Despite clear prohibitions, numerous drivers in Zagreb's city center violated new traffic regulations by driving straight on tram tracks at the intersection of Savska cesta and Tratinska ulica instead of turning right.

There is a call to extend the upper age limit for drivers of larger school buses in Cork, emphasizing that school transport is not a luxury.

An article highlights the challenging and 'frightening' reality faced by London bus drivers.

Hong Kong taxi and light bus drivers are calling for an extension of the two-month liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy scheme, warning that operating costs could increase by up to 33 percent if the policy expires amidst global uncertainties.

Jugopetrol AD's major EKO prize game, which ran from May 12 to July 20, has concluded in Montenegro with the drawing of the final winner, rewarding numerous drivers across the country.

Two Vietnamese nationals have become the first foreign bus drivers to operate regular routes in Japan's Shikoku region, addressing the country's severe manpower shortage.

Sofia's public transport system is experiencing a shortage of approximately 300 bus drivers, with 122 drivers retiring since the beginning of 2026 alone, contributing to high turnover.

Americans could soon see gasoline prices top $4 a gallon again as ​renewed hostilities between the U.S.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK is a celebration of motoring, featuring unique cars, celebrities, and famous drivers. The event, created by a prince with a castle, has grown into an automotive empire worth hundreds of millions of pounds, uniting people regardless of their background.

Singapore has opened its first dedicated residence for bus drivers, located next to the Sengkang West Bus Depot, offering amenities like air conditioning and a games room for nearly 200 drivers from China.

The Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OASTH) is recruiting 171 new bus drivers, with applications opening on June 29. For the first time, graduates of compulsory education are also eligible to apply.

Bus drivers in Frankfurt have implemented a new system to penalize drivers who illegally park in bus lanes, using photos to issue thousands of euros in fines, a method they report as highly effective.

OASTH, the public transport organization in Thessaloniki, is proceeding with the hiring of 171 additional bus drivers to enhance its routes and services.

The city of Utrecht is offering bus drivers double pay for extra shifts during the summer months to ensure public transport services continue to run.

Police forces are set to launch a nationwide crackdown on dangerous drivers and road violations, increasing presence and enforcement to target serious offenses.

A proposal to train 100 Roma individuals as bus drivers has sparked concerns that it could increase ethnic distance with the rest of the population. Critics suggest the initiative might inadvertently exacerbate social divisions.

US drivers may experience further gasoline price increases during the upcoming summer travel season, according to a Reuters report.

A new report criticizes US attacks on smuggling boats, arguing that many of the casualties are ordinary citizens like fishermen and bus drivers, not 'narco-terrorists' as labeled by the White House.

Auckland Transport has acknowledged that bus drivers should not leave children behind, following an incident where a student was refused service for forgetting their wallet.

A court in Incheon, South Korea, has sided with a public bus operator, upholding disciplinary actions against drivers who refused to work on public holidays while demanding paid holiday leave.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that all school buses be equipped with alcohol tests to prevent drunken driving incidents.

Connect Bus has followed a recommendation from NHO, resulting in bus drivers being denied extra shifts, which will impact their income.

The Daily Star explores and decodes the unique and colorful terminology used by bus drivers and conductors in Dhaka, Bangladesh, such as 'Ostad, bamey plastic, daine tesla'.

The CBS program "60 Minutes" uncovered a major scandal involving "Super Ego Holding," a company with headquarters in the US and Serbia, allegedly linked to the highest levels of power in Serbia, including President Vučić. The company is accused of defrauding American drivers for thousands of dollars, and an investigation has been opened.

Bus drivers in Peru are adopting measures such as panic buttons and increased police presence to enhance their safety.

Bus drivers in Nicosia, belonging to OMEPEGE-SEK and SEGDAMELIN-PEO unions, staged a two-hour work stoppage and protest rally over red-light cameras. The unions argue that these cameras put passengers at risk.

Bus drivers in Lahti, Finland, report that Line 11 is one of the region's most unsafe routes, with disruptive passenger behavior and threatening situations being a daily occurrence.

