December 2019 transport news

Here are some notable transport news stories from December 2019:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.