transport

It’s not even sunrise but the school van is already picking up children.

Transport operators blame small van ban for early school pick-up times

'The system is cruel to children'

October 20, 2023| Sarah Carabott
Residents have been concerned about e-scooter rentals for a while Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Malta to ban rental e-scooters from March

Privately owned e-scooter use will be encouraged instead

October 19, 2023| Daniel Ellul
A cycling network that can be followed on Google Maps are also among the government's proposals File Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Don't know how to ride a bike? The government may soon be offering lessons

The National Cycling Strategy was published for consultation on Thursday

October 19, 2023| Daniel Ellul
Cab drivers have been waiting for the rules for some time. File photo

Cab operators with five or more vehicles now need a commercial garage

Garage rules for Y-plate vehicles are out

October 19, 2023| Times of Malta
July was the busiest month for trips. File photo

More than 1.7m people crossed from Gozo to Malta in summer

NSO figures detail movements between islands from July to September

October 17, 2023| Times of Malta
A mock-up render of an autonomous bus published at the time of the initial announcement.

A self-driving bus test promised in 2021 will now begin 'by 2025'

Transport Minister presents parliament with a new target date for pilot project

October 16, 2023| Times of Malta
A driving licence is meant to filter out the good drivers from the bad ones, those who can and those who cannot drive properly, in full observance of the rules. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

An ‘anything goes’ culture

Today there is abuse in the issuing of driving licences, tomorrow it will be something else

October 12, 2023| Adrian Galea
Bicycle Advocacy group Rota says there should be better infrastructure and incentives to promote cycling and sustainable mobility. FIle photo: Times of Malta, Matthew Mirabelli

Cycling NGO wants narrower car lanes, insurance for bicycle users

Rota’s pre-budget document includes 17 proposals for more sustainable mobility

October 9, 2023| Giulia Magri
It's not even sunrise but the school van is already picking up children.

Children wait for buses two hours before school starts

One parent said his children have to wake up at 5.30am

October 6, 2023| Sarah Carabott
Transport Malta offices in Lija. We asked Labour MPs, among them Michael Farrugia (inset) about a driving test scandal involving the authority. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Watch: Labour MPs close ranks over driving test scandal

Many dodged questions about Ian Borg. Others stuck to the PM's script

October 5, 2023| Mark Laurence Zammit, Bertrand Borg
Jeffrey Curmi left parliament as the new ambassador to the Netherlands after a grilling that lasted more than two hours. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

‘He told me to move out of the way and I did’ – Jeffrey Curmi on Aaron Farrugia

Former Transport Malta CEO says he avoided asking about driving licence abuse while police investigations were underway

October 4, 2023| Mark Laurence Zammit
PN MPs Adrian Delia and Darren Carabott call for the government to take on responsibility for the driving licence racket. Photo: PN

Delia: Driving test scandal shows we 'now follow the laws of the jungle'

PN MP challenges government to 'own up' to its role in scandal

October 4, 2023| Giulia Magri
The government should oust Ian Borg from the cabinet. Photo: Times of Malta

Ian Borg must resign or be sacked

The latest allegations involving Foreign Minister Ian Borg have serious implications for Malta’s foreign policy. His position is untenable

October 4, 2023| Anna Khakee
Adrian Delia has hit out at the prime minister's remarks on the driving tests scandal.

PN demands apology from Robert Abela over driving test remarks

Abela needs to apologise and resolve the mess he and his colleagues created - Delia

October 3, 2023| Times of Malta
The protest was cut short after those gathered failed to provide a permit Photo: Daniel Ellul

Cab drivers protest Transport Malta regulations and low pay

They have been told that they cannot park their cars in their private garages

October 3, 2023| Daniel Ellul
'The way the minister acted is what is expected of any minister and secretariat,'- Abela Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Drivers licensed through racket should retake their tests, insurers say

Insurance lobby adds to chorus of concern about driving test scandal

October 3, 2023| Daniel Ellul
The annual event promotes the efficiency and eco-friendliness of bicycle commuting.

170 turn up for annual bike ride

The Orange Bike Ride was organised by ROTA and the Dutch embassy

October 2, 2023| Press Release
The walk serves as a form of social interaction both for the children and also for the wider community. Photo: Camille Bon

A centipede walking bus

A new pilot project, in cooperation with local councils, parents, schools and the police, promotes safe walking among children to school

October 2, 2023| Camille Bon
On Sunday the PN leader said the government was willing to risk people's lives for votes. Photo: Partit Nazzjonalista

'Licence to kill': Grech says TM racket shows government willing to risk lives

Shameful scandal 'antithesis' of meritocracy, PN leader tells party supporters

October 1, 2023| Sarah Carabott
At the centre of this scandal is a disturbing nexus of political influence and public services. Photo: Times of Malta

Editorial: It should be the end of the road

This driving licence scandal is yet more evidence of how deep the rot runs

October 1, 2023| Times of Malta
Jonathan Borg called on drivers to follow the instructions of transport officials, especially during morning peak hours. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

TM chief's proposal to avoid peak hours does not go down well with commuters

'Is the CEO suggesting we clock in late for work?'

September 28, 2023| Sarah Carabott
eCabs Technologies CEO Matthew Bezzina (second from right) and Stephanie Portanier Mifsud, eCabs Technologies Head of Cities (far left) with the Blue leadership in Bucharest, Romania.

Technologies platform by eCabs powers ride-hailing service in Bucharest

eCabs technology is also in use in Athens

September 28, 2023| Times of Malta
Christian Borg and No Deposit Cars filed separate applications in court earlier this month requesting an injunction to stop Bank of Valletta from closing any of their accounts.

Christian Borg loses bid to stop BOV closing his accounts

Borg insists he passed all due diligence tests

September 28, 2023| Matthew Xuereb
The careless, irresponsible parking of e-scooters on pavements has created lots of frustration.

We can’t afford to drive scooters out

Calling for a blanket ban on e-scooters is not the solution

September 28, 2023| Times of Malta
Sources said the aircraft was about to be towed but handlers removed its chocks before a tow bar was attached. Still from footage: Times of Malta

Watch: Runaway aircraft rolls onto the airport's main runway

Malta International Airport alerts authorities over incident which could have had serious consequences

September 27, 2023| Sarah Carabott
Daily rental of e-scooter trips peaked at 25,000. File photo

Summer is over and e-scooters still have no parking bays

Rising number of e-scooter infringements

September 25, 2023| Daniel Ellul, James Cummings
Drivers hired by some e-hailing service providers are independent contractors rather than their employees. So an injured party, because of a driver’s negligence, is more likely to suffer damages as car insurance risk cover is limited. Photo: Shutterstock

The risks of e-hailing services

Background checks of drivers must be more thorough and ongoing to minimise dangers

September 25, 2023| John Cassar White
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Education critical in dispelling misconceptions on adoption of EVs

The global push for sustainability has placed electric vehicles at the forefront of environmental targets

September 24, 2023| Times of Malta
Transport Malta has been at the centre of recent court cases.

Editorial: Let whistleblowers speak

The country needs to foster an environment conducive to the exposure of corruption

September 22, 2023| Times of Malta
Y-plate vehicles are allowed to park in public spots for up to an hour. File photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Over 4,000 parking tickets for Y-plate cabs so far this year

Transport authority considers the use of geofencing in future

September 22, 2023| Daniel Tihn