Lima's ATU begins master plan for mass transit to 2045
Lima’s transport authority ATU has started work on a master plan running to 2045. The plan is intended to make it easier to deliver large mass transit projects in the city.
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Lima’s transport authority ATU has started work on a master plan running to 2045. The plan is intended to make it easier to deliver large mass transit projects in the city.
Nairobi’s metro project, planned as an 80-year infrastructure programme, is moving toward implementation. The scheme has cleared county approval and has the backing of Ruto.
Mexico is stepping up its push for electric public transport. The effort combines data, innovation and public policy to steer cities toward cleaner fleets.
Electric buses have cut the cost of running public transport in Botoșani by half, according to local reporting from the northeastern Romanian city.
The province of Sindh is planning 500 electric buses for Karachi, along with a new logistics park.
From 14 September, Bergamo’s operator ATB is increasing the number of journeys it runs and introducing new lines on the city network.
The Ecomove sustainable mobility project has been awarded the funding it was seeking. Work now moves on to the design phase.
A tram line to the south of Katowice and a new line in Sosnowiec have received the green light. Both projects now have final approval.
Pezinok has changed the departure times of its bus lines. The new schedule alters transfers to train services and affects school pupils.
Italy has postponed the deadline for submitting bids in its large public transport tender. Operators now have more time to prepare their offers.
The first vehicles of a new 560-strong bus fleet, worth £150m, are ready to enter service in the Liverpool City Region. The rollout comes ahead of the network being brought back into public control.
Electric buses are arriving in Košice as a modern alternative to the city’s trolleybuses.
Fifty electric articulated buses have entered service on the streets of Thessaloniki. Newly hired drivers are taking the wheel of the vehicles.
Aguascalientes has received 100 new buses for its public transport network. The vehicles are being added to improve the service offered to passengers.
The Minns government has launched more than 40 transport plans for the Illawarra. Together they form a twenty-year blueprint for the region.
A deadly funicular accident in Lisbon has led the city to plan a replacement for the historic line. Lisbon wants a modern installation in its place.
Germany is planning a new funding scheme for autonomous driving in public transport and freight. Fourteen million euros are being allocated to support driverless vehicles.
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to introduce a Water Metro system in Chennai. The service will extend the city’s public transport onto its waterways.
Public transport in Otrokovice costs 50 crowns a month. The city covers the difference between that fare and the actual cost of the service.
Manila’s EDSA Busway is fulfilling its promise of mass transport that works. The corridor has become a working example of high-capacity bus service in the capital.
Madrid has launched five new Green Routes for exploring the region by public transport. The itineraries are designed to be reached without a car.
Irish commuters are increasingly worried about their safety on public transport. Concern over personal security while travelling is growing among passengers.
Hyderabad is expanding its EV charging network across the city’s bus depots. The build-out lays the groundwork for a larger electric bus fleet.
China will send latest-generation buses to boost urban public transport. The delivery is set to turn the receiving city into a public transport powerhouse.
The city of Gera is receiving 49 million euros for accessible public transport. The money will pay for barrier-free trams and for the road network they run on.
Salvini has announced free public transport for students across Italy. Without dedicated funding behind it, however, the measure risks translating into fewer services and higher fares for everyone else.
Ljubljana is speeding up the replacement of its diesel buses with electric vehicles. After a first batch of 25, five more electric buses are now joining the city fleet.
Rome is investing 117 million euros in a fleet of electric and hydrogen buses. The purchase is part of the city’s green transition.
From Monday 31 August, Lyon’s TCL network moves to new line numbers and new colours. The change comes with a fare increase and modernisation works on the network.
Bombardier looks at where urban light rail is heading, assessing the sector from an industrial standpoint.
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