Current Status France has made significant advancements in automated public transport, particularly in metro and bus systems. Cities like Paris, Lyon, Lille, and Rennes operate fully automated metro lines, while autonomous bus trials are underway in Paris, Nantes, Toulouse, and other urban centers. Several cities are integrating automated trams, with plans to expand driverless transport...
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Automated Public Transport in the EU
In the EU, transport is responsible for roughly 25% of the climate emissions. Achieving zero emission mobility is therefore a critical and necessary objective of EU climate policy. In addition to the material climate impact, the ever-increasing number of vehicles on our roads has led to a drastic increase in congestion and air pollution. Resolving...
China Embraces Automation to Tackle Transportation Challenges and Create a More Sustainable Future
China is experiencing a transportation metamorphosis driven by the rapid growth of automated public transit. From driverless subway cars gliding beneath bustling city streets to electric buses silently navigating urban corridors, the nation is embracing automation to tackle transportation challenges and create a more sustainable future. Recent data reveals the impressive scale of this transformation...
Canada’s Vast Expanses of Wilderness and Long Distances Between Cities, Towns, and Rural Communities Create Challenges for Public Transport Systems
Canada’s vast expanses of wilderness and long distances between cities, towns, and rural communities create challenges for public transport systems. Statistics Canada reported 16.5 million commuters in May 2024, 4 out of 5 using a car, truck, or van. Made in Canada, a grassroots agency notes that during early COVID-19 in February 2020, Canada had...
Automated Public Transportation in Brazil
Public transportation in Brazil plays an essential role in urban mobility, and millions of citizens use it daily. The main means of public transportation are buses and urban trains, which connect different regions and facilitate the population’s movement.Number and Types of Vehicles in Use Brazil has a diverse fleet of public vehicles. According to data...