Google Maps Gets a New Navigation Feature That Makes It Easier to Abandon the Car
19 Nov 2023, 17:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has released a major makeover of the transit directions, now providing users with route recommendations and more information
Moovit’s Live Transit Line Location Information Is the Feature Commuters Needed
24 Jan 2023, 16:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent versions of Moovit include several notable improvements, such as support for accessing the live location of a certain transit line
France Tried to End Short-Haul Flights, Has a Ban in Place, Oops Moment Occurred
4 Dec 2022, 20:13 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Back in 2021, France introduced a ban on short haul flights that could be replaced by trains. It was reviewed, and now it is not that restrictive anymore
Two Thirds of Americans Who Don't Own a Car Are Just Not Interested in Buying One
9 Sep 2022, 11:29 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Only 6% of people in Japan who don't have cars intend to buy one. In Nigeria, over 59% want one. That leaves the United States right in the middle with 33%
The First Electric Bus Designed and Made in Africa to Debut in Kenya This Year
20 Jan 2022, 08:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Swedish-Kenyan technology startup is revolutionizing public transportation in Africa, with the launch of the first e-bus that's locally developed
City Cancels $33M Order for Hydrogen Buses, Turns Out Electric Ones Are Better
13 Jan 2022, 07:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A city in France made waves in the international media after cancelling a significant order for hydrogen-powered buses considered to be too expensive to operate
GreenPower to Offer Rides on Its Autonomous Electric Transportation Vehicle at CES 2022
30 Dec 2021, 08:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Attendees at CES 2022 will get the chance to see what it's like to cruise in the AV Star, an autonomous electric vehicle meant for public transit
What Happened to America's Streetcars?
8 Nov 2021, 15:02 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Every city in the United States had convenient and classy public transportation. So why are we sitting in traffic all day?
World’s First Sustainable Sky Train Looks Like a Flying Panda, Has Glass Bottom
8 Jul 2021, 11:31 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A demonstration car for the Dayi Air-Rail project was unveiled in Chengdu, China. Designed to increase tourist traffic, it runs on batteries and tops at 80 kph
Google Quietly Releases a Key Google Maps Feature for More Users
21 Apr 2021, 04:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has recently expanded full public transportation support to more users in France, as the service can now generate detailed route information
Google Maps Gets Another Feature That Makes Sense During These Awful Times
26 Feb 2021, 08:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google and Australian authorities have announced a collaboration to bring info on how crowded local trains are right on Google Maps
Smartphone App Overhauls New York City Public Transportation for the Blind
31 Oct 2020, 09:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Transit Innovation Partnership launch pilot program with new mobile app
Drones with UV LEDs Can Seek and Destroy Germs (and Vampires)
27 Jul 2020, 14:56 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / A think tank has come up with an ingenious solution to fight the spread of germs in public and even private spaces; a drone with UV light.
Beverly Hills City Council Votes for Developing a Driverless Shuttle System
19 Apr 2016, 23:24 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / It's not much right now, but it's a very encouraging sign: a local authority is willing to give autonomous vehicles a try as an on-demand shuttle service
Potential Movie on the Life of Serial Train Thief Could Make Money for the MTA
21 Mar 2016, 16:26 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Darius McCallum has been stealing ("taking for a joyride" is more appropriate) big vehicles ever since he was 15. He's 50 now and with no intention to stop
New York Governor Says the City's New Articulated Buses Are "Ferrari-Like"
9 Mar 2016, 11:01 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Ferrari still holds its ground and hasn't announced any plans for building an SUV, but anyone who wants a larger Ferrari can ride the NYC buses, apparently
Hyperloop Gets Significant Boost from US Transportation Secretary Support
31 Jan 2016, 13:10 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / It's just words from a politician, but it's definitely something. It shows at least that the government is interested in the subject
China Unveils World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tram
25 Mar 2015, 15:38 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / A three-minute refuel will offer enough power for the tram to run about 100 kilometers, at a top speed of around 70 km/h
Greyhound Celebrates Centennial in Fitting Style with Multiple Stops Nationwide
15 Aug 2014, 22:01 UTC · By: Jeffrey Ross / Although Greyhound is currently known for shuttling passengers from city to city in buses, the company actually got its start 100 years ago thanks to a 1914 Hupmobile. To celebrate its centennial, G...
John Lithgow Saves Planet by Bus Traveling
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Using public transportation is definitely nothing to be ashamed of. Especially when we speak about overcrowded cities where crossing the town by car might eventually turn to be an exhausting and tim...