Oil prices: US drivers to face long-term pain?  The Straits Times

Rijeka traffic police caught two professional bus drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol within an hour and a half, with one of them scheduled to transport kindergarten children.

The Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OASTH) has immediately suspended one of its bus drivers after a video surfaced showing him involved in a violent altercation with a car driver who was obstructing the bus.

The city of Lahti, Finland, plans to install panic buttons in 50 local buses to allow drivers to alert security personnel, aiming to enhance safety for both drivers and passengers amidst daily threats.

ZET, Zagreb's public transport company, is looking to hire 100 bus drivers to address a workforce shortage and is offering fully paid retraining costs for the first time. The average salary, including benefits, is reported to be 1954 euros, with applications open until March 13.

Singapore is offering a S$20,000 sign-on bonus to attract new bus drivers, as part of efforts to address staffing needs in its public transport sector.

Swiss trade unions are increasingly encouraging members to engage in labor disputes, with a strategic paper advocating for seeking and escalating conflicts, as seen with bus drivers, construction workers, and civil servants.

Bus drivers in Winterthur, Switzerland, are on strike, demanding fairer night allowances and on-call regulations. The city councilman has responded sharply to their demands.

A new report indicates that half of bus drivers in Sweden do not have time for a proper lunch break and are considering leaving their profession within the next three years.

Europe is grappling with a significant shortage of bus drivers, prompting discussions and initiatives on how to address the issue across the continent.

Hundreds of Lufthansa passengers were forced to spend the night on their plane at Munich Airport due to a lack of bus drivers to transport them to the terminal.

All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English  Associated Press News

Hungarian police have arrested one of two Polish bus drivers following a recent accident in Hungary, while the other driver was released. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responding to the incident.

An acute shortage of bus drivers is causing service cancellations in East Jutland, impacting public transportation.

Bus drivers in Ireland are voicing their frustration regarding frequent vehicle breakdowns, highlighting operational challenges within the public transport system.

Police in Kota Bharu, Malaysia, have arrested two express bus drivers on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine, which was reportedly hidden in a bus seat.

The Netherlands is set to implement a new points system for dangerous drivers, aiming to increase surveillance and deter unsafe driving practices. This measure is intended to improve road safety across the country.

Police in Montenegro's coastal region inspected 83 buses and sanctioned 53 drivers for various offenses. The checks aimed to enforce traffic regulations and ensure road safety.

US drivers are once again facing diesel prices above $5 a gallon, impacting transportation costs across the country.

Think tanks have recommended that India's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launch a dedicated program to increase the number of women e-bus drivers, aligning with the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme.

The licenses of 63 e-bus drivers in Guwahati have been revoked following a series of accidents, with new directives mandating all green buses to remain in the left lane.

New recruitments for bus drivers have been announced in Greece, with interested candidates able to submit their applications and required documents electronically.

Bus drivers on the Greek island of Santorini are striking to protest inadequate infrastructure, leading to cruise ships canceling passenger landings due to poor guest distribution, limited parking, and traffic jams.

The National Transport Workers' Union is exploring increased counselling and mental health support for bus drivers in Singapore, who are facing a rise in verbal abuse, physical attacks, and online harassment.

Peru is grappling with a surge in violence targeting urban transport, with over 60 bus drivers killed this year as gangs terrorize the sector, prompting police to describe the situation as a 'daily struggle.'

Bus drivers in Utrecht, Netherlands, are being offered significant bonuses for taking on extra shifts during the summer, as the current schedule is reportedly full of gaps due to staffing issues.

A suspected food poisoning outbreak among bus drivers at a depot on Yeongjongdo, Incheon, is expected to disrupt several bus routes, with 50 people reporting symptoms such as stomach pain.

Sapporo is implementing measures to address a shortage of bus drivers, seeking solutions to maintain public transportation services.

Verbal assaults against bus drivers and conflicts among passengers have significantly increased in Luxembourg City buses since the introduction of free public transport, according to Alderman Patrick Goldschmidt.

Edmunds has revealed a significant new trend in auto debt affecting drivers across the United States.

The Pame Express bus route in Nicosia was scrapped due to a shortage of bus drivers, sparking concerns about contractual obligations and the future of public transport.

