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NewsOctober 12, 2021

Alstom Wins Contract for Automatic Metro System

The contract also includes solutions for driverless automated systems, data transmission, centralized supervision controls, and the overall integration of the transport system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2019

Alstom to supply Avelia Euroduplex trains to Paris' SNCF

The 12 trains will enter service in 2021 and 2022 and replace older trains, some of which are over 30 years old.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2018

e-Scooters in Europe – managing the next mobility innovation

In a European context, while many cities and operators are becoming used to disruptive new market entrants, the e-scooter option is raising a number of concerns and issues.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

Paris Mayor wants to offer free public transit to reduce pollution

During an interview with a French paper, Anne Hidalgo said she has asked three of her assistants to conduct a large study on the subject, which would involve both French and foreign experts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2018

Paris transport launches 'shock' ads to fight sexual harassment

According to surveys, some 87% of female users of public transport say they have been the victim of sexist or sexual harassment.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

Keolis renews contract to operate Europe's largest on-demand service

Patronage on the Fileo network is expected to increase by more than 70 percent by 2023.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2017

Keolis launches electric autonomous shuttle pilot in Paris business district

If these trials are successful, this shuttle service could become a permanent mobility solution in the region, with additional services and the creation of new lines.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2017

Exclusive: A look at electric buses in London, the UK

Why hasn’t London moved faster to put in service clean bus technology? The air pollution crisis isn’t sudden and has been widely predicted and observed for many years.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2017

Paris cuts free public transit during severe pollution

While making all public transport free for the day does help in reducing pollution from gas emissions, the union estimates that the loss of profit adds up to approximately $4.2 million per day for the region.

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Newsby Giles BaileyNovember 15, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: Europe's Air Pollution Issues and Some Cities' Solutions

Much of the impact of pollution has been as a result of waves of industry and resource extraction and processing, but much is also as a result of our lifestyle choices and, in particular, the choices that we have made in terms of mobility.

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