55 result(s) for measures in Getting around
Disabled Accessibility Approved For Refurbished Metro 3
- 26 Apr 2018 7:04 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The Budapest assembly has unanimously voted to approve accessibility for the disabled at several metro 3 stations. The decision to go ahead with installing the lifts coincides with the refurbishment of the metro line.
Video: Budapest Biking Increasingly Popular
- 3 Mar 2018 7:17 AM
- getting around
By Áron Halász, vice - president of Hungarian Cyclists' Club: Cycling as a mode of transport in Budapest has become a real trend in the past 10 years.
It started as a sub-culture, but gained huge popularity thanks to the strong bike advocacy, positive campaigns, various stakeholders joining the cause and the recent infrastructural developments such as the bike-share system, new bike lanes ...
State Institutions Get Electric Vehicles
- 22 Dec 2017 7:57 AM
- getting around
Twenty-six electric vehicles were handed over to state institutions, such as the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the National Ambulance Service, at a ceremony. Economy Minister Mihály Varga said his ministry had cooperated with the Public Procurement Supply Directorate on a centralised order for 200 EVs this year.
All You Need To Know About Reconstruction Of Metro Line M3
- 7 Nov 2017 7:58 AM
- getting around
From the beginning of November 2017, metro line M3 will be closed for reconstruction between Újpest-Központ and Lehel tér stations while on the rest of the route the metro will be in service from the first morning departure until 20:30 between Kőbánya-Kispest and Lehel tér. After 20:30 on workdays and all weekend, the whole metro line will be replaced by buses. For travelling between ...
Bikes, Buses, Cars: A Question Of Balance In Budapest
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The former director of Budapest Transportation Centre BKK, Dávid Vitézy, is an important of a more sustainable transportation policy. He has been working tirelessly years to expand cycling infrastructure and greenery, and improve public transport. Here he also shares his opinion about the Liget project and Hungarian bus production.
Ministry Of National Development Takes Note Of Uber’s Decision To Leave Hungary
- 14 Jul 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
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.
Hungarian Govt Has ‘No Intention’ Of Banning Uber
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is not looking to ban ride-hailing service Uber but simply wants to ensure that it competes fairly with taxi companies, a development ministry official said. The government does not oppose modern transport solutions, János Fónagy said after a meeting with representatives of Uber, the tax and transport authorities and the interior ministry.
Report: Charge To Drive In Budapest May Await Elections
- 24 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
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.
Hungarian Taxis Plan Another Demo For Today
- 3 May 2016 3:00 AM
- getting around
Hungarian taxi drivers are planning another demonstration in Budapest today against ride-sharing services in the capital, which drivers claim operate unlawfully, according to reports. The demo is being staged despite government plans, announced earlier, to ban ride-sharing apps.
Disabled Accessibility Approved For Refurbished Metro 3
- 26 Apr 2018 7:04 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The Budapest assembly has unanimously voted to approve accessibility for the disabled at several metro 3 stations. The decision to go ahead with installing the lifts coincides with the refurbishment of the metro line.
Video: Budapest Biking Increasingly Popular
- 3 Mar 2018 7:17 AM
- getting around
By Áron Halász, vice - president of Hungarian Cyclists' Club: Cycling as a mode of transport in Budapest has become a real trend in the past 10 years.
It started as a sub-culture, but gained huge popularity thanks to the strong bike advocacy, positive campaigns, various stakeholders joining the cause and the recent infrastructural developments such as the bike-share system, new bike lanes ...
State Institutions Get Electric Vehicles
- 22 Dec 2017 7:57 AM
- getting around
Twenty-six electric vehicles were handed over to state institutions, such as the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the National Ambulance Service, at a ceremony. Economy Minister Mihály Varga said his ministry had cooperated with the Public Procurement Supply Directorate on a centralised order for 200 EVs this year.
All You Need To Know About Reconstruction Of Metro Line M3
- 7 Nov 2017 7:58 AM
- getting around
From the beginning of November 2017, metro line M3 will be closed for reconstruction between Újpest-Központ and Lehel tér stations while on the rest of the route the metro will be in service from the first morning departure until 20:30 between Kőbánya-Kispest and Lehel tér. After 20:30 on workdays and all weekend, the whole metro line will be replaced by buses. For travelling between ...
Bikes, Buses, Cars: A Question Of Balance In Budapest
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The former director of Budapest Transportation Centre BKK, Dávid Vitézy, is an important of a more sustainable transportation policy. He has been working tirelessly years to expand cycling infrastructure and greenery, and improve public transport. Here he also shares his opinion about the Liget project and Hungarian bus production.
Ministry Of National Development Takes Note Of Uber’s Decision To Leave Hungary
- 14 Jul 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
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.
Hungarian Govt Has ‘No Intention’ Of Banning Uber
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is not looking to ban ride-hailing service Uber but simply wants to ensure that it competes fairly with taxi companies, a development ministry official said. The government does not oppose modern transport solutions, János Fónagy said after a meeting with representatives of Uber, the tax and transport authorities and the interior ministry.
Report: Charge To Drive In Budapest May Await Elections
- 24 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
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.
Hungarian Taxis Plan Another Demo For Today
- 3 May 2016 3:00 AM
- getting around
Hungarian taxi drivers are planning another demonstration in Budapest today against ride-sharing services in the capital, which drivers claim operate unlawfully, according to reports. The demo is being staged despite government plans, announced earlier, to ban ride-sharing apps.