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John Maytham speaks to Tella Masakale, spokesperson for the National E-Hailers Federation of South Africa, about Uber discontinuing its UberX service in South Africa and what it means for drivers and passengers. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There has been a reshuffle in the Victorian Government — and one of the changes particularly relevant to our listeners is the decision to move Vicki Ward out of the Equality portfolio. Vicki is now Minister for Public Transport and Creative Industries, while the Equality portfolio has gone to Steve Dimopoulos, an openly gay minister. So what does that change mean for Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ communities? Does it represent a change in priorities for the government, or simply a reshuffling of ministerial responsibilities? And what does Vicki Ward want to achieve in her new portfolios? She’s joining us on Saturday Magazine. The post Saturday, 8th August, 2026: Vicki Ward ,Victorian MP, Minister for Public Transport &; Creative Industries appeared first on Saturday Magazine.
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Megan Bruwer, transportation engineering lecturer at the Civil Engineering Department of Stellenbosch University about his proposal to drive more people towards public transport and lower road congestion, by banning all free parking in the City. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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There has been an increase in advertisements and announcements asking people to wear headphones on public transport.Whether it's music, audio or phone calls, TFI has said “don't be that passenger”.So, should you wear earphones when on public transport?Andrea is joined by Barry Kenny from Irish Rail and listeners to discuss.
Stacey and J Sbu opened the lines to chat about taxi, bus and lift club rules in KZN and what all the unwritten codes are. J Sbu took Stacey on a journey to learn all about public transport in our beautiful province, and listeners joined in. From learning about not sitting in the front seat (unless you're a maths whizz) to making sure you know when to knock for your stop. Missed it? Listen in!
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Why are transport links in the north of England so poor, and what could Andy Burnham do about it? Should women be worried about Meta's AI glasses? And what is Trump planning – in Iran and beyond? You asked, so we answered, in this edition of our monthly Q&A series. If you have a question, send it to us at thestory@thetimes.com, and we'll try to answer it in a future Q&A episode!This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: David Collins, northern editor, The Sunday Times.Chris Stokel Walker, tech journalist. Hosts: Manveen Rana, Luke Jones. Producers: Micaela Arneson, Yasmin Choudhury. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: The rise of Islamist terror in GermanyFurther listening: Can Trump run for a third term?Clips: Kylie Jenner via Instagram, Associated Press. Photo: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A public transport expert says cities around the world are struggling to change their infrastructure for the needs of public transport. A public transport alliance has flown in a Dutch expert to talk about the challenges in delivering better mobility networks. Anya Fielding hopped on board to meet him.
The following article of the Automotive industry is: 'The Real Challenge of Public Transport Transition' by Yolanda Villegas, President, Mexican Association for Energy Storage, Electrification, and Mobility (AMAEM).
The Gauteng Department of Transport says there is no fallout with the taxi industry and that steps are being taken to reduce the operating licence backlog. The Gauteng National Taxi Alliance and SANTACO disagree, saying consultation has broken down, administrative delays are costing operators money and the future of public transport is at risk. We speak to GNTA spokesperson Theo Malele about the industry's concerns, the possibility of a shutdown and what needs to happen to restore confidence. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clarence Ford spoke to Chief Director Traffic Management, Maxine Bezuidenhout about the city’s free vehicle checks. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President of Aontas na Mac Léinn Daniel Walsh joined the panel of Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education and Independent TD for Sligo- Leitrim // Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West // Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West.
Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jisoo's Journey: Choosing Family Over the Daily Grind Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-17-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지수는 바쁜 서울 지하철역에 서 있었다.En: Jisoo stood in the busy Seoul subway station.Ko: 그녀는 하늘을 보며 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: She sighed while looking at the sky.Ko: 여름의 무더위가 그녀를 지치게 했다.En: The summer heat was wearing her out.Ko: 그날은 사실 특별한 날이었다. 부산에서 가족 모임이 있었기 때문이다.En: That day was actually a special day because there was a family gathering in Busan.Ko: 지수는 똑똑한 회사원이었고, 일에 항상 열중했다.En: Jisoo was a smart office worker and was always engrossed in her work.Ko: 그 결과, 가족과의 거리가 생겼다.En: As a result, she had become distanced from her family.Ko: 이번 기회에 가족들과 다시 친해지고 싶은 마음이 간절했다.En: She was eager to take this opportunity to reconnect with them.Ko: 하지만 역은 매우 혼잡했다.En: However, the station was very crowded.Ko: 여름 관광객들과 보수 공사 때문에 열차가 지연되고 있었다.En: Due to summer tourists and maintenance work, the trains were delayed.Ko: 그녀는 플랫폼을 보며 발을 동동 구르고 있었다.En: She was pacing back and forth while looking at the platform.Ko: 그때, 휴대폰에 회사 이메일 알림이 왔다.En: At that moment, a company email notification came to her phone.Ko: 중요한 일이었다.En: It was an important matter.Ko: 지수는 잠시 고민했다. 일을 처리할 것인지 아니면 열차를 탈 것인지.En: Jisoo hesitated for a moment, wondering whether she should take care of work or catch the train.Ko: 열차 안내 방송은 계속 들렸다.En: The train announcements continued.Ko: "부산행 KTX가 10분 안에 출발합니다."En: "The KTX to Busan will depart in 10 minutes."Ko: 지수는 급히 결정을 내렸다.En: Jisoo made a quick decision.Ko: 그녀는 휴대폰을 껐다.En: She turned off her phone.Ko: 그녀는 작정한 듯 군중을 헤치고 역 안쪽으로 달렸다.En: With determination, she pushed through the crowd and ran deeper into the station.Ko: 미나서와 하나는 서울역에서 지수를 기다리고 있었다.En: Minseo and Hana were waiting for Jisoo at Seoul Station.Ko: 미나서가 말했다. "지수가 단지 일을 할 줄만 아는 줄 알았는데, 이젠 달라졌네."En: Minseo said, "I thought Jisoo only knew how to work, but now she's different."Ko: 하나는 웃었다. 금방이라도 지수가 나타날 것만 같았다.En: Hana laughed, feeling that Jisoo would appear any moment.Ko: 그 순간, 지수가 역으로 들어섰다.En: At that moment, Jisoo entered the station.Ko: 마지막 열차에 몸을 실으며 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: With a sigh of relief, she got on the last train.Ko: 그녀는 기차 안에서 창 밖을 바라보며 가족의 얼굴을 떠올렸다.En: On the train, she looked out the window and thought of her family's faces.Ko: 부산에 도착한 지수는 가족 모임 장소로 발걸음을 옮겼다.En: Upon arriving in Busan, Jisoo headed to the family gathering place.Ko: 가족들은 그녀를 반갑게 맞이했다.En: Her family welcomed her warmly.Ko: 엄마는 상기된 얼굴로 지수를 안아주었다.En: Her mom hugged her with a delighted face.Ko: "할 수 있구나! 와줘서 고마워."En: "You can do it! Thank you for coming."Ko: 지수는 미소 지었다.En: Jisoo smiled.Ko: 그렇게 그녀는 비로소 가족의 따뜻함 속에서 안식처를 찾았다.En: She finally found comfort in the warmth of her family.Ko: 일보다 더 중요한 것이 무엇인지 다시 깨달았다. 가족들과의 시간, 사랑, 그리고 웃음이었다.En: She realized once again what was more important than work: time with family, love, and laughter. Vocabulary Words:engrossed: 열중했다distanced: 거리eager: 간절했다pacing: 동동 구르고notification: 알림hesitated: 잠시 고민했다announcements: 안내 방송determination: 작정한 듯crowd: 군중depart: 출발합니다delighted: 상기된reconnect: 다시 친해지고crowded: 혼잡했다maintenance: 보수 공사depart: 출발합니다relief: 안도의gathering: 모임hugged: 안아주었다opportunity: 기회warmly: 반갑게comfort: 안식처tourists: 관광객들train: 열차hesitate: 고민했다announcement: 안내 방송departure: 출발smart: 똑똑한special: 특별한Sighed: 한숨을 내쉬었다gathering: 모임
Aside from antisocial behavior, what gross and disgusting things have you seen people do on public transport? Joining Andrea to discuss is Jackie Conboy Co-Founder of MEAI, as well as listeners.
Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South and Prof Brian Caulfield, Centre for Transport Research at TCD
Amy speaks to Rob Quintas from the City of Cape Town about the recent Dial-a-Ride fare increases, concerns from disability advocacy groups, and the city's response. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Western Cape Network on Disability spokesperson, Anthony Ghilino, speaks to Amy MacIver about the impact rising Dial-A-Ride fares will have on people with reduced mobility. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bus drivers are being forced to leave their jobs due to escalating violence which sees them routinely being spat at and verbally and physically assaulted.While the latest figures from Bus Éireann show there were 654 incidents of antisocial behaviour on its vehicles in 2025, a 5% increase on the previous year.Have you experienced antisocial behaviour on public transport?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
Public transport users outside Dublin are unlikely to gain access to contactless payment systems until after 2028. That is despite more than €35 million already having been spent nationally on the project. Is the sensible solution in the interim period to have your Leap Card as part of your Apple Wallet, and where are we when it comes to the technology to support that?Joining Ciara to discuss is Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal West and Emmet Ryan, Tech Journalist.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) must take the lead in delivering a clear public transport plan when concerts take place across Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.Deputy Grace Boland said concertgoers are left often stranded after major events because of the lack of reliable and cohesive public transport. Deputy Boland joined Ciara and Shane this evening to discuss.
Ireland must accelerate investment in reliable public transport and EV infrastructure to reduce emissions and exposure to fossil fuel shocks. This is according to the Climate Change Advisory Council's latest report. For more on this Anton spoke to Alex White, Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council.
Labour's trade spokesman and former Minister of Agriculture comments on the upside for world trade if peace breaks out permanently in the Middle East. Plus, we ask where Labour's ag policy is and why Labour's two main election policy platforms (CGT and Public Transport) are so poorly targeted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Labour Party - the biggest party in Opposition, maintaining a tight lead in this year's polls - has decided to open its election year campaign with a public transport fare cap policy: $20 a week in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 everywhere else. Labour's transport spokesperson, MP for Palmerston North Tangi Utikere, says the policy delivers cost-of-living relief at a net cost of $65 million a year. He joins Jack Tame for the first time. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
The MMRDA launched an initiative of 'Friday Public Transport Day' This is to encourage employees and organisations across Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to commute by public or shared transport every Friday.
The Transport Minister is denying weighing up using an emergency fund on public transport. Chris Bishop says a contingency fund in this Budget - is for targeted, timely fuel-crisis support - if needed. Bishop says if the Government wants to do something around public transport, it would look to infrastructure. "I'm not proposing, in fact, I never said we were proposing, it's been wildly misreported that we'd use the emergency fund for that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labour is promising a massive public transport cap for 1.3 million Kiwis, but they claim it only costs 65 million bucks. The math does not stack up, and the front bench cannot show their workings. Plus, Education Minister Erica Stanford joins us to explain how she took school property away from an incompetent Ministry of Education to build basic, warm classrooms without the architectural vanity projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Labour Party is promising cost-of-living relief for public transport users - pledging to cap their fares at no more than $20 a week if elected. National says it's just more irresponsible spending from Labour. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.
The Labour Party made its first big policy pledge ahead of November's election - a $20 weekly cap on public transport fares in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 everywhere else in the country. Reporter Matthew Theunissen visited some major transport hubs to see how it was received.
