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Beryl's e-scooter hire scheme in Birmingham will offer an initial fleet of 200 e-scooters, with plans to add 700 more by September 2023, focusing on safety features and seamless integration with other transportation options.
Kerry Blakeman, Head of Security and Policing at Transport for West Midlands, discusses the transformative impact of drone technology on enhancing public safety and their pivotal role in re-defining traditional approaches to security and protection.
According to Voi's latest data, its city-wide expansion has made it more convenient for people to travel across Birmingham using its vehicles, with around four in 10 riders now hopping on a Voi e-scooter instead of a car.
With riders making over 66,000 journeys on its e-scooters during the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Voi's sustainable mode of transport helped take more than 26,000 unnecessary car journeys from Birmingham's roads.
The new investment will allow National Express Ireland to accelerate the decarbonisation of its public transit fleets by procuring zero-emission vehicles, including hydrogen-powered coaches for inter-city coach travel.
By significantly improving connectivity to the wider region, the new extension will support local businesses, as well as provide visitors to the 2022 Commonwealth Games with a convenient and frequent transit service.
Residents and spectators attending the 2022 Commonwealth Games will now be able to access Voi's affordable and sustainable mode of transport to travel around Birmingham at any time.
In order to improve access to transport - as well as to tackle social isolation and improve mental health - National Express has expanded its Ring and Ride door-to-door minibus service in the West Midlands.
Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar TD, has highlighted the key role that Irish businesses are playing in achieving sustainable transport commitments in the UK.
Volume 12 of the Sustainable Bus Update sees First Bus take on a big development project for one of its hubs in Scotland, while operator Keolis has expanded its electric network in Europe.
The 20 zero-emission hydrogen fuel-cell double decker buses have been hailed as a key step towards tackling the city’s poor air quality and achieving the council’s net zero carbon target.
Drivers will have six days to pay from the date of their journey or face a penalty charge notice, though Birmingham City Council says a range of measures have been brought in to support drivers.
Investment has been secured by Birmingham City Council, including £2.92 million from the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and through its newly-procured EV Network Development Partner, ESB EV Solutions.
The draft Birmingham Transport Plan focuses on four key areas which include points such as moving away from singly occupancy vehicles, restricting access to the city centre and promoting walking and cycling.
The introduction of 5G services supports the West Midlands Combined Authority’s strategy to give consumers and businesses in Birmingham and the surrounding area the very latest digital communications.
