Transport ministry signs agreement to improve bus system
The transport ministry on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the municipalities in the Larnaca district for the creation of modern bus stops and
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Limassol bus drivers begin indefinite strike (Update 2)
Drivers for the Limassol bus company Emel on Tuesday began an indefinite strike, starting from the morning. Workers and their unions gathered near the old
Nicosia and Larnaca bus companies announce indefinite strike from Tuesday
Nicosia and Larnaca could be left with no public transport next week after two public bus companies have said they will be going on indefinite
Public transport only way forward for sustainability, says Nicosia mayor
Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis on Thursday said public transport was the only way forward for sustainable mobility, and that time was running out to put
Transport ministry calls for end to Paphos bus strike (updated)
The transport ministry called on the Paphos bus company (Osypa) on Wednesday to call off strike measures, noting that the ministry is prepared to take
Striking bus drivers prepare to descend on presidential palace
Paphos bus drivers said on Monday evening they were still planning on protesting outside the presidential palace on Tuesday despite a last-ditch effort by the
Bus drivers in Paphos and Limassol call off strike (updated)
Public transport is set to return to normal on Wednesday after Paphos bus company Osypa employees agreed on Tuesday to join those from Limassol in
Larnaca calls off bus strike, Limassol and Paphos defiant (Updated)
The government signed off on Monday on financial contributions to the Larnaca and Limassol bus companies, though only Larnaca’s Zenon announced the postponement of
Scrambling to avert bus chaos, new efforts on Sunday
By Lizzy Ioannidou The transport minister was scrambling on Saturday night to avert bus strikes in Limassol, Paphos and Larnaca threatened for Monday that could
Car access to Eleftheria square to be decided next month
A final decision about whether or not cars will be allowed on Eleftheria square once it fully opens to the public will be made by
Bus companies say they could close over subsidy row
A move by the transport ministry to claim back money from bus companies may well lead to the closure of services, company representatives warned on
Revenues from port privatisation slightly below forecast
The government received €67 million in revenue in 2017 following the privatisation of operations at Limassol port – just shy of what it had been
Nicosia mayor lashes out at critical journalists
Nicosia mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, launched a scathing attack against journalists on Monday for complaining about traffic and delayed government projects without actually asking the questions
Thousands stranded after Paphos bus strike re-ignited
Paphos was left without public transportation yet again on Wednesday after bus drivers went on indefinite strike when their employer failed to keep to its
Limassol bus drivers on 48-hour strike from Tuesday
Limassol bus drivers announced on Monday they were going on a 48-hour strike on Tuesday after their employer failed to restore their slashed benefits. The
Call for improved safety measures on school buses
Provisions ensuring safety measures on school buses need to be introduced, and the ministries of transport and education need to work together to ensure it
Bus strike in Limassol on Tuesday
EMPLOYEES of the Limassol public bus company Emel, announced they will go on a 24-hour strike on Tuesday demanding that their employers restore their reduced benefits according to their
Minister tries out new ‘smart’ bus ticket
Transport Minister Marios Demetriades on Monday tried out the new smart ticket system that is being currently installed on public buses. Demetriades received his smart
Big cities to buy zero emissions buses, extend green areas
Twelve major cities including London, Paris, Los Angeles and Cape Town promised on Monday to buy only zero-emissions buses from 2025 and to make major
Free buses and holidays for low-income pensioners
The cabinet on Wednesday approved two schemes worth €320,000 offering the elderly free public transport and subsidised winter holidays. Beneficiaries are low income pensioners below
