Tag #Sustainable Transport

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Spain Allows Docked Ships to Use Electric Vehicle Charging Rates to Reduce Port Pollution

Spain's CNMC allows docked ships to use public electric vehicle charging station rates temporarily, reducing port pollution and aligning with EU air quality directives, while simultaneously introducing a new charging tariff for higher voltage.

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40% Bias Score

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sueddeutsche.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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High Demand for Paris-Berlin ICE Train Prompts Expansion Plans

The new direct ICE train between Paris and Berlin, launched in late December, is experiencing exceptionally high demand with 90% average occupancy, prompting plans by DB and SNCF to expand the service, including additional direct connections between Paris and Munich.

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36% Bias Score

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nos.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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RET Alleviates Dutch Grid Overload by Sharing Excess Metro Power

Rotterdam's RET is providing excess electricity from its metro network to other parties, starting today, to help alleviate the overloaded national electricity grid; two clients are already using the network for electric vehicle charging.

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36% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
repubblica.it
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Zermatt's Zero-Emission Transportation System: High Costs, High Environmental Benefits

Zermatt, a Swiss village, banned combustion engine vehicles in the 1980s, replacing them with 500 standardized electric mini-buses costing around CHF 150,000 each, prioritizing environmental sustainability despite high costs; visitors must park in Tasch and take a train.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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BVG to Test Vegetable Oil in Buses Before 2030 Emission-Free Goal

Berlin's BVG is testing used vegetable oil (HVO) in diesel buses to reduce emissions before its 2030 goal of a completely fossil-free fleet, primarily electric, but with some non-electric vehicles after 2030 to maintain resilience; currently 227 of 1500 buses are electric, rising to 500 by 2027.

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36% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
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Spain Extends Public Transport Subsidies Until June 2025

The Spanish government extended its public transportation subsidies, including free Renfe train passes and discounts on other services, until June 2025, following a 13% increase in public transport usage since September 2022.

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36% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Bogotá's 2025 Car-Free Day: Mandatory Restrictions and Public Transport Alternatives

Bogotá will hold its annual Día sin carro y sin moto on February 6th, 2025, from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, restricting most private vehicles to reduce pollution; exceptions include public transport, emergency vehicles, and zero-emission vehicles; violators face a 603,939 peso fine and vehicle immobilizati...

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Trenitalia Tops European Rail Operator Ranking Amid Calls for Service Improvements

A Transport & Environment report ranks Trenitalia as Europe's top rail operator, highlighting the importance of affordability and reliability, while recommending EU regulations to improve cross-border booking and punctuality.

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theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%

A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.

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40% Bias Score

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sueddeutsche.de
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BVG to Test HVO in Diesel Buses Before 2030 Electric Fleet Transition

Berlin's public transport operator, BVG, will test using HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) in existing diesel buses to reduce emissions before its 2030 goal of a fully electric fleet, aiming for significant CO2 reductions while acknowledging challenges of immediate, complete electrification.

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36% Bias Score

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bbc.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Edinburgh Airport Hikes Drop-Off Charges to Boost Public Transport

Edinburgh Airport is raising its pick-up and drop-off charges to £6 from January 13th to encourage public transport use and reduce emissions, offering a 50% discount to local residents and electric car users. The increase, while higher than some other UK airports, is cheaper than in London, Birmingh...

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bbc.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Belfast Opens Bus Lanes to Taxis, Sparking Safety Concerns

To ease Belfast's Christmas traffic congestion, the Department for Infrastructure temporarily allowed taxis in certain bus lanes starting December 13th, a move praised by some businesses but criticized by cycling advocates for jeopardizing cyclist safety.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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