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See - Sada Elbalad
5 hours ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Kamel El-Wazir Participates in Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025 in Istanbul
Yara Sameh Kamel El-Wazir, Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry, participated, at the invitation of the Turkish Minister of Transport Abdülkadir Uraloğlu, in the Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025, which will be held in Istanbul on June 27-29. The forum is held under the patronage of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and with the support of the World Bank. It brings together high-level policymakers, ministers, representatives of international organisations and international financial institutions, industry leaders, the private sector and leading experts to engage in high-level discussions on developing and optimising international transport corridors. The Forum's agenda reflects the collective commitment to fully realise the potential of global transport corridors. Beyond enhancing physical connectivity, the discussions will also focus on fostering sustainable development, green transition and regional cooperation at a global scale. It particularly focuses on how to develop better integrated global transport networks, address infrastructure investment gaps, and promote cooperation among governments, international financial institutions and the private sector. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Business Recorder
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
Red Line and Yellow Line BRT projects: Sindh senior minister reviews progress
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to introduce a significant number of electric and hybrid buses during the current financial year. Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, stated that in the coming months, along with double-decker buses, additional buses will be added to Karachi's roads. He further said that the transport system in the provincial capital is about set to be completely transitioned to electric buses. He said that following the introduction of EV buses for the first time in Pakistan, the Sindh government is also set to introduce double-decker buses, another first in the country's history. A high-level meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department was held in Karachi, chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon. The meeting was attended by Secretary Transport Asad Zamin, Managing Director of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority Kamal Dayo, CEO Trans Karachi Fawad Ghaffar Soomro, Project Director of the Yellow Line BRT Zameer Abbasi, as well as consultants and contractors associated with the project. The meeting reviewed the current status and progress of the ongoing construction work on the Red Line and Yellow Line BRT projects. Sharjeel Memon was given a detailed briefing on the progress of both initiatives. Officials informed the meeting that the Red Line BRT project is progressing according to its planned schedule, and construction activities have also been expedited across various segments of the Yellow Line project. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Scoop
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Scoop
Driver Licencing Wait Times Shortest Yet
Minister of Transport The Government's work to deliver better public services for New Zealanders is paying dividends for people working to gain their driver licence, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. 'National average wait times are now just four days for a full licence test and seven days for a restricted licence test, down from a peak of up to 90 days in some regions,' Mr Bishop says. 'At one point in 2024, we saw wait times get as high as 90 days in some regions, with a backlog of over 80,000 people applying to sit their licence tests at one point. 'These unacceptable wait times were the result of the previous government's decision to remove re-sit fees for theory and practical tests in 2023. This led to people not preparing properly for their tests, no shows, and people failing. These people simply went back in line to re-sit their test again and again. 'The Government took decisive action to reduce wait times. We introduced a limit of one free re-sit for Class 1 driver licence tests, removed free re-sits for overseas licence conversions, and temporarily extended the amount of time people can drive on their overseas licence from 12 months to 18 months. 'NZTA and VTNZ have also recruited and trained more than 70 new Driver Testing Officers, introduced new temporary testing sites, and extended testing site hours in some regions. Text alerts were also introduced to remind people of their driving test and ensure they turn up on the day. 'Wait times are continuing to be monitored closely, and if they increase at individual testing sites NZTA will work with testing agents to bring them down. 'We have delivered on our promise to bring wait times down, creating a more efficient licensing system that contributes to road safety. 'I also encourage anyone preparing for their test to check out the free resources available on the Drive website. Developed by NZTA and ACC, Drive is an official resource designed to help learner drivers and those teaching others how to drive. 'A driver licence can unlock many opportunities for a person and improve access to employment. We want to make sure we're removing barriers and keeping people safe on our roads.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Calls for urgent action to tackle growing caravan crash rates on Aussie roads
