Podcasts about Public transport

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

National's Hamish Campbell and Labour's Reuben Davidson joined John MacDonald for Politics Friday this week. They covered some of the biggest topics from the week, including Labour's public transport policy, the governments LNG levy backdown, and if the correct process was taken to select Labours latest candidate and current police Superintendent, Rakesh Naidoo. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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They say hope is the last thing to die. And thus it was yesterday when I heard Labour's first policy announcement in months. Give me a reason to vote for Labour – and they didn't. Chris Hipkins and Tangi Utikere announced a cap of some public transport fares —mostly for the cities, mostly for Auckland, where there's already a cap— that cuts off at a lower spending base. Not really the sort of bold and visionary policy you'd hope would come from a party that's been sitting around for years in Opposition, promising policy once the Budget's been released like it's going to be something quite seismic, revolutionary, changing the way we do things. A bit like the bold and visionary Labour of yore. That's what they came up with, starting with Michael Joseph Savage and moving through. Labour governments in the past have given us state housing, and the welfare state, and GST, and a shakeup of our economic policy, and a nuclear free New Zealand, and the Super Fund, and Kiwibank, although via Jim Anderton's Progressive Party. You would hardly say that this lot are the visionary Labour politicians of yesteryear. From them we get a lowered cap on public transport – after months, years, of being able to sit and develop policy, this is what they come up with. Labour's transport spokesperson was bigging it up, Tangi Utikere saying it will be a game changer for those who use public transport. “This is a real policy that will make a huge difference to households, commuters, shift workers, students, people who get from A to B every single day, every week. They're sitting around the kitchen table realising that their household bills are getting higher. This will provide absolute certainty for them when it comes to sorting their public transport.” Will it make a difference? I'm not sure how shift workers will benefit given the last bus in Auckland during the week finishes at 12:30am. Did Tangi even look at a bus timetable before he talked about how shift workers will find this absolutely a game changer? For some, I'm sure the extra 30 bucks will make a huge difference. I had a text yesterday that said, “it takes me three buses each way to get to and from work. As someone who's on a low income with a new baby, that extra $30 will go a long way. The current $50 cap does help with clear budgeting, but at $20 it feels like a godsend." So that's fantastic, but wouldn't it be better all round for the country, for people who are doing it tough right now, if we had targeted assistance? At the moment, Labour's spraying around universal policies, universal benefits, universal – although in the case of the public transport it's only universal if you happen to live in an area where there is public transport. As I say, it's mainly for the cities, mainly for Auckland. But the three GP visits for all... The taxes are going to be targeted, so why aren't the benefits? Why not give young Taylor who has to take three buses to work and has a young baby and is right at that stage of life where it's really grindy and in a particular stage in history where it's particularly, particularly grindy, why not give those young people a bit of extra assistance and not have young urban professionals who live close to public transport who don't need the cap putting it towards their end of week espresso martinis? Now I had an email from Dean who says, “my wife and I are both professionals who commute to the Auckland CBD. We have two sons, 22 and 23, one who lives at home. We'll be saving around $165 a week or close to $8,000 a year – that's simply going to pay for our next family holiday." They're just going to put the money, the public transport subsidy that taxpayers who don't live anywhere near a bus are helping to fund, towards a holiday and they don't even have the option of turning it down really. Once you hit that cap, that's it. Okay, so will it help you? Do you need the help? Would you like to see that help targeted more to those who need it rather than being universal? Would you like to see some visionary bold Labour policy? Hand up, yes I would. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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Labour has announced it's first election promise of 2026, capping public transport costs nationwide in a bid to ease the cost of living for everyday people.Qiulae Wong, leader of the Opportunity Party sits down with Guy Espiner to break down some of the party's policies, including full tax system overhaul, citizens income and wanting to be the new 'Kingmaker' and overthrow Winston Peters from his throne.David Seymour's truancy fines for parents whose children are not attending school has affected the parents of children who are disables, unwell and in some cases dying, as reported by the blog 'Emily Writes'.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

