67 result(s) for hungary reports in Getting around
Report: Charge To Drive In Budapest May Await Elections
- 24 May 2016 9:00 AM
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Though officials have been discussing congestion charges downtown Budapest for a few years, the Hungarian government is not expected to introduce such measure before the 2018 elections, as it could hurt the popularity of governing party Fidesz, Hungarian online daily origo.hu reported today citing unnamed sources.
Uber States Its Case In Full-Page Ads
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
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App-based taxi company Uber has taken out full-page advertisements in Népszabadság and Világgazdaság today, arguing against the government’s ban on its service. The ad states that Uber has 150,000 users in Hungary and provides work to 1,200 honest taxpaying people, arguing that it is wrong to ban something that is loved by users.
Budapest Fourth Metro Line Seeks Retailers
- 3 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
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Budapest city asset manager BFVK will invite bids for the rental of commercial spaces in stations along the fourth metro line, which are currently empty, Népszabadság reports. The BFVK collected Ft 29.2 million in rent in 2014, when the line was opened, rising to Ft 46.8 million in 2015.
Congestion Fee Budapest Zone Proposed
- 2 Oct 2015 11:30 AM
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The Budapest Transport Centre is proposing that a congestion fee be charged for vehicles within the Kiskörút, Népszabadság reports. In that scenario, the boundary of the car-free zone in Pest would run from Fõvám tér to Kálvin tér to Astoria to Deák Ferenc tér to Széchenyi tér.
Congestion Fee In Budapest May Be Called Off
- 24 Apr 2015 9:01 AM
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Budapest might not introduce the congestion fee agreed to by former mayor Gábor Demszky in exchange for EU funding for the city’s fourth metro line, vs.hu reported on Thursday. According to reports, the European Commission will allow Budapest to pay back only 10-30% of the Ft 181 billion subsidy.
Stadler Completes Delivery Of Trains To Hungary
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
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Swiss firm Stadler has supplied the last two commuter trains to state railway company MÁV and Austrian-Hungarian railways Gysev Cargo, reports Világgazdaság. MÁV signed a contract with Stadler in March, 2013 for the purchase of 42 Flirt commuter trains for €267 million, mostly funded by the EU. Stadler will supply six trains to Gysev in a related deal.
Tarlós Denies Decision Made On Budapest Congestion Charge
- 24 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
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No decision has been made on whether to introduce a congestion charge in Budapest, the city’s mayor said at a session of the municipal assembly. István Tarlós said no decision had been made concerning either the extent of the zone or the fee. He said efforts were being made in Brussels to “fend off” any requirement to introduce a congestion charge.
Congestion Charge In Hungary Due Next Year
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
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The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) is working hard to introduce a congestion fee in the city from January 1, 2016, Népszabadság reports.
Chaotic Launch For New Motorway Tolls In Hungary
- 5 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
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The new motorway toll system got off to a shaky start as new passes were not available by December 31, although drivers were to have acquired them by January 1, Népszabadság reports.
Report: Charge To Drive In Budapest May Await Elections
- 24 May 2016 9:00 AM
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Though officials have been discussing congestion charges downtown Budapest for a few years, the Hungarian government is not expected to introduce such measure before the 2018 elections, as it could hurt the popularity of governing party Fidesz, Hungarian online daily origo.hu reported today citing unnamed sources.
Uber States Its Case In Full-Page Ads
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
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App-based taxi company Uber has taken out full-page advertisements in Népszabadság and Világgazdaság today, arguing against the government’s ban on its service. The ad states that Uber has 150,000 users in Hungary and provides work to 1,200 honest taxpaying people, arguing that it is wrong to ban something that is loved by users.
Budapest Fourth Metro Line Seeks Retailers
- 3 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
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Budapest city asset manager BFVK will invite bids for the rental of commercial spaces in stations along the fourth metro line, which are currently empty, Népszabadság reports. The BFVK collected Ft 29.2 million in rent in 2014, when the line was opened, rising to Ft 46.8 million in 2015.
Congestion Fee Budapest Zone Proposed
- 2 Oct 2015 11:30 AM
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The Budapest Transport Centre is proposing that a congestion fee be charged for vehicles within the Kiskörút, Népszabadság reports. In that scenario, the boundary of the car-free zone in Pest would run from Fõvám tér to Kálvin tér to Astoria to Deák Ferenc tér to Széchenyi tér.
Congestion Fee In Budapest May Be Called Off
- 24 Apr 2015 9:01 AM
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Budapest might not introduce the congestion fee agreed to by former mayor Gábor Demszky in exchange for EU funding for the city’s fourth metro line, vs.hu reported on Thursday. According to reports, the European Commission will allow Budapest to pay back only 10-30% of the Ft 181 billion subsidy.
Stadler Completes Delivery Of Trains To Hungary
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
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Swiss firm Stadler has supplied the last two commuter trains to state railway company MÁV and Austrian-Hungarian railways Gysev Cargo, reports Világgazdaság. MÁV signed a contract with Stadler in March, 2013 for the purchase of 42 Flirt commuter trains for €267 million, mostly funded by the EU. Stadler will supply six trains to Gysev in a related deal.
Tarlós Denies Decision Made On Budapest Congestion Charge
- 24 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
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No decision has been made on whether to introduce a congestion charge in Budapest, the city’s mayor said at a session of the municipal assembly. István Tarlós said no decision had been made concerning either the extent of the zone or the fee. He said efforts were being made in Brussels to “fend off” any requirement to introduce a congestion charge.
Congestion Charge In Hungary Due Next Year
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
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The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) is working hard to introduce a congestion fee in the city from January 1, 2016, Népszabadság reports.
Chaotic Launch For New Motorway Tolls In Hungary
- 5 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
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The new motorway toll system got off to a shaky start as new passes were not available by December 31, although drivers were to have acquired them by January 1, Népszabadság reports.