Parents of school-going children, already burdened by rising fuel prices, said a hike in the school transport fee would strain their budgets further. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The continuous hike in fuel prices is likely to impact school fees in Bengaluru, with many private schools planning to raise transport fees by around 9% this […]
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani poses with a World Cup Trophy alongside Ezequiel Cecchi, 49, after making a World Cup soccer tournament announcement at Harlem Tavern, Thursday, May 21, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray) New York mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a limited ticket access programme aimed at making the 2026 FIFA World […]
Saudi tightens Umrah visa rules, Pilgrims must pre-book hotels and transport Saudi authorities now require Umrah pilgrims to have confirmed hotel bookings and arranged transport when applying for visas, a rule intended to better manage pilgrim movement and prevent fraudulent accommodation offers. Umrah operators in the UAE are already urging travelers to complete these bookings […]
At least 29 people were killed after a Russian An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff in Crimea.Russia’s defence ministry said the crash likely occurred due to a technical malfunction. The aircraft was on a planned flight when contact was lost at around 6 pm local time on Tuesday, according to Reuters.A search team […]
Saudi Arabia proposes SR2,600 fine for private vehicles carrying passengers without license/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is moving to tighten enforcement against unauthorized passenger transport activities, with the regulator proposing a fine of SR2,600 for individuals operating private vehicles without a licence, including in cases involving airport fares. According to the Saudi Gazette, the draft amendment […]
Dubai Traffic Congestion Solutions: AI, Infrastructure and Future Mobility Plans Dubai, one of the fastest-growing urban centres in the world, is taking ambitious and multi-layered steps to tackle chronic traffic congestion and future mobility challenges as the city’s population and vehicle numbers rise. Recently, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolled out a set of […]
Dubai Signs Elon Musk’s Boring Company to Build Futuristic “Dubai Loop” Revolutionising Urban Transport Beneath the City Dubai has taken a major step toward realising one of the most ambitious transport innovations of the 21st century. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has officially signed a contract with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company […]
A Pakistani taxi driver has spoken out about what he sees as the wasteful cost of transporting refugees across the UK, according to British right-wing activist Tommy Robinson. The driver, who has lived legally in the UK for two years, spoke to Robinson during a protest in Braintree while driving him in his cab.“Yes. 100 […]
Are You Breaking Dubai Metro Rules? Fines Range from Dh100 to Dh2,000! (Representative Image) Dubai’s ultra-modern Metro system is known for being fast, clean and efficient but breaking the rules can cost commuters from Dh100 to a hefty Dh2,000. As the city’s public transport usage surges, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reinforced a […]
This New Electric Bus Can Run All Day in Dubai Without Recharging And It’s a Game-Changer In January 2026, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled a milestone in sustainable transport: the arrival and imminent deployment of Zhongtong electric buses capable of operating up to 280 kilometres on a single charge on urban routes. This […]
