
Portuguese Parliament Approves New Transport Operator Law
The Portuguese Parliament has approved a new law preventing bus terminal managers from having links to transport operators, following a court victory by FlixBus against RNE.
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The Portuguese Parliament has approved a new law preventing bus terminal managers from having links to transport operators, following a court victory by FlixBus against RNE.

The Center for Local Self-Government (CLS) has reported that a consortium of private transport operators has requested an increase of over six percent in payments from the Belgrade city budget.

Public transport operators in major cities are preparing to protest as rising fuel prices severely impact their incomes and threaten the viability of their services.

Czech railway and bus companies are increasing their capacities for the upcoming Easter holidays, adding more trains and buses, particularly on routes from Prague to Ostrava, Wallachia, Central Moravia, České Budějovice, Plzeň, and Cheb.

The Cebu provincial government has temporarily cut terminal fees for public utility vehicles (PUVs) at Capitol-operated bus terminals to alleviate the impact of rising fuel prices on transport operators and commuters.

Representatives of the Consortium Logistika held talks with the Prime Minister of Republika Srpska and extended an invitation to entity governments and the BiH Council of Ministers for a joint meeting.

Government officials in Thailand have reassured motorists that reported 'out of stock' signs at petrol stations are due to panic buying by private motorists and public transport operators, not an actual fuel shortage caused by the Middle East war.
Transport operators in Maharashtra are preparing for a statewide strike starting Thursday, demanding the rollback of the e-challan system and addressing other grievances.

Ghana's National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) Director-General, Abraham Amaliba, has defended the decision to restrict Toyota Voxy vehicles for long-distance commercial transport, prioritizing public safety over opposition from transport operators.

A consortium of private transport operators has officially requested an increase of over 6 percent in budget payments from the City of Belgrade, according to the Center for Local Self-Government.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that relief funds for public transport and freight vehicle operators have begun to be disbursed through digital wallets in Pakistan.

A Philippine party-list representative has called on President Marcos Jr. to direct the government to extend payment reliefs on loans for public utility vehicle (PUV) and transportation network vehicle service (TNVS) operators.
Moldovan transport operators have announced that an 'enormous number' of regular regional and interregional routes, potentially up to 80% of the total, will be suspended starting March 26.
Moldovan transport operators are warning of a gradual suspension of several national routes starting March 23, citing an inability to cope with escalating operational costs.

The Romanian Ministry of Finance proposes extending the state aid scheme for road freight and passenger transporters until 2026, which compensates for the increase in diesel prices. According to a draft normative act, transporters will receive a specific amount for each liter of diesel.

ILOILO CITY — The recent increase in petroleum product prices is taking a heavy toll on city passenger transport operators, with the Western Visayas Transport Cooperative among those feeling the…

The Singapore government will cover 13% of fare revenues for school bus and care transport operators to help them cope with fuel cost pressures.
The government of Botswana and transport operators have resumed negotiations in an effort to prevent a looming commuter crisis, addressing public transportation issues.

Ghana's Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has appealed to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport operators to remain calm amidst a threatened 20% fare hike, following an ultimatum for tax removal.

Transport operators in Bosnia and Herzegovina have criticized State Minister of Communications and Transport Edin Forto, expressing disappointment after a working group meeting regarding drivers' stay in the Schengen zone and connections with Croatia.
Truckers, bus, crane, and combine harvester operators in New Zealand have united to protest rules they claim make it too difficult to operate larger, more efficient vehicles on the road.

Authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s West Herzegovina Canton have banned a planned protest by transport operators at border crossings, issuing warnings of potential sanctions.

TAGBILARAN CITY — Tourist transport operators in Bohol have decided to adjust their service rates following the recent surge in fuel prices. The Bohol Confederation of Tourist Transport Providers (BCTTP) held an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss how rising gasoline and diesel prices are affecting their operations. READ: Rising fuel prices strain farmers, small

The Lagos State government has approved a fare hike for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services, following appeals from public transport operators who cited increasing operational costs and economic pressures.