493 result(s) for drivers
New Smart Traffic Management System Improves Traffic Flow In Budapest
- 12 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
A new smart technology-based system was installed at the busiest entry-point of Budapest, with the aim to divert traffic away from congested areas. The system tackles the bottleneck in Budapest's road network, which is represented by the bridges over the river Danube.
Free Public Transport In Budapest Today, 14 January
- 14 Jan 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Mayor Tarlós has given permission for the Budapest Transport Centre to make public transport free of charge today, 14 January, until midnight. This unusual measure was prompted by the heavy snow last night and the related issues for car drivers. It's not clear whether this initiative will continue if the bad weather continues.
Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Budapest Airport: New Parking System Proves Itself
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Since its commissioning in August, the new parking system of Budapest Airport at Terminal 2 is functioning well without any interruption. Drivers were quick to learn the new arrangements which were launched in the second half of the tourist season, thanks to the well-prepared system of information incorporating major components such as unambiguous naming of parking spaces and colors assisting ...
Balázs Tapasztó, Former CEO TaxiLike
- 12 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
Balazs Tapaszto is the CEO of the newly established Hungarian start-up TaxiLike. This new company developed their own taxi application for smart phones and offering this for taxi drivers, taxi companies and passengers. The idea is to create direct connection between taxi passengers and taxi drivers using TaxiLike app when passengers can request taxis and select the taxi as they want depending on ...
Video Report: Increased Speeding Fines In Hungary
- 11 Oct 2012 12:55 PM
- getting around
Each and every year the leading cause of traffic accidents in Hungary is speeding, according to a survey by the National Police Headquarters (ORFK). For this reason, regulations concerning the fines for speeding have been increased, with the Hungarian police now bearing down on drivers harder than ever.
Travelling In Hungary Became Cheap, Ecological And Fun
- 21 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Everybody knows that we are facing in this moment an important economic crisis, which is reaching all the population in many ways, like the continuous fuel price increases for example. But did you know that you can save money, help the environment and meet new people while travelling? The answer is well-known (and used) for a long time now in North America and Western Europe so it is naturally ...
Press Release: Bank Of Georgia Opens Office In Hungary
- 20 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Bank of Georgia opens its first Representative Office in Hungary on September 19, 2012. The leading Georgian bank, based on total assets (with a 35.7% market share), total loans (35.9%) and client deposits (36.0%) as of 30 June 2012 starts its operation in its new office in Budapest. The Bank offers a broad range of corporate banking, retail banking, wealth management, brokerage and insurance ...
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.
New Smart Traffic Management System Improves Traffic Flow In Budapest
- 12 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
A new smart technology-based system was installed at the busiest entry-point of Budapest, with the aim to divert traffic away from congested areas. The system tackles the bottleneck in Budapest's road network, which is represented by the bridges over the river Danube.
Free Public Transport In Budapest Today, 14 January
- 14 Jan 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Mayor Tarlós has given permission for the Budapest Transport Centre to make public transport free of charge today, 14 January, until midnight. This unusual measure was prompted by the heavy snow last night and the related issues for car drivers. It's not clear whether this initiative will continue if the bad weather continues.
Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Budapest Airport: New Parking System Proves Itself
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Since its commissioning in August, the new parking system of Budapest Airport at Terminal 2 is functioning well without any interruption. Drivers were quick to learn the new arrangements which were launched in the second half of the tourist season, thanks to the well-prepared system of information incorporating major components such as unambiguous naming of parking spaces and colors assisting ...
Balázs Tapasztó, Former CEO TaxiLike
- 12 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
Balazs Tapaszto is the CEO of the newly established Hungarian start-up TaxiLike. This new company developed their own taxi application for smart phones and offering this for taxi drivers, taxi companies and passengers. The idea is to create direct connection between taxi passengers and taxi drivers using TaxiLike app when passengers can request taxis and select the taxi as they want depending on ...
Video Report: Increased Speeding Fines In Hungary
- 11 Oct 2012 12:55 PM
- getting around
Each and every year the leading cause of traffic accidents in Hungary is speeding, according to a survey by the National Police Headquarters (ORFK). For this reason, regulations concerning the fines for speeding have been increased, with the Hungarian police now bearing down on drivers harder than ever.
Travelling In Hungary Became Cheap, Ecological And Fun
- 21 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Everybody knows that we are facing in this moment an important economic crisis, which is reaching all the population in many ways, like the continuous fuel price increases for example. But did you know that you can save money, help the environment and meet new people while travelling? The answer is well-known (and used) for a long time now in North America and Western Europe so it is naturally ...
Press Release: Bank Of Georgia Opens Office In Hungary
- 20 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Bank of Georgia opens its first Representative Office in Hungary on September 19, 2012. The leading Georgian bank, based on total assets (with a 35.7% market share), total loans (35.9%) and client deposits (36.0%) as of 30 June 2012 starts its operation in its new office in Budapest. The Bank offers a broad range of corporate banking, retail banking, wealth management, brokerage and insurance ...
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.