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Transport and Social Agencies Called to Traffic Committee Over Alcohol Tests
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Transport and Social Agencies Called to Traffic Committee Over Alcohol Tests

The Transport Agency and Social Agency are summoned to the Traffic Committee. The cause is the criticized peth-tests that measure alcohol consumption over time, reports TV4 News
Swedish Domestic Air Travel Declines as International Flights Rise
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Swedish Domestic Air Travel Declines as International Flights Rise

Electric Scooter Accidents Surge by 30 Percent in 2024, Young Riders Most Affected
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Electric Scooter Accidents Surge by 30 Percent in 2024, Young Riders Most Affected

In 2024, 5 people died and 4,599 people were injured in accidents involving electric scooters. The accidents increased by over 30 percent compared to the previous year, according to a compilation from the Transport Agency
Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem
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Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

The fuel company Preem, with refineries in Lysekil and Gothenburg, has been acquired by the Swiss energy conglomerate Varo Energy, writes Preem in a press release. The deal must be approved by the relevant authorities to be completed
EU License Changes May Impact Swedish A-Tractor Rules for Teens
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EU License Changes May Impact Swedish A-Tractor Rules for Teens

An agreement in the EU parliament has led to confusion: Will Swedish 15-year-olds be allowed to drive A-tractors at 45 kilometers per hour in the future? No, is the answer. Here, TT clarifies the concepts
Sweden still best in EU – tops the list
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Sweden still best in EU – tops the list

Sweden has continued to have the smallest number of traffic fatalities in the EU per capita, shows preliminary collected statistics from Eurostat.
Robots deliver food to Stockholmers
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Robots deliver food to Stockholmers

Now, residents on Södermalm in Stockholm can get groceries delivered to their door – by a robot. The robots are as large as moving boxes and move along the sidewalks at walking speed
Fighting Back: Misleading Information about Revoked Driver's Licenses
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Fighting Back: Misleading Information about Revoked Driver's Licenses

The Transport Agency has been accused of withdrawing driving licenses – despite the motorists having zero promille in their blood. Now the authority is fighting back
The number of new electric cars decreases – a trend break
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The number of new electric cars decreases – a trend break

The number of newly registered passenger cars decreased last year. The decline is most pronounced among the pure electric cars – which are losing for the first time since the measurements were introduced, announces the Transport Agency
Drive on after drunk driving – avoids being served
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Drive on after drunk driving – avoids being served

Thousands of people who have had their driving license revoked after, for example, driving under the influence, make sure not to be served. This means they can continue driving in traffic
More people lost their driver's license
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More people lost their driver's license

Last year, 38,709 people lost their driver's license. This is an increase of 5
Domestic Flights Decrease – Sweden Stands Out in the EU
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Domestic Flights Decrease – Sweden Stands Out in the EU

The Swedish domestic air travel continues to struggle. The trend is visible in several parts of Europe, but the development in Sweden stands out
The King: "The whole of Sweden is in mourning"
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The King: "The whole of Sweden is in mourning"

The Royal Couple paid tribute to the victims at the memorial site outside Risbergska school. Grieving is hard to do alone
Domestic Flights Decrease – Sweden Stands Out in the EU
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Domestic Flights Decrease – Sweden Stands Out in the EU

The Swedish domestic air travel continues to struggle. The trend is visible in several parts of Europe, but the development in Sweden stands out
Fewer Vessel Inspections Increase Concern for Accidents
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Fewer Vessel Inspections Increase Concern for Accidents

The industry organization Swedish shipping is concerned that the Transport Agency does not inspect enough foreign vessels, reports P4 Väst.
Ships held back in Uddevalla allowed to depart
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Ships held back in Uddevalla allowed to depart

"EMO" and "F1TTLIV" – the license plates that got rejected
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"EMO" and "F1TTLIV" – the license plates that got rejected

"2FAST", "SNPPEN" and "F1TTLIV" – these are some of all license plates that were rejected by the Transport Agency last year.
More ships in Swedish waters not seaworthy
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More ships in Swedish waters not seaworthy

Last year, 23 foreign vessels were prohibited from leaving Swedish harbors, as they were deemed unseaworthy. Alarming, according to the Transport Agency
Vessel stuck in Uddevalla – highly explosive cargo
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Vessel stuck in Uddevalla – highly explosive cargo

A ship with highly explosive cargo is being held back in the harbor in Uddevalla. The reason is major deficiencies in, among other things, fire safety on board, reports Bohusläningen
Number of road fatalities decreases
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Number of road fatalities decreases

The number of road fatalities is decreasing. 210 people died in road traffic in 2024, according to preliminary statistics from the Transport Agency
Self-driving cars are rolling slowly forward
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Self-driving cars are rolling slowly forward

In several parts of the world, cars and trucks are driving around on roads without drivers. They could do it already today in Sweden as well
Tesla takes license plate dispute to new court
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Tesla takes license plate dispute to new court

Self-driving cars are moving slowly forward
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Self-driving cars are moving slowly forward

In several parts of the world, cars and trucks are driving around on roads without drivers. They could do it already today in Sweden as well
Transport Agency's Website Down – Missed Invoice
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Transport Agency's Website Down – Missed Invoice

The Transport Agency's website was down for a few hours on Thursday morning. The reason was that they had not paid an invoice on time, as reported by P4 Väst
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