196 result(s) for bus drivers
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.
Danish Firm To Study Congestion Fee In Budapest, Hungary
- 7 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
The Budapest Transport Centre has signed a Ft 37.9 million contract with COWI Magyarország for counting traffic, analysing data and modelling the effects of a congestion fee. The Danish planning firm will have to interview drivers at 22 busy points of Budapest to gauge traffic in 38 intersections. They will also calculate the number of passengers on all trams and metro cars and on two busy HÉV ...
2012 Hungarian Grand Prix: Circuit Guide & Drivers View
- 23 Jul 2012 10:00 AM
- entertainment
"The first thing to say about the Hungaroring is that it can be phenomenally dull; at least it could be up until last year. For most of its 25-year history on the calendar, the tight and twisting bowl-shaped track on the outskirts of Budapest came with the reputation of regularly hosting complete snoozefests. Overtaking was (practically) impossible on the narrow track...The advent of ...
Road Developments At Budapest Airport Terminal 2
- 16 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest Airport’s access system at Terminal 2 will be completely renewed in a few weeks’ time, as soon as the reconstruction works have been completed. With the access control system to be installed on the roads in front of the terminal, the airport operator expects greater throughput and enhanced safety. During the first year following the handover of the SkyCourt in 2011, Budapest Airport ...
Budapest Transport Company Rewards Anti-Graffiti Bus Driver
- 7 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Budapest transport centre BKK is giving a Ft 100,000 award to a bus driver who helped catch a person who was scrawling graffiti in a bus on the 104A route. The estimated damage is Ft 50,000. The BKK wants to provide an incentive for drivers to fight vandalism to the extent allowed by law.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Protest New Regulations
- 29 May 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers staged a protest parade at Heroes Square in Budapest on Monday, complaining that stricter technology requirements planned by the city will drive many of them out of business. Some 150-200 drivers demanded fixed fares and a limit on the number of taxis in Budapest.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
'Hello I Must Be Going' By Matt Ellis In Budapest
- 30 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Ten people in Hungary ranked from most to least likely to acknowledge you - 1) People in an elevator: In Hungary, very busy, business-minded people take the time to greet you in the elevator, whether you are a colleague or not. It can be confusing, especially as Hungarians say ‘hello’ when leaving.
'Placcc Festival', Budapest, 24 September - 3 October
- 23 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"It’s time to travel – this year’s PLACCC Festival invites you to be on the move and on the look-out for all the adventures in store. After a successful special edition in Pécs in Spring 2010, PLACCC is back in Budapest to bring you extraordinary experiences: exciting artistic projects in public space and special „off-limits“ locations.
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.
Danish Firm To Study Congestion Fee In Budapest, Hungary
- 7 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
The Budapest Transport Centre has signed a Ft 37.9 million contract with COWI Magyarország for counting traffic, analysing data and modelling the effects of a congestion fee. The Danish planning firm will have to interview drivers at 22 busy points of Budapest to gauge traffic in 38 intersections. They will also calculate the number of passengers on all trams and metro cars and on two busy HÉV ...
2012 Hungarian Grand Prix: Circuit Guide & Drivers View
- 23 Jul 2012 10:00 AM
- entertainment
"The first thing to say about the Hungaroring is that it can be phenomenally dull; at least it could be up until last year. For most of its 25-year history on the calendar, the tight and twisting bowl-shaped track on the outskirts of Budapest came with the reputation of regularly hosting complete snoozefests. Overtaking was (practically) impossible on the narrow track...The advent of ...
Road Developments At Budapest Airport Terminal 2
- 16 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest Airport’s access system at Terminal 2 will be completely renewed in a few weeks’ time, as soon as the reconstruction works have been completed. With the access control system to be installed on the roads in front of the terminal, the airport operator expects greater throughput and enhanced safety. During the first year following the handover of the SkyCourt in 2011, Budapest Airport ...
Budapest Transport Company Rewards Anti-Graffiti Bus Driver
- 7 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Budapest transport centre BKK is giving a Ft 100,000 award to a bus driver who helped catch a person who was scrawling graffiti in a bus on the 104A route. The estimated damage is Ft 50,000. The BKK wants to provide an incentive for drivers to fight vandalism to the extent allowed by law.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Protest New Regulations
- 29 May 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers staged a protest parade at Heroes Square in Budapest on Monday, complaining that stricter technology requirements planned by the city will drive many of them out of business. Some 150-200 drivers demanded fixed fares and a limit on the number of taxis in Budapest.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
'Hello I Must Be Going' By Matt Ellis In Budapest
- 30 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Ten people in Hungary ranked from most to least likely to acknowledge you - 1) People in an elevator: In Hungary, very busy, business-minded people take the time to greet you in the elevator, whether you are a colleague or not. It can be confusing, especially as Hungarians say ‘hello’ when leaving.
'Placcc Festival', Budapest, 24 September - 3 October
- 23 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"It’s time to travel – this year’s PLACCC Festival invites you to be on the move and on the look-out for all the adventures in store. After a successful special edition in Pécs in Spring 2010, PLACCC is back in Budapest to bring you extraordinary experiences: exciting artistic projects in public space and special „off-limits“ locations.