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France

Public transport use soars in Montpellier a year after becoming free

Montpellier introduced free public transport to combat the climate crisis and to ease the cost of living for its residents.

USA

New York police arrest man after woman set on fire and killed on train

The victim appeared to be asleep when the assailant approached her on Sunday in Brooklyn and set her clothes on fire using a lighter, police say.

Mobility

Which capitals have Europe's best and worst-rated public transport?

Dissatisfaction with public transport in capital cities was more keenly felt in southern Europe and parts of the Balkans. How does your city compare?

Travel News

Germany’s new tram breaks the world record at 58 metres long

It carries 368 passengers, has air conditioning and can travel at a speed of 80km/h.

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Mobility

A driverless shuttle is leaving this rural community less isolated

Some say driverless vehicles are the future of mobility in rural areas but there are many challenges to address before they can be fully implemented.

Mobility

World's most liveable city: Is transport secret to Vienna's success?

The Austrian capital was voted "most liveable city in the world" by The Economist in part because of its public transport.

Experiences

How it feels to ride Canada's 45-hour long train

This 45-hour train ride takes you to the polar bear capital of the world.

Europe in Motion

Public transport: What is the best and worst city in Europe?

Looking at the capitals, northern and western European cities reported higher satisfaction with public transport, while southern and eastern European urban centres exhibited lower satisfaction rates.

Green News

Portugal to launch new €20 monthly rail pass by end of 2024

This monthly national train pass is significantly less expensive than some equivalent schemes in other European countries.

Mobility

How many Europeans use public transport in major cities?

The use of public transport varied from one major European city to another, according to a new survey.

Mobility

The end of cars? This is how Europeans prefer to get around cities

We look closer at the most used transportation modes across 83 European cities where various factors contribute to the differences between the cities.

Mobility

Which European countries have the longest and shortest commutes?

Average commuting times vary across Europe with southern European countries having the shortest commutes to work. How does your country compare?

Travel News

Germany's popular monthly transport ticket will soon cost more

The price of the Deutschland-Ticket will rise by 18 per cent next year.

Travel News

A low cost train between Barcelona and Malaga is coming this winter

Spain’s new north-south train service will make sustainable travel cheaper and faster.

Travel News

France announces discounted train fares throughout September

Want to explore France by train this September? Look out for these cheap ticket sales.

Living

What I learnt from a public transport-only race across Europe

Here’s what Eleanor’s trip of a lifetime taught her about public transport voyages across Europe.

Europe News

Paralympics: Challenges for people with disabilities in Paris persist

Olympic and Paralympic Games organisers' key promise ahead of the sporting event was improved accessibility. But non-profit organisations say not enough has been done to make navigating the French capital easier for people with disabilities.

Green News

We’ve burned through Earth’s yearly resource budget in 7 months

The date has held steady for the last decade but more needs to be done to protect our planet.

Living

Where in Europe do employers pay for public transport?

With the climate crisis gaining pace and the benefits of sustainable forms of transport clear, some European countries are making employers pick up employees’ public transport bills.

Green News

Switzerland is helping Ukraine decarbonise with dozens of old trams

Europe is helping Ukraine phase out more energy-intensive Communist-era vehicles with new ‘eco friendly’ options.