Bronx leaders challenge Mamdani’s $800M bus plan, saying speed shouldn’t come before safety

Mamdani Promised Faster Buses. Now He Has a Road Map.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s promise to make New York City’s buses free has hit roadblocks. But he and Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced a concrete plan to make them faster. In the 51-page plan, called “Next Stop,” the city and state commit to a range of service improvements, road redesigns and traffic enforcement upgrades that []

Zohran Mamdani Promised Free Buses, but the Best He Can Do Is Millions for Trans Programs

Zohran Mamdani Promised Free Buses, but the Best He Can Do Is Millions for Trans Programs

Mamdani, Hochul roll out plan to cut NYC bus trips by 6 minutes on ‘priority’ routes

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul, the city Department of Transportation and the MTA on Wednesday unveiled a proposal for making the city’s buses run 20 faster along 50 “priority corridors” — a change they say could save riders up to six minutes on trips along those routes. Among those 50 routes they pitched building five “rapid []...Click to read more

NYC bus riders could save minutes on every trip under new Mamdani-Hochul 'Next Stop' plan

A plan called Next Stop: Better Buses, Faster Service commits the city and state to improvements that could speed up commutes by up to six minutes per ride on at least 50 priority bus corridors across the five boroughs.

अरनिको राजमार्ग रातमा १५ दिन बन्द गरिने

काभ्रे। स्तरोन्नति भइरहेको अरनिको राजमार्गअन्तर्गत धुलिखेल-खावा खण्डलाई तीव्रता दिन असार तेस्रो सातादेखि १५ दिन रातको समयमा सवारीसाधन आवागमनमा रोक लगाइने भएको छ। जिल्ला सुरक्षा समितिले यो खण्डमा यही २२ असारदेखि ४ साउनसम्म रातको समयमा पूर्णतः सवारीसाधनको आवागमन बन्द गरिने जनाएको हो। सडक कालोपत्र गर्ने सम्बन्धमा उल्लेखित अवधिमा टिपर र मालवाहक ठूला ट्रकलाई पूर्णतः प्रवेशमा निषेध []

Come On, Baby, Take a Ride With Me... In My Taxpayer-Funded NYPD SUV: Campaign Perks in Mamdani's NYC

Come On, Baby, Take a Ride With Me... In My Taxpayer-Funded NYPD SUV: Campaign Perks in Mamdani's NYC

New York City's Congestion Pricing Is Speeding Up Ambulances: A New Study Links the Policy to Better Survival Odds

NBER study July 7: NYC congestion pricing cut ambulance travel times by 63–70 seconds. In cardiac arrest, each minute is 7–10 survival odds. Here's the life-saving math.

‘Free’ Bus Program Mamdani Used as Model Ends After Years of Failure

Surprise, surprise: There really is no such thing as a free bus. One of New York City’s socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s key campaign promises was that he would provide free bus services to everyone in the city. Not only is that goal seemingly not even in the medium-term plans for the mayor, but one of...

Kfar Yona Mayor Vows to Block Haredi Convoy Protest: 'We're Done Paying the Price'

Kfar Yona Mayor Albert Tayeb announces he'll physically block Wednesday's slow-moving car convoy to Prison 10 Residents mobilizing to prevent road closures after years of repeated demonstrations | 'This isn't about haredim — it's about our lives' (Israel News)

Why stop at 30 minutes? The best mega walks in London

It's a great way to see the sights.

Costa Rica’s Route 32 Faces Lane Closures Into Early July

Drivers using Route 32, the main highway between San José and the Caribbean port city of Limón, should plan for lane closures on the Río Sucio bridge starting Monday and running into the first week of July, as crews repair the structure. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) said one lane will be [] The post Costa Rica’s Route 32 Faces Lane Closures Into Early July appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Johannesburg Traffic Disruptions: JMPD Confirms Major Road Closures for 30 June

JOHANNESBURG — Motorists navigating the metro must prepare for extensive Johannesburg traffic disruptions on Tuesday, 30 June, following the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department’s (JMPD) confirmation of widespread road closures. Three legally sanctioned protests are set to converge across the region simultaneously, prompting a massive law enforcement response. Law Enforcement Deployment and Motorist Advisories Between 07:00 []

LIVE: Mamdani and Hochul speak after New York building at risk of collapse was stabilized

Watch live from New York as Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani make a transportation announcement. This comes after a Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.

BP Highway blocked as flooded streams sweep diversions

By Kedar Timalsina, Banepa, July 5: Vehicular mobility along the BP Highway has been prohibited after the road diversion...

Venezuela Restricts Travel to La Guaira to Prioritize Rescue Operations

Venezuela’s Minister Diosdado Cabello announced strict highway regulations to La Guaira starting Friday night to prevent traffic congestion and guarantee rapid emergency medical transport to hospitals. Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace Diosdado Cabello announced that civilian transit to the coastal state of La Guaira is strictly restricted starting Friday at 8:00 P.M. local time. []

Reasons to drive 106 MPH: A) You're a cop in hot pursuit, B) You're a pro race car driver, C) You're late for your LARP convention. Daily Double Dumbass: the convention is 250 miles away [Dumbass]

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Blacks First in Line for Free Childcare, Mayor Mamdani Says

The mayor of New York City, socialist Zohran Mamdani, who vowed during his campaign to increase property taxes on whiter neighborhoods, now is promising to put black neighborhoods first in line for one of his signature campaign promises, free childcare. The directness of his language about using race as a reason for directing government resources []The post Blacks First in Line for Free Childcare, Mayor Mamdani Says appeared first on .

