworld29 days ago
London Transit Agency Advises Passengers to Carry Water as Temperatures Rise
Transport for London told riders to bring water on journeys over the bank holiday weekend. The UK Health Security Agency issued its first amber heat-health alert of 2026 for the city.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld32 days ago
UK Government to Cut Import Tariffs on Food and Offer Free Bus Travel
Officials plan tariff reductions on more than 100 imported products and a free bus travel scheme for children in England during August. The measures are projected to save consumers over £150 million annually.
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bbc.co.ukworld32 days ago
London Bus Driver Dies After Assault on Battersea Bridge
A 64-year-old Transport for London bus driver died after being assaulted on Battersea Bridge in south London. Police have launched a murder investigation and charged a 32-year-old man with causing grievous bodily harm.
ecns.cnworld33 days ago
Kenya Suspends Nationwide Fuel Strike for One Week
Kenyan officials and transport sector representatives agreed to suspend a nationwide fuel strike for one week. The pause follows negotiations over rising diesel prices that had disrupted public transport services.
bbc.co.ukworld34 days ago
London Bus Driver Assaulted on Battersea Bridge, Airlifted to Hospital
A 64-year-old bus driver was seriously assaulted on Battersea Bridge early Monday morning and taken to hospital by air ambulance. Police arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
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Fortunefinance34 days ago
Kenya Fuel Prices Reach Record Highs as Protests and Strike Begin
Fuel prices in Kenya hit record levels on Friday. Protests and a public transport strike began Monday in Nairobi over the increases.
bbc.co.ukworld35 days ago
Kenya Transport Operators Strike Nationwide Over Record Fuel Prices
Public transport operators across Kenya launched a nationwide strike to protest sharp increases in fuel prices. Key roads in Nairobi stayed largely empty and some schools directed students to remain at home.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld35 days ago
Text Service Allows Reporting of Public Transport Assaults in Victoria
A woman reported a sexual assault on a Melbourne tram using a police text line. The service has received more than 7000 reports since its 2022 launch.
BBC Newsworld36 days ago
Freight Train Collides With Bus in Bangkok, Killing at Least Eight
A freight train struck a public bus in central Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, killing at least eight people and injuring 25 others. The impact triggered a fire that engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles near an airport rail link station. Thai authorities are investigating the caus…
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fintechnews.chai57 days ago
UK Government Partners with Google for Real-Time Bus Tracking in Maps Nationwide
A partnership between the UK Government and Google will introduce live bus tracking in Google Maps across the country. The feature provides estimated arrival times and real-time locations to simplify public transport. It forms part of a broader strategy to improve connectivity an…
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Philippine Government to Provide Fuel Subsidies to Public Transport Drivers Starting Next Week
The Philippine government plans to offer fuel subsidies to public transport drivers beginning next week. This initiative aims to mitigate effects from rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The measure targets drivers of jeepneys, buses, and similar veh…
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business78 days ago
Rising Fuel Prices in Australia Prompt Shifts to Public Transport and Household Budget Adjustments
Rising fuel prices in Australia have led some residents to seek cheaper transport options, with public transport usage increasing in South Australia. A food charity reports that the costs are contributing to household stress, forcing choices between fuel and food. The government…