Search
You have searched for "Transport Ministry"
Showing 1-10 of 82
Japan says electronics OK during take-off and landing
Japan on Monday relaxed a ban on the use of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets in flight, following similar moves by the United States and the European Union.
Drone delivery: DHL "parcelcopter" flies to German isle
Logistics firm DHL is using a drone to fly parcels to the German island of Juist, in what it says is the first time an unmanned aircraft has been authorised to deliver goods in Europe.
Uber ordered to cease operations in Thailand, under scrutiny in Vietnam
Thailand has ordered US online taxi booking company Uber to cease operations, on the same day taxi apps were banned in the Indian capital New Delhi where an Uber driver is under arrest for suspected rape.
Taiwan says Uber 'violating law' by operating without licence
Taiwan's transport ministry said Uber Technologies Inc is operating a taxi-hailing service in violation of the law, and that it is investigating the possibility of blocking access to the US company's website and mobile app.
Uber business model faces legal scrutiny in Taiwan, Chinese mega city
Uber Technologies Inc is under fire in Taiwan and the Chinese mainland mega city Chongqing over concerns that it and its drivers are not appropriately licenced, adding to a string of official complaints aimed at the fast-growing U.S. start-up.
Germany plans electric car motorway charging stations
Germany plans to expand the network of charging stations for electric cars across the country to help boost lacklustre demand, a Transport Ministry paper seen by Reuters showed.
China bans private drivers in taxi app clampdown
China's transport ministry has banned taxi hailing apps such as Uber Technologies Inc and local rivals Kuaidi Dache and Didi Dache from using cars and drivers without taxi licences in a bid to regulate the rapidly growing sector.
Uber faces shutdown in South Korea
South Korea rejected online ride-sharing firm Uber Technologies Inc's proposal for a new driver registration system, and vowed to shut down the US company's operations.
Seoul city to launch premium taxi service to kill Uber
The Seoul city government said on Thursday that it planned to launch a premium taxi service in August to rival online ride-service provider Uber, adding to the challenges to the US company's expansion plans in Asia's fourth-biggest economy.
Japan comes down on Uber taxi service
Japan has slammed the brakes on a pilot project by taxi service Uber less than a month after it was launched, with a government official saying it probably violates transport laws.
