Tag: Public transportation
New ULEZ Expansion Shows Positive Results, But Not as Effective as Previous Version
The recent expansion of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in Greater London has shown positive results in reducing harmful emissions, according to new data from London City Hall. The expansion, implemented across all London...
Exploring Unique Transportation Innovations in This Week’s Beyond Cars Roundup
In a bustling city like New York, a hot summer day can make waiting on a subway platform feel like a nightmare. The lack of air conditioning and the combination of heat, humidity, and...
Elderly Driver Gets Car Stuck on Adelaide Bus Track
In Adelaide, the O-Bahn busway has claimed yet another victim - a Hyundai Accent driven by an elderly woman. The car got stuck between the tracks when it slipped, causing the airbags to deploy....
New Title: Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Buses for Ulm and Neu-Ulm Municipal Services
After a rigorous selection process, Ulm and Neu-Ulm have chosen to introduce 14 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G buses to their municipal services. These electric articulated buses, which are emission-free at the local level, were delivered...
NYC Agency Votes to Table $15 Manhattan Congestion Pricing – Autoblog
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City made a decision to pause the implementation of congestion pricing in Manhattan, which was originally scheduled to begin on June 30. This decision came after Governor...
Police Search for Thieves Who Attacked Rideshare Driver and Stole His Car
New South Wales Police are currently investigating a disturbing incident that occurred in Sydney's north-west, where a rideshare driver was attacked and had his car stolen. The victim, a 49-year-old man, is now hospitalized...
Melbourne’s Toll Road Revenue Soars as Drivers Face Increased Costs
Melbourne's CityLink toll road has become the most profitable in the world, bringing in nearly $13 billion since it opened in 2000. Operated by Transurban, the toll road has seen prices triple since it...
Amtrak Resumes Philadelphia to Boston Service After Two-Hour Delay
Amtrak service between Boston and Philadelphia faced a temporary suspension today due to a power outage originating in the New York City area. The outage caused disruptions at Penn Station, leading to a two-hour...
Ultra-Fast Charging Electric Bus Prototype with Next-Gen Batteries by Toshiba, Sojitz, and CBMM
Toshiba Corporation and Sojitz Corporation of Japan, along with Brazil’s CBMM, a major producer of niobium, have successfully developed a cutting-edge lithium-ion battery utilizing niobium titanium oxide (NTO) in the anode. Recently, they celebrated...