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Security Cameras Green-Lighted For Budapest Public Transport
- 18 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
With the changes made in Hungarian privacy laws in 2011, Budapest public transport can now fit out its vehicle fleet with much needed security cameras. Because of earlier legal restrictions, security cameras have not been a standard feature of Budapest public transport vehicles. But with legal changes made in late 2011, new vehicles can now be ordered with on-board security cameras and ...
Fourth Metro Line In Budapest Structurally Ready
- 18 Feb 2013 10:02 AM
- getting around
The fourth metro line is more or less structurally ready and only minor works are under way, mayor István Tarlós said on Wednesday as he opened an underground garage on Rákóczi tér in the Eighth District. He said the expected overall cost of the first section of the metro project will be Ft 452 billion, rather than the anticipated Ft 373 billion.
Congestion Charge In Budapest By 2015?
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
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On Tuesday this week Budapest Mayor Tarlós announced that motorists will have to pay to enter Budapest by 2015. Speaking on Hungarian HírTV he justified the action by blaming the Socialists, claiming they signed an undertaking to this effect when negotiating EU subsidies for the forthcoming M4 metro line - which is due for completion in 2014 at earliest.
Automated BKV Fare Collection To Be Introduced In Budapest, In 2014
- 31 Jan 2013 10:40 AM
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The biggest challenge of the largest and most used public transport network in Hungary has been the lack of a convenient and simple fare collection system that meets the requirements of the customers in a flexible and cost-effective way. Now with the support of the Budapest Assembly, and as part of the programme of Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós, the preparation and introduction of an Automated ...
Invitation: Anglican Worship In English, Svábhegy In Budapest, 3 Feb
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Saint Margaret’s Anglican Episcopal Church, Budapest, has begun offering Anglican worship in English at Svábhegy in the beautiful Buda Hills on the first Sunday of each month. The services will be held at 10:30 am in the chapel of the Protestáns Szakkollégium at Eötvös út 35, in the Twelfth District, approximately one kilometer north of the Svábhegy Cogwheel (Tram 60) stop. Ample parking is ...
Xpat Opinion: Defendants Confess In BKV Trial
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Tuesday, the Kecskemét Tribunal saw the return of the trial of the Budapest Transit Company (BKV). This was the first hearing of 2013. Of the 15 defendants in the case, Dr. Iván Miklós Horváth and Tünde Buday provided testimonies regarding a 2007 contract between BKV and Optimismo Ltd.
Free Public Transport In Budapest Today, 14 January
- 14 Jan 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Mayor Tarlós has given permission for the Budapest Transport Centre to make public transport free of charge today, 14 January, until midnight. This unusual measure was prompted by the heavy snow last night and the related issues for car drivers. It's not clear whether this initiative will continue if the bad weather continues.
Volánbusz To Take On Some BKV Routes In Budapest
- 11 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
State-owned bus company Volánbusz will take over out of town bus services from the Budapest transport centre BKK in May, mayor István Tarlós announced on Thursday.
Christmas Mood On The BKV Trams In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2012 12:06 AM
- getting around
From the 9th of December, the second Sunday of Advent, some of the BKV trams will be clad in special Christmas decorations. Passengers can enjoy the Christmas mood on both Pest and Buda side: the trams 2A, 19, and 47 have been chosen for decoration this year. These so called “LightTrams” complement the beauty of the decorated and lit up city for the 4th time now, as it is now a tradition to ...
Security Cameras Green-Lighted For Budapest Public Transport
- 18 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
With the changes made in Hungarian privacy laws in 2011, Budapest public transport can now fit out its vehicle fleet with much needed security cameras. Because of earlier legal restrictions, security cameras have not been a standard feature of Budapest public transport vehicles. But with legal changes made in late 2011, new vehicles can now be ordered with on-board security cameras and ...
Fourth Metro Line In Budapest Structurally Ready
- 18 Feb 2013 10:02 AM
- getting around
The fourth metro line is more or less structurally ready and only minor works are under way, mayor István Tarlós said on Wednesday as he opened an underground garage on Rákóczi tér in the Eighth District. He said the expected overall cost of the first section of the metro project will be Ft 452 billion, rather than the anticipated Ft 373 billion.
Congestion Charge In Budapest By 2015?
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Tuesday this week Budapest Mayor Tarlós announced that motorists will have to pay to enter Budapest by 2015. Speaking on Hungarian HírTV he justified the action by blaming the Socialists, claiming they signed an undertaking to this effect when negotiating EU subsidies for the forthcoming M4 metro line - which is due for completion in 2014 at earliest.
Automated BKV Fare Collection To Be Introduced In Budapest, In 2014
- 31 Jan 2013 10:40 AM
- getting around
The biggest challenge of the largest and most used public transport network in Hungary has been the lack of a convenient and simple fare collection system that meets the requirements of the customers in a flexible and cost-effective way. Now with the support of the Budapest Assembly, and as part of the programme of Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós, the preparation and introduction of an Automated ...
Invitation: Anglican Worship In English, Svábhegy In Budapest, 3 Feb
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Saint Margaret’s Anglican Episcopal Church, Budapest, has begun offering Anglican worship in English at Svábhegy in the beautiful Buda Hills on the first Sunday of each month. The services will be held at 10:30 am in the chapel of the Protestáns Szakkollégium at Eötvös út 35, in the Twelfth District, approximately one kilometer north of the Svábhegy Cogwheel (Tram 60) stop. Ample parking is ...
Xpat Opinion: Defendants Confess In BKV Trial
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Tuesday, the Kecskemét Tribunal saw the return of the trial of the Budapest Transit Company (BKV). This was the first hearing of 2013. Of the 15 defendants in the case, Dr. Iván Miklós Horváth and Tünde Buday provided testimonies regarding a 2007 contract between BKV and Optimismo Ltd.
Free Public Transport In Budapest Today, 14 January
- 14 Jan 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Mayor Tarlós has given permission for the Budapest Transport Centre to make public transport free of charge today, 14 January, until midnight. This unusual measure was prompted by the heavy snow last night and the related issues for car drivers. It's not clear whether this initiative will continue if the bad weather continues.
Volánbusz To Take On Some BKV Routes In Budapest
- 11 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
State-owned bus company Volánbusz will take over out of town bus services from the Budapest transport centre BKK in May, mayor István Tarlós announced on Thursday.
Christmas Mood On The BKV Trams In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2012 12:06 AM
- getting around
From the 9th of December, the second Sunday of Advent, some of the BKV trams will be clad in special Christmas decorations. Passengers can enjoy the Christmas mood on both Pest and Buda side: the trams 2A, 19, and 47 have been chosen for decoration this year. These so called “LightTrams” complement the beauty of the decorated and lit up city for the 4th time now, as it is now a tradition to ...