Vienna's Transport Exposes UK's Grim Public Transit
A Londoner living in Vienna reveals how Austria's efficient, affordable public transport system highlights the UK's failing infrastructure, delays, and high costs.
A Londoner living in Vienna reveals how Austria's efficient, affordable public transport system highlights the UK's failing infrastructure, delays, and high costs.
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.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedReplacing 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.
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.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedRichmond 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.
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.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedLime 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.
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.
TfL unveils a radical solar energy plan to power the London Underground, aiming to deliver up to 65,000 megawatt hours annually and cut 27,000 tonnes of carbon over 25 years.
Transport for London partners with SSE Energy Solutions to build solar installations near the Tube, aiming to deliver 65,000 MWh of renewable electricity and cut carbon emissions by 27,000 tonnes over 25 years.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedNew York City implements a congestion toll to reduce traffic and fund public transport, sparking debate on urban planning and economic impacts.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has approved plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street by summer 2026, creating a car-free zone with trees, seating, and event spaces to boost the city's retail and cultural appeal.
Dutch engineers are advancing hyperloop technology that promises to transport passengers between London and Paris in 20 minutes, potentially revolutionizing land travel with speeds of 600 mph.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has approved a plan to ban traffic from a 0.7-mile stretch of Oxford Street between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch, aiming to transform it into a pedestrian-friendly urban space.
Households can claim up to £500 for EV charger installations starting April 1, with grants increasing over 40% to include renters and flat owners. The scheme ends after this final year.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedExplore the detailed financial comparison between electric and combustion engine cars, covering purchase prices, charging costs, maintenance, taxes, and insurance in the UK.
Queensland's parliamentary inquiry recommends banning under-16s from riding e-bikes and e-scooters, requiring a learner driver's license for riders. The move aims to address rising injuries and fatalities.
Uber has launched electric vehicle services in eight additional UK cities but fell short of its all-electric target for London, citing charging infrastructure challenges as the main barrier.
New South Wales introduces a minimum age limit for e-bike riders as part of comprehensive safety reforms, aiming to reduce accidents and enhance road safety across the state.
The UK government's new 3p-per-mile charge for electric vehicles, combined with other policy changes, is creating uncertainty among potential buyers and complicating the shift to electric transportation despite ongoing infrastructure investments.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedAn investigation into the safety of Lime's shared e-bikes in Sydney, testing their condition after public use and weather exposure to assess rider trustworthiness.