There are renewed calls for authorities to provide specialised training for drivers towing caravans as more and more vehicles hit Australian roads. It follows an increase in accidents involving caravans, as experts argue a focus on safe towing education can reduce the road fatality rate. This week, Queensland released its Transport and Main Roads Budget for the upcoming year, and while industry experts praised its focus on safe driving initiatives, they are calling for subsidising towing courses for drivers to help make roads safer. "There's a lot involved in the application of connecting the recreational vehicle to the car, that's one thing, but then there's actually how to tow and manoeuvre safely on the road and respond to certain conditions," Jason Plant from Caravan and Trade Industries Association Queensland (CTIAQ) told Yahoo News. "We think a stand-alone, subsidised towing course would be of great benefit to road safety in general." Most private caravan towing courses in Queensland cost about $500 and many new van drivers take to the road without taking a course. Research carried out by CTIAQ found 80 per cent of RV owners in the state believe their driving behaviour would change for the better if they had proper access to education. "There's no doubt that with more knowledge and more training from industry experts, it will improve people's confidence," Plant said, adding the government-led education program VanSafe — which takes a more general approach to caravanning — has already resulted in 60 per cent of the over 1,300 participants changing their towing behaviour. The CTIAQ hopes to build on the promising results coming from the VANSafe program, which was launched in 2023 with help from the Queensland government. CTIAQ is seeking an investment of $1.98 million over four years from the state government to support VANSafe in providing towing-specific courses, and has requested $3 million of federal funding. Yahoo News has reported on countless incidents of dangerous road conditions caused by drivers incorrectly towing their caravan to their vehicle, or making mistakes with weight distribution. A caravan was spotted on the road violently swaying near Adelaide after the driver appeared to unsafely loaded bikes onto the back of the van. In April, Yahoo reported on a Victorian couple who were 50km from home when their tethered caravan spun around in the middle of the road, narrowly missing a 57-tonne truck travelling behind it. There have been 136 fatalities on Queensland roads in 2025 up to June 22. This is up 25 per cent on the 109 road fatalities for the same time of the year in 2020, according to the state's Department of Transport and Main Roads. Last year was reported to be the deadliest year on Australian roads since 2012, and this year is forecast to be even worse. 📈 Warning over deadly caravan mistake amid rising trend on Aussie roads 🛣️ Calls for road rule change after devastating accident involving caravan 😲 'Incredible' moment in caravan crash shows hidden problem on roads It's not the first time experts have called for specialised training for caravanners, with some even suggesting mandatory licences should be required before getting behind the wheel. Natalie Watson-Brown, whose research at Queensland University of Technology focuses on road safety and education, welcomed the idea of additional licensing when speaking to Yahoo News last year. "People that tow caravans often drive in diverse, complex environments including unsealed roads, narrow roads and high-speed roads, then to low-speed congested roads," she said "So if some of these factors are contributing to their crashes, then that needs to be important in their training and then in their testing before they get their licence". This sentiment was echoed by RAC claims manager Glen Walker, who previously told Yahoo News "it is crucial caravan owners prioritise learning how to safely maintain, load and tow their vans". "It's also critical to keep the caravan balanced, with the correct weight on the tow-hitch, by distributing weight evenly when packing," he added. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Children's Bus Fares Being Re-Introduced
Children's fares will be reintroduced and adults will pay slightly more to use the buses in Otago from September. Otago Regional Councillors today agreed to raise fares for adults and end free fares for 5- to 12-year-olds. From late September, adult fares will rise from $2 to $2.50 (with a Bee card) and 5- to 18-year-olds will pay a $1.50 fare in both Dunedin and Queenstown. Public and Active Transport Committee Co-Chair Andrew Noone says, 'This was a difficult decision to make, knowing the impact it will have for people. We are balancing the requirements from central government to increase the proportion of public transport funding from things like fares, rather than rates or government funding, along with community expectations.' 'Community feedback on the Regional Public Transport Plan shows 89% of submitters want us to retain free child fares. We will be outlining our disappointment that the policy we have to work within is not flexible enough or fit for purpose to consider local conditions, especially regarding child fares,' Cr Noone said. Councillors agreed to write to the Minister of Transport, Minister of Education and Associate Minister of Education to express concern about the unintended consequences of raising child fares to meet private share which could potentially affect school attendance rates. These decisions are part of the Otago Regional Public Transport Plan review. Other key decisions Moving to a zone fare structure in the future was also approved. Further analysis and modelling will be carried out and there is no timeframe for this change yet. The Council supports public transport connectivity within Otago and will support investigations into community transport, with the timing and scale of any future community transport programme to be decided in future Council meetings. Some regional upgrades will not happen due to co-funding gaps, but the Council is committed to finding ways to improve connectivity options for Ōamaru, Balclutha and Central Otago.
