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Budapest’s Széll Kálmán Square Re-Opened To Public
- 11 May 2016 9:02 AM
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The re-construction of the busiest junction in Buda started in January, 2015. According to the original plans, the constructions work should had finished as far back as February this year, however, it took a few months more than expected. Anyway, the square got ready by May and now it has a really modern and pretty face.
Cabinet To Examine Further Tightening Sanctions Against Illegal Taxis
- 27 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
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The cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday will consider the option of introducing further sanctions against illegal taxi services, and it will also examine whether the taxi payment system should be electronically connected to the tax office, the National Development Ministry said on Tuesday, reacting to news of a demonstration held in Budapest by taxi drivers against Uber.
Budapest Taxis To Block Roads In New Protest
- 26 Apr 2016 10:00 AM
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The Lánchíd bridge was blocked by demonstrating taxis this morning. Approximately 1,000 Hungarian taxis are expected to close the main roads of Budapest today in a demonstration against ride-sharing services, which they claim still operate unlawfully in the capital because of lack of effective government action, according to reports.
MÁV To Spend HUF 30 Bln On Railroad Cars
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
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Hungarian state-owned railway company MÁV-Start is planning to produce its own railway cars for approximately HUF 30 billion, Hungarian online daily origo.hu reported.
World’s Longest Tram Will Be Launched In Budapest In March
- 22 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
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Type authorisation of the long CAF trams has been issued by the National Transport Authority; furthermore, the first train has been granted approval for operation, as well. Thus the world’s longest tram can be launched in Budapest at the end of March.
Volán Employees To Strike On Easter Monday
- 21 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
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Zoltán Baranyai, a spokesperson for the Volán Unions Collaboration Forum, says the six unions he represents have officially announced they are going on strike, reports nol.hu. Volán employs some 18,000 employees in seven regions and its workers want a raise.
EIB Supports Road Network Rehabilitation In Hungary
- 8 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is to lend EUR 140 million to Hungary – the first tranche of the approved EUR 500 million loan – to finance modernisation of priority sections of Hungary’s road network in line with the Hungarian Government’s National Transport Infrastructure Development Strategy.
Big Plans For Nyugati & Déli Railway Stations In Budapest
- 22 Jan 2016 8:02 AM
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Rail lines leading to Nyugati station will be taken underground and the station rebuilt, Prime Minister’s Office leader János Lázár announced at his Thursday press conference. The reconfiguration will be part of the Liget2 project, which will redesign the area between the train station and the Budapest zoo.
Head Of Hungary’s Transport Department: Uber “Dangerous”
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
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Head of the transport department at the Budapest Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Zoltán Dudás, called Uber “dangerous” because it highlights how income can be made tax-free. He added that once Uber destroys Hungarian businesses services would become much dearer. Taxi company Főtaxi said it would sign the joint statement issued by taxi professional associations and unions.
Budapest’s Széll Kálmán Square Re-Opened To Public
- 11 May 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
The re-construction of the busiest junction in Buda started in January, 2015. According to the original plans, the constructions work should had finished as far back as February this year, however, it took a few months more than expected. Anyway, the square got ready by May and now it has a really modern and pretty face.
Cabinet To Examine Further Tightening Sanctions Against Illegal Taxis
- 27 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday will consider the option of introducing further sanctions against illegal taxi services, and it will also examine whether the taxi payment system should be electronically connected to the tax office, the National Development Ministry said on Tuesday, reacting to news of a demonstration held in Budapest by taxi drivers against Uber.
Budapest Taxis To Block Roads In New Protest
- 26 Apr 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
The Lánchíd bridge was blocked by demonstrating taxis this morning. Approximately 1,000 Hungarian taxis are expected to close the main roads of Budapest today in a demonstration against ride-sharing services, which they claim still operate unlawfully in the capital because of lack of effective government action, according to reports.
MÁV To Spend HUF 30 Bln On Railroad Cars
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
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Hungarian state-owned railway company MÁV-Start is planning to produce its own railway cars for approximately HUF 30 billion, Hungarian online daily origo.hu reported.
World’s Longest Tram Will Be Launched In Budapest In March
- 22 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
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Type authorisation of the long CAF trams has been issued by the National Transport Authority; furthermore, the first train has been granted approval for operation, as well. Thus the world’s longest tram can be launched in Budapest at the end of March.
Volán Employees To Strike On Easter Monday
- 21 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
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Zoltán Baranyai, a spokesperson for the Volán Unions Collaboration Forum, says the six unions he represents have officially announced they are going on strike, reports nol.hu. Volán employs some 18,000 employees in seven regions and its workers want a raise.
EIB Supports Road Network Rehabilitation In Hungary
- 8 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is to lend EUR 140 million to Hungary – the first tranche of the approved EUR 500 million loan – to finance modernisation of priority sections of Hungary’s road network in line with the Hungarian Government’s National Transport Infrastructure Development Strategy.
Big Plans For Nyugati & Déli Railway Stations In Budapest
- 22 Jan 2016 8:02 AM
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Rail lines leading to Nyugati station will be taken underground and the station rebuilt, Prime Minister’s Office leader János Lázár announced at his Thursday press conference. The reconfiguration will be part of the Liget2 project, which will redesign the area between the train station and the Budapest zoo.
Head Of Hungary’s Transport Department: Uber “Dangerous”
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
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Head of the transport department at the Budapest Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Zoltán Dudás, called Uber “dangerous” because it highlights how income can be made tax-free. He added that once Uber destroys Hungarian businesses services would become much dearer. Taxi company Főtaxi said it would sign the joint statement issued by taxi professional associations and unions.