Lagos - The inability of Medview Airlines to airlift its London bound passengers presently has been linked to the plans of some agents at the London Gatwick Airport to sabotage the efforts of the Nigerian domestic carrier. Meanwhile, the airline disclosed it has started making alternative arrangements with friendly foreign carriers
Road Transportation
After crash, injured motorcyclist accuses robot-driven vehicle of ‘negligent driving’
A California motorcyclist has filed a lawsuit against General Motors, accusing one of the manufacturer’s robot-operated vehicles of “negligent driving.” Oscar Willhelm Nilsson claims he was traveling down a San Francisco street last month when a Cruise AV aborted a lane change and swerved into his lane. The car struck him, “knocking
The 5 Busiest Highways in Nigeria
Nigeria has a number of busy highways that run several hundreds of kilometres across the different geo-political zones of the country. In this report, five of the busiest highways are highlighted, showing the unique features of the roads. This is a list of the 5 Busiest Expressways/Highways in All of Nigeria. 1: Lagos
FAAN completes repairs of Enugu Airport runway
The repair of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, the runway has been completed, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said in Lagos on Monday. Mrs. Herrienta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, said that the runway is now open for full operations following its completion. She said FAAN’s team of
Seven Perish in Multiple Weekend Road Accidents in Uganda
Kampala (The Monitor) - At least seven People have been confirmed dead in four separate accidents along different highways in the central region. Three of the accidents happened in Wamala Sub-region on Saturday claiming six people, four of whom are believed to be of the same family. The first accident occurred along
Transporters Sue Lagos over closure threats to their Jibowu Terminals, Seek N500m Compensation
Lagos (Thisday) - Luxury bus owners and about 12 other operators, who said their businesses have been affected by the decision of the Lagos state government to seal commercial transport terminals in Jibowu Yaba, have filled a suit to stop the government. In their suit number ID/4603GCMW/17, they are seeking an
U.S Trucking Companies Race to Add Capacity, Drivers as Market Heats Up
Trucking companies can’t add capacity fast enough to take advantage of a flood of new business, analysts say. PHOTO: JOE RAEDLE/GETTY IMAGES Investors hope rising prices to move freight translate to higher profits when carriers including Werner Enterprises, Old Dominion report earnings Trucking fleets are charging higher prices to move freight around the country.
Congestion pricing: Driving in Manhattan NY could cost $11.52
New York (AP) - A proposal to charge motorists nearly $12 to drive into the busiest parts of Manhattan provoked protests and complaints even before it was released Friday, though there are signs the idea of congestion pricing is quietly gaining momentum in the nation’s largest city. London, Stockholm and Singapore
Nigeria’s Average fare up 23.99% month-on-month, Inter-City Transport Fares Show Abuja, Cross River, Jigawa in the Lead – NBS Report
Lagos - Badagry expressway A report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that average fare paid by commuters for bus journey within the city increased by 23.99 percent month-on-month (m/m) and 14.78 percent year-on-year (y/y) to N171.34 in December 2017 from N138.19 in November 2017. The report revealed that
