New Taipei City has launched four new bus routes, including express lines to Banqiao and Taoyuan Airport, and a tourist bus connecting Tamsui and Bali, enhancing public transport across the Tamsui-Bali Bridge.
Bus drivers in Kherson, Ukraine, face daily drone attacks from Russian forces, risking their lives to transport essential services. Despite casualties and damaged vehicles, drivers continue their routes to serve the remaining population.
Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, is the largest US military base outside the US, housing 41,000 personnel. The base highlights the US-South Korea alliance, now tested by transactional relations under President Trump, raising concerns in Seoul about troop reductions and broader US regional strategies.
Dubai has launched its first fully integrated smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates, enhancing commuter experience with AI and digital services. This futuristic hub connects directly to the Metro, serving 11 bus routes and improving connectivity across the emirate. The station signifies Dubai's commitment to modernizing public transport with smart infrastructure.
Communities fighting to have their local bus or ferry routes restored should campaign hard and "stick it out for the long term", according to these residents in Pyrmont.
