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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Transport for London renews ViaVan microtransit service for 3 years

ViaVan has provided more than 7M rides in London and saved 2M vehicle miles by pooling multiple passengers into shared vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

BYD supplies first electric double-deck buses for London

The first five zero-emmision fully electric buses have been delivered and will begin operation in London through Metroline. 

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From the Editor'sby Janna StarcicJune 26, 2019

Focusing on ‘abilities’ gives those with disabilities a ‘sense of purpose’

I recently learned about a program offered by Transport for London that provides “people with mild to moderate learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum the chance to gain skills and work experience.”

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

TfL orders world-first hydrogen double-decker buses to help tackle London’s toxic air

Twenty British-built zero-emission hydrogen buses, from Wrightbus in Northern Ireland, will arrive next year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2019

Transport for London, ViaVan partner on demand-response bus service

Using an app, riders will select their pick-up and drop-off location to book a ride in a unified fleet of vehicles that seat up to 14.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2019

London transport's innovative advertising methods generate $195M

Strategies included introducing full-motion cross-platform screens, which customers can watch when standing on station platforms.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2019

London's light rail network to use automatic braking system

Work began on the feasibility of introducing this new safety measure shortly after a tragic crash in Croydon in November 2016.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2018

London Tube travel linked to the spread of flu-like illnesses

Study discovered higher rates of airborne infections in Londoners that have longer subway journeys through busier terminals.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

Siemens to design, build next-generation Tube trains

From 2023, new spacious Inspiro London trains will be delivered for testing on the Piccadilly line.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2018

London transport system bans junk food advertisements

Fast-food chains will only be allowed to advertise on the Tube to promote their healthy products.

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