There's a belief a cap on public transport fares would be better bang for buck compared to other roading projects. Labour's campaigning on a $20 weekly maximum in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and $10 elsewhere. It would be funded by re-prioritising $65 million from the National Land Transport Fund. Independent urban planning expert Bruce Weir told Francesca Rudkin for some projects, $65 million doesn't go very far. He says when it's sunk into the roading network, it's chewed through pretty quickly and doesn't bring many long-term benefits. But the benefits of the policy, like increased use of trains and busses, could be slow to filter through. Weir thinks it'll take about three-to-five years to see any direct impacts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think needs to happen with public transport? According to some, we need to get more people using it. For all the usual reasons: less cars on the road. Lower emmissions. All of that. Which is why Labour has come up with this election policy which, for those of us in the greater Christchurch area, would mean paying no more than $20-a-week to take as many bus rides and ferry rides as we like. National's responded with its own idea. But I think they're both flogging a dead horse. At the bus interchange in Christchurch yesterday, people were saying they liked the sound of Labour's policy. The same with people using the Diamond Harbour ferry. Bring it on, was their reaction. But no surprises there. Because, you ask anyone if they want to pay less for something and, of course, they'll say yes. Which is what this policy would mean. At the moment, Christchurch public transport users pay a maximum of $30-a-week. Labour is pledging to take that down to no more than $20-a-week. And, being election year, the government has responded straight away with its own idea. An idea that it, obviously, didn't think was worth including in the budget a couple of weeks ago. Nevertheless, today we've got transport minister Chris Bishop saying the government could take $450 million from its emergency fund to put more buses on during peak periods. His thinking is that, if more taxpayer money is going to go into public transport, then it should be spent on improving services - instead of providing subsidies. But, do you know what I think? I think we could throw as much money as we want at public transport and it wouldn't make much difference. I think National's idea is better than Labour's. But I don't think either of them would achieve much. Not to mention the fact that taking $450 million out of the government's emergency fund to spend on public transport would be a very risky thing to do. And this is coming from someone who uses public transport at least a couple of times a week. I don't use buses to get to work. So I'm not on them every day. But, here in Christchurch, buses can be a great way of getting around. But, the thing is, there are two types of people in this world and I don't see any political party policy changing the way these people behave. The first type are the ones who have probably always used public transport and always will. They're already taking the bus now and don't need any encouragement to continue. Yes, they'll like the idea of paying less. But they're converts already. Then you've got the people who have always seen the bus as the loser cruiser and there's no way in hell they would start using buses just because it's cheaper. So that's why Labour's idea isn't going to work. As for Chris Bishop's idea of dipping into the emergency fund to put more buses on. I don't see that shifting the dial, either. Because we would need to spend way more than $450 million to have a public transport system that the non-users would even think about using. People would only buy into it if we had services like you have overseas in countries with way more people than us. Trains, trams, buses and ferries that run day and night - pretty much whenever you need them. That would be the gamechanger. But we're dreaming if we think anything like that is achievable here. So my advice to the politicians is this: don't think throwing money at public transport is going to get more people using it. It's not worth the money and effort. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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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.

The following article of the Finance & Fintech industry is: “Cashless Public Transport? Mexico City's Digitalization Lessons” by Fernando López, Country Manager, Kushki México.

Next Africa speaks to Dr Mathetha Mokonyama from the CSIR about the implications of South Africa’s taxi oversupply and what it means for commuter safety, industry sustainability and the future of public transport. 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.

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.

The municipality will trial a cycle lane speed limit of 20 km/h from September, and the GVB reports an increase in public transport collisions in Amsterdam; putting the blame on extensive roadworks and diversions. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam from 28 May 2026.Podcast audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.broadcastamsterdam.nlProducer and newsreader: Cathy LeungMusic bed: We Are OKLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed.

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

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has inaugurated 100 newly acquired 29-seater buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) as part of the government's broader plan to strengthen public transport services and improve mobility across the country.

Stephen Grootes speaks to John Loos, Independent Economist, about how rising fuel prices are intensifying pressure on already stretched public transport systems, and how investing in efficient, reliable infrastructure could not only ease the cost burden on commuters but also act as a buffer against future fuel shocks. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we head into our final week of free public transport in Victoria in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore some new research into just how much free public transport changes our travel behaviour.Also in this edition, why are the Teals talking about forming a political party, the significance of the closure of an STI clinic in the CBD, plus how much are you spending on your pets?

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.

