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Voi to add artificial noise to e-scooters
Voi says it will work with the RNIB to assess the results of the scheme, which will also involve making its scooter racks more visible to those with impaired vision.
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The British city revolutionising local transport with DRT
Listen to Via's podcast with Adele Wearing, Strategic Lead for Passenger Transport at Milton Keynes Council, and Councillor Lauren Townsend on how the city is providing efficient, cost-effective transport that helps reach sustainability goals and much more.
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Building for the future: why hyperloop could revolutionise public transport
Virgin Hyperloop CEO Josh Giegel explains why hyperloop technology can change the way we travel forever, and reveals an increased receptiveness to the new mode of transport at a hearing he testified at last month.
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TfL e-scooter trial begins with small group of boroughs
TfL’s scooter trial begins today, with Londoners able to rent Lime, Dott, and TIER vehicles in select areas of the capital.
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Lessons from Moscow to roll out intelligent transport systems in Tula
Aleksandr Polyakov explains how intelligent transport systems (ITS) recently rolled out from Moscow are not only making Tula’s streets safer, but also decreasing the amount of traffic and congestion in the Russian city.
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TIER introduces new pricing policy to promote safer riding
TIER has revealed a new pricing structure to encourage safer riding, with users given a free minute at the start of each trip so they can put on their helmet and carry out other safety checks.
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Smart trams deployed across Florence tram network
Trams in the Italian city of Florence have been fitted with sensors in a bid to collect data and utilise it to improve the safety of both trams and private vehicles.
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Winning back ridership in the aftermath of COVID-19
The latest report from Optibus collates surveys and expert insights on industry concerns, ridership recovery timelines, and trends and service changes that are anticipated to impact ridership the most, as public transport looks to bounce back from the pandemic.
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Nomad’s Road Connectivity project launched
Nomad’s approach to “connecting everything” could provide benefits to passengers and operators alike, with Wi-Fi, CCTV monitoring and AI safety systems.
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eBook: Five elements of automated bus lane enforcement
Learn how transit agencies can embrace the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of camera-based bus lane enforcement.
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Using detection technology to make infrastructure and roads safer
Attend this webinar and learn how to solve road safety problems with smarter tech-enabled infrastructures, as we hear from various professionals within the sector.
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Masks still mandatory on US public transportation says USDOT
The USDOT has reminded US travellers that it is still mandatory to wear a mask on public transportation, despite the CDC updating their mask guidance for fully vaccinated people last week.
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Sensors installed in Hamburg to keep vulnerable road users safe
Sensor technology has been deployed in Hamburg to test whether traffic lights can be optimised to reduce wait times for all road users, while also protecting the most vulnerable on the city’s streets.
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Spin racks up more than 100,000 rides across Essex trial areas
Spin has launched several e-scooter hire schemes in the English county of Essex, where it is now running in-person training events to educate riders on keeping themselves and other vulnerable road users safe.
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Study reveals trust and safety among top priorities for self-driving cars
New study suggests self-driving cars are ready to be accepted in Finland at least – as long as they are safe and secure, according to a new study.