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London food
fromianVisits
10 hours ago

Elizabeth line marks its 3rd birthday with the 600 millionth passenger journey

The Elizabeth line, celebrating its third birthday, has become the busiest railway in the UK while also highlighting challenges and the need for careful management of large transport upgrades.
#electric-buses
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

Volvo begins production of 28-meter e-bus BZRT in Brazil, aiming at the global BRT market - Sustainable Bus

Volvo has begun production of the BZRT electric bi-articulated bus in Brazil, emphasizing sustainable public transport solutions.
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

UK, First Bus-owned carrier Solent introduces first repowered e-buses - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Qbuzz places second order with Yutong for 62 e-buses: they'll join the 50 already deployed - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

Volvo begins production of 28-meter e-bus BZRT in Brazil, aiming at the global BRT market - Sustainable Bus

Volvo has begun production of the BZRT electric bi-articulated bus in Brazil, emphasizing sustainable public transport solutions.
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

UK, First Bus-owned carrier Solent introduces first repowered e-buses - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Qbuzz places second order with Yutong for 62 e-buses: they'll join the 50 already deployed - Sustainable Bus

#travel-disruptions
fromTime Out London
1 day ago
London food

London travel disruption this late May Bank Holiday weekend: full list of tube and train closures for May 23-26

fromTime Out London
1 day ago
London food

London travel disruption this late May Bank Holiday weekend: full list of tube and train closures for May 23-26

#autonomous-vehicles
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Hannover Region launches pilot with autonomous bus (by Karsan) in mixed traffic - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Hannover Region launches pilot with autonomous bus (by Karsan) in mixed traffic - Sustainable Bus

fromianVisits
2 days ago

Rail closures north of St Pancras station over the next two weekends

Train services out of St Pancras International will be disrupted over the next couple of weekends due to ongoing engineering work necessary for upgrading overhead lines.
London food
#bart
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Tuesday Morning Topline: Fire at San Leandro Station Disables Some BART Service

fromsfist.com
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Tuesday Morning Topline: Fire at San Leandro Station Disables Some BART Service

#new-york-city
#tfl
London food
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

London travel disruption this weekend: full list of tube and train closures for May 9-11

TfL closures across Central line, DLR, and Overground will affect travel this weekend.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Viral TikTok on crowded train car sparks fierce debate: 'Chivalry for pregnant women doesn't exist anymore'

The societal expectations surrounding chivalry for pregnant women are being challenged and debated on social media.
#mta
NYC politics
fromPCMAG
3 weeks ago

NYC Bets on AI Surveillance to Clean Up Subways, Predict Criminal Behavior

MTA is leveraging AI to enhance subway security by identifying potential threats in real-time using video surveillance.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

MTA delaying emergency gate openings to thwart fare evaders - as critics sound alarms over safety: 'Putting people's lives at risk'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

MTA now ready to find $3B in savings after NYS budget falls short of massive $68B proposal: 'Welcome the challenge'

MTA head Janno Lieber sees $3 billion shortfall in state funding as a challenge to self-fund and improve project efficiency.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

M train assault: MTA worker attacked by umbrella-wielding straphanger | amNewYork

An MTA worker was randomly attacked with an umbrella in a Brooklyn subway, and police are seeking the assailant.
NYC politics
fromPCMAG
3 weeks ago

NYC Bets on AI Surveillance to Clean Up Subways, Predict Criminal Behavior

MTA is leveraging AI to enhance subway security by identifying potential threats in real-time using video surveillance.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

MTA delaying emergency gate openings to thwart fare evaders - as critics sound alarms over safety: 'Putting people's lives at risk'

The MTA's fare evasion crackdown may jeopardize safety, especially for people with disabilities, due to delayed emergency exits.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

MTA now ready to find $3B in savings after NYS budget falls short of massive $68B proposal: 'Welcome the challenge'

#safety
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

The Irish Independent's View: Transport police have been promised and it is clear such security is needed

fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

'Things can go from zero to 100 fairly quickly, but we've only ever had to physically remove someone three times'

fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

The Irish Independent's View: Transport police have been promised and it is clear such security is needed

fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

'Things can go from zero to 100 fairly quickly, but we've only ever had to physically remove someone three times'

#bay-to-breakers
#new-jersey-transit
fromNBC News
1 week ago
NYC parents

New Jersey Transit engineers, trainmen strike, stranding potentially 350,000 commuters

NYC parents
fromNBC News
1 week ago

New Jersey Transit engineers, trainmen strike, stranding potentially 350,000 commuters

New Jersey Transit railroad engineers strike over pay disputes, affecting 350,000 daily commuters.
#nj-transit
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC-area train stations eerily empty as NJ Transit strike brings bustling service to a grinding halt

NJ Transit engineers went on strike, halting rail services and affecting 350,000 commuters, a situation unprecedented in over 40 years.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC-area train stations eerily empty as NJ Transit strike brings bustling service to a grinding halt

NJ Transit engineers went on strike, halting rail services and affecting 350,000 commuters, a situation unprecedented in over 40 years.
#sustainable-transport
#london
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago
London food

Step-free access arrives at Stoneleigh station as new lifts and footbridge are opened

fromianVisits
2 weeks ago
London food

Step-free access arrives at Stoneleigh station as new lifts and footbridge are opened

