Making convenience the New Normal: the next stop for public transport after Covid
In this edition of The Mobility Week in Review, we regret to inform you that there will not be an article about the Apple Vision Pro. Sorry, our graphic designer simply could not avoid the hype. Instead, this issue delves into the latest developments in public transport trends, the advent of electric flights, and the pressing concerns surrounding rail liberalization in France.
Without further delay, let's dive right in...
š Public Transport seeks formula for success in the new mobility era
Public transport emerged as one of the hardest-hit sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the course of nearly two years, operators across the globe bore witness to a staggering decline in passenger numbers, while grappling with soaring costs. The implementation of strict measures, such as mandatory face masks or capacity limitations, forced companies to operate under unprecedented circumstances, testing their resilience like never before. As the world finally bids farewell to the pandemic, the public transportation sector can now look to the future, as evidenced during the celebration of the UITP Global Public Transport Summit.