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National Active Travel Network Launched to Promote Low-Carbon Mobility in England
England’s new Active Travel Network is a bold move to make walking and cycling the default for short trips — and a key step toward Net Zero 2050.
A New European Coalition Backed by EIT Urban Mobility
European cities are embedding automation into public transit with help from a new EIT Urban Mobility–backed coalition.
Smart Helmets, Smarter Cities: How AI-Driven Data Can Reshape Insurance in Shared Micromobility
UrbanShield’s connected helmets unlock real-time safety data for insurers and cities. See how this reshapes trust in micromobility.
UK Greenlights Robotaxis: Wayve & Uber Launch Public Road Trials
London just hit the gas on fully autonomous vehicles. Wayve, the UK-based autonomous driving startup, has officially launched public road trials of Level 4 self-driving cars in partnership with Uber. The milestone was shared by Wayve CEO Alex Kendall, who…
Waymo Robotaxis Torched in Downtown L.A. Amid Anti-ICE Protests
Protesters torched Waymo vehicles in Los Angeles, exposing risks of deploying AV fleets during civil unrest. Health alerts and legal disputes followed.
Zagreb’s “Bajs” Bike-Sharing System Rolls Out This August
Meet Bajs — Zagreb’s new way to get around. 2,000 bikes, 180 stations, and a simple, low-cost option for city travel starting this summer.
Tesla Robotaxis Launch Next Week. Here’s What to Expect
Starting June 12, Tesla is expected to launch its robotaxi service in Austin with up to 20 self-driving Model Ys. Some won’t just pick you up — they’ll deliver themselves straight from the factory. Elon Musk confirmed what has been…
Europe’s Autonomous Driving Reality Check and What Comes Next
At the recent EUCAD Conference in Ispra, Italy, the message was clear: Europe’s autonomous mobility ambitions are still far from market readiness. Despite decades of research, no European developer currently offers an autonomous driving stack on par with leading U.S.…
Pierer Mobility Restructures After Tough 2024, Aims for Year-End Stabilization
Pierer Mobility AG, the company behind brands like KTM, GASGAS, and Husqvarna Motorcycles, has published its preliminary 2024 financials. The report confirms what insiders anticipated: a year defined by restructuring, supply chain setbacks, and negative operating results. But behind the…
EHang Makes History with Commercial Autonomous eVTOL Flights in China
EHang is the first company allowed to fly autonomous passenger drones commercially in China.