Public Transport

Representative Image(MTA bus).Photo Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority ( CC BY 2.0)

April 19, 2025

Queens Bus Redesign Cuts 5 Routes, Adds 16 New Lines, and Impacts 800,000 Riders Starting June 29

The MTA will implement its first comprehensive Queens bus network redesign in decades this summer, serving a borough with approximately 800,000 daily bus riders. The changes come after five years of planning

News·Public Transportation·USA

MTA Boosts Service on 16 NYC Bus Routes Starting June 29, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced significant service improvements for 16 local bus routes in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island starting June 29, 2025. The $8 million investment aims to reduce wait times and speed

April 18, 2025

China’s Maglev Train Speeds Past as the Fastest Train in the World, Presenting the Future of Global Transport

China·Mobility

The railway revolution is accelerating, with China taking the lead in its futuristic high-speed Maglev train. This marvel of engineering recently shattered records by

Leaked Video Sparks Speculation: The ‘Secret Tesla Van’ Rattles the Internet

Mobility·Technology

Recently, a leaked video has begun circulating on social media, purporting to showcase a prototype for a Tesla electric van designed for the Boring

HST (High Speed Train) 125 to the West Country. Photo Credit:Brian Robert Marshall.

News·Public Transportation·UK

UK Lowers Train Driver Age to 18 to Tackle 87% Cancellation Rate and Looming Retirement Wave

The UK government has made a significant change in railway employment rules: starting December 2025, 18-year-olds can train to become train drivers. This marks a shift from the current minimum age of

Rahul Somvanshi

May 12, 2025

News·Public Transportation·USA

MTA Relocates Jamaica Queens Bus Terminal June 1: 10,000 Daily Riders, 15 Routes Moving to 168th Street Until 2027

The MTA will relocate bus operations from Jamaica’s 165th Street Bus Terminal to a temporary facility at 168th Street starting June 1, 2025. The move affects 15 bus routes and nearly 10,000

Rahul Somvanshi

May 10, 2025

SEPTA Press Confrence.Photo Source: SEPTA

News·Public Transportation·USA

SEPTA Budget Crisis Cuts 50 Bus Routes, 5 Rail Lines, Hikes Fares 21.5%, Slashes 45% Service by 2026

Philadelphia’s transit system faces its most severe financial crisis in decades. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has unveiled what officials call a “doomsday” budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, projecting a

Rahul Somvanshi

April 15, 2025

Police Officer remove the Ghost Car number Frame. Photo source: MTA

News·USA

NYC Seizes 4,073 ‘Ghost Cars’, Uncovers $45.7M in Unpaid Fines

In just one year, a joint task force of city and state agencies has removed over 4,000 “ghost cars” from New York City streets. These vehicles, which use fraudulent or altered license

Rahul Somvanshi

March 22, 2025

Representative Image. A Transport for Brisbane crossing the Victoria Bridge heading to West End.

Australia·Public Transportation

Brisbane Buses Ran 700 Trips Before Cyclone Alfred Forced Suspension

Brisbane City Council has restarted bus services after disruptions caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, while train and ferry services continue to face delays across the city’s public transport network. Buses, which account

Rahul Somvanshi

March 10, 2025

An Analysis Conducted by Regional Plan Association.Photo Source: ICYMI

News·Public Transportation·USA

MTA’s $68B Plan: 1,500 New Subway Cars, 500 Rail Cars, 2,500 Buses, 32 Substations, and More

In the world of public transit, few things matter more than reliability. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposed $68 billion Capital Plan for 2025-2029 aims to address this core issue with the biggest

Rahul Somvanshi

March 8, 2025

LA Metro Rail Expo Line, Photo Source: Han Zheng (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Public Transportation

LA Metro’s 2024 Ridership Surpasses 311 Million, Marking 8% Growth

LA Metro carried 311,261,332 passengers in 2024, an 8% increase from 2023 and the first time reaching pre-pandemic ridership levels since COVID-19. The system topped one million average weekday boardings during September

Govind Tekale

February 28, 2025

Group of five smiling people outside Manchester Crown Court. Photo Source: Just Stop Oil.

Activism·News·UK

Four Just Stop Oil Activists Convicted for Airport Disruption Plan

Greater Manchester Police stopped four Just Stop Oil activists just steps away from attempting to breach Manchester Airport’s security. The group carried bolt cutters, glue, and plans to disrupt thousands of summer

Govind Tekale

February 24, 2025

Representative Image. New York Street , Photo Source: Ross2085 (CC BY 2.0)

Public Transportation·USA

NYC’s Congestion Relief: 1 Million Fewer Cars, Faster Commutes

Getting around New York City is getting easier, faster and more secure. Recent data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) shows three big improvements that are changing how people move through the

Rahul Somvanshi

February 1, 2025

Electric·Mobility

CATL’s New Bus Battery Claims 1.6 Million Km or 15 Years Lifespan: Too Good to Be True?

CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, is preparing to launch a long-lasting battery for electric buses. This battery is expected to last up to 15 years or 1.6 million kilometers, with an

Sunita Somvanshi

September 16, 2024