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Public transport

‘Serious sabotage’: Winter Olympics in Italy hit by train disruptions

A man looking at a board announcing delays at Milan's train station on Feb 7, as Italian police investigate possible sabotage to electricity cables near the city of Bologna.
A man looking at a board announcing delays at Milan's train station on Feb 7, as Italian police investigate possible sabotage to electricity cables near the city of Bologna.

Bus arrival timing system returning to normal with more than 90% restored: LTA

Bus arrival timings have been inaccurate since Jan 10, when the Land Transport Authority first detected the issue.
Bus arrival timings have been inaccurate since Jan 10, when the Land Transport Authority first detected the issue.

Man assisting with investigations after viral video shows him allegedly vaping on bus

In the video, the man is seen holding what appears to be a vape up to his mouth and blowing smoke behind the bus captain.
In the video, the man is seen holding what appears to be a vape up to his mouth and blowing smoke behind the bus captain.

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Hong Kong’s bus seat belt saga has all the makings of a good comedy

mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus. 

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM
mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus. 

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM

Integrated QR codes on bus tickets to ease congestion at KL terminal: Malaysian minister

The arrangement would allow passengers to head straight to the departure gates.
The arrangement would allow passengers to head straight to the departure gates.

Malaysia’s KLIA aerotrain system functioning as intended, according to independent assessment

Malaysia Airports Holdings said the assessors found the disruptions to the KLIA aerotrain system do not pose a safety risk.
Malaysia Airports Holdings said the assessors found the disruptions to the KLIA aerotrain system do not pose a safety risk.

Tens of thousands of transport workers walk off job in Germany

Trams at a depot in the suburb of Merheim in Cologne, Germany, during a nationwide transport strike on Feb 2.
Trams at a depot in the suburb of Merheim in Cologne, Germany, during a nationwide transport strike on Feb 2.

Extended train and bus services on eve of Chinese New Year

Train services on the North-South, East-West, Circle and Thomson-East Coast lines will be extended on Feb 16.
Train services on the North-South, East-West, Circle and Thomson-East Coast lines will be extended on Feb 16.

Bus driver and 4 passengers injured after accident involving bus and van near Jalan Sultan

A 31-year-old male van driver is assisting with investigations.
A 31-year-old male van driver is assisting with investigations.

Japan Railways group tackles congestion at women's toilets at stations

Women's toilet capacity at stations remains at only about 60 per cent of that for men.
Women's toilet capacity at stations remains at only about 60 per cent of that for men.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.