The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that Ireland’s independent statutory planning authority, An Bord Pleanála, has given the green light to four new bus corridors as part of the authority ambitious plans to revamp Dublin’s public transportation system. The approval of these corridors signals a pivotal moment in NTA’s ongoing efforts to bolster efficiency and reliability across the city’s bus network. The newly sanctioned corridors – Clongriffin Scheme, Liffey Valley Scheme, Ballymun Finglas Scheme and Belfield Blackrock Scheme – are strategically tailored to cater to specific ..read more

Arriva, Croatia’s largest private bus operator, has announced that it is set to bolster its presence in the country with the acquisition of a new bus contract following a competitive public tender process in Velika Gorica, located just south of Zagreb. The successful bid marks a significant expansion for Arriva, affirming its role as a key player in Croatia’s transportation landscape. The contract win will facilitate enhanced connectivity, with up to 50 new jobs being created to support operations in Velika Gorica, the sixth-largest city in Croatia. Scheduled to commence from 1 July 2024, the ..read more

Metrolinx has announced that Ontario’s recently introduced One Fare programme, designed to simplify transit and reduce costs for commuters in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), has achieved a significant milestone within a short period since its launch. Since its debut on 26 February 2024, transit users have utilised the programme to complete over five million transfers between the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and other participating transit systems.  Through the One Fare initiative, riders benefit from a unified fare system when travelling between TTC and partner services ..read more

nextbike, a prominent player in sustainable micro-mobility solutions, has announced that it is embarking on a new journey as it re-establishes itself as an independent entity following its association with TIER Mobility SE. The transition will see the formation of nextbike GmbH, representing a strategic pivot as the company refocuses on its core business. Having served as the European market leader under TIER Mobility SE, nextbike has achieved significant milestones with revenues reaching €59.3 million in 2023. Its extensive fleet of over 115,000 bikes operates across 20 countries and more th ..read more

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it has approved a project aimed at extending dedicated lanes for buses and taxis along several key streets in the city. This plan, covering a total of 13.1km across six major routes, is part of efforts to enhance public transport infrastructure in Dubai. The project, scheduled for completion between 2025 and 2027, will expand the city’s network of dedicated bus lanes to 20.1km. His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors at RTA, said: “The dedicated bus and taxi lanes are part of key glo ..read more

Kinetic has announced a significant upgrade to its bus depot in Portsmith, Cairns, positioning it as a key site for supporting the region’s transition to a zero-emission bus network. The renovated depot now houses five zero-emission buses, enhancing the travel experience for commuters and visitors in Tropical Far North Queensland. As part of this initiative, Kinetic has introduced a new operations and administration building along with a modern maintenance workshop. The unveiling was officiated by Queensland Tourism Minister and Cairns MP Michael Healy, alongside Kinetic Co-CEO Michael S ..read more

In the lead-up to London’s mayoral elections, black cab drivers are intensifying their call for affordable vehicle options, particularly focusing on electric vehicles (EVs), as revealed by recent research conducted by FREENOW UK. The study underlines the pressing need to alleviate financial strains on drivers, with 94% of respondents indicating that the cost of purchasing or renting a black cab has significantly impacted their finances since entering the taxi industry. Furthermore, 71% of surveyed drivers emphasised the critical importance of providing more affordable vehicle choices for the ..read more

King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced a $6 million grant from the state Department of Commerce to enhance access to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the county. The funding, awarded as part of the state’s Climate Commitment Act, will be utilised to install over 400 new charging ports at various locations throughout King County. These include community centres, fire stations, residential buildings, retail centres and King County Metro bus bases, thus significantly increasing the county’s electric vehicle charging network. Executive Constantine emphasised the c ..read more

As a symbol of disappointing infrastructure delivery, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) stands tall. Originally set to open in October 2011, by 2016, the airport was still lying unused. Its press spokesman was promptly fired after his unadorned assessment of the state of play. “Only someone dependent on medication will give you any firm guarantees for this airport,” he declared. The historic inefficiencies of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector, in transport and beyond, are well known. It has been amongst the slowest sectors to go digital, and a laggard when set against ..read more

In a bid to improve accessibility and support for individuals with visual impairment or mobility challenges, new technologies are being trialled in selected regions across New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The initiative, spearheaded by Transport for NSW through its Open Data programme, aims to explore innovative ways to make public transport more inclusive and user-friendly. Simone Roberts, Executive Director of Advanced Analytics and Insights at Transport for NSW, highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating, “Catching public transport can be daunting for members of the community ..read more