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North Carolina collected about $2 million in ferry fares but spent $1.4 million collecting them; a new state law requires tolls on all ferry routesThe ferry system in North Carolina is vital for community connectivity and goods transportation, but it is currently facing significant fin...- Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry toll-free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.5 million vehicles each yearTransporting nearly five million passengers annually, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been operating toll-free since 1950. Initially e...
- Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a yearSince 1950, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been a toll-free transit option, allowing for easy travel across Bolivar Roads. This model...
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
- 22-year-old school dropout steals Rs 23,45,67,77,750 in crypto, buys 30 cars, custom Porsches, Lamborghinis and Ferraris, and a watch worth about Rs 20 croreA Singaporean man admitted his role in a cryptocurrency racketeering operation. This enterprise allegedly stole and laundered over $245 mil...
- HDFC's search for a new CEO may go beyond its inner circleHDFC Bank's board faces a difficult CEO succession task with a thin internal leadership pipeline. Regulatory tenure limits may push the ban...
- In 1959, Auckland opened its Harbour Bridge after 3 years of construction. 10 years later, clip-on sections doubled its capacity from 4 lanes to 8 lanes for city trafficAuckland Harbour Bridge's initial construction prioritized affordability over immediate full capacity. The bridge was later expanded with c...
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- Kochi Water Metro ferries over 10,000 on Sunday with tourists making beeline for joyride"While there was a footfall of 8,415 on Saturday, the Water Metro service ferried over 10,000 on Sunday as per initial reports," said a Koc...
- How will Kochi Water Metro work? Here’s all you need to knowPassengers of Kochi Water Metro can buy tickets at Rs 20 minimum and Rs 40 maximum. Weekly, monthly, and quarterly passes are also availabl...
- Assam CM flags off four steel catamaran vessels at Pandu PortThese vessels are launched under a World Bank funded project to integrate high quality passenger and vehicle ferry services into the state’...
- Assam initiates Rs 90 crore scheme to make inland water transport system more safeOut of these vessels, three Steel catamaran vessels, namely MV Lohitwill ply between Nimatighat and Kamalabari, MV Sonai from Guwahati to K...
- Centre signs $500 mn loan agreement with NDB for Delhi-Meerut RRTS projectExecuted by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the 82 km-long corridor is estimated to cost $3.7 billion. The proje...
- Indian solar ferry flies flag for cleaner, cheaper water transportThe Aditya's green credentials have attracted international attention and earned it a win last month in awards sponsored by international e...
- Delhi government to give more ads on odd-even scheme: Gopal RaiRai, who met BJP MP Vijay Goel in the morning to request him to not to violate the scheme which he did later and paid a fine of Rs 2000, al...
- NASA's $7 billion exploration-class rocket to ferry humans to MarsIn its most powerful configuration, the NASA space shuttle-derived heavy launch vehicle will provide an unprecedented lift capability of 14...
- Kerala government to buy 4 catamarans; sanctions Rs 3cr for shippingState's Minister for Ports and Fisheries K Babu said the Ports department has been given sanction to buy the catamarans at a total cost of ...
- PM, President to get swanky coptersAfter getting three desi versions of US president’s 'Air Force One', the Indian President and PM are now all set to also acquire 12 swanky ...
- Public transport set for 70mm makeoverFrom pot-holes to pot-boilers, the public transport system is all set for a 70mm makeover, Bollywood style. Instead of stretch limos pullin...
- Big B, SRK to encourage public transportFrom pot-holes to pot-boilers, the public transport system is all set for a 70mm makeover, Bollywood style. Instead of stretch limos pullin...
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