The Local Switzerland

Who are the worst drivers in Europe?

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:40:45 +0200

Who are the most aggressive drivers in Europe? What about the most likely to speed or beep their horns? A new survey claims to have the answers.

'Distracted' drivers kill or seriously injure three people every day

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 11:01:08 +0100

Three people are killed or seriously injured on Swiss roads every day with inattentive drivers the leading cause.

A petrolhead's guide to driving Swiss mountain roads

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:08:30 +0200

The Local recently asked its readers why they love living in Switzerland. My answer? Because it's paradise for petrolheads, writes contributor Ross Bennie.

Geneva gives thumbs up to lake crossing

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:41:43 +0200

A bridge over Lake Geneva could become a reality after residents of the largest town on the lake accepted the idea in a referendum on Sunday.

Geneva to vote on building bridge over lake

Wed, 11 May 2016 13:53:27 +0200

Should Geneva build a crossing over Lac Léman? Residents of the francophone city will finally get their say on the long-standing question in a referendum on June 5th.

Bern launches bid to double Gotthard tunnel

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:20:16 +0100

The federal government is backing a 2.8-billion-franc proposal to build a second tube for the Gotthard road tunnel under the Alps before renovating the existing facility, which opened in 1980.

Thousands drive without permit in Switzerland

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 11:56:00 +0200

Some 3,500 drivers in Switzerland are behind the wheel without a permit, according to statistics from the federal highways office (ASTRA).

Minister eyes fuel price hike to pay for roads

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 10:05:00 +0100

Transport Minister Doris Leuthard has outlined plans for a new road fund to ease congestion in Switzerland.

Swiss to hike road sticker price by 150%

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:09:00 +0200

For the first time in 17 years, the Swiss parliament has decided to raise the price for the mandatory annual sticker - or vignette - that allows motorists access to the nation's motorways.

High number of accidents on Swiss roads

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:16:08 +0200

The number of fatal crashes in Switzerland fell in 2010, but the number remains too high, a new report has said.