Hair-raising! Japan bullet train staff made to sit by tracks
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A Japanese rail company has defended a safety exercise that requires employees to sit beside tracks…
8 years ago
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Fears over twin of collapsed Genoa bridge in Venezuela
MARACAIBO, Venezuela (AFP)--Venezuelans are concerned over the safety of a "twin" viaduct of the collapsed Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy,…
8 years ago
Over 7,000 apply for New York for-hire license ahead of cap
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)--Over 7,000 New York City car-for-hire license applications were filed between the announcement of a one-year…
8 years ago
Spain taxi strike against Uber to continue
by Daniel Bosque © Agence France-Presse BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) - Taxi drivers across Spain were set to keep striking on…
8 years ago
Uber hits brakes on self-driving trucks
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Uber on Monday said it is hitting the brakes on self-driving trucks, shifting gears…
8 years ago
Warner Bros. plans $100 mn cable car to Hollywood sign
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Warner Bros. has announced plans for a $100 million cable car to take tourists…
8 years ago
Uber joins scooter wars with Lime investment
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Uber made a move into electric scooters Monday, as the ride-service giant agreed to a…
8 years ago
Capsized Indonesian ferry spotted at bottom of lake: officials
SIMALUNGUN, Indonesia (AFP) -- An Indonesian ferry that capsized and sunk with scores of people aboard has been found by…
8 years ago
Peak Japan: Hello Kitty bullet train debuts this week
TOKYO, JAPAN (AFP) - Resplendent in shocking pink, a sleek "Hello Kitty" bullet train, complete with special carriages…
8 years ago
Uber claims U-turn in bid to restore London license
by Edouard GUIHAIRE Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Uber claimed Monday to have mended its ways as…
8 years ago
Koreas hold talks on connecting railway
SOUL, South Korea (AFP) - North and South Korea held talks Tuesday on connecting the railways that run across their…
8 years ago
UPDATED: Number missing in Indonesia ferry disaster jumps again to 192: official
by Lazuardy Fahmi Agence France-Presse SIMALUNGUN, Indonesia (AFP) -- As many as 192 passengers could be missing after a ferry sank…
8 years ago
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