Tag: Transport Malta
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Transport Minister Chris Bonett attacks PN’s metro proposal for lack of planning: but his plans come short of solutions and targets
Transport Minister Chris Bonett has crticised the Nationalist Party’s proposal for a metro citing their lack of plans, but the Transport Minister is not in a strong position to defend his plans. The Labour Party has been consistently attacking the Nationalist Party for lacking properly made plans in its proposals and manifesto. You can view…
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Transport Malta urges motorists to avoid Lija, Pieta’ and Qormi due to accidents
Transport Malta on Wednesday urged motorists to avoid several major roads in Lija, Pietà and Qormi after three separate traffic accidents caused significant disruption within the space of just three hours. The first incident occurred at around 5.30am near the Lija roundabout when a DAF truck carrying gravel overturned. Although no injuries were reported, the…
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Labour government ditches mass metro plans: proposes railway-line from Airport to Saint Paul’s Bay instead
I’ve taken my time to read, research and think about the Labour government’s public transport plans launched yesterday under its policy campaign called “Malta in Motion.” This is what I could udnerstand from all of it. The plans were launched yesterday by Transport Minister Chris Bonett and they are being promoted to the press by…
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Van Driver and Transport Malta Official charged over fatal Qormi accident
A van driver and a Transport Malta official have been charged in connection with the death of a 77-year-old woman who was fatally struck in Qormi in August 2024. Francis Degiorgio, 34, who was driving an Isuzu van, and Jesmond Muscat, 56, who was on duty at the time, have both been accused of involuntarily…
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Marsaskala man remanded in custody over Tarxien crash that injured two Transport Malta officers
A 21-year-old man from Marsaskala has been remanded in custody after admitting to a series of traffic offences linked to a four-vehicle collision in Triq tal-Barrani, Ħal Tarxien, which left a Transport Malta officer grievously injured. Stoyan Gafa appeared before Magistrate Monica Vella on Wednesday, charged in connection with the crash that occurred at around…
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No drone-flying permitted during Malta’s International Air Show
Transport Malta has issued a notice stating that no drone-flying is allowed during the Malta International Air Show during the weekend. The prohibition applies to most of the territory in Malta. The notice says that no drone-flying is permitted in the purple zone. The purple zone has been added as an extension to the red…
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Marsascala Residents Network to launch campaign on the risks of new Transport Malta ferry-moor project
The Marsascala Residents Network are launching a new campaign to raise awareness about the potential environmental dangers of a new Transport Malta project to construct a ferry-moor in Marsascala. The plans have so far been secretive and residents are concerned about the potential infrastructural effects on the towns’ natural coast and natural ecosystem. ADPD –…
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Freedom Flotilla “Conscience” was to pick up humanitarian aid from Malta
The Freedom Flotilla vessel, “Conscience”, was to pick up humanitarian aid including food and water, from Malta before continuing its voyage to Gaza, activists have said yesterday. The vessel was attacked by Israeli drones as it was preparing to enter Malta’s harbour. Israel has not denied or acknowledged the attack, but unconfirmed reports state that…
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Truck overturns near Mdina, spilling construction sand and causing major traffic disruption
Updated: Truck driver is a 35-year-old from Marsaskala and suffered serious injuries. A truck driver was injured this morning after his vehicle overturned, spilling its entire load of construction sand across Triq Buqana, Rabat, close to Mdina. The accident occurred around 10 am, forcing the closure of both carriageways on the main road leading to…
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Traffic inspection in Luqa leads to 28 fines, vehicle impoundment and 3 arrests for illegal residency
Yesterday, the police, in collaboration with Transport Malta and Identità , carried out a traffic inspection on Garibaldi Road, Luqa, with the assistance of the Detention Services Agency. During the operation, around 100 vehicles were stopped, resulting in 28 traffic-related fines. Additionally, one vehicle was impounded, and two drivers were found operating vehicles without a valid…
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Frustration mounts for tourists as Malta’s bus fare system sparks confusion
A visitor to Malta has expressed frustration with the island’s bus fare system after encountering discrepancies in ticket pricing that have left passengers confused. The tourist, who asked to remain anonymous, has been using Malta’s public buses for transportation and noticed a recurring issue where they are charged €2.50 by bus drivers, only to receive…
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They’re even bragging about making the country worse
Some of you may remember how Paola’s main square was reformed and its roads paved with cobblestones to decrease the pace of the traffic. The area is full of retail outlets and bars, apart from having a health centre just at the end of it, so as one can imagine it is frequented by a…
