A Whoosh and a sigh: A speedy ride with some transit hassle
Each ride was a blend of “pure delight and a testament to modern transportation marvels”, among fellow passengers in his carriage breaking into applause each time the train…
Transportation
Intelligent transportation system a key for Hanoi’s sustainable development
Despite recent efforts to modernise the capital's transportation in recent years, the current quality of the transport system does not meet the actual needs.
Chinese rail seeks to spread further afield
Since China's very first high-speed railway came into operation in 2008, the scale of China's high-speed rail network has exploded to cover 42,000 kilometers, accounting for more…
Laos eyes influx of foreign tourists to year’s end
The surge in visitor numbers has been partly attributed to the popularity of the Laos-China railway and the expressway linking Vientiane and the tourist hotspot of Vangvieng,…
HK’s ‘rude’ taxi drivers’ threat to strike casts spotlight on city’s ride-hailing policy
The difficulties faced by the taxi trade have received little public sympathy. Instead, reports of the planned – and now scrapped – strike drew a barrage of criticism.
Vietnam’s ride-hailing services face stiff competition
The survey revealed a stressful working environment, where 95 per cent of the drivers have to work six to 12 hours a day, with no days off, under high pressure of having to be on…
Korea, Japan airport operators hold first post-COVID talks
During the meeting, Chief Executive officer Yoon and Takashiro, CEO of Japan Airport Terminal, praised the role the two airport operators' cooperation played in furthering the…
Transport group sets 3-day nationwide transport strike starting Monday, Nov 20
The three-day nationwide strike was announced to protest the approaching deadline for the consolidation of traditional public utility jeepneys on December 31.
Singapore’s first EV chargers rolled out at open-air HDB carpark under large-scale government project
The Land Transport Authority said it aims to have EV chargers at more than 700 HDB carparks – or about a third of the 2,000 public carparks – by the end of 2023.
Bikes or motor vehicles? E-bike use on rise amid classification ambiguity
Replacing e-scooters, which once dominated Seoul's micromobility scene, e-bikes are enhancing public accessibility through affordable bike-sharing services.