Police in Cyprus are cautioning the public about a scam where handwritten notes are left on car windscreens, instructing drivers to download an app that falsely claims to offer information on local criminal activity. Reports from the public have prompted the warning.

All bus drivers in the Belgian coastal town of Bredene spontaneously went on strike after one of their colleagues was headbutted by a passenger, sustaining a broken nose and concussion.

A recent survey by discovercars.com ranked Cyprus as having the most courteous drivers globally, ahead of New Zealand and Turkey.

Sapporo city is facing a severe shortage of bus drivers and plans to recruit and train personnel from overseas, including teaching Japanese culture and manners. This initiative is considered unusual by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

A dangerous trend has emerged in Bangladesh where bus drivers take enormous risks to drive 'fast and furious' due to fierce competition, posing significant safety concerns.

A look into the history of public transport in Bucharest 150 years ago reveals how tram and bus drivers were paid. The emergence of horse-drawn trams and later electric trams created a kind of working-class elite in the city.

Bus drivers in Cyprus went on strike Friday morning, citing government inaction on safety concerns related to traffic lights equipped with cameras, according to their trade unions.

US drivers are currently paying nearly $4 a gallon for gas, with some hope for relief as oil prices begin to fall, while increased tax refunds may help offset the impact of higher fuel costs.

US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on  AP News

Bus drivers will be staging a two-hour work stoppage on March 27, from 9am till 11am, to protest warning signals they said put drivers and passengers alike in danger, their unions SEK and PEO announced on Tuesday. The stoppage follows repeated interventions and warnings to the transport ministry regarding problems caused by lights installed at […]

Some drivers in the United States are contemplating a switch to electric vehicles (EVs) as gasoline prices continue to climb, with some already making the transition due to perceived benefits beyond cost.

Google announced significant updates to its Google Maps navigation app, with the most notable changes, including 'Immersive Navigation,' primarily affecting drivers in the United States.

The drivers parked their vehicles around the Olaiya Flyover, preventing other mini-bus drivers from conveying passengers in protest against the increase. The post Fuel price hike : Osogbo mini-bus…

The Logistics Consortium of Bosnia and Herzegovina warns that the road transport sector is on the verge of collapse after numerous drivers were reportedly turned back from EU borders.

46 bus drivers and cleaners were arrested for blocking the Western Express Highway in Mumbai during a protest against e-challans.

The ride-hailing platform Bolt has rejected accusations from the Association of Autonomous Drivers, stating that its 'acceptance rate' mechanism is voluntary and not an abusive tool of economic pressure.

Kochi City police are screening videos of recent accidents, captured by CCTVs, to sensitize bus drivers about road safety.

Four years after the war began in Ukraine, millions have fled, with many finding new homes in the Czech Republic. Their arrival has helped numerous companies, including Arriva, which employs 246 Ukrainian bus drivers, to solve labor shortages.

Five hundred passengers were forced to spend the night in their planes at Munich Airport because no bus drivers were available to transport them to the terminal after their shifts ended.

New regulations will require all truckers and bus drivers to take commercial driver's license tests exclusively in English.

London bus drivers are protesting against the extreme heat in their vehicles, highlighting the lack of protections for British workers against sweltering working conditions.

The village of Kladky in the Prostějov region is converting an old fire station into new toilet facilities for bus drivers at the final stop, addressing previous hygiene issues.

Thousands of vehicles are expected on Greek roads for the August exodus, with drivers facing extensive digital checks and potential fines of up to 30,000 euros, particularly at toll booths.

US drivers are experiencing the effects of a global diesel squeeze, as refiners prioritize diesel production due to near-record margins, at the expense of gasoline.

After months of personnel shortages, cancellations, and delays, bus operator Transdev in Utrecht is attempting to improve its timetable by employing over a hundred European migrant workers as bus drivers.

Bus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken out about the 'horrendous' working conditions during heatwaves, with temperatures in cabs reaching 40C, raising concerns for employee and passenger safety.

A video shows Hungarian police using a drone to catch numerous drivers illegally using the hard shoulder, resulting in significant fines.

