Ombudsman Crackdown: Philippines’ Ombudsman ordered preventive suspension of LTO and transport co-op chiefs over STRADCOM-linked computer fees worth P13.379B (2019-2025), citing parallel use despite the newer LTMS rollout. Rail Operations & Jobs: Transdev plans to cut 53 jobs on Wellington’s Metlink commuter trains, reducing onboard passenger operator roles as it pushes a “cashless future.” Road Safety & Disruption: A truck collision in Vietnam killed a container-truck driver; in India’s Madhya Pradesh, a head-on pickup crash killed eight labourers and injured 32; and Auckland’s SH16 saw heavy delays after a truck hit a median barrier. Maritime Security: A ship was hit by a projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, with at least one crew injury reported. Freight & Routes: A Chinese shipper launched regular Arctic cargo service from Ningbo to Felixstowe via the Northern Sea Route, aiming to cut transit time and emissions. Urban Logistics: New York is exploring top-loading waste trucks to reduce vehicle miles from containerized curbside bins. Tech & Transport: Google bought Spirit Airlines bankruptcy data to train AI, including Teams conversations and emails—raising new questions about data use in mobility-linked industries.