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
This summer I spent 3.5 weeks in Switzerland. Switzerland has been an absolute dream of mine for years, but I’ve always been put off by how pricey it is. It’s one of the most expensive countries in the world! But it doesn’t have to be. I used the Swiss Travel Pass on my trip and… Read More Swiss Travel Pass: Is it Worth the Money? The post Swiss Travel Pass: Is it Worth the Money? appeared first on Away With Maja.| Away With Maja
In the event of a fire on my bus, I’m concerned that the head of the man sitting in front of me is flammable.| Dan Q
This weekend I once again found myself underground beneath London; this time exploring the Camden South Deep Shelter with the help of the Hidden London folks. And it was pretty damn cool.| Dan Q
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
The city of Chennai, the capital of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu, is on the brink of a clean mobility revolution for its over six million residents. In June, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated over 120 electric buses, marking the city’s first significant deployment of zero-emission buses. This will be the first... The post How Chennai, India is Jump-Starting its Transition to E-Buses first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Cong Abbey Cong Abbey is set in the charming village of Cong in County Mayo. This area is perhaps best known now for featuring in the famous film The Quiet Man featuring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, and for the renowned luxury hotel Ashford Castle. Though Cong is a deeply [...] The post Cong Abbey appeared first on Tuatha.| Tuatha
Climate groups urge caution on Carbon Capture and Storage Press Release – for Immediate release 8 July 2025 Derbyshire climate groups urge caution at the Government’s announcement of a £59.6 million project to develop a pipeline to capture carbon emitted by cement and lime factories in the Peak District and bury it below the Irish Sea. Derbyshire […] The post Climate groups urge caution on Carbon Capture and Storage appeared first on Hope Valley Climate Action.| Hope Valley Climate Action
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
Digitalization in public transport (DTP) refers to the use of technologies across the entire value chain of mobility, from planning and operations to user engagement. It enables better data collection, improved delivery service, and more informed decision-making. In the context of Mexico, where transportation generates around 25% of the country’s national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,... The post Digitalization in Public Transport: Lessons from Mexico’s Cities first appeared on Institut...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Parke's Castle Set on the shores of Lough Gill, Parke's Castle is one of the most beautifully situated castles in Ireland. The name Parke's Castle derives from the English planter Captain Robert Parke, who established a fortified manor house during his time here between 1628–1671. But the site of Parke's [...] The post Parke’s Castle appeared first on Tuatha.| Tuatha
Mini Switzerland pilot Roger Clarke, convenor of the Travelling Light team, and Anne Robinson, our lead transport campaigner, are presenting a bold new vision for integrated rural transport to the East Midlands Mayoral Authority and the Department for Transport – and we’d love to know what you think. Switzerland has one of the best public transport […] The post Mini Switzerland pilot here in the Hope Valley appeared first on Hope Valley Climate Action.| Hope Valley Climate Action
Move More Launch Event Thank you to everyone who came along to our Move More Launch events and celebrating the Great Big Green Week last month. We held our first event at the Heart of Hathersage on Saturday, 7th June, and continued our tour across the Hope Valley, finishing at Edale Country Day on Sunday, […] The post Move More Hope Valley – June Update appeared first on Hope Valley Climate Action.| Hope Valley Climate Action
HVCA Creatives – What’s Next? A big thank you to everyone who joined our HVCA Creatives gathering in June. On a beautifully sunny morning, we shared tea, cake, and conversation, reflecting on what’s happening now, the connections we’re building, and the possibilities for the future. The HVCA Creatives group launched in March 2024 and now […] The post HVCA Creatives Meet-up June 2025 appeared first on Hope Valley Climate Action.| Hope Valley Climate Action
PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING GUIDANCE Introducing Our Guide to Starting a Peer-to-Peer Car Share Group Have you ever considered sharing your car with a neighbour, or borrowing one instead of owning your own? You’re not alone. Increasingly, people are turning to peer-to-peer (P2P) car sharing as a practical, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly means of transportation. We’ve pulled […] The post PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING GUIDANCE appeared first on Hope Valley Climate Action.| Hope Valley Climate Action
VBZ’s new multi-porpose vehicle based on the Unimog U530 replaces four old vehicles.| Stefan Schüller
As cities worldwide grapple with the impacts of air pollution, traffic congestion, the escalating effects of climate change, and extreme weather, the need for safer and cleaner urban transport systems is imperative. Buses are the starting point for this change. They are not only the backbone of public transport, moving millions of people every day, but they also have the potential to significantly improve public health and quality of life for both users and inhabitants. E-buses offer a better...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
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
Despite rising air pollution and ambitious climate targets, India’s e-bus adoption remains slow. Could Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandates be the policy shift needed to electrify public transport and meet the EV30@30 goals? In FY2024-25, only 3% of total bus sales in India were electric, with just 3,400 e-buses sold compared to over 1 lakh Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) buses. This is starkly insufficient against India’s commitment under the EV30@30 campaign, which targets 40% of all n...| 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
A mode of transport you will find hard to avoid in Vietnam is the famous sleeper bus. From short 3-hour trips to arduous 36-hour odysseys, sleeper buses will welcome you with padded spaceship-style pods or at least a semi-soft, narrow, and short but more importantly flat real estate just for you. The world of Vietnamese...| Backpack Moments
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
How do you safely use buses to travel in South Wales, or probably anywhere in Wales, if you can’t connect local history to the bus stop names you need to know?| Bylines Cymru - Powerful Citizen Journalism
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
Older people are experiencing deterioration in their health, not because of ageing per se but in part because of problems accessing healthcare, says survey| Bylines Cymru - Powerful Citizen Journalism
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
The buzz around electrification has overshadowed the need for urban transport reforms that can ensure that cities have efficient, high-quality public transport complemented by complete walking and cycling networks. In the excitement towards this new industry, experts often overlook the core inefficiencies in our urban transport systems—especially in Africa, where government investments in public transport are minimal and land use policies encourage sprawl.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
Africa’s cities are undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a pressing need to cater for the continent’s rapidly urbanising population. Cities around the continent are embracing forward-looking urban planning and sustainable public transport solutions to meet this escalating demand. Yet, this endeavour is no small feat. Governments find themselves in a challenging conundrum, contending with the vast gap between the infrastructure required and the available resources. Complicating ...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
The Nairobi Expressway, implemented under a build-operate-transfer model by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), is arguably Kenya’s most distinct private-public partnership project. While the project is popular with motorists, public transport users, pedestrians, and cyclists continue to face daily challenges while travelling on the corridor. As Nairobi and other African cities shift toward modern urban infrastructure and public-private partnerships, it is key to rethink the needs of ...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
