public-transport

European Pressphoto Agency Police in front of graffiti reading 'Free Public Misery' during a protest in Athens on Thursday, amid strikes by public-transport workers, taxi drivers and teachers.

Greek Bond Exchange Has Surprise Upside Stephen Fidler 2011

At the kick-off this week, a strike of the vaporetto —the public-transport system on water—unleashed solidarity among the early crowds who shared water taxis from one exhibition to the next.

A New Look at the Art of Prada (Not Clothes) Christina Passariello 2011

The new proposals follow cuts in spending on the health and education sectors, sharp rises in public-transport fees, substantial increases in fuel taxes and a temporary income-tax increase in 2011, all of which were announced earlier this year to meet this year's deficit targets.

Portugal Unveils Deep Cuts Patricia Kowsmann 2011

ATHENS—Thousands of Greek public-transport workers walked off the job Thursday in a 24-hour strike over new austerity measures, a day after the government approved fresh budget cuts to appease the country's international creditors.

Greek Transit Workers Strike Alkman Granitsas 2011

The new proposals follow cuts in spending on the health and education sectors, sharp rises in public-transport fees, substantial increases in fuel taxes and a temporary income-tax increase in 2011, all of which were announced earlier this year to meet current deficit targets.

Portuguese Unions to Protest Austerity Patricia Kowsmann 2011

Hong Kong is the anti-L.A.: densely packed, a public-transport paragon.

Around the World in Eight Days Jeff Chu 2012

Many people are still struggling to survive, and many can't get out of their small towns, now that the region's public-transport system is in shambles.

Woes Could Linger for Japan's Jobless Eric Bellman 2011

"If you add in the public-transport sector, that number could be one million metric tons" a year of increased demand, Mr. Liebbrandt said.

Copper's Newest Job: Germ Fighter Tatyana Shumsky 2011

Thousands of students took to the streets in cities across Italy while teachers, airline staff and public-transport workers went on strike.

Italian Premier Seeks Broad Support Christopher Emsden 2011

"A very large capital-works program may be required if the government is to deliver the improved public-transport promised during the election campaign, and this may pressure the AAA," said Mr. Johnson.

Ratings Agencies Downplay Budget Gap in Australia Geoffrey Rogow 2011