The Principal Secretary says the construction of the missing link connecting the Nairobi-Naivasha highway to the Northern Bypass around Ruaka will start soon. According to him “We are going to complete the new roads by December this year in the first phase of the road annuity program,” says Infrastructure Principal Secretary
Transportation
No More codeshare relationships with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways
The American Airlines announced on Wednesday that it is ending its codeshare relationships with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways as part of its push against government subsidies of Middle Eastern carriers. The airline notified Doha-based Qatar Airways and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad of its decision on June 29 to end the “codeshare” partnership – the sharing of a
Kenya to reintroduce toll stations on major roads
The Government is inviting bids for transaction advisory services for the procurement of a tolling operator, bringing the journey towards the reintroduction of toll stations on some roads closed. According to the national treasury, the toll stations would be offered under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) with proceeds used for developing and maintaining roads. The ministry of transport has
Uganda to review Road Safety Act
The Ministry of Transport in Uganda has initiated plans to review and amend the current Traffic and Road Safety Act, 1998. Uganda Minister of Transportation Aggrey Bagiire said that “Through this amendment, the Government shall put in place and enforce a comprehensive driver and testing regime, including adopting groupings of vehicles for driver
How Autonomous Cars Could Disrupt Airlines, Hotels And Rental Agencies
Today's trinity of travel providers are airlines, hotels and the rental car industry. But a wave is gathering strength that will crash down upon each of them in the next few decades: the rise of autonomous vehicles. All three travel industries should survive, but each will have to change. Car Rentals: The
Ogun flyover, right of way stall Lagos- Ibadan standard gauge tracks
The formal laying of tracks of the N485 billion Lagos- Ibadan standard gauge rail is being stalled by right of way, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed yesterday. One of the challenges stalling the construction work is the ongoing construction of a flyover bridge at Ijoko, Ogun State. According to
SA transport minister wants Uber drivers to apply for public transport permits
Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi says that he wants Uber drivers to apply for public transport licenses and comply with legislation, or be removed from SA roads. The minister’s comments come as tensions between metered taxi drivers and Uber drivers flare up, with the former accusing the latter of stealing potential work while getting
Nigeria Holds National Summit On Truck Transit Parks
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Transportation will on Tuesday in Abuja hold a national summit on Truck Transit Parks. Organizers of the event said the focus of the summit is to brainstorm on ways to address the infrastructure deficit in the country, provide a short-term resting place for truck drivers on long-distance
Ethiopian Airlines starts flight services to Kaduna, Aug.1
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it is commencing scheduled flight services thrice a week to Kaduna in North Western Nigeria from August 1, 2017 The airline made the announcement in a statement signed by its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, in Lagos last week. GebreMariam said the airline would operate the
