Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] Over the next decade, transportation will evolve from a collection of separate systems into an integrated, intelligent ecosystem. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] In the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, electricity demand grows by more than 50%, driven by rapid electrification in transport, heating and industry. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Global spending on smart transportation technologies will reach $250 billion by 2026, growing at 15% annually. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] 50% of all transportation employees will need reskilling by 2025 due to technological adoption. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] 40% of current transportation workers will require significant reskilling by 2025. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Adoption of driverless vehicles in major cities could result in a reduction of up to 34% of the total carbon emissions from transportation by 2050. The Conversation
• [New] Over the next decade, autonomous vehicles will transition from novelty to necessity, fundamentally reshaping transportation, urban design, and business models across multiple industries. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The Department of Transportation plans to upgrade the FAA's air traffic control system by 2028 with all new hardware and all new software. CNN
• [New] A letter signed by more than 100 scientists before COP 30 said growing transport biofuel demand could require about 52 million hectares of cropland by 2030, roughly the size of Spain. The Jakarta Post
• [New] Over the next decade, transportation will evolve from a service industry to an integrated intelligence network. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2026, 40% of transportation companies will generate more revenue from data-related services than from their core operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Global spending on smart transportation technologies will reach $135 billion by 2025, growing at 14% annually. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Achieving net-zero transportation will require $20 trillion in investments by 2050, creating both massive challenges and unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking organizations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] To cope with the rising population, authorities are boosting public transport such as expanding the bus network, building the huge Dubai Metro Blue Line extension and are set to start the UAE-wide Etihad Rail passenger service in 2026. The National
• [New] In the U.S., the FAA and Transport Canada have accelerated approvals for commercial drone flights, reducing compliance risks. openpr
• [New] The United Arab Emirates is set to transform its transportation system with the introduction of the Etihad Rail network, scheduled to launch in 2026. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Transport for London plans to begin imposing congestion pricing on EVs in 2026, citing the growing number of electric cars on British roads. Yahoo News
• [New] Over the next decade, transportation will evolve from a collection of disconnected systems into intelligent, integrated mobility networks. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The convergence of AI, IoT, and sustainable energy solutions is creating a perfect storm of innovation that will transform transportation more in the next decade than it has in the past century. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Between 2025 and 2028, we will see the first cities with fully integrated autonomous transportation networks. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] Leading Chinese air taxi developer EHang plans to transport passengers from airports to major cities for as little as $30. UNN
• Public transportation is projected to reach USD 273.14 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 9.05% to reach USD 421.22 billion by 2030. ReAnIn

Last updated: 28 November 2025