Category: Transport
Europe’s capitals reimagined to mark World Car Free Day
Carless future visualisation of London including sustainable Dott transportation - scooters and e-bikes. View of Bank of England, Royal Exchange and City Skyline. E-scooter and e-bike company Dott has created a series of visuals for World Car Free Day showing how Europe’s capital cities could be reimagined with a focus on…
Two-thirds of Londoners feel there are too many cars on the road
Study finds nearly 1 in 5 shared e-scooter journeys is replacing a car journey More than a third of Londoners feel exposed to other vehicles when travelling by bike or e-scooter 80% of Beeline navigation users polled report feeling safer when riding their bike when following a quieter route as chosen by the app E-scooter…
Future Mobility: How Rotterdam plans to lead Europe
People cycling past the Hofbogen, the former Hofplein station. Image: Iris van den Broek Europe’s largest port of Rotterdam shows how it is leading the way in all forms of future mobility, from autonomous vehicles to hydrogen-powered water-taxis. Chris Price gets on his bike to check out the city’s future…
3 technology trends that are shaping the future of travel
Credit: Marco Verch - Flickr Ground-breaking technologies are changing our environment. And the tourism industry is no exception. In recent years, digital transformation has become instrumental to the ever-evolving travel industry. From mobile apps to augmented reality, tech is a game-changer for both travellers and hospitality workers. So, what is coming next? We explore three…
Voi launches safety campaign to educate e-scooter riders
European micromobility Voi has launched its second international safety campaign, “Let’s get it right”, to educate riders about how to responsibly use shared e-scooters. The campaign, which will run for six weeks, is targeting people living in the 80+ towns and cities where Voi operates. Voi also commits to host more than 100 safety training…
Voi partners with Drover AI to deploy computer vision to tackle pavement riding
Deployment of computer vision on e-scooters in Europe will see thousands of Voi vehicles installed with Drover’s PathPilot AI technology in Oslo Drover AI uses machine-learning and computer vision to accurately and reliably identify whether the e-scooter is on the pavement, road or cycle lane PathPilot will supercharge Voi’s geo-fencing capabilities as well as…
Britain moves closer to self-driving cars with Highway Code changes
Government sets out changes to Highway Code to ensure self-driving vehicles are introduced safely Changes clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles, including when a driver must be ready to take back control Future technology could improve and level up transport, easing congestion, cutting emissions, and reducing collisions Drivers will be able to experience the full…
Tips for Transporting and Shipping Goods for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you understand that making sales is critical to continued success. Sales pipelines, customer retention strategies, and marketing campaigns, therefore, get a lot of attention. Yet the sale of a product is just the beginning of the order fulfilment cycle. In reality, once an order is placed the work is just…
Sustainable Deliveries – How Couriers Can Be Greener
In recent years, the issue of sustainability has become increasingly important to businesses and organisations across the world. As we begin to place a focus on protecting and preserving the environment to ensure a greener future for the next generation, industries are responsible for taking steps to become more sustainable. For the logistics industry and…
Voi claims 100 million e-scooter rides milestone
Image: Voi Voi claims it has further cemented its place as the leading micromobility company in Europe after achieving 100 million rides. The milestone ride, which took place in Seville, Spain on 20 March 2022, follows a year of growth for the Swedish company. Since January 2021, Voi has expanded into…
