Hong Kong transport authorities suggest cross-harbour tunnel tolls may need future adjustments as traffic volumes have surpassed pre-reform peaks. Congestion persists during certain times, impacting connecting roads, and the initial toll's effectiveness is expected to wane.
Traffic volume at three harbour crossings has surpassed pre-toll peak levels, despite improved overall peak-hour conditions. Congestion on connecting routes persists, prompting suggestions for future toll structure adjustments. The effectiveness of current tolls may wane due to economic growth and inflation.
The CEO of Fraport Greece, Alexander Zinell, has urged a major reform of the EU's Entry-Exit System (EES) border checks, citing passenger discomfort and safety risks due to long queues. His airports have used gazebos to shield travelers from the sun.
Wimbledon is experiencing a social media frenzy, with influencers and trends driving a surge in visitors. Concerns are rising that the tournament is becoming more of a tourist event than a tennis championship, with attendees prioritizing photos and experiences over the sport itself.
UK travellers heading to Europe this summer face potential delays and extra costs due to the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). The system requires fingerprint and photo registration, causing long queues and missed flights. Experts advise arriving at airports up to three hours early and signing up for travel alerts to avoid additional expenses.
Berlin Airport's boss warns of up to two-hour queues for non-EU nationals due to the new EU Entry-Exit System (EES). Airports and airlines report system failures and long waits, with fears of significant disruption during the summer travel season.
Hongkongers celebrated the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty by taking advantage of discounts and perks at restaurants, shops, transport, and museums. Long queues were observed at various establishments, with museums reporting high visitor numbers.
Airlines and airports are calling for the EU to suspend its new biometric border check system during the peak summer holiday period due to severe delays, with some flights leaving half-full and passengers facing queues of up to five hours.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), requiring biometric data from UK travelers, is causing warnings of long airport queues this summer. Fully rolled out in October, EES replaces passport stamping to track Schengen zone entry/exit, with some airports already reporting delays and airlines warning of potential missed flights.
A nationwide GSM-R communication system failure halted all German trains late Tuesday, stranding passengers. Service resumed step by step after nearly 2.5 hours, with Deutsche Bahn providing vouchers and apologies.
Russia considers importing fuel and offering subsidies to mitigate supply disruptions caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, leading to restrictions, price hikes, and shortages across numerous regions.
The Queen's Club tournament saw its women's event achieve remarkable success, selling out tickets and increasing prize money, while the men's event struggled with a weak field due to player injuries and tax law disadvantages compared to other tournaments.
Daily long queues of cars and trucks at the Rio Grande crossing cause significant delays for truckers and impact local commerce. A new bridge project, won by Consórcio Ponte Delfinópolis, aims to resolve these issues with an estimated investment of R$221.4 million.
Tube drivers in London began a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, June 2, causing significant delays and disruptions across the network. The walkout, protesting proposed changes to working patterns, is the first of two planned strikes this week, with a second scheduled for Thursday, June 4.
Hong Kong's International Airport reopened its expanded Terminal 2, serving 4,200 passengers on its first day with smooth operations. Passengers praised efficiency but sought more convenient boarding arrangements.
Manali experienced severe traffic congestion on Saturday night due to a surge of tourists amid a nationwide heatwave. Commuters were stranded for hours as vehicles moved slowly on key routes, with one tourist describing the ordeal. Heatwave conditions are expected to persist across large parts of India.
Manali experienced severe traffic congestion on Saturday night due to a surge of tourists amid an intense heatwave across India. Commuters were stranded for hours as vehicles moved slowly on key routes leading to and from the popular hill station.
French border police have temporarily suspended biometric checks at Dover port to ease passenger delays caused by the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). Port authorities described the situation as "challenging" and welcomed the move, which will significantly reduce border processing times.
French authorities suspended new EU border checks at Dover on Saturday due to long queues and congestion, impacting holidaymakers during a busy bank holiday weekend. The move aims to alleviate traffic issues and clear backlogs at the port.
Thousands of Dakshinpuri residents in New Delhi are living without adequate water for a month, impacting their dignity and daily life. They face long queues for scarce, often dirty water, with many resorting to buying water and facing humiliation at work.
La Cour constitutionnelle autrichienne a autorisé les soldats à porter des chignons ou des queues-de-cheval, jugeant discriminatoire l'ancienne règle imposant des coupes courtes. Une amende infligée à un officier pour avoir refusé de couper ses cheveux a mené à cette décision.
Amber heat health alerts issued across parts of the UK as record-breaking May temperatures up to 33C are forecast for the bank holiday weekend. The Met Office warns of potential risks to life, property damage, and travel delays.
The UK anticipates a surge in traffic this late May bank holiday weekend, with temperatures expected to exceed 30C. Motoring organizations predict nearly 19 million drivers will hit the roads, facing potential delays at the Port of Dover due to the EU's new entry-exit system.
The Port of Dover anticipates significant delays for ferry passengers during the half-term getaway due to the EU's new Entry Exit System (EES), which requires digital recording of biometric data. While French authorities haven't fully implemented fingerprint and photo checks, profile creation is lengthening border processes.
