A collision involving two taxis and a private car on Hong Kong's Shenzhen Bay Bridge injured four people, including the two taxi drivers. The crash caused a significant traffic jam and led to the temporary closure of a slip road to the Shenzhen Bay border crossing.
National Highways is testing low-flying drones to monitor UK roads, using VR simulations to assess driver distraction. The aim is to deploy smaller, cheaper drones by 2027 for more detailed road maintenance checks.
The European Commission is set to revise the EU's water protection law to expedite critical minerals mine development, despite analysis showing over half of planned "strategic" mines are in drying or water-stressed regions, raising environmental concerns.
A Swansea University study found that warnings about SUVs' increased danger to pedestrians and cyclists had a negligible effect on purchasing decisions. Researchers suggest financial penalties are needed to reduce the number of large vehicles on roads.
Japanese taxi app Go raised ¥88.6 billion ($553 million) in its IPO to fund robotaxi expansion and address driver shortages. Despite a stock pullback, the company aims to invest in R&D and M&A, partnering with Waymo for autonomous driving technology.
Japanese taxi app Go raised ¥88.6 billion ($553 million) in its IPO to fund robotaxi expansion and address Japan's driver shortage. Despite a stock pullback, the company aims to invest in R&D and M&A, partnering with Waymo for autonomous driving technology.
Horse carriage rides in Central Park are suspended until at least Tuesday following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who fell from a runaway carriage. Safety protocols are under review.
Thousands of HGV drivers may have received fraudulent medical tests for their licenses from "Doctors on Wheels," a company operating in vans across the UK. Unqualified staff conducted brief consultations, with some drivers passing despite serious health issues like profound deafness or a glass eye. Company director Andrew Eburne was convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years.
China's Ministry of Commerce introduces 17 measures to integrate AI into consumer goods, retail, and commerce, focusing on smart products, robots, and subsidies to boost consumption growth.
US drivers are seeing relief as national average gas prices dropped below $4 a gallon on Thursday, driven by falling oil prices and a tentative peace agreement between the US and Iran. Despite the decrease, prices remain higher than pre-war levels.
The Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) identifies far-right extremism and the conflation of Jewish identity with Israel as primary drivers of antisemitism in Australia. The group's submission to a royal commission highlights the "often overlooked" threat from the far-right and criticizes the tendency to treat Jews collectively as representatives of Israel.
Gasoline prices in the U.S. fell below $4 per gallon on Thursday, reaching an average of $3.99, the first time since March 30. This decline follows a 28-day streak of falling prices, attributed to an expected increase in oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump signed a deal with Iran.
Six women died and three were injured when two tractors, allegedly racing, collided with their e-rickshaw on the Kachla-Ujhani highway in Budaun, India. The drivers fled the scene.
A new study warns that rising temperatures could lead to more frequent "hydroclimatic whiplash" events in UK rivers, causing rapid shifts between extreme droughts and heavy downpours. This phenomenon challenges traditional flood and drought planning, requiring new strategies to manage sequences of extremes.
Milan tram drivers suspended amid investigation into a WhatsApp group allegedly sharing sexist comments and images of female passengers obtained from CCTV. Prosecutors are investigating hacking and unauthorized IT system access.
Milan tram drivers suspended amid probe into sexist WhatsApp group sharing CCTV images of female passengers; prosecutors investigate unauthorized system access and hacking.
Hong Kong plans to implement mandatory health checks for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 and above by mid-2025. The age threshold will be lowered from 70, and licenses will require annual renewal with medical assessments to enhance road safety.
The world is losing an estimated 324 trillion liters of freshwater annually due to continental drying, driven by droughts and unsustainable practices. The UN marks June 17 as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, highlighting shrinking lakes, rivers, and dams globally.
The WA Rail, Tram and Bus Union criticizes a draft bill mandating more lights on trains, calling it 'fundamentally flawed' and arguing it doesn't address poor motorist behavior at level crossings. Regional shires are also lobbying for improved safety measures.
Filmmaker Ben Rivers adapted Don DeLillo's play 'The Word for Snow' for his new film, Mare's Nest, featuring nine-year-old girls reciting the author's complex prose. The film explores a post-apocalyptic, adult-free world, blending DeLillo's themes with Rivers' distinctive visual style.
L'evento "Repubblica Insieme" a Bari esplora il futuro della città tra turismo, qualità della vita e sostenibilità, confrontando il presente con un passato segnato da speculazione edilizia, criminalità e sfide ambientali.
Dự án M Riverside Danang, phát triển theo mô hình Work - Live - Resort, đang thu hút sự quan tâm của nhà đầu tư nhờ vị trí đắc địa bên sông Hàn, pháp lý sở hữu lâu dài và khả năng khai thác đa dạng, trong bối cảnh thị trường bất động sản Đà Nẵng có nhiều tín hiệu tích cực.
Lewis Hamilton's maiden win for Ferrari in Barcelona raises questions about his championship contention. Despite trailing by 41 points, his performance suggests he remains an elite driver, with potential for a title fight if Mercedes' reliability issues persist and Ferrari continues its performance gains.
Former US intelligence officer Scott Ritter reported that Gorlovka in the Donetsk People's Republic is filled with civilian vehicles destroyed by Ukrainian drones. He also observed tire marks on roads, suggesting drivers attempted to evade strikes.
