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Can Malta’s iconic buses be saved?

April 15, 2026

Malta’s hand-painted buses, each one unique, once ferried locals and tourists alike. Now few remain, lovingly restored by specialist coachbuilders. We also ride with police on speed patrol and test the VinFast VF 6.

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