Guest: Patrick Mncube | SANTACO Ekurhuleni Spokesperson Africa Melane speaks to Patrick Mncube, SANTACO Ekurhuleni spokesperson, following a deadly shooting in Katlehong in which two taxi association members were killed and another injured amid ongoing route disputes. The conversation explores what is driving repeated violence in the taxi industry and whether current interventions are enough to restore order and protect both operators and commuters. 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/XJ10LBUListen 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/NnFM3NSubscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetcFollow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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With fuel prices as well as minibus taxi fares having gone up, more people might be inclined to take up rail as an option to get around. PRASA (The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) has been steadily bringing back the Metrorail train service to Cape Town after years of disruption, but do they have the capacity to accommodate an increase in demand? Africa Melane speaks to Raymond Maseko, Western Cape Regional Manager for PRASA. 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.

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Victoria police have revealed that their Transit Safety Division 'STOPIT' unit have received more than 7,000 reports of unwanted sexual and anti-social behaviour over the last five years which have resulted in 77 arrests. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the significance of the numbers and how to stay safe on public transport.Also in this edition, the power of volunteering and community connection.

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.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Benny Makgoga, Director of Service Promotions at Rea Vaya, and Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA, about the challenges facing South Africa’s integrated public transport systems after more than R80 billion was invested with limited results. They discuss why many Bus Rapid Transit projects struggled to succeed, including issues around municipal capacity, corruption, long-term planning, and the complexities of taxi industry integration, as government begins reconsidering the future of the model. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 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/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Benny Makgoga, Director of Service Promotions at Rea Vaya, and Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA, about the collapse of South Africa’s ambitious integrated public transport plans after more than R80 billion was spent with limited success. They unpack why many Bus Rapid Transit systems failed to deliver, from weak municipal capacity and corruption to poor planning and the challenges of integrating the taxi industry, as Treasury and the Department of Transport begin scaling back support. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 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/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westminster has always infantilised local elections, but local authorities are the most persistent interface between our lives and the functioning state, and this is absolutely true when it comes to transport.In this "local" election special, we'll dig into this relationship, talking with Nathan Goldup-John, first candidate in Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd and Charlotte Husnjak, second candidate in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf, to explore the relationship between local and devolved government and the scale of their ability to change how transport works for you.Support #Railnatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis. Merch at https://merch.railnatter.uk. Join in the discussion at https://discord.railnatter.uk. You can also buy my book #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture: https://bit.ly/HowTheRailways

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we introduce you to  Santiago Velasquez.  Santiago is blind and has created an app that enables public transport passengers to electronically hail a bus from their phone in real time. The technology is currently being trialled in the bus service here in Victoria. We are also joined by Vision Australia to discuss how best to improve public transport accessibility more broadly across that state. Also in this edition, the health of netball in Australia, HRT patches in short supply, and the latest on the war in Iran.

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.  

As petrol prices continue to rise, many residents of Abuja are being forced to rethink how they move around the city. For some, owning a car is no longer a convenience but a burden, as the cost of fueling it becomes increasingly difficult to sustain. Is keeping a private car now a luxury, or are Nigerians simply adapting to a new economic reality?Today on Nigeria Daily, we speak with a car owner who has parked his vehicle and turned to public transport, another who now carries passengers to cope with rising costs, and an economist who breaks down the wider impact of the fuel hike and what can be done to cushion the effects.

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.

Once again, public transport options are limited for the bank holiday weekend. For DART users, there will be no dart from Connollly to Malahide to Howth, with a number of stations closed, and no additional buses being put on…Do these closures impact your weekend plans?Joining Andrea to discuss is Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North Cian O'Callaghan, Alex Garvey, Committee member of Dublin Commuters, Barry Kenny from Irish Rail and listeners.

