378 result(s) for government in Getting around
Contract For Metro Bus Replacement Tipped For Late Sept, Early Oct
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
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The municipal council of Budapest is expected to sign a contract in late September or early October on leasing buses for replacement services for metro line 3 while it is being renovated. The related proposal was submitted by two deputy mayors and the Budapest assembly will debate it next Wednesday. The Budapest transport authority (BKK) invited public bids for the project on July 12.
Electric Car Owners Can Soon Drive Cross Country
- 17 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
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The network of electric car charging stations that will be built with the help of a tender recently launched by the economy ministry will allow electric car owners to easily drive cross country, a ministry official said. The economy ministry on Monday launched a tender offering 1.25 billion (EUR 4m) forints of non-refundable grants to municipalities governing cities with at least 15,000 ...
Govt Decides On Cycle Path Development Projects
- 4 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
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The government has decided to implement cycle path development projects worth 30 billion forints (EUR 96.4m) in major tourist regions, a government commissioner said. The projects include developing a path connecting Budapest to Lake Balaton, in western Hungary, and further developing a path around the lake, Máriusz Révész said.
Bus Traffic To Buda Castle Temporarily Limited
- 3 Aug 2016 9:02 AM
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Due to the reconstruction, the Castle District Municipality have temporarily limited the tour bus traffic until 31 October 2016. During this period only 8 tour buses will be allowed to be in the Castle at the same time for a 10 minute long period each.
Budapest M3 Metro Line Renovation Proposal Could Come Before Govt In Late Sept
- 28 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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A proposal on funding the renovation of Budapest’s M3 metro line will be submitted to the government at the end of September or early in October, the head of Hungary’s authority for payouts of European Union support for public transport investments said.
Uber In Hungary: We’re Not Dead Yet
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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Ride-hailing service Uber says that although its services in Hungary are being suspended indefinitely from July 24, the company intends to continue working with decision makers on amending passenger transport regulations. If regulations change – which would be up to lawmakers – Uber could resume its operations.
Xpat Opinion: All Over For Uber In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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Just like most public issues in Hungary, Uber’s pull-out divides commentators along political lines, with those on the left-liberal side accusing the government of protecting corrupt interests, while pro-government authors claiming that Uber does not excel at paying taxes.
Electric Vehicles In Hungary Treble In H1
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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The number of electric vehicles rolling on Hungarian roads has increased almost threefold in half a year: up from January’s 361 to 932 by the end of the first half, Hungarian business daily Világgazdaság reported today citing government data.
Gov’t Invites Ideas For Gellért Hill
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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The government has announced a call for ideas for developing Budapest’s Gellért Hill, with a budget of Ft 40 million. The aim of the contest is to come up with ideas for revitalising the hill, its buildings, parks and artistic heritage. The Prime Minister’s Office also welcomes suggestions for the use of the Citadella fortress building on top of the hill.
Contract For Metro Bus Replacement Tipped For Late Sept, Early Oct
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The municipal council of Budapest is expected to sign a contract in late September or early October on leasing buses for replacement services for metro line 3 while it is being renovated. The related proposal was submitted by two deputy mayors and the Budapest assembly will debate it next Wednesday. The Budapest transport authority (BKK) invited public bids for the project on July 12.
Electric Car Owners Can Soon Drive Cross Country
- 17 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The network of electric car charging stations that will be built with the help of a tender recently launched by the economy ministry will allow electric car owners to easily drive cross country, a ministry official said. The economy ministry on Monday launched a tender offering 1.25 billion (EUR 4m) forints of non-refundable grants to municipalities governing cities with at least 15,000 ...
Govt Decides On Cycle Path Development Projects
- 4 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government has decided to implement cycle path development projects worth 30 billion forints (EUR 96.4m) in major tourist regions, a government commissioner said. The projects include developing a path connecting Budapest to Lake Balaton, in western Hungary, and further developing a path around the lake, Máriusz Révész said.
Bus Traffic To Buda Castle Temporarily Limited
- 3 Aug 2016 9:02 AM
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Due to the reconstruction, the Castle District Municipality have temporarily limited the tour bus traffic until 31 October 2016. During this period only 8 tour buses will be allowed to be in the Castle at the same time for a 10 minute long period each.
Budapest M3 Metro Line Renovation Proposal Could Come Before Govt In Late Sept
- 28 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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A proposal on funding the renovation of Budapest’s M3 metro line will be submitted to the government at the end of September or early in October, the head of Hungary’s authority for payouts of European Union support for public transport investments said.
Uber In Hungary: We’re Not Dead Yet
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing service Uber says that although its services in Hungary are being suspended indefinitely from July 24, the company intends to continue working with decision makers on amending passenger transport regulations. If regulations change – which would be up to lawmakers – Uber could resume its operations.
Xpat Opinion: All Over For Uber In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Just like most public issues in Hungary, Uber’s pull-out divides commentators along political lines, with those on the left-liberal side accusing the government of protecting corrupt interests, while pro-government authors claiming that Uber does not excel at paying taxes.
Electric Vehicles In Hungary Treble In H1
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The number of electric vehicles rolling on Hungarian roads has increased almost threefold in half a year: up from January’s 361 to 932 by the end of the first half, Hungarian business daily Világgazdaság reported today citing government data.
Gov’t Invites Ideas For Gellért Hill
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government has announced a call for ideas for developing Budapest’s Gellért Hill, with a budget of Ft 40 million. The aim of the contest is to come up with ideas for revitalising the hill, its buildings, parks and artistic heritage. The Prime Minister’s Office also welcomes suggestions for the use of the Citadella fortress building on top of the hill.