On January 1, 2025, France will see significant changes across various sectors, including economic reforms affecting retirees and unemployment benefits, new rules for two-wheeled vehicles, and increased costs for consumers. Notably, pensions will be raised by 2.2%, the usage of…
Retail Ireland has noted a slight rise in average household spending during this Christmas season, anticipating a surge of shoppers for the upcoming January sales. While many retail outlets will operate under limited hours today, some supermarket chains like Tesco…
Greece has prioritized significant infrastructure projects in 2024, highlighted by the Thessaloniki Metro, which represents a decade’s hallmark development. Minister Christos Staikouras emphasized the economic improvement amid global instability, focusing on transport enhancements and safety. Major upgrades include road expansions,…
On December 24, several thousand passengers faced significant delays on TGV trains due to an ‘accident of person’ in Seine-et-Marne, resulting in delays ranging from one to five hours. The SNCF assured that all passengers would receive standard care, including…
The Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OSETH) has launched a new call center for public assistance, operating daily from 07:00 to 22:00. Citizens can call 2314 172233 for inquiries about ticket issuance, personalized cards, and bus routes. The call center will…
The Bundestag has approved financing for the Deutschlandticket for 2025 following an agreement among SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU. The legislation allows the transfer of remaining funds from government subsidies to subsequent years. While the ticket will see a price increase…
Switzerland’s popular day pass program for public transport faces cancellations as various municipalities discontinue or limit their offerings due to administrative complexities and insufficient compensation from SBB. Although about 1.5 million day passes were sold annually, towns like Burgdorf and…
The SPD-Green minority government has secured the Germany Ticket for 2025 through an agreement with the Union. This includes financial backing for public transport tickets. The monthly cost will rise from €49 to €58. Leaders from all parties expressed relief…
Stelios Angeloudis, the Mayor of Thessaloniki, emphasized the need for responsibility and reliability concerning the city’s long-awaited metro project following an incident where passengers had to walk in the tunnels. He communicated with the political leadership and the company managing…
Wales has relaxed driving time regulations for hauliers to alleviate the freight backlog at Holyhead Port, which remains closed due to damage from Storm Darragh. Minister of State James Lawless announced a 14-day derogation on driving rules and highlighted the…
Qbuzz is set to take over the regional bus service in Friesland, promising increased availability, particularly in rural areas. However, concerns about insufficient drivers and buses are raised by the FNV union, with claims that operations are hanging by a…
The pilot measure ‘Front Door’ implemented by OASA and OSETH has led to a significant increase in ticket revenues for Greece’s public transport system. In the third quarter of 2024, revenues increased by 4.88 million euros, reflecting a 10.45% boost…
