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Community Matters: Cycling Rules In Hungary
- 4 Oct 2019 11:31 AM
- getting around
Recently a member of the local expat community asked about what laws apply to riding a bike on the pavement in Hungary. Here below are a few of the helpful hints offered via XpatLoop's group on Facebook from Xpats in the loop.
Liberty Bridge 'Closed For Picnics' At Weekends In July
- 4 Jul 2019 9:00 AM
- getting around
Every weekend from midnight on the Friday until Sunday at midnight in July, this key Budapest bridge will be closed for traffic to let pedestrians picnic there if they wish.
Budapest To Have No More Unpaved Roads
- 25 Feb 2019 7:44 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
A total 225 kilometres of Budapest’s unpaved roads, mainly on the outskirts of the city, will be covered with tarmac in the next four years, Mayor István Tarlós told a press conference.
Video: 5th Dist Bans Segways, Rickshaws, Beer Bikes
- 30 May 2018 8:50 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
The 5th district’s local council on Tuesday announced that the use of Segways, electric bicycles, electric rollers, hoverboards, beer bikes and rickshaws will be banned on sidewalks and pedestrian zones from the middle of June.
EC Launches Infringement Proceeding Concerning Budapest-Belgrade Railway Project
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
“It seems strange that when most major rail corridors in Europe receive an average of 85 percent funding from the EU, Hungary seems ready to enter into a very costly agreement with China, the costs of which will be borne entirely by Hungarian taxpayers.” – Magyar Nemzet
Hungarian Company Aims To Take Uber’s Place On Local Market
- 28 Jul 2016 1:30 AM
- getting around
A Hungarian company wants to fill the gap left by ride-sharing company Uber when it pulled out of the country, daily Magyar Idők said on Tuesday. The company, which was earlier a sub-contractor for Uber in Hungary, wants to launch its mobile application in the coming days. The company will circumvent the strict rules on providing taxi services in Hungary by renting vehicles to passengers, ...
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.
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.
Community Matters: Cycling Rules In Hungary
- 4 Oct 2019 11:31 AM
- getting around
Recently a member of the local expat community asked about what laws apply to riding a bike on the pavement in Hungary. Here below are a few of the helpful hints offered via XpatLoop's group on Facebook from Xpats in the loop.
Liberty Bridge 'Closed For Picnics' At Weekends In July
- 4 Jul 2019 9:00 AM
- getting around
Every weekend from midnight on the Friday until Sunday at midnight in July, this key Budapest bridge will be closed for traffic to let pedestrians picnic there if they wish.
Budapest To Have No More Unpaved Roads
- 25 Feb 2019 7:44 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
A total 225 kilometres of Budapest’s unpaved roads, mainly on the outskirts of the city, will be covered with tarmac in the next four years, Mayor István Tarlós told a press conference.
Video: 5th Dist Bans Segways, Rickshaws, Beer Bikes
- 30 May 2018 8:50 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
The 5th district’s local council on Tuesday announced that the use of Segways, electric bicycles, electric rollers, hoverboards, beer bikes and rickshaws will be banned on sidewalks and pedestrian zones from the middle of June.
EC Launches Infringement Proceeding Concerning Budapest-Belgrade Railway Project
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
“It seems strange that when most major rail corridors in Europe receive an average of 85 percent funding from the EU, Hungary seems ready to enter into a very costly agreement with China, the costs of which will be borne entirely by Hungarian taxpayers.” – Magyar Nemzet
Hungarian Company Aims To Take Uber’s Place On Local Market
- 28 Jul 2016 1:30 AM
- getting around
A Hungarian company wants to fill the gap left by ride-sharing company Uber when it pulled out of the country, daily Magyar Idők said on Tuesday. The company, which was earlier a sub-contractor for Uber in Hungary, wants to launch its mobile application in the coming days. The company will circumvent the strict rules on providing taxi services in Hungary by renting vehicles to passengers, ...
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.
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.