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Keolis given Gothenburg electric bus contract
Transport operator Keolis has been given the contact to run fully electric bus fleet in the Swedish city, as it continues to test autonomous shuttles in Gothenburg.
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Half a million ultra-low emissions vehicles on UK roads say new DfT figures
New statistics from the Department for Transport (DfT) suggests electric vehicles are on the rise, as more and more motorist turn away from fossil-fuel power towards greener cars.
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Bolt launches car-sharing service in Estonia
Ridesharing company Bolt says its new car-sharing service will mean citizens in Estonia now have a transport option for every journey, whether that’s a trip to the train station or a weekend getaway.
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Contactless payment launched in Helsinki and Tampere
Finland is embracing tap-to-pay on transport in two of its biggest cities as contactless payments in Nordic countries continue to thrive.
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Baidu launches autonomous robotaxi service in Beijing
Driverless robotaxis have been launched in Beijing in what is an industry first for the autonomous vehicle sector, as Baidu hopes to have a fully operational driverless taxi service in place for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
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New M6 motorway service station fitted with high-powered chargers
A brand-new motorway service station in the UK has offered a glimpse into what the future of long-distance travel with electric cars might look like as it is fitted with 12 high-powered chargers.
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Transport for the North using open data to increase passenger information
Transport for the North is working with journey planning app Citymapper to provide passengers with more up to date information on travel disruptions.
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MBTA continues to fund bus improvements through Transit Priority Group
The MBTA will commit to funding the Transit Priority Group for another year, as it looks to improve bus travel in Boston through bus lanes and signal priority.
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Dubai’s RTA and Visa sign Memorandum of Understanding
Dubai’s RTA and financial company Visa will work together to improve Dubai’s ticketing system and make it easier for passengers to pay for their travel.
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Could we see self-driving cars on UK roads this year?
Self-driving cars could be seen on the UK’s motorways this year as the DfT looks set to allow new automated technology to be used in slow moving traffic.
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Franchising: The bus model for a post-Covid world?
Bus franchising explained: What it is, where it makes sense, notable global examples, and the technology required to ensure it succeeds.
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Lyft sells self-driving division to Toyota subsidiary
Lyft has decided to sell its autonomous driving division to Woven Plant Holdings, which is a subsidiary of Japanese motoring manufacturer Toyota.
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Lime makes sustainable rubber commitments
Lime has pledged to use more sustainable rubber for the tyres on its fleet, as well finding further uses for used tyres such as in playgrounds.
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USDOT respond to President Biden’s climate change call
The USDOT has sought to withdraw a rule that would have made it harder for individual states to set their own climate goals.
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DfT announces smart motorway changes
The Department for Transport and Highways England have announced an acceleration in adopting radar technology to detect stationary vehicles on smart motorways.