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Why the next step for antiracism is transportation

April 23, 2021 by World Economic Forum Leave a Comment

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mouchka Heller, Project Lead, Automotive and Autonomous Mobility, World Economic Forum COVID-19 acted as a stress test for racial inequities, for example by affecting Black Americans disproportionately; Historic inequalities in access to and provision of transport are compounding […]

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Parliament adopts major reform of road transport sector

July 9, 2020 by European Union Leave a Comment

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament backs revised rules to improve drivers’ working conditions and stop distortion of competition in road transport. MEPs endorsed all three legal acts without any amendments, as adopted by EU ministers in April 2020. The political agreement with the Council was reached in December […]

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As rural communities age, their public transport is shrinking. It’s time to fix this

July 22, 2019 by World Economic Forum 1 Comment

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michelle Avary, Project Head, Autonomous and Urban Mobility, World Economic Forum In rural areas of Japan, the use of traditional public transport is falling dramatically due to a decreasing and aging population and a higher dependence on private […]

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Is friendly public transport the answer to the loneliness epidemic?

June 21, 2019 by World Economic Forum Leave a Comment

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content When was the last time you spoke to a stranger on the bus? Research suggests that efforts to tackle social isolation should start with public transport. Talking to people in the next […]

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Mobility package: Parliament adopts position on overhaul of road transport rules

April 5, 2019 by European Union Leave a Comment

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs amend rules to fight illegal practices in road transport and improve working conditions for drivers. On Thursday, Parliament approved its position to negotiate with the Council on revised rules for posting of drivers, drivers’ rest times and better enforcement of cabotage rules. They […]