Ministers are under increasing pressure to give Sadiq Khan powers to impose a tourism levy, to raise money for infrastructure projects such as the Bakerloo Line extension.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Read time ~8 minutes India’s streets are buzzing with new EVs — but plugging them to charging isn’t always easy. Charging points are still too few, often hard to find, and sometimes unreliable. While this is a concerning gap, it is also an opportunity to create space for innovation and leadership to boost the number […]| ITDP India
At a national scale, these CAFE norms on buses could lead to 13.4lakh tonnes Carbon Dioxide avoided annually!| ITDP India
All you need to know about taking the train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, including timetables, prices, tips and if the executive class is worth it.| Backpack Moments
Learn how to visit Borobudur and Prambanan in 1 day using public transportation in Yogyakarta. It's cheap and easy. But is it worth it?| Backpack Moments
A very clearheaded look into whether sleeper buses in Vietnam are safe and everything else you need to know to master the art of overland travel!| Backpack Moments
The impacts of urban passenger transport are not just a growing concern in Brazil, but an increasingly problematic source of GHG emissions, responsible for nearly half of all energy-related emissions. The rapid growth of passenger transport, particularly in Brazil’s many large cities, has exacerbated the impacts of traffic congestion, pollution, and inequitable access to public transportation. These challenges, coupled with the ongoing struggle to provide reliable and sustainable public tra...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
19,000 young people aged 20 and under are now benefitting from 50% off bus journeys across the county. The Surrey ‘LINK’ card was developed by Surrey County Council in 2023 to give young people half price journeys on bus routes in Surrey, on all single and return journeys. 100,000 trips are now made every month, … Continue reading →| Surrey News
The electric bus service has been part-funded by S106 developer contributions, and will mirror the route of the delayed Bakerloo line extension.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
As Ethiopia’s capital and largest city experiences rapid growth, the need for a safe, efficient, and sustainable transport system has never been greater for its more than five million residents. With more than half of all daily trips made on foot, and an additional 31% of residents walking at the start and end of their... The post A More Walkable, Cyclable, and Accessible Future for Addis Ababa first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
A key objective of sustainable transport policy is to reduce driving in cities, which is often measured by vehicle kilometers traveled (VKT). Facilitating this shift away from private vehicles may seem challenging in places currently experiencing rapid growth, especially as data in nearly all of the key regions where ITDP operates indicate a rise in VKT. This is expected to further increase by 50% globally by 2030, or approximately 15% every five years since 2015. In the Africa region, VKT by...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
Plans to upgrade the station to make it accessible to disabled passengers were shelved under the government's June spending review. Peckham Rye is the busiest station in the UK without step-free access.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Six years after Indonesia set a national commitment to promote Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), cities across the country have begun adopting electric buses. Jakarta led the way in 2022, followed by Medan, Surabaya, and Pekanbaru. Progress has been steady, but scaling up remains a steep climb. With a strong fiscal capacity and a dedicated public transportation... The post Why More National Action is Needed for Indonesia’s E-Bus Transition first appeared on Institute for Transportation and...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Whether you choose the taxi or the train from Bangkok airport, remember this: your airport transfer sets the tone for your initial Bangkok experience. A| Thailand Awaits
Forget sitting in Bangkok's notorious traffic - Bangkok by boat offers a faster, cooler, and more interesting way to explore. A 20-baht boat ride can save you| Thailand Awaits
I created this Bangkok Bus Guide because in my first year of living in Bangkok, I've discovered that the city reveals itself differently when you take the| Thailand Awaits
After hopes of government funding were dashed, the GLA Budget and Performance committee are exploring alternative methods for funding the long-awaited Bakerloo line extension through to Lewisham and on to Hayes.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, at the end of 2025, it is essential to elevate the discussion on energy transitions and see more concrete changes in cities. It will not be possible to meet Brazil’s climate agenda without a focus on decarbonizing public transport. The electrification of the country’s public bus fleet is one... The post Brazil is Primed to Electrify a Huge Number of Public Buses By 2030 first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Community Lift Sharing Guidance CoMoUK (Collaborative Mobility UK Charity) compiled this guide based on research and evidence gathered by Hope Valley Climate| Hope Valley Climate Action
Trials on buses are also still planned to commence "operator by operator" later this year, but state operator Translink won't say if it will begin on Brisbane City Council buses in 2024.| www.abc.net.au
Starting July 1st, 2025, visitors to Rome will have noticed that some categories of public transport tickets have increased in price, while single-ride tickets have remained unchanged: if you're planning a trip to the Eternal City, you'll want to factor in some additional transportation costs. Publ| From Home to Rome
Chennai’s 120 new e-buses mark Tamil Nadu’s push for clean mobility—cutting carbon emissions, expanding access, and advancing state and national EV targets.| ITDP India
VBZ’s new multi-porpose vehicle based on the Unimog U530 replaces four old vehicles.| Stefan Schüller
Every single day, nearly 11 lakh citizens rely on Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) buses to move across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. For a service that’s just under 20 years old, this is no small feat. Despite fierce competition from private vehicles, the occasional pushback against dedicated bus lanes, PMPML has managed to carve […]| ITDP India
