The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Lausanne takes Lucerne’s lead by testing out extra-long bendy buses As of this week, new buses with a double bend are roaming the streets of Lausanne. https://www.thelocal.ch/20170831/lausanne-takes-lucernes-lead-by-testing-out-extra-long-bendy-buses Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:13:20 +0200 lausanne-takes-lucernes-lead-by-testing-out-extra-long-bendy-buses Pot-smoking bus driver nailed for killing man A pot-smoking Geneva trolley bus driver was convicted of negligent homicide for driving into a car in a fit of anger and killing a 46-year-old pedestrian, according to a media report. https://www.thelocal.ch/20150210/pot-smoking-bus-driver-nailed-for-killing-pedestrian Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:46:00 +0100 pot-smoking-bus-driver-nailed-for-killing-pedestrian Second public transit strike averted in Geneva A transit strike in Geneva planned for Thursday was called off at the last minute after the unions representing employees of the canton's public transport authority reached a deal with management on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20141204/second-public-transport-strike-averted-in-geneva Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:52:00 +0100 second-public-transport-strike-averted-in-geneva Strike grinds Geneva public transit to halt Public transport in Geneva ground to a virtual halt on Wednesday as streetcar and bus drivers walked off the job to protest budget cuts and planned job reductions. https://www.thelocal.ch/20141119/strike-grinds-geneva-public-transit-to-halt Wed, 19 Nov 2014 10:22:00 +0100 strike-grinds-geneva-public-transit-to-halt Geneva public transport strike set for Wednesday Public transport workers in Geneva have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a one-day strike on Wednesday to protest over budget cuts and the elimination of 100 jobs. https://www.thelocal.ch/20141117/geneva-public-transport-strike-set-for-wednesday Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:12:00 +0100 geneva-public-transport-strike-set-for-wednesday Geneva unveils wireless electric bus technology A revolutionary new electric bus that operates without overhead wires will begin operating in Geneva next month. https://www.thelocal.ch/20130421/geneva-unveils-electric-bus-without-overhead-wires Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:15:00 +0200 geneva-unveils-electric-bus-without-overhead-wires