#network-rail
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Gardai release details of funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley who died in the line of duty

The mass will be broadcast live on large screens outside the church and streamed on the An Garda Síochána Facebook page, commencing at 1:15pm.
London politics
#community-concerns
#electric-vehicles
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Markus Schlitt appointed CEO of Holon to lead market launch of Urban driverless shuttle - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Markus Schlitt appointed CEO of Holon to lead market launch of Urban driverless shuttle - Sustainable Bus

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Residents split over proposed priority bus lane on Dufferin Street | CBC News

The city is facing mixed reactions regarding the proposed priority bus lane installation on Dufferin Street, with concerns about parking loss juxtaposed against needs to alleviate congestion.
Toronto
#infrastructure
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Spain-Portugal power outage live: Blackouts plunge countries into transport chaos

Power outages across Spain and Portugal have caused significant disruption, with efforts underway to restore services.
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Spain-Portugal power outage live: Blackouts plunge countries into transport chaos

Power outages across Spain and Portugal have caused significant disruption, with efforts underway to restore services.
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Ride Vintage Double-Decker London Buses for Free

The London Bus Museum is hosting a heritage day on Route 19, featuring vintage Routemaster buses for free rides on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
London food
#crime
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Bare beating: Are you breaching public transport's latest etiquette rule?

Public transport etiquette is a funny thing, with infractions like farting, eating hot food, standing on the left, and not giving your seat up, as good as a criminal offence for many commuters.
London food
#commuter-disruption
fromThe Local France
6 years ago

14 tips to avoid annoying the French when you're in France

Saying 'bonjour' frequently is crucial in France; it's expected in every interaction, from entering shops to meeting groups, showing respect for local customs.
France politics
#sustainability
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

KIEPE has a solution to charge e-buses with power supply from overhead public transport lines - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

KIEPE has a solution to charge e-buses with power supply from overhead public transport lines - Sustainable Bus

London startup
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

Wrightbus secured 150 million funding from HSBC to accelerate zero emission bus production - Sustainable Bus

Wrightbus secures £150 million from HSBC UK for growth and global decarbonisation of public transport.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

COLLARCH's concrete, 3D printed bus stop forms sculptural shelter in slovakia

The Lipského bus stop is a sculptural shelter that merges 3D-printed concrete and parametric design, enhancing accessibility in Bratislava's ČereÅ¡ne district.
Design
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Your chance to help test a Very Light Railway service

If you fancy being a tester of a Very Light Rail service, then how about a day trip to Coventry?
London food
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Genoa: the first Solaris trolleybus (out of a 112-units order) begins operations - Sustainable Bus

The Solaris Trollino 18 trolleybus, with a capacity of 133 passengers, has entered service in Genoa, marking a significant milestone in the city's green transportation efforts.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Paris woman fined 150 for taking 'too large' plant on the Metro

'I was leaving a large plant sale with a friend. Just after I passed the turnstile, a ticket inspector asked to see my Navigo pass and my ID.'
Paris food
#accessibility
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Spain: Police probe theft of high-speed rail cables DW 05/05/2025

Transport Minister Oscar Puente described the theft as a 'serious act of sabotage', reflecting the severity of the impact on daily commuters.
Madrid food
Alternative transportation
fromHelsinki Times
2 weeks ago

Commuter perks could bring hybrid workers back to offices, says HSL

Commuter benefits could drive attendance and support employee retention.
Cost and convenience heavily influence commuting choices post-pandemic.
Younger workers value hybrid work and practical support for commuting.
#transport
#community-safety
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago
Mission District

16th and Mission is patrolled by alphabet soup of S.F. agencies. Why are things still so bad?

District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder emphasizes community collaboration to tackle drug issues and unsafe conditions at the 16th Street BART Plaza.
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago
London

The London Buzz - 28th April 2025

Sadiq Khan supports London's bid for the 2040 Olympics.
Concerns raised over community asset preservation amid regeneration.
Graffiti surge on Central Line calls for urgent protective measures.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

16th and Mission is patrolled by alphabet soup of S.F. agencies. Why are things still so bad?

District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder emphasizes community collaboration to tackle drug issues and unsafe conditions at the 16th Street BART Plaza.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 28th April 2025

Sadiq Khan supports London's bid for the 2040 Olympics.
Concerns raised over community asset preservation amid regeneration.
Graffiti surge on Central Line calls for urgent protective measures.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London Bridge opens 38 step-free new toilets with improved accessibility

London Bridge station has almost doubled its toilet capacity by opening 38 new toilets, including accessible units, in response to passenger needs and feedback.
London politics
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
3 weeks ago

New bus stops among range of traffic and parking proposals in Barking

Barking and Dagenham Council is proposing new bus stops on Choats Road to improve public transport access, alongside pedestrian and cycle zone enhancements near schools.
UK news
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

TfL expands crackdown on persistent fare evaders to cut 130m losses

TfL's investigations team will utilize ticketing data, passenger insights, and CCTV to target persistent fare evaders more effectively, aiming to reduce evasion rates by 2030.
London politics
#power-outage
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Even Tesla drivers seem to hate Elon Musk. Their honking protest warms the heart | Zoe Williams

"There is no obvious way to cross the road. This place was built for cars, and if you're not a car, you're stuck in a tube station now."
London politics
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