Passenger ships in Indonesia are a popular method of transport. Find out more about the companies, booking a ticket and the experience on board.| Backpack Moments
Glamorous streetcar on historic tram line is ready to give you the best ride around town.| SoraNews24 -Japan News-
Jonny Whitlam takes us on a storytelling journey through one of the city’s most famous—and fascinating—underground lines… on Slow Travel Berlin| Slow Travel Berlin
Dakar, Senegal is the recipient of the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) in recognition of its efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive mobility centered on the launch of its landmark all-electric bus rapid transit (BRT) system. Mexico’s capital, Mexico City, received the STA Honorable Mention for a focus on expanding and integrating public transport and bikeshare networks. The cities were selected from a pool of five finalists cities representing Brazil, Mexico, and India. In addi...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
Swedish foiling e-boat maker Candela has announced the maiden flight of its P-12 passenger ferry, with its dual electric drives and tri-wing setup lifting the vessel above the water to reach a top speed of 30 knots. Series production has now begun, marking "the start of a new, sustainable era in…| New Atlas
Visit Khor Virap, Dvin, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones, and Garni Temple using public transport and without an expensive organized tour!| Backpack Moments
Garni Temple and the nearby natural wonder "The Symphony of Stones" are two spectacular sites that can be reached from Yerevan on a day trip. It's one of| Backpack Moments
Travelling from Osh to Andijan is so easy! Go to the New Bus Station, take Bus 777, cross Dostuk Border and in 2 hours you'll be in Andijan!| Backpack Moments
The easiest way to get from Bishkek to Karakol is my a marshrutka from the Western Bus Station in Bishkek. See details and more ways to travel!| Backpack Moments
Göbekli Tepe is regarded as the World's First Temple. It's more ancient than almost anything else manmade you can see in the world. Learn how to visit it here.| Backpack Moments
The cheapest way to travel from Tashkent to Almaty is with a direct overnight bus. Or perhaps you want to stop in Shymkent? That's possible too!| Backpack Moments
Within two hours of Kutaisi Tskaltubo, Sataplia, Chiatura, Motsameta and many other destinations are options for awesome day trips!| Backpack Moments
Kutaisi has a pretty original mix of landmarks:| Backpack Moments
The new Sydney Metro Line from Chatswood to Sydenham changes the way you experience Sydney, as local travel writer Joanne Karcz discovered when she spent a morning riding the rails and discovering its artworks. Table| Sydney Expert
The Helsinky subway improved their audio signage system by installing on demand and remotely activated audio beacons. The post Our Audio Beacons Guide the Blind and Visually Impaired at the Helsinki Subway appeared first on Inclusive City Maker.| Inclusive City Maker
Then the Lao-China Railway (LCR) was opened, cutting the travel time from Vientiane to Luang Prabang from 8 hours by minibus to less than 2 hours on the| Backpack Moments
While Yogyakarta and Bali are separated by over 700 km, traveling between the two can be very easy by overnight bus or an adventure by train.| Backpack Moments
One of the quintessential places to visit near Yerevan is Khor Virap. It's unique because it's where Christianity began in Armenia!| Backpack Moments
A first-hand experience report about the bus from Kon Tum to Pakse crossing the Bo Y - Phukeua border between Vietnam and Laos.| Backpack Moments
Do you need to get from Almaty to Bishkek by bus? There are 5 buses daily, all departing from Sayran Bus Station and you can book them online!| Backpack Moments
Don't skip Tashkent! The Uzbek capital has a lot to offer! Here are 33 things to do in Tashkent. Most cost absolutely nothing!| Backpack Moments
No visit to Yogyakarta is complete without watching the sunrise at Borobudur and the sunset at Prambanan.| Backpack Moments
Only 2 passenger train lines operate in Cambodia. Both are a cheap and enjoyable way to travel. Learn how to book, prices and timetables!| Backpack Moments
EVERYTHING you need to know about backpacking in Timor Leste in this travel guide, including what to visit, how to travel, and practical tips.| Backpack Moments
Amid growing calls for UK cities to be more sustainable, eyes are turning to Transport for London (TfL) – one of the largest integrated public transport authorities in the world. Alongside the London Underground, Dial-a-Ride, coach and river services – which it directly operates – TfL runs a host of contracted services. These include a … Continue reading "How Transport for London is creating a more sustainable London"| Informa Connect Australia
VBZs new 74 Electric Bus charging setup.| Stefan Schüller
The post Clearing the skies: how Beijing tackled air pollution & what lies ahead appeared first on ICLEI Sustainable Mobility.| ICLEI Sustainable Mobility
Although Greater London has an extensive transit network, this is not the case for many UK cities where underinvestment and privatisation has seen bus, metro and rail networks stagnate in recent de…| CityGeographics
The central component of the Sustainable Development Goals pertains to goal 11.2, which emphasizes sustainable... The post Inclusive and affordable transportation system appeared first on citiesforum.org.| citiesforum.org
Everything you need to know about getting to Seoraksan National Park in South Korea, with public transport, tours, and self-drive options.| What's Dave Doing?
Bringing Swiss Public Transport Departures to Grafana 2020-02-05, 02:26 de en SBB Public Transport Open Data Grafana Prometheus Update: The API endpoint used here has been deprecated, and a new endpoint is available. The updated script can be found on Gitlab. The Swiss Railways (SBB) provide a…| s3lph.me
SBB-Abfahrtszeiten in Grafana anzeigen 2020-02-05, 02:26 de en SBB Public Transport Open Data Grafana Prometheus Update: Der hier verwendete API-Endpunkt ist veraltet und wurde durch einen neuen Endpunkt ersetzt. Das aktualisierte Skript liegt auf Gitlab. Die SBB bieten unter…| s3lph.me
Public transport from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the city and back is easy, fast, and inexpensive. Train, bus, taxi, and hotel shuttle info| Amsterdam Tourist Information