traffic

A woman was hit by a car in Naxxar.

Elderly woman hit by car in Naxxar

The accident happened in St Paul Street

8 hours ago| Times of Malta |0
Traffic jams are common on Malta’s roads. File photo: Times of Malta

Making change happen on our roads

The government is introducing a number of measures and incentives to reduce the number of cars on our roads

March 30, 2025| Chris Bonett|5
Would teens opt for a light motorcycle instead of a car if they get €1,500 in return? File photo: Shutterstock

17-year-olds to be offered €6,000 to defer driving licence until 21

Proposal to reduce scooter driving age and financially incentivise teens to use them

March 28, 2025| Times of Malta |122
The car is driven over the motorcycle.

Watch: Car drives over motorcycle after accident

Motorcyclist and accompanying child unhurt

March 26, 2025| Times of Malta |10
‘To bring changes, you cannot only use the carrot; you need the stick as well,’ transport expert Suzanne Maas said. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Sceptical response to offer of €25,000 to ditch driving licence

Effective enforcement would be needed for the policy to succeed

March 24, 2025| Daniel Ellul |70
The number of cars in Malta has been increasing steadily over the years. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Car drivers to be offered €25,000 to give up licence for five years

Incentive will be part of broader measures

March 23, 2025| Daniel Ellul, Bertrand Borg |398