publictransport
A hot start to summer in Europe along with escalating overtourism protests have brought sustainable travel into focus. Italy has been particularly hard hit with excessive heat and overcrowding in popular destinations like Venice and Lake Como. According to UN Tourism, Italy hosted more than 63 million international tourists in 2019, making it one of the most visited countries on the planet. Tourism accounts for about 13 per cent of Italy’s GDP, a not insignificant chunk of the country’s national economy. As awareness grows, many tourists are focusing on how they can have a positive impact on t...
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When you're on the train trip of a lifetime around Europe, the thrill of riding the rails can run out rather rapidly. We spent a month Interrailing around the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and France, so my family of five felt like we'd experienced everything that train travel had to offer. But then we headed to Wuppertal, just east of Dusseldorf in Germany, where there's a train treat that will restore the enthusiasm of even the most seasoned rail riders. Schwebebahn: Wuppertal’s unique suspension railwayIt's here you'll find the Schwebebahn, a unique suspension railway ...
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Montpellier’s experiment with free public transport has been a success in its first few months, new figures show. Journeys by public transport have increased by more than 20 per cent since the French city made buses and trams free for all residents five months ago Officials say the number of people using public transport jumped by 23.7 per cent in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2019. Officials also say a particular increase in numbers has been seen “during traditionally off-peak hours” which it believes shows people are diversifying their use of public transport ...
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People in Europe are more worried about natural disasters than armed conflicts according to a new study. The study by Debating Europe, the citizen engagement unit of think tank Friends of Europe, comes just a month before the bloc heads to the polls for the European Elections. More than 2,000 people across seven EU countries - Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Spain and Sweden - were asked what they thought were the most pressing issues currently facing Europe. Topics included climate change, democracy, inclusive and sustainable growth, and safety and defence. Climate change was a consi...
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Glasgow could soon become the latest European city to offer free public transport to its citizens. The Scottish city is set to trial a pilot scheme which could see 1,000 people given cost-free access to all forms of public transport for nine weeks. Glasgow’s council put forward the idea and has won some support for the pilot which, if successful, would determine if there should be a wider rollout to every resident. The scheme has yet to secure full funding though, meaning there’s no guarantee it will go ahead - although lawmakers are still hopeful that it will come to fruition. How would free ...
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Luxembourg is famous as the only country in the world to offer free public transport - and now it’s set to expand its reach. Since 2020, all buses, trains and trams have been free of charge throughout the micronation and a new pilot scheme will offer commuters who live in French municipalities bordering Luxembourg the same benefits. The service, which will operate during peak hours in the morning and evening, will extend to thousands of commuters who live in France and work in the Grand Duchy. Currently, commuters can only take advantage of Luxembourg’s free transport when they reach the borde...
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More people now travel by bike than by car in the centre of Paris, according to a new report. The study by urban planning agency Institut Paris Region (IPR) found that Parisians use bicycles for 11.2 per cent of their trips inside the city centre whereas people use cars for just 4.3 per cent of journeys. It is a market increase from 2010 when IPR found that cycling accounted for just 3 per cent of trips in Paris. Walking was the most popular form of transport in the city centre, wracking up 53.3 per cent of all journeys. This was followed by public transport at 30 per cent. France set to launc...
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