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A 14-year-old Moroccan girl in Fossano, Italy, says a bus driver left her stranded after telling her he only picks up Italians. The driver denies the accusation, and a video of the confrontation between them has been circulating. The girl's family has filed a report with the carabinieri, and the case has drawn wide attention as an alleged episode of discrimination on public transport.
- 2Buttigieg slams Trump rollback of fuel-economy standards●Democrat Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump's rollback of fuel-economy standards https://www.npr.org/2026/09/29/nx-s1-59835
Democrat Pete Buttigieg has publicly criticized the Trump administration's rollback of fuel-economy standards, according to NPR. The former transportation secretary argued the move weakens efficiency rules that cut fuel costs for drivers and reduce emissions. The critique adds to ongoing political disputes over auto industry regulation, with manufacturers and environmental groups watching closely as emission and mileage requirements are loosened.
- 3Thousands of drivers strike in Philippines over fuel prices▼Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices
Thousands of drivers in the Philippines are staging a strike to protest rising fuel prices, according to Al Jazeera. The stoppage highlights growing public frustration with transport costs and the squeeze on drivers' earnings, with pressure building on the government to respond to energy price increases.