Paris has dramatically reduced car dominance by adding hundreds of kilometers of bike lanes and pedestrian zones under Mayor Anne Hidalgo, despite facing political resistance and suburban challenges.
Rising fuel prices due to Middle East conflict are transforming Australian Easter holiday plans, with electric vehicle sales surging and more travelers opting for public transport or local staycations.
European Sleeper launches an affordable new route connecting Paris, Brussels, and Berlin, with tickets starting at £18. The service expands night train options in Europe, promoting sustainable travel.
Victoria and Tasmania have introduced free public transport to combat rising petrol costs, but experts debate its effectiveness and equity. Learn the pros and cons.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
The Allan government in Victoria and the Tasmanian government have announced free public transport to combat soaring fuel prices, while NSW and WA decline to follow suit.
Greenwich Council has permanently established two Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in East and West Greenwich, with a four-week grace period in West Greenwich where warning letters replace fines. The scheme aims to reduce traffic and improve air quality.
With fuel prices soaring, Australians are encouraged to shift to sustainable transport options like electric vehicles and public transit to cut costs and emissions.
Metro gets exclusive access to Lime's major London depot where mechanics work overnight to repair, clean and maintain thousands of e-bikes for daily commuter use.
As diesel prices exceed $3 per liter, transport advocates call for accelerating electric bus adoption in Australia, where only 1% of buses are electric compared to 80% in China.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
A doctor in London suffered severe concussion and memory loss after a bus passenger opened an emergency door into his path, impacting his ability to remember his child's birth and work.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council approves two new e-bike operators alongside Lime and Forest, aiming to improve service standards and active travel while addressing parking issues.
Waltham Forest residents advocate for e-bike schemes to enhance sustainable travel, as Labour pledges to reintroduce services if re-elected in May, despite concerns over parking and operator issues.
Emmanuel Grégoire, a socialist politician, arrives by bicycle after being elected mayor of Paris, symbolizing a commitment to sustainable transport and urban change.
A Londoner living in Vienna reveals how Austria's efficient, affordable public transport system highlights the UK's failing infrastructure, delays, and high costs.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Testing Lime's latest e-bike reveals smoother rides and better parking tech, but our journalist still prefers traditional cycling despite the upgrades.
LimeBike introduces a redesigned e-bike model in London featuring improved parking technology, modular components, and ergonomic upgrades to address rider feedback and reduce urban clutter.
Lime Bike introduces a new e-bike model with improved GPS accuracy to detect improper parking, leading to fines up to £20 and potential bans for repeat offenders.
Replacing 1 million petrol cars with electric vehicles in Australia could reduce foreign fuel dependence by over 1 billion litres annually, boosting energy sovereignty and resilience against global oil shocks.
Residents of Dulwich Hill's Weston Street report their lives upturned by thousands of cyclists, runners, and tourists flocking to the new inner west GreenWay trail, citing safety risks and noise disruptions.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Australia witnesses a significant rise in hybrid car sales as electric vehicle adoption accelerates, driven by government incentives and shifting consumer preferences.
Richmond Council is reviewing a proposal to replace Lime e-bikes with Forest as the sole provider, potentially banning Lime after it was outbid in a tender process.
Transport for London partners with SSE Energy Solutions to install solar panels, generating 65,000 MWh yearly to cover 75% of the Victoria Line's energy needs, advancing toward 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
Richmond councillors will decide whether to replace Lime with Forest as the borough's sole dockless e-bike operator, potentially reshaping cycling access across southwest London.
Haringey Council has formalized a four-year contract with Forest and Lime for dockless e-bikes, embracing competition as Richmond moves toward a single-operator model, highlighting London's fragmented regulatory approach.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Saffron Walden's Audley End Enchanted Railway will unveil the UK's first electric steam train, blending Victorian charm with modern sustainability in a historic market town just 50 minutes from London.
Discover practical strategies to reduce commuting expenses, from railcards and flexi-tickets to fuel savings and productivity hacks, helping Londoners save hundreds annually.
London faces a critical decision on superfast EV charging stations, with experts warning of grid strain and high costs, while advocates push for rapid infrastructure to meet 2030 targets.
Lime introduces LimePrime subscription in London, offering 20-minute e-bike rides for £1.70—less than bus or tube fares—to promote affordable active travel.
Lime introduces LimePrime, a monthly subscription at £6.99 offering flat-rate rides of £1.70 for up to 20 minutes in London, aligning with bus fares to promote affordable active travel.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Lime introduces a UK-wide 'Limeprime' subscription offering flat-rate rides up to 20 minutes for a monthly fee, with London pricing set just below TfL bus fares, aiming to become a routine commuting option.
