Category: Transport
Uber Balloon takes off in Turkey
© Uber / Kayra Sercan Çanakçı Uber is taking to the skies in Cappadocia, Turkey, launching hot air balloon rides via Uber Reserve. The sunrise hot air balloon trips will depart from Göreme, Cappadocia, taking riders on a 1.5 hour flight through the Göreme National Park, famed for its ethereal ‘fairy chimneys’ and grand…
Organisations call on PM to set date for e-scooter legislation
More than 50 organisations have signed a letter to the Prime Minister urgently calling on the government to legalise e-scooters. The signatories have warned that the UK is at risk of falling behind the rest of Europe. Rental e-scooters are currently only available through government trials in around 23 towns and cities around England –…
Avanti West Coast launches interactive train-tracking tool
Avanti West Coast has launched an interactive live rail map online to help customers track their train in real-time during their journey. Collaborating with rail tech innovator, Signalbox, Avanti West Coast has introduced a map feature on its website as part of a trial that offers customers an easy way to view trains in…
AutoFlight to Showcase Next-Gen eVTOL at the 2023 Paris Air Show
AutoFlight, the global eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) company, has announced its participation in the 2023 Paris Air Show, scheduled to take place from June 19th to June 25th. AutoFlight's first time at this event will provide an exclusive opportunity for industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts to witness the world’s first public presentation…
Candela and Polestar join forces for electric hydrofoil boat
Polestar and Candela have revealed the next phase of their partnership – the Candela C-8 Polestar edition. Combining Polestar’s Scandinavian take on luxury EV design with Candela’s innovative electric hydrofoil boat, the new Candela C-8 Polestar edition aims to unite the two companies’ efforts to accelerate the shift to more sustainable electric mobility. In particular,…
Uber to launch flight bookings on app this summer
Uber to launch flight bookings in the UK, allowing customers to book flights straight through Uber’s Travel feature The new addition means users can book end-to-end travel for domestic and international trips with cars, coaches, trains, planes and transfers all available to pre-book via the Uber app Uber has announced a new UK feature which…
7 million drivers plan to cut down car use for short journeys
New research reveals that of the 20 million drivers who regularly use their car for journeys of between one to two miles, some 6.9 million (34%) want to switch to other travel methods. When asked about their travel over journeys of less than 1.5 miles, almost one in seven car owners (13%) said they want…
Could Britain be next country to say ‘au revoir’ to e-scooters after Paris ban?
90 per cent of voters in Paris chose to ban rental e-scooters in a referendum held on Sunday Research commissioned by road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that e-scooters are similarly unpopular in Britain, with over two-thirds of respondents stating they would support a ban Analysis from regions across the UK reveals that Londoners…
Cowboy e-bikes now available in Selfridges
E-bike brand Cowboy has today announced a partnership with upmarket department store Selfridges and tech company Smartech with prices from £2690 for the Cowboy 4 model. Cowboy e-bikes are now available at the retailer’s flagship Oxford Street store, as well as online at Selfridges.com from late April. This is the brand’s first entry into physical…
AutoFlight signs deal to provide eVTOL aircraft to Middle East
AutoFlight, the global eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) company, today announced it has entered into a contract with EVFLY, on the heels of its record-breaking 250km all-electric flight. The agreement demonstrates the company’s commitment to the Middle East region, which both parties believe could be a trailblazer for eVTOL services. The deal sees…