The KOVO trade union has filed a third complaint with the Labor Inspectorate against the transport company Arriva, alleging that despite repeated fines, working conditions for bus drivers remain unchanged, raising concerns about fatigued drivers.

A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Bryansk region wounded two Belarusian bus drivers, according to Belarusian state media, which reported the bus was carrying 19 passengers when it was struck near the border.

Bus drivers in Maribor, Slovenia, are protesting their working conditions, reporting that they work 10-hour shifts without air conditioning in buses where temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius.

US drivers are finally seeing relief as average gas prices drop below $4 a gallon, a welcome change after months of increases.

Iceland's Minister of Infrastructure has twice amended regulations concerning driving licenses in recent months, but has not yet met the requests from trade associations regarding requirements for bus drivers.

Three bus drivers hired by Tukums municipality to transport children to a youth dance festival in Liepāja were fired after they were found to be intoxicated and unable to bring the students home.

Bus drivers in Utrecht, Netherlands, are receiving 170% to 200% extra pay for additional shifts this summer to ensure public transport services continue despite staff shortages.

Prewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026 Sorry, US drivers, but don’t expect pump prices to return to prewar levels any time soon, even if the US…

Many Polish cities are experiencing a shortage of public transport drivers, though transport companies assure that no routes or courses are currently at risk of being canceled.

The Greek Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure conducted extensive checks, revealing a long-standing practice of bus drivers falsely claiming illness, which had burdened public transport and state resources.

Greece is planning subsidized training at an OSY driving school to increase the pool of bus drivers, aiming for 3,200 professional drivers for OASA.

The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) is set to commence training for its bus drivers at the Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) starting next week.

The Norwegian security guard industry is advocating for violence and threats against its employees to be penalized as severely as those against police, teachers, and bus drivers, with the government reportedly open to the proposal.

Japan's Willer Express company plans to address its labor shortage by hiring bus drivers from Uzbekistan.

The Cyprus bus drivers’ union has warned of potential strike action if protective measures are not implemented, following a serious assault on a bus driver in Nicosia on Sunday. The union stated that action might be taken immediately if their demands are not met.

The global oil market continues to experience price surges due to geopolitical tensions, impacting US consumers with higher fuel costs, while oil traders are now reacting to developments like Iran's truce, which is not yet reflected in stock markets.

The retirement age for certain school transport drivers in Ireland is set to increase by two years, taking effect from next September.

The City of Tallinn's transport department is investigating footage that shows one of its bus drivers using a mobile phone while driving, as reported by Postimees' Russian-language edition.

US drivers are experiencing a significant increase in gas prices, reaching their highest level since 2023, as the ongoing conflict in Iran continues to impact global energy markets.

Police in Rijeka, Croatia, stopped two school bus drivers who were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, with blood alcohol levels of 0.53 and 0.41 permille, respectively, while transporting children.

A persistent shortage of bus drivers has led to the suspension of Nicosia's park-and-ride Pame Express service, highlighting deeper structural issues within Cyprus's public transport system.

Cyprus Public Transport has announced the suspension of its Pame Express service in Nicosia starting from March 23 due to a shortage of bus drivers, in response to the Ministry of Transport’s…

The Deputy Mayor of Sofia for Transport announced that the municipality will not continue to pour millions into public transport without tangible effects, noting that despite a 300 leva salary increase last year, 300 bus drivers are still needed.

The number of women bus drivers is increasing in the Czech Republic, with 12% of public transport drivers being women. They navigate safety and stress, encountering mixed reactions from passengers.

Bus drivers in Winterthur, Switzerland, went on strike due to 'untenable working conditions' and are now negotiating, with the possibility of another strike next week.

Bus drivers in Pori, Finland, were forced to cancel several routes due to unsafe, slippery road conditions.

Norwegian bus company Vy is launching a new project to attract future bus drivers by sponsoring their driving licenses and offering permanent employment, a move applauded by NHO.

Five hundred passengers were forced to spend the night in their plane at Munich airport because there were no bus drivers available to transport them to the terminal, as the drivers had finished their shifts.

New regulations will require all truck and bus drivers to take their commercial driver’s license test in English, alongside strengthened registration requirements for trucking companies.