Seoul’s 1st water bus offers scenic commute, but challenges remain
The W150 billion transit promises a refreshing rush hour escape, but poor connectivity, engine noise, and a hot cabin take the shine off.
Transportation
The first motor car on the streets of Dhaka
In 1904, Nawab Khwaja Salimullah showcased his newly purchased automobiles at his Shahbagh garden house. These early automobiles became silent witnesses to Dhaka's evolving…
As vehicle entry pass takes effect, those entering Malaysia without it will be slapped with a fine
Road Transport Department officers issued a total of 49 summonses and 28 warning notices at two land checkpoints since the enforcement for the RFID activation and VEP requirement…
Final market study being done to determine Johor Bahru-Singapore train fares: Malaysian Transport Minister
The decision on the price of a ride will be made closer to the start of operations, which is set at the end of 2026.
Malaysia’s vehicle entry permit enforcement kicks in with 10 Singapore drivers fined in first hour
The enforcement move comes eight years after the plan was first mooted in 2017, and implementation of the system was shelved twice, in 2019 and again in 2020.
Airlines in Asia-Pacific see turbulence ahead
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines director general Subhas Menon, in a statement, said that Asia-Pacific airlines must brace for the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on their…
Self-driving public shuttles to hit roads in Singapore’s Punggol by fourth quarter
The exact details about the type of vehicles that will be deployed, the routes they will ply and the charges for each ride are still being worked out.
Iran partially reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel: state media
Reopened airports include Mashhad, Chabahar, Zahedan and Jask. Domestic and international flights in other parts of Iran, including the capital Tehran, "are not permitted until…
Vietjet launches direct flights connecting Vietnam and Russia
Operated in partnership with leading international travel agencies, these new routes offer a seamless journey of under eight hours, significantly reducing travel time compared to…
Growth plans put ports in Malaysia’s Penang in tight spot
Two proposed crossings over the Penang Strait could leave port operations boxed in. A third road bridge in the north and proposed light rail transit bridge in the south, if both…