166 result(s) for hungarian government in Getting around
Ministry Denies It Wants To Outlaw Ridesharing
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
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The economy ministry responded to a report that the government was beefing up roadside checks with a view to cracking down on ridesharing. Referring to the ride-hailing service Uber’s recent decision to exit the Hungarian market, news portal nol.hu said the government was “now going after ridesharing services”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lázár: Hungary Negotiates Metro Renovation With Brussels
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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The Hungarian government is in negotiations with the European Commission on funding for the renovation of Budapest’s M3 metro line, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár said, adding that renovation is expected to start soon.
Uber Gives Up Fight, Quits Hungary
- 14 Jul 2016 12:35 PM
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U.S.-based ride-sharing service Uber said today it is leaving the Hungarian market after months of demonstrations by taxi drivers led the Hungarian government to make tough new laws regulating drivers for hire.
Ministry Of National Development Takes Note Of Uber’s Decision To Leave Hungary
- 14 Jul 2016 10:00 AM
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The Ministry of National Development takes note of Uber’s decision to withdraw from Hungary rather than engage in legal operations and fair market competition with tax-paying Hungarian taxi drivers and to pay taxes itself.
Tokaj, Balaton, Budapest, Sopron Priority Tourism Areas
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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Tokaj, lake Balaton, Budapest and Sopron are to be treated as priority areas in the government’s tourism development strategy, the daily Magyar Idők reports. The Hungarian Tourism Agency told the paper that the development of hotels and tourist attractions would be based on a unified strategy in order to boost the country’s attractiveness and the competitiveness of players in the sector.
Ministry Denies It Wants To Outlaw Ridesharing
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
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The economy ministry responded to a report that the government was beefing up roadside checks with a view to cracking down on ridesharing. Referring to the ride-hailing service Uber’s recent decision to exit the Hungarian market, news portal nol.hu said the government was “now going after ridesharing services”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lázár: Hungary Negotiates Metro Renovation With Brussels
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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The Hungarian government is in negotiations with the European Commission on funding for the renovation of Budapest’s M3 metro line, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár said, adding that renovation is expected to start soon.
Uber Gives Up Fight, Quits Hungary
- 14 Jul 2016 12:35 PM
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U.S.-based ride-sharing service Uber said today it is leaving the Hungarian market after months of demonstrations by taxi drivers led the Hungarian government to make tough new laws regulating drivers for hire.
Ministry Of National Development Takes Note Of Uber’s Decision To Leave Hungary
- 14 Jul 2016 10:00 AM
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The Ministry of National Development takes note of Uber’s decision to withdraw from Hungary rather than engage in legal operations and fair market competition with tax-paying Hungarian taxi drivers and to pay taxes itself.
Tokaj, Balaton, Budapest, Sopron Priority Tourism Areas
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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Tokaj, lake Balaton, Budapest and Sopron are to be treated as priority areas in the government’s tourism development strategy, the daily Magyar Idők reports. The Hungarian Tourism Agency told the paper that the development of hotels and tourist attractions would be based on a unified strategy in order to boost the country’s attractiveness and the competitiveness of players in the sector.