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Dubai’s RTA opens phase I of Hessa Street: 4 lanes, new cycling routes and bridges, less traffic and what drivers should know

Dubai Just Unclogged One of Its Worst Traffic Bottlenecks: Hessa Street Is Finally Open Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened Phase I of the Hessa Street Development Project, marking a major milestone in the Emirate’s ongoing efforts to ease congestion and future-proof its transport infrastructure as urban growth accelerates. The newly completed […]

California delays cancellation of 17,000 immigrant commercial driver’s licences; Trump administration warns state putting ‘Americans at risk’

California will delay the cancellation of around 17,000 commercial driver’s licences until March to allow more time for truckers and bus drivers who legally qualify to keep them, the Blue state announced on Tuesday. The move comes a week after immigrant advocacy groups filed a lawsuit challenging the revocations.The US department of transportation warned California […]

‘We did nothing wrong’: Indian truck drivers challenge California over mass licence cancellations | World News

Thousands of Indian truck drivers in California have launched a legal challenge against the state after being told their commercial driving licences will be cancelled. Drivers say the move threatens their livelihoods and has left their families in limbo. The lawsuit follows decisions by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to revoke licences issued to […]

English test crackdown bars over 7,000 truckers across US; Indian-origin drivers among most affected

Thousands of truck drivers across the United States have been barred from operating after failing newly enforced English proficiency tests, with Indian-origin and Latino drivers among those most affected. The rule, reinstated under Donald Trump’s administration, has raised alarm among trucking companies and worker groups, who say it unfairly targets immigrant drivers. It could worsen […]

UAE petrol and diesel prices in November 2025: Will drivers finally get relief at the pump? | World News

UAE motorists eagerly await November’s petrol price update As November begins, UAE motorists are doing their usual monthly ritual, checking fuel prices with the same suspense as exam results. The official November petrol rates will be revealed on 31 October, and drivers are hoping this month brings a little mercy for their wallets. UAE’s current […]

Abu Dhabi impose strict new penalties for under-21 drivers: 6-month suspension or permanent licence loss | World News

Probationary drivers under 21 who reach 24 points twice lose their licence and must wait a year to reapply/Representative Image Abu Dhabi Police have detailed the complete framework for handling traffic black points, licence suspensions, and rehabilitation options for drivers, particularly highlighting stricter regulations for motorists under the age of 21 who hold probationary licences. […]

‘Spent a decade but can’t speak English’: Indian-origin truck driver’s interview goes viral, Social media users ask why he is seeking asylum in US

Indian truck driver Vivak Sharma’s interview went viral for all wrong reasons. The US transport department has recently issued an emergency rule that only green card holders will be able to renew their commercial driver’s license. An Indian truck driver’s interview with ABC 7 News went viral as he recounted the difficulty he was facing. […]

UAE Truck Drivers Visa: Who’s eligible, required documents, fees, and how to apply | World News

Essential documents and visa process for truck drivers entering the UAE for goods transportation/Representative Image Truck drivers involved in cross-border transportation of goods can now apply for a multi-entry visit visa to the UAE, enabling them to enter the country multiple times over a span of 30, 60, or 90 days. This visa comes with […]

Kuwait introduces new tinting rule for cars: What drivers need to know before hitting the road | World News

Kuwait has officially raised the legal limit for window tinting on vehicles to 50%/Representative Image Kuwait has officially raised the legal limit for window tinting on vehicles to 50%, following the publication of Resolution No. 1398/2025 in the official gazette “Kuwait Alyoum.” The measure, signed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh […]

Speed trap backlash: Brampton’s roads flooded with 185 surveillance cameras; drivers say ‘we’re human, not machines’

Some Ontario drivers are voicing growing frustration over the widespread use of speed cameras, as a new petition gains momentum in Brampton calling for their removal. With 185 automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras set to be active across Brampton by the end of the summer, critics say the system is turning roads into zones of […]