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A new ‘stackable’ electric public transport system commences testing
The new ‘stackable’ mode of transport is expected to help reduce congestion and pollution, whilst complementing public transport.
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The European Commission’s Horizon 2020 statistics rank UITP in first place
UITP achieves top ranking in Horizon’s official statistics – a sign of the internationally recognised role the association plays in the field of transport research and innovation.
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European Commission completes ambitious agenda for mobility modernisation
‘Europe on the Move’ measures have reached the final stage, meaning the European Commission is close to ensuring safe, clean, connected and autonomous mobility across the continent…
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Cities challenge “Licence to Pollute” vehicle emissions regulation
Paris, Brussels and Madrid have challenged a regulation in the interest of cleaning their cities’ air, protecting citizens health and honouring the Paris Agreement...
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European Commission proposes budget of €30.6 billion for transport sector
Proposed budgets have been made by the European Commission, demonstrating the distribution of funding for different sectors…
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UITP calls for better funding in sustainable urban transport
As the European Commission prepares to release its draft post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework, UITP pushes for better investment in cleaner urban mobility...
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New Cleaner Transport Facility to finance decarbonisation of European transport sector
5 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Intelligent Transport
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Commission have presented a new “Cleaner Transport Facility” (CTF) which aims to financing the decarbonisation of the European transport sector.
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European Bus and Coach Passenger Rights: experiences from the first three years
Three years after the EU Regulation on Bus and Coach Passenger Rights came into force, the European Commission (EC) published a report about the first experiences of passengers, national authorities and the industry. Andras Mogyoro, Legal Officer at the Passenger Rights Unit of the EC, presents this report in the…
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Bus supplement 2016
Belgrade’s new e-bus network; a global overview of the full-electric bus market; exploring wireless technology benefits on buses; development of the European Bus and Coach Passenger Rights regulation, creating a fair deal for Scotland’s bus users; and a look at the EBSF_2 project are all topics in our Bus Supplement...
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European Commission approves funding for new Sofia metro line
9 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
The European Commission has approved an investment of over €368 million for the construction of line 3 of the Sofia metro in Bulgaria.
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EU commits to improving accessible transport for all passengers
27 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
A European Disability Forum (EDF) delegation met with the EU Commissioner for Transport and Mobility to discuss recent UN findings on recommendations to protect and promote accessible transport for people with disabilities.
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The changing mobility landscape in Central and Eastern Europe
17 December 2015 | By Artur Perchel, Manager, Central Eastern Europe at UITP
The urban mobility revival in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries is hard to overlook. Fuelled by EU funds and evolving mobility patterns, the shift towards modern, low-carbon and customer-oriented collective transportation marches throughout the region. And although there is an array of challenges ahead, including dropping ridership levels or…
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TRAN Committee adopts Sustainable Urban Mobility Report
10 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
The European Parliament TRAN Committee has voted to adopt a proposed Sustainable Urban Mobility Report emphasising the urgent need to make transport more sustainable.
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MERCURIO – a report into the social and economic impact of road injuries
16 July 2015 | By Dario Noschese, of MERCURIO project
European analysis of the Road Injuries Management System with regard to the social and economic impact of emergency and post-injuries services on national finances and households....
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Coalition sets out plans to counter metal theft in Europe
26 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Associations representing the railway, public transport, energy and recycling industries have called on EU policy makers to take action against metal theft in Europe.
