410 result(s) for free public transport
Invitation: JCI Training, Budapest, 19 February
- 19 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Dear JCI members and friends, We are pleased to invite you to JCI Expat Budapest’s next event, “What is JCI?” training, at the Double You Wine Tasting Bar on 19th February 2013.
Fourth Metro Line In Budapest Structurally Ready
- 18 Feb 2013 10:02 AM
- getting around
The fourth metro line is more or less structurally ready and only minor works are under way, mayor István Tarlós said on Wednesday as he opened an underground garage on Rákóczi tér in the Eighth District. He said the expected overall cost of the first section of the metro project will be Ft 452 billion, rather than the anticipated Ft 373 billion.
Bike Sharing Coming To Hungary In March
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
In March, Szeged expects to beat out Budapest to become the first city in Hungary to roll out a bike-sharing system, according to Szeged Cafe. The system, now getting its final touches, would naturally be much smaller than the one planned for Budapest, Bubi. It would comprise 70-80 bikes at up to 12 docking points spread around the centre of the city. Another 20-30 bikes would be kept at a ...
Congestion Charge In Budapest By 2015?
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Tuesday this week Budapest Mayor Tarlós announced that motorists will have to pay to enter Budapest by 2015. Speaking on Hungarian HírTV he justified the action by blaming the Socialists, claiming they signed an undertaking to this effect when negotiating EU subsidies for the forthcoming M4 metro line - which is due for completion in 2014 at earliest.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Mocks Szabó Over Snow Inquiry
- 23 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Basic rights ombudsman Máté Szabó has started an official inquiry into the way City Hall and the Budapest Transport Centre BKK handled the relatively heavy snowfall in Budapest on January 14. His office said traffic and public transport practically came to a standstill.
Snow Creates Temporary Chaos In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Western Hungary was hit with 15-30cm of snow on Sunday and early Monday, while Budapest was blanketed in 6-10cm. Despite the heavy snow, no villages were cut off, Development Ministry state secretary for infrastructure Pál Völner confirmed to reporters in Budapest.
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.
Free Parking In Budapest During Christmas Season
- 29 Dec 2012 6:00 AM
- getting around
No parking fees apply from 22 December 2012 until 1 January 2013 with the exception of the parking areas below Buda Castle and the Citadella in District I; the parking area in front of Budagyöngye shopping centre in district II; the parking area next to Flórián shopping centre in District III; the Margitsziget parking area in District XIII; and the section of 56-osok tere between Hősök tere and ...
Ft 3bn Subsidy To Budapest; New Trams
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
Over Ft 3 billion in a special subsidy will be paid from this year's budget to the Budapest city council to help smooth the operation of public transport, the latest issue of Magyar Kozlony reported on Wednesday.
Invitation: JCI Training, Budapest, 19 February
- 19 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Dear JCI members and friends, We are pleased to invite you to JCI Expat Budapest’s next event, “What is JCI?” training, at the Double You Wine Tasting Bar on 19th February 2013.
Fourth Metro Line In Budapest Structurally Ready
- 18 Feb 2013 10:02 AM
- getting around
The fourth metro line is more or less structurally ready and only minor works are under way, mayor István Tarlós said on Wednesday as he opened an underground garage on Rákóczi tér in the Eighth District. He said the expected overall cost of the first section of the metro project will be Ft 452 billion, rather than the anticipated Ft 373 billion.
Bike Sharing Coming To Hungary In March
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
In March, Szeged expects to beat out Budapest to become the first city in Hungary to roll out a bike-sharing system, according to Szeged Cafe. The system, now getting its final touches, would naturally be much smaller than the one planned for Budapest, Bubi. It would comprise 70-80 bikes at up to 12 docking points spread around the centre of the city. Another 20-30 bikes would be kept at a ...
Congestion Charge In Budapest By 2015?
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Tuesday this week Budapest Mayor Tarlós announced that motorists will have to pay to enter Budapest by 2015. Speaking on Hungarian HírTV he justified the action by blaming the Socialists, claiming they signed an undertaking to this effect when negotiating EU subsidies for the forthcoming M4 metro line - which is due for completion in 2014 at earliest.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Mocks Szabó Over Snow Inquiry
- 23 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Basic rights ombudsman Máté Szabó has started an official inquiry into the way City Hall and the Budapest Transport Centre BKK handled the relatively heavy snowfall in Budapest on January 14. His office said traffic and public transport practically came to a standstill.
Snow Creates Temporary Chaos In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Western Hungary was hit with 15-30cm of snow on Sunday and early Monday, while Budapest was blanketed in 6-10cm. Despite the heavy snow, no villages were cut off, Development Ministry state secretary for infrastructure Pál Völner confirmed to reporters in Budapest.
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.
Free Parking In Budapest During Christmas Season
- 29 Dec 2012 6:00 AM
- getting around
No parking fees apply from 22 December 2012 until 1 January 2013 with the exception of the parking areas below Buda Castle and the Citadella in District I; the parking area in front of Budagyöngye shopping centre in district II; the parking area next to Flórián shopping centre in District III; the Margitsziget parking area in District XIII; and the section of 56-osok tere between Hősök tere and ...
Ft 3bn Subsidy To Budapest; New Trams
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
Over Ft 3 billion in a special subsidy will be paid from this year's budget to the Budapest city council to help smooth the operation of public transport, the latest issue of Magyar Kozlony reported on Wednesday.