Keywords: Road Safety


Trump urges Senate to end seasonal clock changes across the United States

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing the Senate to move quickly on legislation that could fundamentally change how Americans keep time, calling for daylight saving time to remain in place throughout the year. Trump urged senators on Wednesday to approve the measure as soon as possible, arguing that......

Egypt: At least 18 killed in pickup truck crash, including several children

At least 18 people were killed in northern Egypt on Tuesday after two pickup trucks carrying agricultural workers were involved in a crash in Ismailia governorate, according to a medical source cited by AFP. The victims were predominantly teenagers, highlighting once again the dangers faced by young......

Niger bus crash kills at least 22, including 17 soldiers

At least 22 people were killed in southern Niger after two buses collided, with soldiers accounting for most of the victims, the country's Transport Ministry said. The crash occurred late Friday, around 50 kilometres from Madaoua, when the two vehicles collided head-on. Seventeen of those killed......

Peru: at least 13 killed in minibus crash in Cusco region

At least 13 people have died and four others have been injured after a public transport minibus collided with a parked semi-trailer in southeastern Peru, police said Saturday. The crash occurred early Saturday on a road linking Chalhuahuacho, in the Apurimac department, with Arequipa, the capital of......

Helmets and high-visibility vests now mandatory for e-scooter riders in Paris and nearby suburbs

Electric scooter riders in Paris and the inner suburbs must now wear a helmet and high-visibility equipment, under new road-safety rules introduced Friday by the Paris police prefecture. The measure applies to users of electric scooters and other motorised personal mobility devices. Anyone failing to......

Zoox Receives Regulatory Approval to Expand Its Autonomous Robotaxi Fleet

Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, has received regulatory approval in the United States to significantly expand the deployment of its self-driving robotaxi fleet. The decision marks an important milestone for the company as it seeks to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving......

Deadly South Africa bus crash renews calls for stronger road safety measures

A tragic bus accident in South Africa has claimed the lives of 12 people and injured dozens of others, drawing renewed attention to the country's ongoing road safety challenges. The crash occurred when a long-distance passenger bus overturned while traveling between Cape Town and Johannesburg, prompting......

Germany recalls 1.78 million vehicles over technical defects

Germany recalled around 1.78 million vehicles in 2025 after authorities identified various technical defects during market inspections and safety checks, according to data from the country's Federal Motor Transport Authority. The number of vehicles affected by recall campaigns fell by approximately......

Electric scooter head injuries surge among children and teenagers in Lyon, hospital study warns

A sharp increase in serious head injuries involving electric scooters among children and teenagers has raised fresh concerns about road safety in France, according to a new medical study conducted by specialists in the Lyon metropolitan area. Researchers from the Femme Mère Enfant Hospital (HFME)......