Transport

Latest transport stories from across Bhutanese outlets.

Kuensel

Trongsa plans 10-minute economy to turn transit traffic into local business opportunities

6 days ago

Trongsa—Every day, hundreds of vehicles pass through Trongsa as they travel to eastern, southern, and western Bhutan. Most stop only briefly for a restroom break, a cup of tea or a quick photograph of Chhoetse Dzong before continuing their journey.

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Kuensel

Thimphu Thromde issues ultimatum to Olakha workshop owners: Clear illegal structures or face demolition

6 days ago

Kuensel

City bus drivers deserve better

6 days ago

BBS

New East-West Highway to boost airport access and GMC connectivity

3 Aug 2026, 17:44By sangye

BBS

Women taxi drivers navigate safety risks and financial challenges

30 Jul 2026, 17:54By sangye

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

Kuensel

High airfares push tourists and Bhutanese travellers to Bagdogra airport

29 Jul 2026, 14:42

Kuensel

Sky-high airfares drive visitors away

29 Jul 2026, 14:36

BBS

Travellers to get new roadside stopovers along Thimphu-Gelephu highway

20 Jul 2026, 16:40By sangye

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

BBS

Labour permit offices shift to Phuentshogling town amid monsoon disruptions

20 Jul 2026, 16:26By sangye

Kuensel
Growing challenge in keeping Bhutan connected in a warming world
4 Jul 2026, 13:29
Kuensel
Runway lighting system proposed for Yonphula airport to reduce weather-related disruptions
1 Jul 2026, 13:49
The Bhutan Live
Over 70 Families Displaced as Floods Ravage Phuentshogling
30 Jun 2026, 05:58
Kuensel
Recurring Amochu roadblocks disrupt boulder exports
24 Jun 2026, 17:14

BBS

Paro FC lead Bhutan Premier League as second round begins

17 Jul 2026, 15:40By Sonam Pem

BBS

Inflation hits 7.72% as food and transport costs climb

9 Jul 2026, 19:28By sangye

BBS

Monsoon road damage hits Nu 1.18bn amid shifting weather patterns, far above Nu 350 M allocation

5 Jul 2026, 15:26By Sonam Pem

The Bhutanese

Bhutan rejects CNG to prioritize domestic green hydrogen strategy

4 Jul 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Road closures and blockages going up over time due to climate change as snow blockages come down

4 Jul 2026, 06:00

BBS

Public complaints lead to relocation of emission testing centre in Thimphu

2 Jul 2026, 15:01By Sonam Pem

BBS

Tsirang farmers get dedicated market facility

30 Jun 2026, 16:39By Sonam Pem

BBS

Daraychu–Shaychamthang highway upgrade underway

8 Jun 2026, 16:57By sangye

BBS

Recurring floods and landslides disrupt Phuentshogling-Samtse Highway

8 Jun 2026, 16:45By Tshering Zam

BBS

EV demand grows as fuel prices climb, affordability and charging gaps persist

26 May 2026, 18:51By sangye

BBS

Lamperi Recreational Park adds zip line

24 May 2026, 13:28By Tshering Zam

Kuensel
Babesa expressway upgrade to ease traffic on city’s busiest stretch by 2029
24 Jun 2026, 16:30
The Bhutan Live
Fire Response Capacity Boosted with New Firefighting Fleet from India
17 Jun 2026, 06:00
Kuensel
BCTA suspends permits of over 20 taxi operators
16 Jun 2026, 19:57
The Bhutanese
Recurring highway failures at high-altitude passes
13 Jun 2026, 06:00

