188 result(s) for ec in Getting around
Govt To Complete HUF 2.5 Tn Road Upgrades By 2022
- 16 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government has approved 2.5 trillion forints (EUR 8bn) worth of public road upgrades in Hungary to be completed by 2022, government office chief János Lázár said on Thursday. Under the cabinet’s Wednesday decision, 81 major roads will be upgraded and some 1,000 kilometres of dual carriageways will be built, with financing from national and European Union sources, Lázár said.
Ministry Denies It Wants To Outlaw Ridesharing
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
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”.
Truck Ferry Opens In Esztergom
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
A Ft 1.1 billion truck ferry project connecting Esztergom with Sturovo in Slovakia has been complete. The bridge which was rebuilt in 2001 is unable to carry heavy trucks. Both governments are working to realise similar projects in the coming years, economic diplomacy state secretary of the Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry Levente Magyar said at the opening ceremony.
Hungarian-Made Electric Car Charging Station Inaugurated In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
A Hungarian-made electric car charging station was inaugurated in Budapest, on Sunday during the Budapest leg of the 80edays around the world race in electric cars. Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at the event that the new station was the first one in what will soon be a network of electric car charging stations around the country.
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 ...
Metro Line M3 Will Be Replaced By Buses Between Nagyvárad Tér And Kőbánya-Kispest On 6-7 August
- 5 Aug 2016 9:01 AM
- getting around
Due to repair works, metro line M3 will be replaced by buses between Nagyvárad tér and Kőbánya-Kispest on 6-7 August 2016 (Saturday-Sunday). Metro cars will be operating between Újpest-Központ and Nagyvárad tér.
The 8 Best Alternative Ways To Get To Buda Castle
- 1 Aug 2016 1:00 AM
- getting around
Reconstruction works have started in the Castle District, which means bus traffic is temporarily limited in the area. But don't panic: from funicular to tuktuk, there are a lot of alternative ways to reach the top of Castle Hill! Here we have collected 8 of them.
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.
Govt To Complete HUF 2.5 Tn Road Upgrades By 2022
- 16 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government has approved 2.5 trillion forints (EUR 8bn) worth of public road upgrades in Hungary to be completed by 2022, government office chief János Lázár said on Thursday. Under the cabinet’s Wednesday decision, 81 major roads will be upgraded and some 1,000 kilometres of dual carriageways will be built, with financing from national and European Union sources, Lázár said.
Ministry Denies It Wants To Outlaw Ridesharing
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
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”.
Truck Ferry Opens In Esztergom
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
A Ft 1.1 billion truck ferry project connecting Esztergom with Sturovo in Slovakia has been complete. The bridge which was rebuilt in 2001 is unable to carry heavy trucks. Both governments are working to realise similar projects in the coming years, economic diplomacy state secretary of the Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry Levente Magyar said at the opening ceremony.
Hungarian-Made Electric Car Charging Station Inaugurated In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
A Hungarian-made electric car charging station was inaugurated in Budapest, on Sunday during the Budapest leg of the 80edays around the world race in electric cars. Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at the event that the new station was the first one in what will soon be a network of electric car charging stations around the country.
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 ...
Metro Line M3 Will Be Replaced By Buses Between Nagyvárad Tér And Kőbánya-Kispest On 6-7 August
- 5 Aug 2016 9:01 AM
- getting around
Due to repair works, metro line M3 will be replaced by buses between Nagyvárad tér and Kőbánya-Kispest on 6-7 August 2016 (Saturday-Sunday). Metro cars will be operating between Újpest-Központ and Nagyvárad tér.
The 8 Best Alternative Ways To Get To Buda Castle
- 1 Aug 2016 1:00 AM
- getting around
Reconstruction works have started in the Castle District, which means bus traffic is temporarily limited in the area. But don't panic: from funicular to tuktuk, there are a lot of alternative ways to reach the top of Castle Hill! Here we have collected 8 of them.
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.