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US government sues Uber for charging disabled people unfair fees

The app allegedly charged disabled people for waiting time incurred while they got into its vehicles. Uber says it refunded all affected passengers who asked to be paid back.

Climate

COP26: Five takeaways as negotiators review draft climate deal

A draft climate deal gets mixed reviews while countries and companies make pledges to green the transport sector: here are some of Wednesday's key takeaways at COP26.

The Exchange

Will we be hailing taxis from the sky by 2025?

In partnership with Media City

Flying cars sound like something out of a science fiction film, but money is pouring into the development of human-sized drones and cargo-carrying airships. Will flying taxis soon be stopping outside our doors?

Mobility

Sweden cracks down on electric scooters

A fatal accident and parking problems have driven the Swedish capital to slash the number of e-scooters by half and impose tough rules on rental companies.

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Japan

Japan's hydrogen power play

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In this episode of Green Japan we focus on the power of hydrogen as an alternative energy to fossil fuels

Culture news

What does it take to become a city in Europe?

From population size to cultural significance, we look into the myriad of qualities needed to become a city in some of Europe's biggest countries.

Work

UK Uber drivers strike over low pay and automated sackings

The 24-hour walkout organised by the App Drivers and Couriers Union was sparked over claims that Uber is ignoring a Supreme Court ruling giving drivers more rights.

Mobility

Could '15-minute cities' change how we live, work and socialise?

In the wake of COVID, municipalities around the world are looking at ways to plan cities centred on human beings rather than cars.

Austria

The EU promotes the virtues of train travel with the 'Connecting Europe Express'

Travelling throughout Europe only by train has its difficulties, but the EU and its members are highlighting the environmental virtues of this form of transport with the 'Connecting Europe Express', a train that is currently crisscrossing the continent.

Travel News

Will a 32km bridge be built between Northern Ireland and Scotland?

Immense geological and environmental challenges in this part of the world mean this could be one of the most technically difficult projects in engineering history.

Green News

How are Krakow residents coming together to fight air pollution?

Initiatives range from temporary restrictions to full bans on all vehicles in certain areas in Poland.

Green News

HS2 explained: Why people are fighting the UK’s ‘inept' new railway

The UK’s largest infrastructure project in generations faces a debate in parliament tonight. We take a look at the history of HS2 and its profound environmental impacts.

Mobility

Bilbao hits the brakes to slow down pollution

The city of Bilbao and the surrounding urban area have put the maximum driving speed at 30 kms/h instead of 50. It's a pioneering measure for such a big city and now the data is beginning to show environmental improvements.

Mobility

Euronews Debates | What's the future for personal cars?

Watch again our virtual debate on the automotive revolution with industry experts and policy-makers, sharing their success stories of building the cars of tomorrow.

Tech News

Tokyo 2020 self-driving buses restart after hitting athlete

The self-driving bus service used to transport athletes and staff at the Tokyo 2020 Games was suspended after an accident injuring a visually-impaired Paralympian.

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Naked cycle in Amsterdam for bike safety awareness

Dozens of naked cyclists take to Amsterdam's streets to protest the use of cars polluting the environment and to create awareness for cyclist safety during this year's annual World Naked Bike Ride.

Europe News

Brussels to install 11,000 electric charging stations by 2035

The European Commission recently announced it wants to ban the sale of all petrol and diesel cars by 2035.

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Cars and buses stuck as London roads flood in storm

Cars and buses stuck as London roads flood in storm

Green News

What’s in France's new climate law and is it green enough?

From introducing carbon labels on goods to veggie meals in canteens, the law is meant to overhaul travel, housing and industry to slash carbon emissions. But environmental activists say it doesn’t go far enough.

Europe News

Brussels plans overhaul of EU carbon market as part of green push

The European Commission is set to announce more than a dozen new measures as part of its 2030 emissions reduction target of 55%.