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Hungarian Government Approves Road Toll Project
- 17 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The cabinet has allocated Ft 42 billion to build an electronic road toll system, basing fees on usage, initially for trucks only, the official gazette Magyar Közlöny reveals. Trucks will be charged the highest fee permitted by EU regulations, without any transition period.
Hungarian Cyclists Club Cancelled Critical Mass In Budapest
- 6 Sep 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
The Critical Mass procession of September 22 will be cancelled, János László, president of the Hungarian Cyclists Club, announced on Wednesday. He said progress has begun in Budapest and many people now cycle in the capital, so what they wanted has been achieved. Thus it is no longer necessary for people to take to the streets and disrupt traffic.
Hungarian Bus Company Orangeways Looks To CNG Buses
- 30 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungarian bus company Orangeways has started test runs of buses that run on compressed natural gas (CNG) in Baja, CEO Miklós Kovács told Napi Gazdaság.
Identity Card To Double As BKV Pass In Budapest
- 29 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The cabinet plans to introduce an identity card in 2014 for Budapest residents which will also be a BKV pass, Népszabadság reports. The card will carry all data now featured on separate cards, such as address, social insurance and tax numbers, under an agreement reached by the Administration Ministry and the Budapest Transport Centre.
New Fares Favour Trains Over Buses In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Inter-city coach fares will be more expensive from September, if train service is available on the same route, in order to make train tickets more attractive, the National Development Ministry announced. The first routes affected are those linking Győr, Szombathely, Nyíregyháza and Szeged to Budapest.
Three Killed In Crash In Hungary On M3
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Three people died and two others were injured in an accident on the M3 motorway 44km from Budapest early Tuesday morning. The driver of a Slovak BMW apparently fell asleep while driving and smashed her car into a Fiat Punto which ran into a barrier and burst into flame.
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...
Vehicle Driving Age Limits To Rise In 2013 In Hungary
- 14 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
According to government plans, age limits for truck and bus driving licences would be increased from the present 18 to 21 and 24 respectively. Light motorcycle driving licences will be available only from age 16 and for heavy motorcycles over 50 cm3 from age 24. The new law would take effect on January 1, 2013.
Traffic Safety Checks Launched In Hungary
- 13 Aug 2012 9:04 AM
- getting around
Nationwide safety checks were launched by National Police chief József Hatala as several fatal traffic accidents occurred on three consecutive weekends, law enforcement director general Zsolt Halmosi announced on Friday.
Hungarian Government Approves Road Toll Project
- 17 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The cabinet has allocated Ft 42 billion to build an electronic road toll system, basing fees on usage, initially for trucks only, the official gazette Magyar Közlöny reveals. Trucks will be charged the highest fee permitted by EU regulations, without any transition period.
Hungarian Cyclists Club Cancelled Critical Mass In Budapest
- 6 Sep 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
The Critical Mass procession of September 22 will be cancelled, János László, president of the Hungarian Cyclists Club, announced on Wednesday. He said progress has begun in Budapest and many people now cycle in the capital, so what they wanted has been achieved. Thus it is no longer necessary for people to take to the streets and disrupt traffic.
Hungarian Bus Company Orangeways Looks To CNG Buses
- 30 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungarian bus company Orangeways has started test runs of buses that run on compressed natural gas (CNG) in Baja, CEO Miklós Kovács told Napi Gazdaság.
Identity Card To Double As BKV Pass In Budapest
- 29 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The cabinet plans to introduce an identity card in 2014 for Budapest residents which will also be a BKV pass, Népszabadság reports. The card will carry all data now featured on separate cards, such as address, social insurance and tax numbers, under an agreement reached by the Administration Ministry and the Budapest Transport Centre.
New Fares Favour Trains Over Buses In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Inter-city coach fares will be more expensive from September, if train service is available on the same route, in order to make train tickets more attractive, the National Development Ministry announced. The first routes affected are those linking Győr, Szombathely, Nyíregyháza and Szeged to Budapest.
Three Killed In Crash In Hungary On M3
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Three people died and two others were injured in an accident on the M3 motorway 44km from Budapest early Tuesday morning. The driver of a Slovak BMW apparently fell asleep while driving and smashed her car into a Fiat Punto which ran into a barrier and burst into flame.
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...
Vehicle Driving Age Limits To Rise In 2013 In Hungary
- 14 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
According to government plans, age limits for truck and bus driving licences would be increased from the present 18 to 21 and 24 respectively. Light motorcycle driving licences will be available only from age 16 and for heavy motorcycles over 50 cm3 from age 24. The new law would take effect on January 1, 2013.
Traffic Safety Checks Launched In Hungary
- 13 Aug 2012 9:04 AM
- getting around
Nationwide safety checks were launched by National Police chief József Hatala as several fatal traffic accidents occurred on three consecutive weekends, law enforcement director general Zsolt Halmosi announced on Friday.