AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Transit Labor Dispute: Delhi’s DTC bus drivers strike entered its fifth day, with drivers citing Rs 862 daily pay, no paid leave or medical cover, while Delhi Metro hit record ridership around 82.4–82.45 lakh boardings as buses stayed off the road. Freight Safety: South Africa launched a National Truck Stop Framework aimed at safer, more consistent rest facilities along freight corridors, targeting issues like inadequate parking, poor lighting/security, and limited showers and driver wellness services. Fuel Pressure on Transport: Australia warned fuel prices will stay higher after Middle East disruptions, extending reserve rules to protect supply, while unions and operators elsewhere continue pushing for relief as diesel costs squeeze logistics. Logistics Disruption & Security: A freight yard near Felixstowe reported a container trailer theft worth about £127,000 after a smashed gate, highlighting ongoing cargo security risks. Cross-Border Trade Facilitation: Nepal and India agreed to simplify customs and use digitised processes, plus better rail/road transit and integrated check posts to cut bottlenecks. Tech in Mobility: Waymo is set to expand to Singapore with autonomous testing toward public ride-hailing by 2028, pending LTA safety approvals. Airline Operations: Malaysia’s AirAsia faced union pressure not to lay off staff amid jet-fuel cost pressure tied to the Middle East conflict.
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