This time, it's not a joke. Twenty-six years after the idea was drafted, the Algerian capital could, perhaps, have its very own metro by 2010. Our Observer tells us that it's almost ready - he's even got the photos to prove it. Read more...

Footage of a violent assault in a Paris night bus has caused a stir since its release on the Web on Monday. The scene took place on December 7 last year around 3:45am at the Barbès-Rochechouart station in the north of the French capital. Watch the video…

The car's pink and so is the tie, lipstick and flower in the hair of the woman who's driving it. Welcome to the new Beirut taxis. That is, if you're female. Men are strictly banned. Read more and see the photos...

And here’s today’s buzz video. The man run over by a truck in Turkey escapes with only minor scratches. Unbelievable stuff. Watch the video…

A staggering 232 billion plane, train and car journeys will take place over the 40 days of Chunyun, the Chinese New Year. With so many people desperate to get back to their families for the occasion, transport workers can't resist the opportunity to swindle their customers. After all, there aren't enough tickets for everyone! Read more...

You're not at home on the metro! And in Tokyo, the transport authorities have decided to let passengers know it. A lecture in life in pictures, with some interesting lessons to be learnt... Read more.

How to... get on to the Moscow metro without buying a ticket. See the video.