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A federal judge ruled that New York City's groundbreaking congestion pricing program can continue, protecting cleaner air and transit funding for millions. Since launch, the program has cut harmful air pollution by 22 percent in Manhattan's busiest areas.
Major Japanese companies are launching autonomous buses to solve a critical shortage of drivers across the country. Toyota and telecom giant Docomo are leading the charge to bring fully driverless public transit to local communities.
Madison's all-electric bus fleet just conquered a Wisconsin winter without a single weather-related breakdown. After years of false starts and battery failures, the city's transit system finally cracked the code on cold-weather electric transport.
Hefei, China just deployed humanoid assistants, four-legged robots, and drones to help passengers and inspect trains during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. It's the country's first full-space robot cluster for public transit, designed to support staff and make metro travel safer.
A new global study reveals a simple solution to urban heat: plant more trees where people take buses and trains. Researchers found wealthy neighborhoods have far more shade, but linking tree planting to public transit could help everyone stay cool.
South Metro Atlanta is launching the world's first public test of a pod transit system that promises to move as many people as light rail without the traffic headaches. The pilot starts in December 2026 and could change how cities solve congestion.
When temperatures plunged to -4°F in Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin shut down but the city's 62 electric buses kept running. Just four years after electric buses failed miserably in the cold, new technology is proving that zero-emission transit can handle brutal Midwestern winters.
A small shift of drivers to public transit could slash your commute time by up to 35%, even if you never ride the bus. Better transit options help drivers too.
South Metro Atlanta is building the world's first fully automated public transit system using driverless electric pods on dedicated guideways. The half-mile pilot could move 10,000 people per hour at bus prices without adding a single road.
West Bengal is launching a state-of-the-art ferry terminal that will move 8,310 passengers per hour by 2030, powered entirely by solar energy. The $11 million project transforms daily river commutes with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and green technology while easing road traffic.
South Metro Atlanta is getting the nation's first autonomous public transit network this December, offering free rides 24/7 on vehicles that combine the privacy of a car with the affordability of a bus. After ten years of development, Glydways is proving that cities don't need billions to build modern mass transit.
San Jose just made taking the bus a whole lot faster using AI that talks to traffic lights. The system cuts travel times by 20% and keeps buses running on schedule.
Three friends just became Guinness World Record holders after visiting all 145 CTA train stations in less than nine hours, despite a snowstorm and broken trains. Now they're chasing transit records across America.
Seattle just solved an engineering puzzle no one has tackled before: running light rail trains on a bridge that floats on water. Starting next month, commuters can ride across Lake Washington without sitting in traffic.
India's capital just unveiled an ambitious plan to slash dangerous air pollution by up to 20% through expanded public transit, thousands of new electric vehicle charging stations, and stricter monitoring. The city that ranked among the world's most polluted is finally getting the infrastructure overhaul it needs.
Egypt is bringing back Alexandria's beloved 116-year-old Ramleh Tram with a major upgrade that will triple passenger capacity and cut travel time nearly in half. The modernization project transforms the historic line into the backbone of the city's green transportation future.
New research reveals lifesaving addiction treatment is five times harder to reach by public transit, but the findings point to clear solutions. Yale researchers mapped exactly where help is needed most, giving policymakers a roadmap to save lives.
Morocco's national railway is making train travel more affordable for people with disabilities through a new discount card program. More than 5,000 people have already applied for the 50% fare reduction in the program's early days.
After 12 years of construction, Mexico's new El Insurgente train now whisks commuters from Toluca to Mexico City in just 45 minutes, transforming what used to be a grueling commute into a quick, affordable ride. The $8.1 billion project connects working-class neighborhoods to world-class transit while preserving natural springs and creating new cultural spaces.
Thailand is creating a $5.6 billion fund to bring all of Bangkok's electric rail lines under one roof, potentially slashing fares and making daily commutes affordable for millions. If successful, the unified system could offer unlimited daily travel for as little as 40 baht (about $1.10).
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