Labour's pushing back on the suggestion its numbers don't add up for a proposed cap on bus and train fares. The party's promising to cap fares at $20 a week in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and $10 elsewhere. It's estimated to cost $65 million a year – the funding coming from the Land Transport Fund. Transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere told Heather du Plessis-Allan the amount's calculated by looking at current public transport numbers. He says there are people who only take monthly or weekly trips, and the overall goal is to help households doing it tough. Utikere says regular commuters could save about $1,200 a year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So that was what we waited months for, eh? Labour's cheaper public transport policy. A policy so predictable that we actually did predict it four hours before it was released. And it was predictable because it's not a new idea. It's an idea they took from 2022, dusted it off, and tried running out again with the tiniest of tweaks. Being predictable is a problem because it's not interesting. It means it won't get cut-through. It's not a policy that creates the kind of buzz they need after months of policy drought. You know what else is a problem? Their maths. There is no way this is going to cost $65 million a year and save 1.3 million public transport users an average of $1,200 a year. $1,200 times 1.3 million users is $1.6 billion. They're either fibbing about the cost, or they're fibbing about the benefit. I think it's a bit of both. What's worse for me, though, is that this policy suggests Labour may not have any ideas other than spending money. It's what they do every single time there's an election or a crisis. Cost of living crisis post-Covid? Hand out $350. Child poverty? Give mums of newborns $70 a week for a few weeks. Want to win an election? Make a year of university free. That doesn't grow the economy. It doesn't actually fix the fundamental problems we have, like high inflation or low wages. It just throws money at the symptom—stretched budgets—and grows the debt. It's not running a country. Spending money is the easiest thing in the world to do. You and I could run the place tomorrow if that was the extent of the thinking required. I'm disappointed this is what Labour made us all wait months for. They've got another five months. They need to do more than this with future policy announcements if they want a proper chance at the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labour's hinting it'll reprioritise Roads of National Significance projects in the Land Transport Fund, if elected this year. It's promising to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 everywhere else. It says it'll pay for it from the fund, at $65 million a year. National claims the fund's already oversubscribed. Labour's Tangi Utikere says that's because of National's own projects. "Even the Government itself has realised that there needs to be a reprioritisation in terms of many of the projects." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labour's started unveiling some new policies ahead of the election, and they made a new announcement regarding public transport. It's promising to campaign on a weekly fare cap - $20 for Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch - and $10 elsewhere. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper questions whether this is an affordable move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Today's episode is a race recap from Swansea half marathon where I was running for Northern Ireland masters alongside clubmates Andrew and Dawn.Running 5 weeks after pacing Belfast was always going to be a different challenge in finding some fitness and plan without having any structured half marathon prep behind me.I talk through the logistics of getting to and from the race which weren't straightforward, my plan going into the race and how it panned out and what I enjoyed most about the experience.I share the takeaways including the things that worked well and what I can improve on next time.I have a few slots still available for one to one coaching which takes the guesswork out of your training and racing. Find out more here: www.therunningrules.com/coaching
Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday June 2 edition to see if you have the answer!
The latest Usap Tayo segment explores the cultural adjustments and transportation shocks experienced by Filipino migrants arriving in Australia. - Sa Usap Tayo, tinalakay ang ilang adjustment ng mga migrante Pilipino pagdating sa Australia sa usapin ng transortasyon.
Ali Sheridan, Chair of the Just Transition Commission of Ireland, outlines details of a new report aimed at ensuring Ireland's transport transition to reduces emission while also improving public transport.
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
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A couple of interesting property developments for you. 1. Half finished town houses in Christchurch. 2. Lack of demand for off the plan deals from developers. That last one came from a select committee hearing last week. The head of Kiwibank was suggesting there is a stark lack of appetite for off the plan stuff because of the risk you take on what the value will be when its done i.e are you underwater? And also the risk you take that the thing will never be finished. Which dovetails into the first observation which comes out of Christchurch, a city in which you would quite rightly ask; how is it possible things aren't booming in that part of the world? As always, the answer is in the detail. The Christchurch problem is around small townhouse-type builds close to the city, often with no garage. In other words, building for a world view that isn't that of the average New Zealander. Once again we are supposed to be like Amsterdam or New York. Except we aren't and will never be. Cars are important. You have seen it in Auckland as well with apartments with no parks. 