Why some interstate bus journeys may start costing more

New seating framework could result in price hike for passengers.

Mines will hold back Strait of Hormuz shipping for months, CEO warns

NYK’s Takaya Soga says safe routes are ‘extremely limited’, restricting traffic to half prewar levels

As Mamdani’s housing agenda gains steam, landlord collision course awaits

In the first six months of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration, the new mayor has ridden a “green wave,” the moniker the Department of Transportation chose for a string of carefully timed green lights that cyclists can hit when pedaling down certain Manhattan avenues. Mamdani’s early about-face on the role of private developers bolstered his ambitious agenda to build 200,000 affordable homes and preserve another 200,000 over the next decade. That early pivot also marked a key first step in a a series of opportunities for the mayor to claim progress toward his lofty housing goals. “We are leaving no stone []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Final heroism: Bus driver saves 12 passengers in last moments

In Zhejiang, a bus driver used his final moments of strength to ensure the safety of twelve passengers after suddenly falling ill behind the wheel. He managed to press the brakes twice to bring the vehicle to a steady stop before collapsing in his seat. Tragically, the 43-year-old driver passed away, leaving behind a legacy of selfless dedication and courage. #EverydayHero

Higher tolls recommended on Dublin Port Tunnel to cut use

The number of cars using Dublin's Port Tunnel was rising so quickly that transport chiefs recommended higher rush-hour tolls to discourage private motorists from using it.

New Semi Truck Speed Limit in Idaho, But Will They Go Faster?

New Semi Truck Speed Limit in Idaho, But Will They Go Faster?

Journey Energy: Finally Management Attacks High Costs

Journey Energy: Finally Management Attacks High Costs

Mamdani Unveils New Rule to Crack Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Scams

Advocates say the move, a part of the Mayor's affordability agenda, will save New Yorkers up to 162.5 million annually.

New York’s congestion pricing shaved a minute off ambulance response times

Ambulances were 6 faster when traveling through the congestion pricing zone, bringing people to care all the faster in an arena when every second counts.

Flash floods, high winds could cause havoc for World Cup match in New Jersey

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that ‘no destination is worth risking your safety’

Russian strike killed assistant driver in his train cab in Zaporizhzhia

The driver of the third train in Zaporizhzhia reached safety. His assistant, in the rear cab, could not be saved, the railway chief says.

PLUS ingatkan kenderaan berat patuhi peraturan, had ketinggian

PETALING JAYA: PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) mengingatkan semua operator pengangkutan dan pemandu kenderaan berat agar sentiasa mematuhi peraturan keselamatan jalan raya yang telah ditetapkan. PLUS berkata, peringatan itu dikeluarkan susulan beberapa insiden membabitkan kenderaan berat yang membawa muatan melebihi had ketinggian. Menurutnya, insiden sedemikian bukan sahaja menyebabkan kerosakan serius terhadap infrastruktur lebuh raya, malah mengancam ... Read more The post PLUS ingatkan kenderaan berat patuhi peraturan, had ketinggian appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Powering sustainable mobility

Powering sustainable mobility

After years of rising costs, bus travel in Spain is about to get much cheaper

For millions of commuters and people who depend on buses for everyday life, getting from A to B isn’t optional. []

A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo Mágico to the world

A project to revamp Federal Highway 134 could could make Zihuatanejo a much easier ride from Mexico City, and CDMX's favorite weekend getaway, Valle de Bravo, is conveniently right between both. The post A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo Mágico to the world appeared first on Mexico News Daily

DoorDash driver completes delivery after getting hit by suspect fleeing police

A DoorDash driver got up and soldiered on to deliver a customer’s order after being struck by a robbery suspect fleeing police in a high-speed chase.

Jay-Z Addresses 4-Hour Delay at Final NYC Concert Stop

Jay-Z had 99 problems before his latest NYC concert stop. After the music mogul hit the stage more than four hours late during the final show in his three-night stint at Yankee Stadium—which...

Women Are Better Driver Than Men, 9-10 Pm Most Risky Time To Drive

Zuno's Road Safety Report 2026 reveals '9 PM-10 PM' as India's riskiest driving hour, highlighting behavioral habits over demographics.

The mayor's call to switch to trams due to fuel shortages caused skepticism among Krasnodar residents.

The mayor of Krasnodar, Evgeny Naumov, urged residents to switch to trams and trolleybuses to reduce the excitement due to fuel shortages. Krasnodar residents, commenting on his post in Telegram, stated that they need to get to work on time and pointed out the poor condition of public transport to the authorities.

New York City has defeated Waymo, and the taxi lobby is the reason

Waymo delivers more than 500,000 paid rides per week across 10 US cities, raised 16 billion in February, and is expanding internationally to Tokyo and London. It cannot operate in New York City. The reason is not technical, it is political. As the New York Times reported this week, opposition from local politicians, labor unions, [] This story continues at The Next Web