In one Indian city, reflective paint and bus stop sprinklers offer relief from killer heat
AHMEDABAD, India — For 20-year-old Mayank Yadav, riding a crowded bus in the summer months in this western Indian city can be like sitting in an oven. That makes it a treat when he steps off and into a bus stop outfitted with sprinklers that bathe overheated commuters in a cooling mist.
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Travel + Leisure
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Amazon Is Kicking Off Summer With Travel Deals Up to 89% Off This Month—Prices Start at Just $8
Amazon is kicking off the official start of summer with a slew of deals on travel essentials that'll prep you for all your upcoming trips. If you've been looking for an excuse to refresh your luggage collection, packing gear, or walking shoes, take advantage of Amazon's thousands of summer travel deals, with discounts up to 89 percent off. You can score massive savings on top-rated brands, like Samsonite, Gap, Vionic, Eddie Bauer, and Skechers. Check out our top picks, with prices starting at $8. Only for Prime members: Samsonite Winfield 3 DLX Hardside 25-inch Checked Luggage, $152 (originally $240) Samsonite Winfield 3 DLX Hardside 25-inch Checked Luggage, $152 (originally $240) Flight attendant-approved: Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Carry-on Luggage, $145 (originally $170) Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Carry-on Luggage, $145 (originally $170) Doubles suitcase space: Bagail 8-set Packing Cubes, $18 (originally $25) Bagail 8-set Packing Cubes, $18 (originally $25) Under-$10 find: Athmile Relaxed T-shirt, $8 (originally $20) Athmile Relaxed T-shirt, $8 (originally $20) Shopper-loved: Etronik Weekender Bag, $26 (originally $40) Etronik Weekender Bag, $26 (originally $40) 89% off: Foxotin Wireless Earbuds, $23 (originally $200) Foxotin Wireless Earbuds, $23 (originally $200) Podiatrist-approved: Vionic Amber Backstrap Sandals, $57 (originally $90) Vionic Amber Backstrap Sandals, $57 (originally $90) Rare deal: Unp 6-person Camping Tent, $121 (originally $170) Unp 6-person Camping Tent, $121 (originally $170) In-flight must-have: EverSnug Travel Blanket and Pillow, $30 (originally $35) EverSnug Travel Blanket and Pillow, $30 (originally $35) Perfect airport outfit: Anrabess Linen Matching Set, $32 (originally $45) You can find practically everything you need for travel on sale this month, including luggage, comfy outfits, walking shoes, and more. Some of the highlights include a Samsonite suitcase that has a TSA-approved lock for extra security, as well as a six-person camping tent that's double-layered and has mesh windows. No matter where you're jetting off to, make sure you have a sturdy set of luggage to keep your belongings secure. Travelpro's carry-on is a flight attendant-approved bag with a spacious interior that can fit up to three weeks' worth of stuff, according to one shopper. For shorter trips, this top-rated weekender bag has a separate shoe compartment to keep your clothes fresh, and a built-in USB port that'll let you instantly charge your devices. You can take advantage of massive discounts on travel-friendly outfits for the plane and beyond. Gap has an elegant midi dress with a pleated fabric and twist-front design that's perfect for formal dinners, winery tours, and more. This matching linen set is lightweight and breathable, so you can walk around tropical destinations without overheating. Athmile Relaxed T-shirt, $8 (originally $20) Tankaneo Oversized Cap Sleeve T-shirt, $15 (originally $20) PrettyGarden Smocked Tiered Maxi Dress, $31 (originally $46) Steve Madden Tori Dress, $50 (originally $99) Gap T-shirt Dress, $25 (originally $35) Yincro Flowy Maxi Skirt, $19 (originally $23) Anrabess Linen Matching Set, $32 (originally $45) Heymoments Wide-leg Shorts, $20 (originally $30) PrettyGarden Two-piece Maxi Skirt Set, $25 (originally $36) Anrabess Jumpsuit Overalls, $20 (originally $30) Columbia Freezer Tank Dress, $45 (originally $60) Hotouch Short-sleeve Linen Button-down, $28 (originally $36) Amazon dropped prices on comfy sneakers and sandals that will support your feet during long travel days and while you're sightseeing. Brooks' walking shoes come with a cushioned insole and are approved by avid travelers. Plus, podiatrist-approved brand Vionic marked down a pair of elegant arch-supporting sandals that have a memory foam sole for extra cushion. 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- Yahoo
Reprieved bus service is a lifeline, say users
