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Discounted fares to be extended on Metlink services until June 2023
In addition to easing the cost-of-living pressures for eligible Metlink customers, the half price fares will prepare passengers for the eventual release of the Community Connect scheme, which permanently reduces public transport fares by 50%.
UK research hub to help tackle decarbonisation and improve transport resilience
Backed by £10 million in UK government funding, the new hub will support the development of innovation and low-carbon transport, as well as boost the creation of high-skilled jobs across the country.
New zero-emission bus trial to begin across regional New South Wales
The hydrogen bus trial will allow TfNSW to better understand how the technology compares to battery electric buses and decide which one would be most suitable to deliver the best services for regional and rural communities in New South Wales.
Stagecoach set to expand autonomous vehicle trials to Cambridge and Sunderland
The UK government's new funding for autonomous projects will enable Stagecoach to build on the work that it has done to develop self-driving bus technology, by trialling new autonomous vehicles in Cambridge and Sunderland.
Dott and TIER awarded e-scooter tender in Lyon, France
With a key focus on respecting public spaces, personal safety and the environment, Dott and TIER Mobility will continue to offer Lyon's residents with their sustainable e-scooter services for an additional four years.
USDOT works to combat human trafficking in the transportation sector
As part of its efforts to combat human trafficking in the transportation sector, USDOT highlights the work that it is doing in partnership with public-private stakeholders in the industry to raise awareness and recognise the warning signs of this crime.
UK government funding helps launch world’s first autonomous bus in Edinburgh
From spring 2023, the world's first self-driving bus will help revolutionise public transport and passenger travel in Edinburgh by better connecting rural communities and reducing road collisions that are often caused by human error.
Over 300 additional bus services launched in Albury, Australia
The improved bus routes and timetables will help meet the increased demand for transport in Albury, providing the city's residents with better access to school, work, shops and essential services.
Nearly 45 million journeys made since Scottish government introduced free bus travel for under 22s
Scotland's concessionary travel schemes for those under 22, over 60 and people with disabilities enable more than a third of the country's population to benefit from free bus travel.
How increased digitalisation in rail can attract more passengers
Today’s global challenges mean that it is now more important that ever to encourage more passengers to choose a sustainable mode of transport. However, it is no longer enough to just provide comfort during a journey, as operators must also look to improve the passenger experience end to end, from source to destination. Here, Nomad […]