Near free public transport eases congestion on Germany’s roads
Berlin, GermanyReuters Urban traffic congestion eased in the weeks after Germany made public transport almost free, data show, suggesting an experiment by Europe’s largest economy to combat its addiction to cars may be having some success. Since the beginning of June, Germany has sold a monthly ticket for €9 ($US9.21) that is valid for unlimited […]
Pandemic cut traffic congestion in most countries last year: report
New York, US/London, UKReuters Coronavirus-induced lockdowns caused annual traffic congestion to fall in most countries for the first time in at least 10 years, disrupting long-held traffic patterns like the dreaded morning commute to work, a report released on Tuesday showed. Congestion declined sharply on the gridlocked roads of crowded cities, including Los Angeles, Bengaluru […]