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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How the new means of transportation promises to revolutionize the region

A new electric and digital transport system called Bondi Urbano Digital (BUD) has been inaugurated in Curitiba, Brazil, aiming to transform urban mobility in Latin America.

Mar 22 • 04:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslo Ap reverses parking policy: - It's not easy to transport a sofa by bike

Oslo's Labor Party (Ap) is reversing its previously strict parking regulations, acknowledging that the restrictions implemented four years ago were perhaps too harsh.

Mar 21 • 20:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Chaos in traffic makes bicycle paths a hot issue in Paris

Traffic chaos in Paris is leading to a debate on whether to allocate more space for bicycles, as the number of cyclists has significantly increased over the past seven years.

Mar 21 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The busiest commercial street in Cuiabá will be closed for drainage works starting this Saturday (21)

Rua 13 de Junho in Cuiabá will be closed for drainage works starting Saturday, affecting traffic and requiring the public to seek alternative routes.

Mar 21 • 00:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Launch of a motorcycle with low maintenance costs

Kymco has launched the Super 8 150 CBS scooter in Argentina, aimed at urban mobility with a focus on low maintenance costs.

Mar 20 • 23:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A completely new type of public transport is planned to be implemented in Vilnius

Vilnius is preparing to introduce a new mode of public transport to address growing mobility demands as the current system reaches its limits.

Mar 20 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New road connection boosts Northwest Region of Goiânia

A new road connection is being developed in the Northwest Region of Goiânia, improving mobility and supporting urban and economic growth.

Mar 20 • 14:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Blue parking zones will expand into seven areas in Brno this year

Brno is set to expand its blue parking zones into seven new areas this year.

Mar 20 • 13:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Five on Friday: Fortunately, the Sun is Shining

This article discusses a range of new tech products including a universal wrench, a charging device, a mini battery, a children's experiment kit, and an affordable cargo bike.

Mar 20 • 08:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: What Cape Town Is Spending On Homes, Roads and the N2 Wall

Cape Town's municipality has outlined its budget allocation for infrastructure projects, highlighting the controversial N2 Edge wall project within a larger urban mobility plan.

Mar 20 • 07:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: What Cape Town Is Spending On Homes, Roads and the N2 Wall

The City of Cape Town has outlined its spending plans on infrastructure, including a controversial N2 Edge wall project estimated to cost R115-million as part of a much larger R8.2-billion budget for urban mobility and housing.

Mar 20 • 07:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 11: Tallinn introduces a new public transport network

Tallinn officials are set to unveil proposed changes to the city's public transport network for 2026 during a press conference.

Mar 20 • 05:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Uber bets on more accessible mobility with Félix Olmo at the helm in Mexico

Uber has appointed Félix Olmo as the new general director of Mobility in Mexico to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of its services in urban areas.

Mar 19 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí government begins asphalt paving of over 29,000 m² in Piripiri

The Piauí government has started asphalt paving work on a key avenue in Piripiri, aimed at improving urban mobility and benefiting several neighborhoods.

Mar 18 • 18:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Who is liable for e-scooters?: The horror is electric

The article discusses the liability issues surrounding e-scooters in urban traffic, emphasizing the need for accountability to ensure safety.

Mar 18 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shared electric scooters begin operations in Belo Horizonte this Wednesday

Shared electric scooters have commenced operations in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, accessible via the JET app for local users.

Mar 18 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A milestone for the city: Poços de Caldas ends the era of horse-drawn carriages

The city of Poços de Caldas has officially banned horse-drawn carriages in key areas to enhance traffic safety and modernize urban mobility.

Mar 18 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exclusive bus lanes in BH: understand rules and permissions for regular cars to circulate on the roads

Belo Horizonte has exclusive bus lanes that allow regular cars to circulate during weekends and holidays, aiming to improve urban mobility.

Mar 17 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two bus lines have their routes changed and pass through a new area in the West Zone of Manaus

The city of Manaus is adjusting the routes of two bus lines to better serve a newly developed area.

Mar 17 • 02:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for this Monday, March 16, 2026

Quito implements a vehicle circulation system called Pico y Placa, restricting vehicles based on license plate numbers at certain times, with penalties for violations.

Mar 15 • 22:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Escalators Installed at Zemitānu Bridge: When Will They Start Working and Why Are They Unique?

Escalators have been installed at Zemitānu Bridge in Latvia, sparking debate among locals about their necessity and functionality.

Mar 15 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Curfew: Taxis and urban buses will leave their bases after 05:30 to activate routes

Starting on Sunday, a curfew will be enacted in four provinces in Ecuador, including Guayas, restricting mobility for 15 days.

Mar 15 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The police will receive funds for special motorcycles from Prague

The Czech police will receive funding to acquire special motorcycles to enhance their operational capabilities.

Mar 15 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Administrative reform in Palmas abolishes transport agency and creates new departments; check it out

The Palmas city government has announced an administrative reform that disbands the public transport agency and creates new secretariats for urban mobility and women's affairs.

Mar 14 • 20:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

In Parliament, the bill for the modernization of transport

A new bill aimed at modernizing transport systems in Greece will be examined by the Parliament's relevant committee on March 17.

Mar 14 • 08:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São José dos Campos studies second location for takeoff and landing of flying cars in the city; understand

The city of São José dos Campos is evaluating the installation of a new vertipoint for flying cars, strategically placed near a sports arena to accommodate high foot traffic during events.

