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Too early to tell if coronavirus damage to global transport is permanent, experts say
The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically curtailed all forms of transport as consumers are told to stay home to slow the spread of the virus and ... Coronavirus -
Egyptian government seeks to do away with popular tuk-tuks
Motorized rickshaws known as tuk-tuks have ruled the streets of Cairo’s slums for the past two decades, squeezing through dusty alleys, dodging ... Features -
France to impose green tax on plane tickets
The French government is to impose a tax of up to $20 (18 euros) on plane tickets for all flights from airports in France to fund less-polluting ... Technology -
Egypt secures $1.2 bln from China EximBank for light rail to new capital
Egypt has agreed a $1.2 billion deal with the Export-Import Bank of China (EximBank) to finance a light rail system from an industrial city on the ... Economy -
High-fiving guests, Elon Musk unveils underground tunnels, offers ride to VIPs
Elon Musk unveiled his underground transportation tunnel on Tuesday, allowing reporters and invited guests to take some of the first rides in the ... Variety -
WATCH: Man behind India’s transport museum creates emotional connect with cars
Tarun Thakral’s romance with the wheels started when he first acquired a 1932 Chevy Phaeton and restored it. “When it was back on the road ... Variety -
Uber eyes valuation topping $100 bln in share offering
Uber is eyeing a valuation above $100 billion for its much-anticipated share offering due in 2019, which would be the biggest-ever in the tech sector, ... Technology -
Riyadh emir says metro project nearing completion
About 75 percent of the Riyadh metro project has been completed, Riyadh Emir Prince Faisal Bin Bandar said after chairing the Arriyadh Development ... Economy -
Countdown for Saudi Arabia's Haramain Train service begins
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport Nabeel Al-Amoudi inspected the preparedness of the Haramain High Speed Train between the sectors of Mecca ... Variety -
IN PHOTOS: Aerial photos show scale of transport dedicated to Hajj pilgrims
Saudi authorities’ efforts organizing traffic flow and transportation during Hajj final day, with pilgrims arriving at dawn from Mina, proved to ... Variety -
Dubai ruler says self-driving cars to be on emirate’s roads ‘in near future’
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has said on his personal Twitter account that self-driving passenger cars will be present on UAE ... Technology -
Hundreds evacuated from Paris metro after power cut
Hundreds of commuters and holidaymakers were evacuated from one of Paris’ busiest metro lines on Tuesday evening after a power failure halted ... World News -
London taxi drivers mull class action suit against Uber
London cab drivers are examining the possibility of bringing a class action suit against Uber, their association said on Tuesday, after the mobile app ... Technology -
Rolls-Royce to cut 4,600 jobs to save over $500 mln a year
Britain's Rolls-Royce said it would cut 4,600 jobs primarily in the UK as part of a plan to simplify its business and save 400 million pounds ($536 ... Aviation & Transport -
Saudi Arabia joins global customs transit system
Saudi Arabia has become the 74th country to ratify the TIR Convention, a multilateral treaty to simplify and harmonize the administrative formalities ... Aviation & Transport -
VIDEO: The ‘flying taxi’ that promises to give you wings
If you are you sick of getting stuck in traffic snarls, here’s a way to give them a miss and take to the skies. Launched by Vimana Global, this ... Travel and Tourism -
Dubai completes $2.45 bln project financing for metro extension
The government of Dubai has completed a project financing worth about $2.45 billion for the extension of the city's metro rail system, Dubai's ... Economy -
When the first car was introduced to Saudi Arabia 98 years ago
Historians have noted that the first car appeared in Saudi Arabia in 1921 brought by King AbdulAziz 11 years before the unification of the country ... Variety -
World’s first ‘autonomous pods’ unveiled in Dubai – but what are they?
The UAE’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) showcased the world’s first driverless pods at the World Government Summit on Sunday. The ... Technology -
PHOTOS: A glimpse inside Riyadh Metro’s ‘ride to the future’
King Abdulaziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh recently launched the first exhibition, spread across over 5000 square meters, to create ... Features -
Uber sorry over London ‘mistakes’, but still to appeal
The new CEO of Uber offered contrition for past mistakes on Monday, just days after London’s transport authority said it would scrap the ... Aviation & Transport -
Video and images of Dubai's autonomous air taxi
Flying taxis in Dubai are expected to begin trials this year, Gulf Business reported. Images released by the German company Volocopter and shared by ... Variety -
Haramain Express completes first test drive to Jeddah
The Haramain Express Train arrived at Jeddah station from King Abdullah Economic City Station in Rabigh on Tuesday for the first time in a test drive. ... Features -
Swedish battery-powered ‘tuk-tuk’ to help beat traffic, pollution
Bzzt, the peer-to-peer Swedish transportation startup, first launched the podtaxi service in Gothenburg during spring 201 Variety -
Uber records 15 million rides during New Year’s Eve
The company recorded 15 million rides during 2016’s New Year’s compared to 200,000 trips just for New Year’s Eve 2013 Technology -
Hyperloop system expected to connect Abu Dhabi with Al Ain in 12 minutes
Compared to two hours it takes by car, the new technology could connect to Al Ain within minutes Economy -
Driver arrested after deadly London tram crash
An unspecified number of people were killed, more than 50 others were injured and two remained trapped after a tram overturned World News -
Security raised on London Tube after arrest
Security has been stepped up on the London Underground network, police said Saturday, following the arrest of a 19-year-old man World News -
Four killed in Spanish train crash
At least four people died and close to 50 people were injured on Friday after a train derailed in Galicia in north-western Spain World News -
Uber to launch driverless car service in Pittsburgh
For the past two years Uber has made a strong push into developing self-driving car technology Aviation & Transport