Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2025, eVTOL cars are anticipated to redefine how we reflect on commuting, package transport, or even emergency offerings. contentflyers
• [New] With major awards in Texas transportation and water, Nevada aviation, California healthcare, and Upper Midwest AI infrastructure, delivery teams that can combine sector specialization with digital execution and supply chain foresight will outperform into 2027. Rhumbix
• [New] Firstly, the active development of the Russian Arctic Zone and the Northern Sea Route will lead to an exponential increase in freight traffic across all modes of transport. Arctic Portal - The Arctic Gateway
• [New] In Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority CASA says it expects to see passenger transport services, or air taxis, up and running in urban areas between 2027 and 2029. SBS News
• [New] Reports surfaced regarding kill switches discovered on Chinese-made UK buses, raising fears of remote sabotage capabilities embedded within public transport systems and broader critical infrastructure. MANE
• [New] To mitigate that, Transport for London (TfL) has started adding real-time reporting to its lifts and says it has now upgraded a third of its lifts so they can automatically update journey-planning tools to warn people in advance. IanVisits
• [New] The introduction of air taxis will play a critical role in improving the sustainability of urban transportation systems worldwide, reducing reliance on traditional vehicles, and contributing to cleaner, more efficient urban environments. Travel And Tour World
• [New] From 2029 to 2035, at least five cities and 10 provinces will operate integrated smart transport operation centers. Vietnam Economic Times
• [New] Austin's Smart Mobility Office actively pilots emerging transportation technologies, including connected vehicle pedestrian warning systems and LiDAR-based traffic analysis that works in any weather or lighting conditions. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• [New] The Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit Program is transforming public transportation across five major corridors, with the South-Dade Transitway upgrading to a top-tier Bus Rapid Transit system through 2025-2026. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• [New] In a significant achievement for India's freight transportation network, Indian Railways has crossed the 1 billion tonne mark in cumulative freight loading for FY 2025-26. Guidely
• [New] Under the MoU, Amazon will co-develop courses on AI, automation, and logistics, and support research in transportation, digital freight, drone operations, and sustainable mobility. / India Guidely
• [New] Electric vehicles (EVs) will significantly influence the Top Travel & Transportation Trends in 2025: From Sustainable Flights to Smart Mobility by accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels. HotBot
• [New] By 2025, travelers can expect widespread use of recycled materials in transport infrastructure and policies favoring green tech, ensuring that mobility evolves without compromising the planet's resources. HotBot
• [New] With transport demand set to more than double by 2050, choices we make this decade, can unlock sustainable development pathways. UN DESA VOICE
• [New] Current modelling assumes a scenario in which autonomous vehicles make up roughly three quarters of the public transport fleet by the mid-2040s. Automotive Digital Transformation
• [New] Strategic significance: Dubai's network will be the world's first intercity eVTOL system connecting major business districts, luxury hotels, and transportation hubs. PrivateCharterX - Luxury Aviation & Web3 Travel Solutio
• [New] London is gearing up to combat transport issues for its massive population and is all set to launch its first electric flying taxis by 2028. The News International
• [New] As most public transport systems remain chronically underfunded, developing financing mechanisms and structuring more public-private partnerships to support them are crucial on the road to 2035. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - P
• [New] When propulsion, renewable energy and sustainable construction align, rail could become the cleanest form of mass transport on Earth. Forbes
• Beyond road transport, demand in hard-to-electrify sectors like aviation and maritime shipping remains strong, with low-carbon alternatives not expected to reach scale before 2035. DNV
• Electrification and sustainability are becoming indispensable and non-negotiable in transport with EV adoption, alternative fuels, and green logistics transforming industry trends and developments in 2026. Avenga
• Achieving climate neutrality by 2050 necessitates a 90% reduction in transport emissions. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 19 December 2025