The Latest Breaking News from Transport

'Areas around Newcastle have an acceptable service whilst other areas need new or improved services.'

A NSW bus task force has recommended dozens of new rapid bus routes be introduced to help improve transport in Sydney and surrounds.

Kochi commuters demand more bus services to neighbouring districts due to inadequate KSRTC services. Private buses are preferred due to better maintenance and lower fares. Two-wheelers and cars from Paravur and Cherthala indicate lack of adequate transport services.

KAT sets aside 205 AMVI transfers after finding Transport dept. deviated from norms. Tribunal took dim view of performance appraisals based on monthly challan targets. Petitioners alleged irregularities in transfer order issued by Transport Commissioner. Tribunal found process "erroneous, irregular and unreasonable" and unscientific, favouring certain candidates.

Light rail tatt, anyone?

The government has accepted all five recommendations.

TN govt hikes life tax for vehicles; Bill amending Motor Vehicles Taxation Act passed in Assembly. New two-wheelers, four-wheelers, carriages to cost more; life tax rate for new vehicles >₹1L, ₹20L, ₹10L, ₹5L set at 12%, 20%, 18%, 13% respectively. Green tax of ₹1.5K for 5 yrs for vehicles >15…

A Senate inquiry into the Albanese government’s refusal to agree to the extra flights sought by Qatar Airways has recommended the decision be immediately reviewed.

Mark Harper said he was ‘happy to be judged’ on alternative plans for the money that would have been spent on HS2.