Public Transit Performance: Minneapolis’ Metro Transit says its E-Line is averaging about 5,600 rides a day—nearly double expectations—after the bus rapid transit upgrade brought better stations, real-time info, and ticket machines. Transit Safety & Disruption: Dhaka’s metro rail briefly shut down after a cat wandered onto a high-voltage track, showing how animal incidents can still ripple through networks. Road Safety Pressure: South Africa’s Free State is the only province seeing a 23% jump in road deaths, with officials focusing on pedestrian safety ahead of a long weekend. Bus Policy Push: Kerala’s KSRTC starts free bus travel for women and transgender riders from June 15 under the Priyadarshini scheme, with government reimbursement. Aviation Connectivity: ALMA Air brings Colombia’s first commercial seaplane in 70 years to Medellín, aiming to expand amphibious routes to Cartagena. Maritime Trade Risk: Iran says southern port imports are getting hit by naval restrictions tied to Strait of Hormuz tensions. Passenger Behavior Reminder: IATA urges flyers not to grab bags during evacuations, warning that delays and carrying luggage can endanger exits. Regional Air Routes: Paraguay authorizes Paranair for new direct links to northern Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia, boosting Southern Cone connectivity. Local Transit Expansion: Boston’s South Station will open a Chick-fil-A next week, adding another commuter-facing retail stop inside the rail hub.