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The Department of Municipalities and Transport of Abu Dhabi has announced a project worth AED 872 million ($237 million): seven bridges and three tunnels covering 166,000 square metres will connect Ramhan and Jubail islands to the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed motorway (E12). Completion is expected in 2027.
Aziz KarimovA draft resolution put forward for public discussion provides, from July 1, 2027, for free luggage storage for up to 24 hours for ticket holders, one hour of free Wi-Fi, and electronic terminals for ordering an official taxi without a SIM card.
Otabek YusupovThe Ministry of Transport has put forward for discussion a draft presidential decree on the Strategy for the Development of Domestic Passenger Transportation until 2030. The document provides for a discount of at least 20% on e-tickets, a complete transition to cashless payment from 2030, and compensation for carriers. The discussion will run until 11 November.
Aziz KarimovSince October 26, the main turnaround point on Amir Temur Street in Tashkent's Yunusabad district has been closed due to BRT lane construction work. As a result, the routes of 13 bus lines have been changed: five continue straight, while eight turn around at the Shahristan metro station. No completion date for the work has been given.
Sevara AzamovaVerkhovna Rada deputy Volodymyr Kreidenko said Kyiv expects to receive at least two mobile bridges across the Dnipro from its Western partners. Installation may take three to four months, but the temporary crossings will not fully replace the destroyed bridges.
Aziz KarimovAfter the strike on the Southern Bridge across the Dnipro, large-scale traffic jams arose in Kyiv due to movement restrictions on one of the city's key crossings.
Otabek YusupovFrom 26 October, the section of Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street is closed to cars, buses, taxis, bicycles and e-scooters. Mayor Sadiq Khan called the decision historic; a £150 million reconstruction lies ahead, but the project is contested over traffic on neighbouring streets and access for people with disabilities.
Otabek YusupovIn Khorezm Region, new Yutong trolleybuses with an autonomous range of up to 100 km are being launched on the Urgench — Khiva route starting October 27. On October 25, a new building of the 'Khorezm Trolleybus Park' and a renovated depot were opened in Urgench. The service interval is planned to be reduced from 25 to 12 minutes, and the line is to be extended back to Urgench Airport.
Otabek YusupovJSC City Suburban Passenger Transport announced that the Choshtepa railway station, integrated with the metro, has been open for use since 23 October 2026. The project aims to reduce travel time and simplify transfers between suburban trains and the metro.
Aziz KarimovBrazil's Federal Police have opened an investigation into the possible deliberate reduction of public transport services during the second round of the presidential election. The probe covers the states of Bahia, São Paulo, Piauí, Sergipe and Alagoas. Due to complaints about a shortage of buses and heavy rains, voting was extended by two hours, and the Superior Electoral Court suspended the publication of preliminary results.
Otabek YusupovThe capital's transport department announced plans to launch three new bus routes connecting Tashkent with the Tashkent and Zangiata districts of the region. For this purpose, Keles Renesans LLC purchased 54 ZHONGTONG buses, with delivery expected by the end of November 2026. The exact launch date of the routes has not yet been named.
Javlon TursunovMiral and Etihad Rail have agreed on a partnership to connect Yas Island with the Abu Dhabi railway station. A free shuttle will link Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros World and SeaWorld with the Mohamed bin Zayed City station, complementing the existing Yas Express and AD Mobility routes.
Javlon TursunovBiometric fare payment is available in all seven Russian cities with a metro. The activation process differs: in Moscow — via the 'Moscow Metro' or 'Moscow Transport' apps, in Kazan — via 'Gosuslugi Biometrics' and 'SBPei'. The Center for Biometric Technologies (CBT) explained how money is charged, how data is protected, and how consent can be withdrawn.
Javlon TursunovThe European Parliament almost unanimously approved new passenger protection rules: refunds via a standard form on the European Commission's website in all EU languages, full refunds within 14 days, and intermediary liability.
Javlon TursunovIn 2025, Uzbekistan received a record 11.7 million foreign tourists. In the first quarter of 2026, arrivals grew by 37%, allowing the country to enter the top five fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world. The authorities are expanding subsidies for airlines and tour operators, investing in airports and railways, simplifying the visa regime, and promoting the country in new markets, including China. The 2026–2030 strategy envisions 20 million tourists per year, tourism's contribution to GDP at 7%, and exports of
Sevara AzamovaThe government of England has given local authorities new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour on buses: fines of up to £100 for loud music, littering, vaping and threats. A nationwide campaign for rail passengers, 'share the carriage, not the noise', is also being launched. The campaign is backed by unions and Transport Focus, but the opposition and experts doubt enforcement.
Aziz KarimovThe Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) announced the temporary suspension of operations at Chios "Homer" Airport from November 15, 2026, to March 15, 2027, to extend and modernize the runway to 1,799 meters. The contractor committed to striving to complete the works by February 28, 2027. Local authorities and the business community oppose the earlier-than-agreed closure starting November 15 instead of January 15 and demand a meeting with the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport.
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