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Fox Rent A Car recently installed ready-line spaces to speed up service and reduce customer wait times at its new #rentalcar outlet at the San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). The #autorental company streamlined its #carrental process by investing in #rentalcartechnology and #rentalcarservice improvements. https://loom.ly/sB8-yig

Re-thinking Roads: 'Going Dutch'? It's good news indeed to hear that collisions and casualties on 20mph and 30mph roads have fallen by almost a quarter compared to the same period in 2023, the lowest recorded outside of the pandemic when our roads went quiet practically overnight. https://lnkd.in/ee5BxUhj However the opening of a new Dutch-style roundabout in Sheffield has been delayed, with some in the city raising concerns that it may be 'confusing'. So, a bit like driving around some of our existing roundabouts then. "The new road layout is designed to give priority to pedestrians and cyclists over motor vehicles. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said similar roundabouts in the Netherlands had reduced serious incidents by about 46%". If we want to encourage people to leave their cars at home, then the alternatives need to be much safer, more practicable, affordable and enjoyable. I wonder if we'll see any 'Dutch-style' roundabouts, or even Dutch style transport planning, being rolled out across Cymru any time soon 🤔

Lesser-known benefits of using Arrow Cars Leeds: No Waiting Fee ❌⏳ There are many benefits to travelling with Leeds Bradford Airport's official taxi partner, but there are also a few that tend to go under the radar! One of them is waiting fees... Unlike other taxi providers, we don't charge a waiting fee, so if the suitcase conveyor belt breaks down or your plane can land on time, you could quickly start to see your fee go up! We monitor your flight times and understand what's happening, so if you are a bit behind, we make adjustments to MAKE SURE your delay impacts your journey as little as possible! #GreatService #Airport #AirportTaxi #LBA

E-scooters are set to become a state-wide fixture as the Victorian Government announces the e-scooter share scheme will be permanently implemented in October 2024 following a two-year trial. Stricter penalties will be introduced to encourage rider compliance with safety regulations and new laws will ensure e-scooter suppliers implement updated safety technologies across their devices. “E-scooter and e-bike uptake across Australia continues to flourish, led by Queensland’s initial adoption. Victoria’s permanent acceptance enables the use of the trials to inform our local decision making. With the ability for other LGAs to now bring shared e-scooters into their road network, there is a real chance to see at scale the use of e-mobility as an alternative to private car use and connections to Public Transport.” ‒ Associate: Transport, Ben Thomson. The e-scooter scheme has seen a widespread uptake of the communal vehicles and offers a greater alternative to private vehicles, especially on shorter commutes. #ratio #fosteringchange #escooters #transport

With 25 commuter buses in its fleet, the Westmoreland Transit Authority will add another commuter bus to its lineup. A Williamsport transit group reached out recently about transferring a 2015 commuter bus. It seats 53 passengers and has only 64,000 miles on it. https://lnkd.in/gpeKhnd2

Rail passenger watchdog Transport Focus has called for train operators to play fair with passengers and introduce a series of revenue protection initiatives to improve passenger experience. More here: https://lnkd.in/ecNZH8v4 #railnews #railtransport #railindustry #railways

RSA launches high-profile e-scooter campaign aimed at educating the public about the safe use of e-scooters. https://bit.ly/3UGUxj8 🔗 With e-scooters becoming legal to use on public roads from 20 May 2024, our new campaign highlights six main rules that ‘the newbie’ e-scooter and other road users must follow: ◾ You must be 16 years or over to use an e-scooter. ◾ E-scooters must not exceed 20Km/h. ◾ E-scooter users must not carry goods or passengers. ◾ E-scooters are not permitted on footpaths. ◾ E-scooters must follow the same rules of the road as people who cycle. ◾ E-scooters should be treated with the same care as people who cycle. See RSA.ie for FAQ’s and more information on the campaign. #Escooter #RoadSafety #VisionZero

Good morning all my e-scooters friends… As you know we are now very active in the micro mobility and EV space. Keego Mobility have put their Logistics and Service Faith in us for all of Europe and now we can show you guys why. Do you have stock in Ireland and it is now outside spec - Give us a call? Do you have stock in Ireland and you do not know it is or is not in spec - Give us a call? Are you looking to bring stock into Ireland and you need to tweak your spec - Give us a call? Now that the e-scooter is somewhat legal and I know the spec does not match other EU countries (even though it should!!) it is what it is. If your e-scooter is perfect and you want to enter the Irish Market, yes, you guessed right - Give us a call? You can contact IQUTECH or Mark O'Sullivan…Don’t be shy. By the way, any micro mobility companies looking at Ireland - give us a call… https://lnkd.in/e5CXx74q

Touring Coaches Paris City Council has finally agreed to maintain access for touring coaches to the ZTL In addition, the definition of proof of access to the ZTL will be established by a joint order of the Mairie de Paris and the Préfet de Police de Paris. A small step towards pragmatic solution management #bus #coach #roadtransport #busandmobility #sustainability ---------------------- Do you want to read more on bus mobility? Visit my blog https://buff.ly/3Kv0Jqf ----------------------

We’re hitting the road and visiting 16 cities across the UK to connect with our driver partners. From London to Edinburgh, we’ve been listening closely—discussing the challenges drivers face daily, addressing safety concerns, and brainstorming ways to enhance their experience with Bolt. And guess what? Their feedback is already shaping real improvements: 👉 Better earnings for minimum fare and long-distance trips 👉 A smoother, more efficient airport experience 👉 Testing safer pickup and drop-off processes 👉 Simplified access to CCTV discounts further protecting driver safety And this is just the beginning—more improvements are already in the works! #Bolt