The Mobility Week In Review

France bans short domestic flights: A cosmetic measure or a step in the right direction?

France bans short domestic flights: A cosmetic measure or a step in the right direction?
Miguel Elizondo |

This edition of The Mobility Week in Review covers the recent flight ban implemented in France, the evolving landscape of competition in the Spanish rail market, and the newest selection of micromobility companies making their way into Rome.

So, let's get the show on the road...

šŸ™…ā€ā™‚ļø France's flight ban under scrutiny

After months of discussion, one of the most debated mobility measures in Europe has come into effect. France has banned short domestic flights on routes where there is a high-speed rail alternative. The implementation of the measure has garnered a considerable share of both advocates and critics, attracting significant attention not only from within its own borders but also from other nations and the European Commission.