Dubai’s Palm Monorail halts service indefinitely: 5 best alternative routes to get around Palm Jumeirah

Dubai Palm Monorail Suspended Indefinitely for Maintenance: 5 Best Alternative Routes You Need to Know Dubai’s iconic Palm Monorail, the first monorail in the Middle East and a key people-mover on Palm Jumeirah Island, has suspended operations indefinitely for essential maintenance work, leaving locals and tourists alike in transit limbo as the route connecting the […]

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 […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new Hajj transport rules; fines up to SR100,000 ($27,000) | World News

The Royal Commission released a draft of strict Hajj transportation rules, including fines and permits/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is tightening rules for Hajj transportation to ensure safer and more reliable services for millions of pilgrims. The Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites has introduced draft regulations that define how transport providers must operate, […]

Shiv Sena Submits Memorandum Against Illegal Goods Transport in Buses; One Vehicle Seized | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, 25 November (Udaipur Kiran): Shiv Sena’s division unit, along with transport traders, has demanded strict action against the illegal transportation of goods in passenger buses across Udaipur and the surrounding region. A memorandum in this regard was submitted to the district administration on Tuesday. Acting on information shared by the organisation, authorities seized a […]

US transport secretary under fire for saying flyers should ‘dress smartly, not wear pyjamas’: ‘We want comfort, not a fashion show’

US transportation secretary Sean Duffy drew flak after suggesting that air travel would improve if passengers simply “smartened up” and dressed better.Speaking on Fox Business, Duffy promoted a new campaign urging travellers to “bring civility back” to airports. He said passengers should “be nice, say please, say thank you,” and even suggested a return to […]

Internet Suspended, Schools Closed and Transport Curbed in Balochistan Amid Security Alert | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi/Quetta, 13 November (Udaipur Kiran). Internet services across 36 districts of Balochistan will remain suspended until 16 November due to security concerns, the provincial Home Department announced. The restrictions come amid a heightened security alert issued from 12 to 16 November. This is the fifth consecutive day that the Jaffar Express train, which runs […]

Jaisalmer Bus Tragedy: Chittorgarh Police Seize DVR from Transport Office; 104 Buses Fined During Crackdown | Udaipur Kiran

Chittorgarh, October 16 (Udaipur Kiran): The investigation into the tragic Jaisalmer bus fire accident, which claimed 22 lives, has now reached Chittorgarh, as the ill-fated AC sleeper bus was registered at the Chittorgarh Regional Transport Office (RTO). Following this development, the Chittorgarh Sadar Police have intensified the probe and seized crucial documents, including the CCTV […]

What Abu Dhabi parents must know about the 2025 School Transport Policy: No solo travel for kids under 15 | World News

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult or authorized person when traveling to and from school, per ADEK/ Representative Image As schools reopen in Abu Dhabi for the 2025–26 academic year, a major update in student transport policy by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is taking effect, and every parent needs […]

UAE: Sharjah adds nine low emission buses to upgrade public transport, support green goals | World News

Sharjah’s SRTA added nine Euro 5 buses, expanding its fleet to 138, boosting eco-friendly transit/Image: WAM Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has introduced nine new buses meeting Euro 5 emission standards, increasing the emirate’s total bus fleet to 138. This move is part of SRTA’s ongoing plan to modernise public transport, meet rising demand, […]

Dubai to roll out self-driving trucks on 5 key logistics routes as part of future transport plan | World News

Dubai’s new framework will pilot self-driving heavy trucks on five key logistics routes, aiming to boost efficiency and safety/ Image: RTA In a significant leap toward future-ready logistics, Dubai has officially introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for autonomous heavy vehicles. This move follows closely on the heels of permitting three Chinese firms — Baidu’s Apollo […]