December 2019 transport news
Here are some notable transport news stories from December 2019:
- Virgin Hyperloop One's first passenger test: Virgin Hyperloop One, a company developing high-speed transportation systems, successfully tested its first passenger in December 2019. The test reached speeds of up to 240 km/h (150 mph) in Nevada, USA.
- London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion: London's ULEZ, which charges drivers for entering the city center with older, polluting vehicles, expanded to include the North and South Circular roads in December 2019.
- New York City's congestion pricing plan: New York City's plan to charge drivers a fee to enter Manhattan's central business district was approved by the state legislature in December 2019. The plan aims to reduce traffic congestion and raise revenue for transportation projects.
- China's high-speed rail network expansion: China opened a new high-speed rail line connecting Beijing and Shanghai in December 2019, reducing travel time between the two cities to just 4.5 hours.
- Uber's self-driving car accident: An Uber self-driving car was involved in a fatal accident in Tempe, Arizona, USA, in December 2019. The incident raised concerns about the safety of autonomous vehicles.
- Airbus's electric aircraft prototype: Airbus unveiled an electric aircraft prototype, the E-Fan X, in December 2019. The plane is designed to reduce emissions and noise pollution.
- India's metro rail expansion: India's metro rail network expanded in December 2019 with the opening of new lines in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
- Singapore's autonomous bus trial: Singapore launched a trial of autonomous buses in December 2019, with the aim of reducing traffic congestion and improving public transportation.
- France's high-speed rail link to London: France and the UK announced plans to build a new high-speed rail link connecting Paris and London in December 2019. The project aims to reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2.5 hours.
- Tesla's Cybertruck unveil: Tesla unveiled its new electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, in December 2019. The vehicle features a unique design and advanced technology features.
These are just a few of the notable transport news stories from December 2019.