Keywords: Transport sector


Morocco announces new 30-day fuel support for road transport operators

Morocco is preparing to roll out another round of exceptional financial assistance for road transport operators, as persistently high international fuel prices continue to put pressure on transport costs and the domestic economy. The Ministry of Transport and Logistics announced Friday that a new direct......

Brazil allocates $1.3 billion to support fuel prices

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government has approved an additional package of around $1.3 billion to support fuel prices, seeking to shield consumers and key sectors of the economy from the impact of rising global oil costs. The measure was introduced through an executive......

Mahindra consolidates commercial vehicle operations with truck and bus business transfer

Indian automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra has announced plans to transfer its truck and bus business to its listed subsidiary SML Mahindra as part of a broader effort to streamline its commercial vehicle operations under a single corporate structure. The transfer, valued at 5.25 billion rupees......

SNCF reorganizes Voyageurs division as Christophe Fanichet leaves CEO role

SNCF has announced a major governance change within its passenger transport subsidiary SNCF Voyageurs, with CEO Christophe Fanichet set to leave his current position as the company introduces a new leadership structure aimed at accelerating strategic transformation. SNCF Chairman and CEO Jean Castex......

Morocco’s tax authority releases 2026 incentive guide for transport sector

Morocco’s General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) has published the 2026 edition of its tax incentive guide dedicated to the transport sector, highlighting measures designed to encourage investment and support the competitiveness of companies operating in this strategic field. The guide outlines a......

Deadly shooting in South Africa highlights ongoing taxi industry violence

A deadly shooting in South Africa's Western Cape province has once again drawn attention to the persistent violence affecting the country's taxi transport sector. Four people were killed and two others were seriously injured after gunmen opened fire in Nyanga, a township located near Cape Town. According......

Morocco launches digital platform to modernize road transport sector

Morocco has signed a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate the digital transformation of its road transport sector. The deal, concluded in Rabat on 14 May 2026, brings together the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the national public investment institution and its digital innovation arm.......

Taxi drivers request fuel price relief amid rising energy costs

Taxi drivers and ride-hailing operators are calling for government support to offset rising fuel prices, which have increased due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The request comes amid broader pressure on transport professionals, following similar appeals from fishermen, farmers,......

France to announce targeted fuel aid for key sectors

The French government is set to unveil targeted financial support measures on Friday evening to help industries most affected by rising fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. Officials indicated that the aid will focus on specific sectors such as transportation, agriculture, and fishing,......