NEWS THIS WEEK: National Express trials electric coach on UK routes, Greater Wellington considers fare increase & TransLink tests new multimodal app

National Express has unveiled plans to trial a cutting-edge electric coach on its high-frequency airport routes between Stansted Airport and London. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to reducing emissions and embracing environmentally friendly technologies.

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In an effort to address rising costs and financial constraints, Metlink has announced that the Greater Wellington Regional Council is deliberating a substantial 10% increase in public transport fares, set to be discussed at a crucial council meeting on 29 February 2024. >>READ NOW<<

TransLink, in collaboration with Modo, Evo, and Mobi by Rogers, has announced that it is set to unveil a ground-breaking app called RideLink. This application integrates transit, car-share and bike-share services into one seamless platform, promising to simplify trip planning, booking and payments for commuters across the region. >>READ NOW<<

A new 15-mile walking route, the Green Link Walk, has been launched by Transport for London (TfL), in collaboration with the City of London, Southwark, Islington, Hackney and Waltham Forest. The initiative aims to foster community connections with green spaces and further amplify the surge in leisure walking witnessed since the onset of the pandemic, fulfilling a key mayoral manifesto commitment. >>READ NOW<<

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