Tag: transport
AirCar completes flight tests
AirCar, a fifth-generation flying car designed by Professor Stefan Klein, has completed two flights at Piestany airport in Slovakia this week. The model safely achieved two full airport patterns, including two takeoffs and landings. Capable of transforming from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3-minutes, AirCar is designed for leisure and self-driving journeys,…
Top 50 Driving Stresses – Snow tops the list
Driving Stresses: driving in the snow tops list Loud passengers, driving in an unknown area, overtaking cyclists and having to drive in the snow are among the biggest driving stresses. A study of 2,000 motorists revealed almost half said other drivers make them more concerned on the roads than they do…
Self-driving taxi wins Ford ‘New Norm Mobility Award’
A transport graduate has designed this self-driving taxi concept A transport design graduate from Staffordshire University has developed a unique solution that could help people –particularly those with restricted mobility – get around safely and securely while also adhering to current COVID-19 social distancing measures. The “muvone” concept, developed by Marius…
Flying cars: just how close are they to reality?
Image: Samson Switchblade Research from comparison and switching site Uswitch has revealed the flying cars closest to reality, our attitudes to the emerging tech and 5 designs which are coming soon... 1. A first-generation flying car could cost as little as £95,000 Although some may not look like the technology…
Decathlon designs ‘Healthy London Transport Map’
Here's an interesting idea. It's an alternative London transport map that's been reconfigured to show you how many calories you would burn and how much money you would save if you decided to walk, run, cycle or scoot your journey rather than get the tube. Called the Healthy London Transport Map, it's the brainchild of…
Scooter searches on rise as Brits seek alternative to public transport
Following the UK Government’s decision to make wearing face coverings mandatory on all public transport from today (15th June), Auto Trader has seen a large rise in searches for bikes, mopeds and scooters. The UK’s largest digital marketplace for new and used cars, Auto Trader has reported that advert views for mopeds increased by 32%…
7 Reasons Uber and Lyft Are Still the Best Ways to Travel
According to Forbes, Uber delivered over 5 billion trips vs. 620 million for Lyft in 2018, driven by its larger customer base and operations spanning 63 countries. Two years later, the number is only growing steadily. Needless to say, rideshare apps like Lyft and Uber have transformed our traveling experiences. They make it easy for…
CES 2020: Hyundai joins Uber Elevate for future air taxis
At this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Uber and Hyundai announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for the Uber Elevate ride share network. Hyundai is the first automotive company to join the Uber Elevate initiative, bringing automotive-scale manufacturing capability and a track record of mass-producing electric vehicles. The air vehicle concept Hyundai…
Uber offers FREE electric bike trip on Car Free Day
This Sunday, 22 September, Uber will offer Londoners a free 20 minute trip on its electric JUMP bicycles for London Car Free Day. Uber users can redeem the promotional code ‘LONDONCARFREEDAY19’ to take advantage of one free trip of 20 minutes anywhere in the JUMP service area. More than 500 electric bicycles are now available across…
Get an Uber Boat in Cambridge over Bank Holiday weekend!
Ride-hailing service Uber is to offer users in Cambridge punting trips over the Bank Holiday weekend. Uber users will be able to book the sight-seeing trips on the River Cam via their regular app, in a service called Uber Boat. Riders are allowed to bring up to seven friends with them on the…