'It's so cool, we're all on e-bikes". Except we aren't, so the cars are stacked on the streets outside, blocking trucks and generally proving theory isn't reality. Plans? Who would take the risk? Tell me what the market is going to be in two years - no one can! That's a real problem and does remind us a consent is not a house. But the key is our need and desire for housing hasn't really changed. Cheap builds will never thrive and builds with no garages will never have a demand. Rightly or wrongly the dream that has never really faded is a house. A detached house, maybe with a bit of lawn and most certainly a place for a car. The stats show it. First home buyers are in the market right now and standalone homes are what they want. They will borrow and bleed to do it. What the trendies want and what the real world is prepared to pay for it are, to some degree, at odds. And that is why the areas of the market that have trouble, have trouble, because theory and ideology doesn't have a deposit. The buyer does. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Venice is a city that moves on water.Every day, thousands of residents, workers, students and visitors step onto a vaporetto without always thinking about what happens behind that simple act of getting from one stop to another.But in Venice, public transport is not a road, a bus lane or an underground line. It is the lagoon. It is the Grand Canal. It is tides, fog, wind, night shifts, crowded landing stages, sudden changes in weather, wave motion, and the constant responsibility of moving people safely through one of the most delicate cities in the world.In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica speaks with Lorenzo Boscolo, President of the Associazione Capitani Navigazione Lagunare, and Agostino Benvegnù, Vice President of the association, to explore the world of Venice's public water transport commanders.Together, they discuss what it really means to command a vessel in the lagoon, the difference between a captain and a commander, the training and skills required for this profession, and the unique challenges of keeping Venice moving 24 hours a day.This conversation also looks at some of the most important issues facing the city today: wave motion, overtourism, respect for public transport, safety on board, and the need to understand that a vaporetto is not just a scenic ride. It is an essential service for the people who live and work in Venice.Through their words, we discover Venice from a different point of view: not from a postcard, not from a tourist map, but from the cabin of those who navigate its waters every day.Key NotesIn this episode we talk about:What the Associazione Capitani Navigazione Lagunare is and why it matters in Venice todayThe difference between a captain and a commanderThe path and training needed to become a commander in Venice's public water transport systemWhy navigating a public transport vessel in Venice requires far more than simply knowing how to steer a boatThe most delicate areas of the lagoon and the city from a navigation point of viewWhy Venice's public transport system is unlike buses, metros or trams in any other cityWhat it means to be responsible for a vessel full of passengers in a city where the “road” is made of waterThe beauty and the hidden difficulties of life as a commanderThe importance of remembering that vaporetti are an essential service for residents, workers and studentsWhat it means to guarantee public transport 24 hours a day, through fog, rain, high tides, events and tourist peaksWhy wave motion is such a serious issue for VeniceThe impact of wave motion on safety, boats, landing stages, embankments and the city itselfHow overtourism affects the daily work of commandersThe future of this profession and whether young people are interested in becoming part of itWhich tourist behaviours make the service more difficult, and which ones would help everyoneListen and SubscribeThis episode is an invitation to look at Venice differently.The next time you step onto a vaporetto, you may notice the city in another way: the movement of the water, the precision of an arrival, the patience behind a crowded stop, the responsibility carried by those who keep Venice moving every day.Listen to the full episode of Venice Talks and subscribe to the podcast to discover more stories from the people, places and voices that make Venice extraordinary.Because Venice is not only a city to visit.It is a city to understand.
As commuters are seeing continuous hikes on gas prices in Oregon and across the nation, some are forced to reevaluate their commuting habits. Public transportation could currently be a vital alternative to commuters in Oregon and the Northwest as a whole. But, how well are public transportation systems in Oregon cities serving the public? How can they serve their communities in more efficient ways? Jarrett Walker is a transportation consultant based in Portland — and he’s been answering these kinds of questions for public transit agencies across the nation for the last 35 years. We’ll hear his thoughts on the current challenges and opportunities ahead for modes of transportation such as buses, light rail and more.
HUGGGGEEEEEEEE sporting losses Matt shares a new conspiracy A public transport parody LINKS Alex Dyson's new book 'The Apocalypse and Other Mild Inconveniences' HERE Listen to Chopped Unc Mixtape, an album by Boilermakers on #SoundCloud HERE TICKETS TO MATT OKINE AUSTRALIAN COMEDY TOUR HERE If you've got something to add to the show, slide into our DMs @matt.and.alex To listen to the John Edward Interview on the A Life of Greatness podcast with Sarah Grynberg click HERE CREDITSHosts: Matt Okine and Alex Dyson Produced by: Bronwyn Dojcsak Post Production: Linc Kelly Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's news catch up with Carl Kinsella includes discussion of the horrendous news of a new death penalty policy in Israel, the latest on Iran and a question of free public transport.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.