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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 […]

Saudi Arabia enforces strict ban on unlicensed passenger under new transport law | World News

The TGA fines unlicensed passenger transport up to SAR 20,000 with vehicle impoundment and deportation/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has announced firm enforcement of a new Road Transport Law that bans unlicensed passenger transport in all forms, including informal ride solicitation or hailing. The law introduces significant penalties aimed at deterring illegal […]

‘They don’t belong in US’: Massive row over ‘Raj Transport’ after truck driver ‘removed at gunpoint’ in Arkansas

Another incident of a semi-truck driving in the wrong way in Arkansas surfaced. Amid the controversy of Indian-origin truck driver Harjinder Singh killing three people by his wrong driving in Florida, a similar incident has surfaced in Arkansas. Social media users erupted over the video, pointing out that the semi truck involved in the wrong […]

UAE: Dubai Transport Authority installs 9,000 new metro signs to improve passenger navigation | World News

Dubai’s RTA installed 9,000 brightly colored signs across all metro and tram stations to improve passenger navigation and safety/Image: X In a move to enhance commuter experience and streamline navigation, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Keolis–MHI, has completed a network-wide upgrade of signage across all Dubai Metro and Tram stations. The […]

In just six months, Dubai’s transport system carried more people than the entire US population | World News

Dubai Metro and taxis accounted for over 62% of public transport rides in the first half of 2025, with May being the busiest month at 68.8 million rides/ Image: File Dubai saw 395.3 million public transport rides in H1 2025, up 9% from 2024. Metro (36.5%) and taxis (26%) made up most of the ridership. […]

Saudi’s Red Lorry: How these vintage trucks helped build Saudi Arabia’s transport legacy | World News

Known for its bright red color and wooden interior, the vintage lorry carried stories, songs, and goods across Saudi Arabia’s rugged landscapes/ Image: SPA TL;DR From the 1940s to 1970s, red vintage trucks were the backbone of transport across Saudi Arabia. These trucks moved people, goods, and culture, connecting isolated villages to growing cities. Though […]

‘Can’t even buy parts on eBay’: US transport secretary Sean Duffy flags deepening crisis in US air traffic control system

File photo: US transportation secretary Sean Duffy (Picture credit: AP) US transportation secretary Sean Duffy has warned of a “crisis” in America’s air traffic control system, which is grappling with outdated equipment, severe staffing shortages and a series of high-profile failures, including deadly accidents and repeated outages.Speaking before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday, Duffy […]