An ongoing SMRT campaign, meant to inspire a gracious commute culture, has laid down the law on what’s acceptable, or not, on the train. Two bubble-like characters – named “Dotties” by SMRT – are accompanied by the caption, “Don’t groom in public”. One is shown clipping their toenails and the other, applying make-up. It got the internet talking about the boundaries of personal grooming in public. But after decades of public etiquette and courtesy campaigns across Singapore, why is there still a need for this conversation? And if Singapore is a first-world city, why don’t we have a handle on what’s acceptable and what isn’t in public? In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Elysia Tan, a clinical psychologist, and Shila Naidu, a trauma therapist, to work through how to behave on public transport? Highlights (click/tap above): 4:08 Why have we not learnt from decades of courtesy campaigns? 9:54 Why don’t people realise they are irritating others? 14:29 Are these behaviours a reflection of a stressed society? 18:08 How did we become a “shame-based” society? 21:59 Commuters with mental health issues 24:41 Should we confront people on the train? 28:24 No PDA, no nose picking and distance please! Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg) Read Natasha’s articles: https://str.sg/iSXm Follow The Usual Place podcast on IG: https://str.sg/8KNT Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/v6DN Filmed by: Studio+65 Edited by: Eden Soh, Amirul Karim & Natasha Liew Executive producer: Danson Cheong Editorial producer: Elizabeth Law Follow The Usual Place Podcast and get notified for new episode drops every Thursday: Channel: https://str.sg/5nfm Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/9ijX Spotify: https://str.sg/cd2P YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX -- #tup #tuptrfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free public transport in Victoria is offering relief to many, but not without challenges for others. Extended until the end of May 2026, with half-price fares to follow, the initiative comes amid rising global fuel prices. While commuters benefit, cab drivers and car rental businesses report a different impact. In this podcast, voices from across the community share how the policy is reshaping everyday life and livelihoods.

A fresh idea in Auckland aims to make rides on public transport safer and easier. AT is trialling the flexi-stop system on bus route 18 - between the city and New Lynn - after 7pm every day until September. Passengers on the service can ask to be let off the bus anywhere along the route between stops, given it's safe for the driver to do so. AT Public Transport Operations Group Manager, Rachel Cara, says it's a success so far. "We've had over 100 passengers request a flexi-stop and it's only been running for four weeks, so we're really pleased with that level of feedback. We want to hear from our drivers, make sure that it's easy for them to navigate." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is being affected by the conflict in the Middle East, with rising fuel prices impacting the economy. Recent interest rate increases have added pressure on borrowers. Canberra-based economist Dr Krishna Hamal spoke to SBS Nepali about the state of the Australian economy, including the May budget, the possibility of a recession and ways to save money. - मध्यपूर्वमा देखिएको द्वन्द्वबाट अस्ट्रेलिया पनि अछुतो रहन सकेको छैन। इन्धनको मूल्य बढ्दा यसले सबै क्षेत्रलाई प्रभावित बनाइरहेको छ। रिजर्भ बैङ्कले पछिल्ला दुई बैठकहरू मार्फत ब्याजदर बढाउँदा ऋण लिएकाहरूलाई थप आर्थिक भार परिरहेको छ। अब के होला भन्ने आर्थिक अन्यौलताका बिच क्यानबेरा स्थित अर्थशास्त्री कृष्ण हमालले अस्ट्रेलियाको पछिल्लो आर्थिक विश्लेषण गरेका छन्। मे महिनामा सरकारले ल्याउन लागेको बजेट, आर्थिक मन्दी अनि पैसा बचतका उपायहरूका बारेमा क्यानबरामा रहेका अर्थशास्त्री हमालले एसबीएस नेपालीसँग गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

As the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran intensifies and President Trump’s bombing deadline looms, we are breaking down exactly how a war on the other side of the world is hitting you right here at home. First, we sit down with international relations expert Dr Jessica Genauer to examine the 'complete demolition' threats, alleged war crimes, and whether a ceasefire is even on the table. Then, we investigate the fuel crisis. With service stations running dry and the government slashing the fuel excise, we ask the NRMA’s Peter Khoury why prices aren't dropping faster. Plus, as Aussies flock to public transport to save their hip pockets, Professor Graham Currie explains if our trains and buses can actually handle the surge in demand and whether free fares are a long-term solution or just a temporary fix.

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.

As fuel prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East, the states of Victoria and Tasmania have announced plans to temporarily make public transport fares free. - 中東での紛争の影響で燃料価格が上昇する中、ビクトリア州とタスマニア州は、公共交通の運賃を一時的に無料にする方針を打ち出しました。

With the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran dragging on, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and Australian petrol pumps. As the Prime Minister unveils a National Fuel Security Plan to stop the panic buying, we look at why the fuel excise has been halved and what it actually means for your hip pocket. Plus, with Victoria and Tasmania introducing free public transport while other states hold out, we’re joined by political analyst Amy Remeikis to unpack the federal government's relief strategy and why some states are refusing to come to the party.