The Local Switzerland

Geneva voters to decide on Lake Geneva tunnel

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 11:35:26 +0100

Voters in the canton of Geneva will go to the polls as early as this year to decide on a new proposed crossing of Lake Geneva for motor vehicles.

Seat squatters on Swiss trains will face fines

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:42:00 +0100

Swiss rail operator SBB has said it will begin fining passengers who take up seats in full carriages with their jackets or bags.

Switzerland won't force kids to wear bike helmets

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:53:00 +0100

The Transportation Committee of the National Council has rejected a government proposal seeking to force children under 14 to wear helmets on bicycles.