Thursday, December 29, 2016

Free bus scheme for 18 year olds to kick in on Sunday, Transport Malta announces

maltatoday : "Youths born in 1999 will be able to travel by bus for free for a year starting from the date they turn 18, in a scheme that will kick in on New Year’s Day."

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Why all the bombing in Iraq? #Kirkuk oil priced $2/bbl at well-head

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

UAE - cars are constant headache - where to park?

The National: "SHARJAH // Residents are unhappy with a decision to end free afternoon parking in the city.

Sharjah City Council members last week agreed to end free parking between 1pm and 5pm in an attempt to curb abuse from motorists taking advantage of it, especially near marketplaces."

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Free public transport for 18-year-olds

timesofmalta.com: "The Finance Minister also announced that all 18-year-olds will be eligible for free public transport for a year. The assistance cannot exceed €312 per person. "

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Oman transport: Public network only solution to traffic jams in Muscat

Times Of Oman: "An efficient public transportation system can also cut down on the number of road accidents and deaths. In the last five years, an average of 5,210 accidents per year occurred on an annual basis, causing an average road fatality of 450. It will also ease the amount of fuel consumed locally, reduce maintenance of the highways and the government will save money on the construction of new roads."

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Malta Public Transport offers free bus rides to vulnerable job-seekers

MaltaToday.com.mt : "ulnerable job-seekers can now make use of free public transport, after Malta Public Transport signed an agreement with the Malta Association of Supported Employment, offering participants of the Positive Supported Employment Programme (PSEP) free credit on their tallinja bus cards so they can attend training sessions and job interviews."