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De Lijn approves order of 60 new electric buses for Flanders, Belgium
The approval for the order of the new electric buses represents another step by De Lijn towards operating a fully zero-emission fleet by 2035.
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Consumer-behaviour shifts: What is driving decisions on mobility and transportation?
On October 28 2021, Suzanna Mitrovich, Global Head of Automotive, and Anthony Bean, Senior Director of Sales, from YouGov joined Intelligent Transport for a webinar in which they conducted a deep dive into the present and future of mobility and transportation in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Following the…
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CTA ridership continues to increase, nearly doubling since January 2021
As more people continue to return to the daily commute, school, or other activities, Chicago Transit Authority’s ridership continues to reach its highest levels since the before the start of the pandemic.
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TfL asks customers to help shape the future of step-free access
Transport for London has launched a public consultation to their customers to shape the future of step-free access priorities and improvements on the London Underground network.
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Bird increases size of footboard on e-scooters to improve rider safety
With passenger safety and scooter stability at the heart of the agenda, Bird has launched its newest shared micro-electric vehicles, which has an increased and longest footboard size in the industry.
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“It’s my job to get what they’ve been promised”: An interview with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, sat down with Intelligent Transport’s Joshua Minchin to discuss whether the region’s public transport network is fit for purpose and to outline what needs to be done to 'level up' the network.
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Arriva wins bus operation contract in Slovakia
Arriva will begin providing suburban bus transport in Bratislava, Slovakia, from 15 November 2021, bringing modernised and accessible services to the city.
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HumanForest launches new payment package for London businesses
HumanForest's new payment scheme will support London businesses by ensuring that last-mile deliveries can be affordable, accessible and sustainable.
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Superpedestrian launches e-scooter ‘passes’ in Europe
Superpedestrian's new passes make the company’s service akin to that of traditional public transport, offering a more cost-effective option for passengers choosing to travel by e-scooter.
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Keolis begins operation of over 400 buses in Greater Sydney
Keolis Group has been awarded an eight-year contract for the operation of 406 buses across the Greater Sydney region, with plans to convert 125 vehicles to electric power.
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Sustainable mobility: Will MaaS replace private car use?
In this article, Robert Bichsel, Product Owner for MaaS at Siemens Mobility, and Svenja Katharina Weiß, Marketing Coordinator at Hacon, discuss the relationship between private cars and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions and offer their insight on how these solutions can be better promoted in order to encourage a sustainable shift to…
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Metrolinx set to implement important upgrades at 25 GO stations
Metrolinx is working towards expanding and upgrading the GO Transit service from a peak time commuter service to a 24-hour transit option, available at any time.
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Does eliminating fares make public transport more equitable?
Eliminating fares within public transport is a topic of greater discussion now than it has ever been. For Intelligent Transport, Carol Schweiger takes up the debate.
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Transport for the North report reinforces importance of transport links
The report highlights the importance of good transport networks in the North of England, and examines how the shift in working habits has changed the way transport is used by commuters.
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Ensuring that public transport is accessible for all
Chris Heaton-Harris MP, the Minister of State for the Department for Transport, outlines some of the measures that the UK government is taking to ensure that the country’s transport network can be used by all.