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| #37 - January-February 2014 |
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Welcome to the new bi-monthly bumper issue of the Smart Move newsletter where you can catch up on the latest news about the new European Citizens’ Mobility Forum that will be pushing EU leaders to keep to their commitments and double the use of buses and coaches in Europe, with urban mobility being a key concern for Europe's citizens. You can also read the latest from the USA, Kazakhstan and the UK on how buses are playing their part in creating a greener environment and learn why the Brazilian city of Curitiba has been voted third "Smartest City" in the world by Forbes magazine.
Onboard video is the new buzz for the European Parliament. They are looking for Smart Move operators who can help them showcase Europe’s film industry to international coach passengers – find out how you can get involved. We are also pleased to bring you the latest videos from Smart Move TV where Macklemore and Usain Bolt show us what they are made of. So dig in and enjoy!
- The Smart Move team
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28 February 2014
Following a one year industry investigation, the French Competition Authority recently published a report highlighting that the creation of long distance coach lines could create between 10,000 and 16,000 jobs, with the advantage of complementing TGV travel at a much lower cost.
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23 January 2014
The Kyzylorda public transport network in Kazakhstan is getting a major Green boost to buy 100 new eco-friendly buses with a USD 18 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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01 January 2014
An exciting new era of emission free bus travel was unveiled in London recently as Transport for London (TfL) and bus operators began a trial of the UK capital’s first all-electric buses.
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26 January 2014
The Brazilian city of Curitiba, best known for building the first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in the 1980s, is a well-known leader in sustainability with its model public transport network. It has been ranked third among the world’s “smartest cities” and will be featured as the guest of honour at the next European Mobility Exhibition in Paris from 10-12 June.
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15 January 2014
4 in 10 Europeans experience problems with urban mobility according to a new European Commission survey. Air pollution, congestion and travel costs are among the biggest mobility issues for EU citizens.
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10 January 2014
Smart Move Partner, the American Bus Association, has announced the winners of the 2014 Green Operator Award with two leading American operators being honoured.
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28 January 2014
The Smart Move team is pleased to welcome on board the Hellenic Federation of International Road Transport (OFAE), which will join the more than 100 Smart Move Partners, to promote safe, user-friendly, green, efficient and affordable bus and coach transport services in Greece.
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24 February 2014
The European Parliament is looking for long distance coach operators interested in promoting their services while showcasing the film entrant of this year’s LUX Film Prize.
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