504 result(s) for drivers
What Is 'OFF' In Budapest? It's On Until 31 May
- 20 May 2015 9:05 AM
- entertainment
OFF-Biennale Budapest is a series of exhibitions and art events in and beyond the city of Budapest. Its concept is different from traditional biennials as we know them. Not affiliated with any institution, it is a voluntary collaborative initiative of artists, groups of artists, curators, art managers, gallerists and collectors. OFF-Biennale Budapest is a civil initiative, whose aim is to bring ...
Bomb Found On Coach In Hungary May Have Been Planted By ISIS
- 19 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Bulgarian sources have claimed that a powerful bomb found on a long-distance coach at the Annahegy motorway rest stop in the Hungarian town of Törökbálint may have been planted by ISIS or another Middle Eastern terrorist group. The pipe bomb was planted on Omega Group’s bus heading from Prague to the Bulgarian city of Varna by a Czech or Slovak citizen, according to the carrier’s director ...
Hungarian Racer Wins Lights-To-Flag On Home Track
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian Norbert Michelisz underlined his status as a national hero by winning the second MOL Group WTCC Race of Hungary, his first victory in this year’s FIA World Touring Car Championship, at the Hungaroring race track at Mogyoród, near Budapest, on Sunday.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Happy Uber Getting Tax Probe
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The taxi drivers’ union welcomed that the tax office had launched an investigation into the ridesharing company Uber for providing taxi services without a licence. Zoltán Metál, the head of the National Association of Taxi Drivers (OTSZ), told public news channel M1 on Saturday that Uber is “not helping” the taxi driver profession, passenger services or Hungary’s reputation.
Budapest's Best Cafeterias & Greasy Spoon Restaurants
- 30 Apr 2015 9:45 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Budapest's locals each have their favourite spots to enjoy home-style cooking. The attraction of these simple eateries isn't Michelin stars and fancy interiors, but their familiar atmosphere and hearty offering. Still many don't struggle for popularity: some have been cooking the same bean stew and feeding lunch to ...
Great Race 3 In Budapest, 1 May
- 30 Apr 2015 1:50 AM
- sport
Formula-1 cars roaring in the heart of Budapest? Yes, this is called the Great Race after all! Apart from being a generally spectacular event for audiences of all ages, it has the specific aim of bringing the 'F1 Race Circus', and all motor sports, closer to the public - literally! This event has by now become a tradition in the Hungarian capital, so much so that the drivers of the touring car ...
Hungarian Police Step Up ‘Sober Easter’ Checks
- 3 Apr 2015 9:01 AM
- getting around
Police will carry out a nationwide operation called ‘Sober Easter’ from Thursday to Monday to monitor the roads for drunk and erratic driving. National Police head of department József Óberling said during a similar operation last year, some 26,000 checks found 600 drunk drivers, a rate of 2.2%. Alcohol consumption played a part in 10% of the accidents last year, he said.
Miklós Tamás, Former Chairman, City Taxi
- 31 Mar 2015 12:00 PM
Since 2005, I have been the Company Chairman of City Taxi, one of the most well known and popular taxi companies in Budapest. City Taxi operates as a cooperative with more than 400 taxi owners, in addition to which we work with more than 400 subcontract taxi drivers.
Xpat Opinion: Uber Frustrated Taxi Drivers In Budapest
- 26 Mar 2015 1:35 AM
- getting around
Uber is a ridesharing service that recently showed up in Hungary. Taxi companies are understandably frustrated and Uber further provokes them with tiny things like free weekends. Not so long ago, Hungary’s taxi fares have been unified regardless of which company you choose.
What Is 'OFF' In Budapest? It's On Until 31 May
- 20 May 2015 9:05 AM
- entertainment
OFF-Biennale Budapest is a series of exhibitions and art events in and beyond the city of Budapest. Its concept is different from traditional biennials as we know them. Not affiliated with any institution, it is a voluntary collaborative initiative of artists, groups of artists, curators, art managers, gallerists and collectors. OFF-Biennale Budapest is a civil initiative, whose aim is to bring ...
Bomb Found On Coach In Hungary May Have Been Planted By ISIS
- 19 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Bulgarian sources have claimed that a powerful bomb found on a long-distance coach at the Annahegy motorway rest stop in the Hungarian town of Törökbálint may have been planted by ISIS or another Middle Eastern terrorist group. The pipe bomb was planted on Omega Group’s bus heading from Prague to the Bulgarian city of Varna by a Czech or Slovak citizen, according to the carrier’s director ...
Hungarian Racer Wins Lights-To-Flag On Home Track
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian Norbert Michelisz underlined his status as a national hero by winning the second MOL Group WTCC Race of Hungary, his first victory in this year’s FIA World Touring Car Championship, at the Hungaroring race track at Mogyoród, near Budapest, on Sunday.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Happy Uber Getting Tax Probe
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The taxi drivers’ union welcomed that the tax office had launched an investigation into the ridesharing company Uber for providing taxi services without a licence. Zoltán Metál, the head of the National Association of Taxi Drivers (OTSZ), told public news channel M1 on Saturday that Uber is “not helping” the taxi driver profession, passenger services or Hungary’s reputation.
Budapest's Best Cafeterias & Greasy Spoon Restaurants
- 30 Apr 2015 9:45 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Budapest's locals each have their favourite spots to enjoy home-style cooking. The attraction of these simple eateries isn't Michelin stars and fancy interiors, but their familiar atmosphere and hearty offering. Still many don't struggle for popularity: some have been cooking the same bean stew and feeding lunch to ...
Great Race 3 In Budapest, 1 May
- 30 Apr 2015 1:50 AM
- sport
Formula-1 cars roaring in the heart of Budapest? Yes, this is called the Great Race after all! Apart from being a generally spectacular event for audiences of all ages, it has the specific aim of bringing the 'F1 Race Circus', and all motor sports, closer to the public - literally! This event has by now become a tradition in the Hungarian capital, so much so that the drivers of the touring car ...
Hungarian Police Step Up ‘Sober Easter’ Checks
- 3 Apr 2015 9:01 AM
- getting around
Police will carry out a nationwide operation called ‘Sober Easter’ from Thursday to Monday to monitor the roads for drunk and erratic driving. National Police head of department József Óberling said during a similar operation last year, some 26,000 checks found 600 drunk drivers, a rate of 2.2%. Alcohol consumption played a part in 10% of the accidents last year, he said.
Miklós Tamás, Former Chairman, City Taxi
- 31 Mar 2015 12:00 PM
Since 2005, I have been the Company Chairman of City Taxi, one of the most well known and popular taxi companies in Budapest. City Taxi operates as a cooperative with more than 400 taxi owners, in addition to which we work with more than 400 subcontract taxi drivers.
Xpat Opinion: Uber Frustrated Taxi Drivers In Budapest
- 26 Mar 2015 1:35 AM
- getting around
Uber is a ridesharing service that recently showed up in Hungary. Taxi companies are understandably frustrated and Uber further provokes them with tiny things like free weekends. Not so long ago, Hungary’s taxi fares have been unified regardless of which company you choose.