BBS

Government to procure 99 EVs and 45 electric buses amid rising fuel costs

22 May 2026, 19:17By sangye

BBS

Parking and traffic test Paro's most iconic site

21 May 2026, 19:41By Sonam Pem

BBS

Tender Announcement for Hire of Coaster Bus

15 May 2026, 14:26By Yeshey Lhaden

Also covered by BBS

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BBS
Capital sees surge in public bus use
10 May 2026, 17:26By Tshering Zam
Business Bhutan
Highway Transformation: Tsirang Builds a New Economic Gateway on the Road to GMC
12 Apr 2026, 19:52
Business Bhutan
Roadside Roasted Corn Market Relies on Imports
12 Apr 2026, 19:52
Bhutan Times
Government Study to Guide Taxi Licensing Policy Amid Oversupply Concerns and Rising Fuel Costs
9 Jun 2026, 15:26
Kuensel
Govt. yet to deliver housing and vehicle loan pledges
6 Jun 2026, 13:47
The Bhutanese
Taxi license moratorium study to begin next fiscal year
6 Jun 2026, 06:00
Kuensel
NC raises concerns on e-waste and waste management gaps
3 Jun 2026, 19:41
The Bhutan Live
Takti Bridge Opens New Pathways for Communities in Chhukha
3 Jun 2026, 09:08
The Bhutanese
Government allocates Nu 622 mn for monsoon restoration and disaster response
30 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Thimphu drainage works designed for climate resilience, says government
30 May 2026, 06:00
Bhutan Times
NA seeks review on proposal to increase building heights in Yenlag Throms
25 May 2026, 12:40
Kuensel
Delayed bridge reconstruction risks cutting off five gewogs in Samtse
21 May 2026, 11:04
Kuensel
Vehicle ownership transfers surge
20 May 2026, 13:20
Bhutan Times
MP raises concerns over deteriorating Nganglam–Panbang highway
18 May 2026, 11:45
Kuensel
Govt. scraps Pongchola airport project after feasibility review
16 May 2026, 14:24
The Bhutanese
Bhutan Taxi Association calls for faster EV transition and highlights bottlenecks amid rising fuel concerns
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutan Live
‘Lunana’ Becomes Bhutan’s Cultural Ambassador in the Sky
10 May 2026, 06:01
The Bhutanese
MoIT mobilizing funds to accelerate Damphu LAP development
9 May 2026, 06:00
Bhutan Times
Life on the Roadside: Survival in Thimphu’s Informal Economy
7 May 2026, 14:52
Bhutan Times
What A Waste!
4 May 2026, 15:07
Business Bhutan
MoIT Reprioritizes Key Infrastructure Projects
12 Apr 2026, 19:52
Business Bhutan
MoIT Clarifies Geotechnical Rules Under Thimphu Structure Plan 2047
12 Apr 2026, 19:52
Business Bhutan
Taxi Fare Revision Request Reaches Cabinet
12 Apr 2026, 19:52
Business Bhutan
MoIT confident new drainage system will reduce urban flooding in Thimphu
12 Apr 2026, 19:52

Earlier

Growing challenge in keeping Bhutan connected in a warming world

Runway lighting system proposed for Yonphula airport to reduce weather-related disruptions

Over 70 Families Displaced as Floods Ravage Phuentshogling

Recurring Amochu roadblocks disrupt boulder exports

Babesa expressway upgrade to ease traffic on city’s busiest stretch by 2029

Fire Response Capacity Boosted with New Firefighting Fleet from India

BCTA suspends permits of over 20 taxi operators

Recurring highway failures at high-altitude passes

More headlines

Capital sees surge in public bus use

Highway Transformation: Tsirang Builds a New Economic Gateway on the Road to GMC

Roadside Roasted Corn Market Relies on Imports

Government Study to Guide Taxi Licensing Policy Amid Oversupply Concerns and Rising Fuel Costs

Govt. yet to deliver housing and vehicle loan pledges

Taxi license moratorium study to begin next fiscal year

NC raises concerns on e-waste and waste management gaps

Takti Bridge Opens New Pathways for Communities in Chhukha

Government allocates Nu 622 mn for monsoon restoration and disaster response

Thimphu drainage works designed for climate resilience, says government

NA seeks review on proposal to increase building heights in Yenlag Throms

Delayed bridge reconstruction risks cutting off five gewogs in Samtse

Vehicle ownership transfers surge

MP raises concerns over deteriorating Nganglam–Panbang highway

Govt. scraps Pongchola airport project after feasibility review

Bhutan Taxi Association calls for faster EV transition and highlights bottlenecks amid rising fuel concerns

‘Lunana’ Becomes Bhutan’s Cultural Ambassador in the Sky

MoIT mobilizing funds to accelerate Damphu LAP development

Life on the Roadside: Survival in Thimphu’s Informal Economy

What A Waste!

MoIT Reprioritizes Key Infrastructure Projects

MoIT Clarifies Geotechnical Rules Under Thimphu Structure Plan 2047

Taxi Fare Revision Request Reaches Cabinet

MoIT confident new drainage system will reduce urban flooding in Thimphu