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Will Paris ban e-scooters? ‘We’re useful,’ operators hit back

E-scooter operators are on a mission to convince the city of Paris to keep their devices on the streets.

Mobility

Good News | From carts to maglevs: the dramatic evolution of transport

Most of it happened within 100 years, which is amazing considering how long ago people first started riding cattle.

Mobility

Has sustainable travel made Gdynia the 'happiest city' in Poland?

A poll suggests that Gdynia is the 'happiest city' in Poland. This may be linked to its ambitious project for greener public mobility planning.

Mobility

This Spanish city was in decline - until it prioritised pedestrians

In central Pontevedra, pedestrians now have priority. And in just over two decades, the home to 80,000 inhabitants has been transformed from a city in decay.

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Climate Now

Hottest ever August sees Rhine drop to its lowest level since 2018

In partnership with Copernicus

The Rhine has slumped to its lowest point since 2018, forcing shipping companies to adapt. Is this an anomaly or the new norm?

Mobility

'I feel very frustrated': What a Rome commute is like for the disabled

Years of neglect in Rome is letting down its disabled citizens, including Dario Dongo is a lawyer and activist. Euronews follows his daily commute.

Living

Are e-scooters good for the planet?

They're cheap, fast, pleasant, practical and of course, electric. But are e-scooters really good for the environment?

World News

Motorcyclists grumble about new parking fees in Paris

Hundreds of motorbike and scooter drivers in Paris protested against the introduction of new parking fees for two and three-wheeled vehicles on Saturday.

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Conference in Turkmenistan promotes sustainable transport development in landlocked countries

Partner content presented by Ministerial Transport Conference of LLDCs

In times of ongoing turbulence, encompassing the conflicts, economic hardship and pandemics, landlocked countries face a unique set of challenges.

Travel News

US gets even with China by cancelling 26 flights in retaliatory move

The US has responded in kind after China cancelled 26 flights by American, Delta and United Airlines over passengers testing positive for COVID-19.

Travel News

'Barbarian!' Aussie tourist charged after moped ride through Pompeii

The tourist from Down Under sped through the site for 1.5km before he was stopped by police.

Zimbabwe

Solar-powered tricycles ease burden for Zimbabwe's small-scale farmers

For years, selling eggs was a joyless business for Danai Bvochora, as most of the money she made went to cover minibus fares to the market in a rural area of Zimbabwe. That was until she was given a solar-powered electric tricycle, which changed things for the better for her and her family.

China

China expands freight train network with line from Hefei to Budapest

A freight train carrying goods from Hefei in China's Anhui province to Budapest in Hungary was launched on Friday, marking the first-ever freight trip between the two cities.

Mobility

BMW controversy: Are subscription extras the future of cars?

Car buyers will increasingly be faced with subscription models for things like heated seats and driving assistance technologies.

Tech News

More than 500 women sue Uber over sexual assault claims

The complaint alleges that women passengers in multiple US states were sexually assaulted by Uber drivers with whom they were paired through the app.

Mobility

SpaceX Starship booster rocket bursts into flames during ground test

The incident deals a likely setback to Musk's aim of launching Starship to orbit this year.

Mobility

How countries in Europe are tackling the use of electric scooters

E-scooter rentals in Europe have boomed in recent years. Countries are increasingly regulating their use in a bid to curb injuries and deaths.

Rethink

Is reshaping how we use our cities the key to leading happier lives?

The 15-minute city is a concept that responds to the climate emergency by ensuring that everyone can meet their essential needs within a small radius of home.

Smart Regions

Promote urban ecomobility with vouchers and methods to prevent bike theft

In partnership with the European Commission

The city of Pisa has launched a new app with the help of the European Union to encourage collective and carbon neutral transport.

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Amazon drone deliveries to take off in California this year

This would be a major milestone for Amazon’s drone delivery project, which has been almost a decade in the making.