Mar 14 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New access between Murilo Teixeira and Equatorial improves traffic in the region

The new access road between the Murilo Teixeira and Equatorial neighborhoods in Boa Vista, Brazil, has been completed, improving safety and mobility for residents.

Mar 13 • 19:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Best small car to buy in UK named and it's not a Ford, Toyota or Citroen

The Fiat Grande Panda has been named the best small car in the UK, challenging the dominance of traditional brands like Ford, Toyota, and Citroen amidst the growing popularity of SUVs.

Mar 13 • 10:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Here is the first flying taxi-van (video)

Chinese company Fengfei Aviation successfully conducted a test flight of a 5-ton electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), the largest of its kind designed to function as a flying taxi.

Mar 13 • 08:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government invests R$ 27 million in paving Teresina, Picos, Piripiri, and Floriano

The government of Piauí is investing R$ 27 million in asphalt paving projects across four cities to enhance urban mobility and local infrastructure.

Mar 12 • 17:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Transfer nodes change cities. Less traffic and better air

Polish cities are increasingly investing in transfer nodes to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

Mar 12 • 17:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taubaté City Hall expands free right turn system in the city; see locations

Taubaté City Hall has expanded the free right turn system at several intersections to improve traffic flow.

Mar 12 • 14:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Women at the Wheel... Saira Vilchis: Planning Cities from Women's Experiences

Saira Vilchis emphasizes the unique urban mobility challenges women face in Mexico and the crucial role of urban planning in addressing these issues.

Mar 11 • 19:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Bike Sharing Is Being Reintroduced in Tartu

Tartu is reintroducing its bike-sharing program with new bicycles expected to be fully operational by the end of the week.

Mar 11 • 19:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Tallinn Transport Department Will Become the Mobility Department

Tallinn's city government has proposed a new regulation that will rename the Transport Department to the Mobility Department and update its responsibilities.

Mar 11 • 18:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Energy Storage Devices in Conflict, Also Catching a Glimpse of the 'Heart of Robots'... 'InterBattery 2026' to be Held

Korean battery companies will showcase their energy storage system technologies at 'InterBattery 2026', highlighting their applications in emerging industries such as defense, robotics, and urban air mobility.

Mar 11 • 00:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Residents' cars without an environmental label will be able to circulate in Madrid as long as they meet European pollution limits

Residents of Madrid can continue to drive vehicles without environmental labels as long as they comply with European pollution standards under a new amendment to urban mobility regulations.

Mar 10 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí government improves mobility in Oeiras with road paving

The Piauí government is enhancing mobility in Oeiras by investing in urban infrastructure, with 60% of street pavement completed ahead of schedule.

Mar 9 • 18:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Matrix, the electric aircraft that promises to be the future of flying taxis

The Matrix is an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that aims to revolutionize urban air mobility by transporting up to 10 passengers.

Mar 6 • 18:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: World Bank Commits Sh64.6bn to Upgrade Nairobi Commuter Rail

The World Bank has pledged $500 million to enhance the commuter rail system in Nairobi, aiming to modernize urban mobility and boost job creation.

Mar 6 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is needed for Campo Grande to become a multimodal city? Challenges and solutions for urban mobility; see video

Campo Grande faces challenges in improving urban mobility and transitioning towards a multimodal city model.

Mar 6 • 09:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Autotest Smart #5 Summit Edition: The New SUV Smart

The Smart #5 Summit Edition is a larger, more robust SUV model that contrasts sharply with its predecessor, the compact and quirky Smart Fortwo.

Mar 5 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Another step towards the launch of a new transportation alternative in the city: bidding for the 'iconic stops'

Buenos Aires is advancing with the implementation of a new fully electric transportation system called Trambús, with new iconic stops to be built as part of the project.

Mar 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

North and East Express lines promise to reduce travel time in Manaus by up to 40 minutes; check itineraries

Manaus is introducing two new express bus lines aimed at reducing travel time by up to 40 minutes between the East and North zones of the city.

Mar 4 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: want to be a good driver? See how to earn the seal and guarantee a discount on your CNH in MS

Drivers in Mato Grosso do Sul can receive a 10% discount on their driver's license renewal if they hold a good driver seal and have committed no traffic infractions in the last year.

Mar 4 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Buses in Chapecó will no longer accept cash payments; see what changes for passengers

Cash payments for public transportation in Chapecó will be phased out starting mid-March, with new payment methods introduced.

Mar 3 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Streets of Altiplano and Miramar in João Pessoa have a new traffic scheme starting this Tuesday (3); understand

Traffic changes have been implemented in João Pessoa's Altiplano and Miramar neighborhoods to enhance road safety and reduce congestion.

Mar 3 • 09:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Revitalization of bike lanes increases safety and mobility in Boa Vista

The revitalization of over 2 km of bike lanes in Boa Vista aims to enhance cyclist visibility and comfort.

Mar 2 • 18:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Renault Twingo Triumphs in Ecobest 2026. The Return of an Icon in Electric Edition

The Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric has won the Ecobest 2026 award for its contribution to accessible and practical urban electromobility.

Mar 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Crime Scene" from Ludwigshafen: Who Owns the Street?

The latest episode of "Crime Scene" from Ludwigshafen explores the tensions between cyclists and SUV drivers.

Mar 1 • 16:58 UTC

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