Lagos - Truck owners plying the access roads along Lagos ports have said that they deserve to be compensated for the number of days their trucks spend in queuing in the persistent traffic gridlock while trying to gain entry into the ports. The Chairman, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, Haulage Section, Tin
Author: Tola Ojobo
Taxi drivers in Spain block streets over ride-hailing services
Madrid - Striking taxi drivers brought traffic in parts of major Spanish cities to a standstill Monday by stopping their vehicles in major thoroughfares to protest ride-hailing services. Hundreds of stationary white taxis blocked the Paseo de la Castellana, one of Madrid’s longest and broadest avenues, while protesters played soccer and
Harley drives deeper into Asia with smaller bikes to fuel growth
Harley-Davidson Inc is launching lightweight motorcycles in Asian markets and electric bikes in the hope of sparking demand as it faces declining sales in the United States and the threat of trade tariffs increasing its costs. The 115-year-old Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company, known for its heavy touring motorcycles, is scrambling to revamp its
BMW to raise prices of two U.S.-made SUV models in China
Harley-Davidson’s profit beats estimates, shares rally
Harley-Davidson Inc’s shares rallied on Tuesday after the motorcycle maker forecast a lower-than-expected hit to profit margins from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and its quarterly earnings topped Wall Street estimates. The forecast and results raised hopes 2018 profits will hold up better than expected, despite obstacles such as rising raw
London taxi drivers mull class action suit against Uber
London cab drivers are examining the possibility of bringing a class action suit against Uber, their association said on Tuesday after the mobile app was granted a temporary license renewal to operate in the British capital. Sky News reported that the overall possible bill to Uber for the potential lawsuit could
Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project Extend to Apapa to expedite movement of goods from the seaports by rail
Lagos - The contractor handling the new Lagos-Ibadan railway project, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, has been directed to extend its work from Ebute Meta to Apapa as part of measures to facilitate the movement of goods from the Lagos seaports to other parts of the country by rail. Nigeria's Minister
‘Operation Restore Sanity to Lagos Roads’ Successful, Gets 48 hours Extension
Piqued by the hardship containerized trucks and tankers parked along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway was causing businesses and residents of Lagos state, Nigeria's commercial capital, the state government last week ordered the exercise, tagged: "Operation Restore Sanity On Lagos Roads." The order to the task force was to remove all containerized trucks and
Fiat Chrysler replaces CEO Sergio Marchionne for health reasons
The long-time chief executive of carmaker Fiat Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, has been replaced due to ill health. His health worsened in recent days after he suffered complications from surgery on his right shoulder. Mr. Marchionne, 66, has led the combined company for more than a decade and planned to step down
Luxembourg police deploy Tesla cars to help nab criminals
Police in Luxembourg have added two Tesla electric cars to their fleet, hoping that their rapid acceleration capacity will help them nab more criminals and speed offenders while also trimming the tiny country’s carbon emissions. The purchase of the two Tesla Model S cars - which can accelerate from 0 to