Bus users of a service that runs between a market town and a city have reacted with relief after the route was saved. The March to Peterborough 33 route was to have been shortened from 31 August due to "extremely low passenger numbers", according to operator Stagecoach. The Combined Authority Board has backed a proposal by Conservative Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow to save the service. Students Laurisa Hallam and Paige Camplin said that without the bus, they would have to pay "two or three times more" to access their Peterborough college courses. Saving the service will cost the authority, which oversees the county's bus network, an additional £115,000, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Bristow told its board meeting it would be "unthinkable" to not have a town as big as March connected to Peterborough by bus. "I think it's a good thing to save the bus for people like us, teenagers needing to go to college or get to work," said Ms Campin, 18. She relies on the number 33 to attend her course 14 miles (23km) away in Peterborough at least three days a week and sometimes every day. Her only other alternative is the train service, but "if I get train, it's two to three times more money – I have done that before when the bus is cancelled". Fellow student Ms Hallam, 19, also makes the journey three times a week from March to Peterborough. She was grateful for plans to subsidise the route, saying "it's a good use of money". Stagecoach said only 32 passengers used the 33 service between March and Peterborough on an average day. The route includes stops at the villages of Eastrea and Coates, as well as Whittlesey. Coates postmistress Anne Benedict said: "It's great news, not only for me, but also for elderly customers. "One comes every Tuesday, from here to Whittlesey, not only for shopping but so they're not stuck in the house, while others go into Peterborough at least twice a week." The £2 fair contrasts with the cost of a taxi journey into Peterborough, which the 46-year-old said ranged from £22 to £25. While Eastrea resident Sharon Stevens also welcomed the news she admitted she did not use the service herself, preferring to use her car. "God forbid I hurt myself and couldn't drive, then I would have to use a bus, because I definitely wouldn't use the taxi service because of the cost," the 55-year-old said. "There's lots of people who say it's their lifeline, they like to do a bit of shopping in Whittlesey, have a coffee and a meet-up." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'Drastic' action needed to save £1 bus fares Market town to city bus route will be saved Bus route change deprives villagers of 'lifeline' Stagecoach Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Reprieved bus service is a lifeline, say users
Bus users of a service that runs between a market town and a city have reacted with relief after the route was saved. The March to Peterborough 33 route was to have been shortened from 31 August due to "extremely low passenger numbers", according to operator Stagecoach. The Combined Authority Board has backed a proposal by Conservative Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow to save the service. Students Laurisa Hallam and Paige Camplin said that without the bus, they would have to pay "two or three times more" to access their Peterborough college courses. Saving the service will cost the authority, which oversees the county's bus network, an additional £115,000, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Bristow told its board meeting it would be "unthinkable" to not have a town as big as March connected to Peterborough by bus. "I think it's a good thing to save the bus for people like us, teenagers needing to go to college or get to work," said Ms Campin, 18. She relies on the number 33 to attend her course 14 miles (23km) away in Peterborough at least three days a week and sometimes every day. Her only other alternative is the train service, but "if I get train, it's two to three times more money – I have done that before when the bus is cancelled". Fellow student Ms Hallam, 19, also makes the journey three times a week from March to Peterborough. She was grateful for plans to subsidise the route, saying "it's a good use of money". Stagecoach said only 32 passengers used the 33 service between March and Peterborough on an average day. The route includes stops at the villages of Eastrea and Coates, as well as Whittlesey. Coates postmistress Anne Benedict said: "It's great news, not only for me, but also for elderly customers. "One comes every Tuesday, from here to Whittlesey, not only for shopping but so they're not stuck in the house, while others go into Peterborough at least twice a week." The £2 fair contrasts with the cost of a taxi journey into Peterborough, which the 46-year-old said ranged from £22 to £25. While Eastrea resident Sharon Stevens also welcomed the news she admitted she did not use the service herself, preferring to use her car. "God forbid I hurt myself and couldn't drive, then I would have to use a bus, because I definitely wouldn't use the taxi service because of the cost," the 55-year-old said. "There's lots of people who say it's their lifeline, they like to do a bit of shopping in Whittlesey, have a coffee and a meet-up." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'Drastic' action needed to save £1 bus fares Market town to city bus route will be saved Bus route change deprives villagers of 'lifeline' Stagecoach Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
