Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] Thousands of fast EV chargers to be installed in Austria by 2030; Major electrification programmes benefiting millions in Ethiopia; 20,000 public transport professionals to be trained by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP). United Nations
• [New] A Presidential Executive Order has directed the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration to allow mature eVTOL aircraft to begin operations in select cities as early as 2026, even before full certification is completed. Carbon Credits
• [New] Cities like Berlin and Munich are expected to implement pilot projects that include air taxis as part of smart city transportation. Precedence Research
• [New] The U.S. DOT's AAM strategy will be a game-changer, ushering in a new age of aviation where flying taxis, cargo drones, and other innovative transport solutions can take off and land in cities worldwide, creating new opportunities for sustainable mobility. Travel And Tour World
• [New] With the goal of transforming air travel within urban environments, the U.S. DOT's plan envisions a future where AAM aircraft become an integral part of daily commuting, freight transport, and more by the early 2030s. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Within 10-15 years, flying cars could genuinely transform how we think about transportation - even if most of us access them as passengers rather than pilots. Veritas Electronics Kenya
• [New] The integration of eVTOLs into the UK aviation sector is expected to ease congestion, reduce pollution and offer a new mode of transport that is efficient, affordable and sustainable. Travel And Tour World
• [New] If development and certification progress as planned, electric flying taxis could become a practical option for airport transfers within the next decade, offering a new mode of sustainable, time-saving travel for London's transport network. Manning & Co
• [New] The first passenger trains in the Bee Network will join by the end of 2026, after Greater Manchester disclosed the next steps in its ambitious transport system. The Guardian
• [New] Cities with heavy traffic and long travel times, such as Los Angeles, New York, or San Francisco, will soon see air taxis provide an efficient and time-saving alternative to ground transportation. Travel And Tour World
• By 2025, eVTOL cars are anticipated to redefine how we reflect on commuting, package transport, or even emergency offerings. contentflyers
• With major awards in Texas transportation and water, Nevada aviation, California healthcare, and Upper Midwest AI infrastructure, delivery teams that can combine sector specialization with digital execution and supply chain foresight will outperform into 2027. Rhumbix
• Firstly, the active development of the Russian Arctic Zone and the Northern Sea Route will lead to an exponential increase in freight traffic across all modes of transport. Arctic Portal - The Arctic Gateway
• In Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority CASA says it expects to see passenger transport services, or air taxis, up and running in urban areas between 2027 and 2029. SBS News
• Reports surfaced regarding kill switches discovered on Chinese-made UK buses, raising fears of remote sabotage capabilities embedded within public transport systems and broader critical infrastructure. MANE
• To mitigate that, Transport for London (TfL) has started adding real-time reporting to its lifts and says it has now upgraded a third of its lifts so they can automatically update journey-planning tools to warn people in advance. IanVisits
• The introduction of air taxis will play a critical role in improving the sustainability of urban transportation systems worldwide, reducing reliance on traditional vehicles, and contributing to cleaner, more efficient urban environments. Travel And Tour World
• From 2029 to 2035, at least five cities and 10 provinces will operate integrated smart transport operation centers. Vietnam Economic Times
• Austin's Smart Mobility Office actively pilots emerging transportation technologies, including connected vehicle pedestrian warning systems and LiDAR-based traffic analysis that works in any weather or lighting conditions. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• The Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit Program is transforming public transportation across five major corridors, with the South-Dade Transitway upgrading to a top-tier Bus Rapid Transit system through 2025-2026. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• In a significant achievement for India's freight transportation network, Indian Railways has crossed the 1 billion tonne mark in cumulative freight loading for FY 2025-26. Guidely
• Under the MoU, Amazon will co-develop courses on AI, automation, and logistics, and support research in transportation, digital freight, drone operations, and sustainable mobility. / India Guidely
• Electric vehicles (EVs) will significantly influence the Top Travel & Transportation Trends in 2025: From Sustainable Flights to Smart Mobility by accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels. HotBot

Last updated: 26 December 2025