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Ghana just welcomed the first 100 of 300 new buses designed to reduce overcrowding and delays for daily commuters. Two more batches will arrive by November, bringing relief to packed routes across the country.
Improv comedy isn't just for laughs anymore. Research now shows that simple improv techniques can actually rewire how our brains handle stress, anxiety, and daily chaos.
The World Bank is committing $500 million to transform Nairobi's aging commuter rail into a modern urban transit system that will create thousands of jobs. The massive upgrade will improve daily life for millions across Kenya's capital region.
A small shift of drivers to public transit could slash your commute time by up to 35%, even if you never ride the bus. Better transit options help drivers too.
After 32 years without a strike, Long Island Rail Road workers and the MTA reached a fair deal that brings service back without raising fares. More than 300,000 daily commuters can resume their routines starting Tuesday afternoon.
After a three-day strike that paralyzed America's largest commuter railroad, the Long Island Rail Road and its unions reached a deal late Monday that brings 300,000 daily riders back on track. Service resumes Tuesday at noon with no fare or tax increases.
A Renaissance ferry designed by Leonardo da Vinci in 1513 is helping modern commuters skip traffic jams in northern Italy. The engine-free boat runs solely on river current and costs just €1.50 to cross.
Nearly half a million people will soon save 25 minutes on their daily drive when Mexico opens a toll-free bridge connecting two popular coastal regions. The $55 million project is 70% complete and set to finish ahead of schedule.
New transit systems and highways are slashing travel times and connecting millions of people to jobs they couldn't reach before. From Brazil to Kazakhstan, better transportation is turning hours-long commutes into quick trips.
Five new Metro Mass Transit buses arrived in Ghana's Upper West Region this week, ending months of overcrowded rides and long waits for thousands of daily commuters. The buses are part of a 100-vehicle nationwide rollout, with more heading to the region by year's end.
Thousands of Cancún residents can now bike or drive across a new 11-kilometer bridge that transforms their daily commute from an hour-long crawl to a breezy 10-minute trip. The toll-free Nichupté Bridge connects the city's neighborhoods to its hotel zone and doubles as a lifesaving hurricane evacuation route.
Ghana's Ayalolo bus service extended operating hours to nearly midnight, tackling rush hour congestion that left thousands stranded. With 115 buses now serving five major routes, workers across Accra can finally count on getting home safely.
Ghana just commissioned 100 brand-new public buses as part of a 300-bus plan to make daily travel easier and more affordable across all 16 regions. Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang says it's time to restore dignity to public transport.
Myanmar's new president has ordered all death sentences converted to life imprisonment, affecting over 130 prisoners condemned since 2021. The blanket commutation comes as part of a new year amnesty that will also release over 4,300 prisoners.
A Yale study tracking 11,000 older Americans over 12 years found that 45% improved in cognitive ability, physical performance, or both. Your beliefs about aging may predict whether you're one of them.
A groundbreaking clinical trial shows that training the less-impaired arm after stroke significantly improves motor skills, even years later. This discovery could transform daily life for millions of stroke survivors who rely on their "good" arm.
Eight major Linux gaming projects are joining forces to make gaming smoother for everyone. The Open Gaming Collective will share fixes and improvements instead of working separately.
Norway just placed an order for 20 zero-emission hydrofoil ferries that glide above the water like magic carpets. The electric boats will transform coastal commutes while cutting emissions to zero.
A Kenyan startup is formalizing the informal carpooling networks that commuters already use to navigate Nairobi's challenging transportation landscape. G-rani has attracted 7,000 users by making shared rides affordable, reliable, and community-focused.
A Kenyan startup is helping office workers reclaim up to 40 minutes per commute by partnering with local transport cooperatives to run scheduled electric buses on direct routes. Unlike failed competitors, BasiGo works with existing operators instead of replacing them.
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