public transit
Protestors Blocked Trains Over New Anti-Refugee Restrictions at the Sweden-Denmark Border
Sweden and Denmark have introduced tight new border checks to stop the number of refugees coming to Scandinavia, and some left-wing and pro-refugee groups are upset.
The Little-Known Capitalist History of the Highway Map
Since the early 1900s, road maps have been designed to advance capitalism, influencing where and how people travel.
Radical Protesters Shut Down London's Eurostar Terminal in Solidarity with Refugees
The point, they said, was to highlight how the British government is protecting borders rather than people.
The Illegal Cheese Trade South of the Border Is a Delicious Hustle
The border crossing between Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego, California is one of the busiest in the world, and the San Diego transit system is home to some of the most delicious black market items: cheese.
Photos of Londoners Reading the New Free 'NME'
The second issue was given out today at tube stations.
These Surveillance Cameras Can Tell When You're Drunk
46 new cameras have been installed this week in the Kyobashi station in Osaka, and here’s the catch: they’re programmed to automatically scan passengers for signs of intoxication and alert attendants if necessary.
10 Things I Hate About Clubbing in Toronto
"The TTC is a fitting end to an all-around terrible night."
This Kaleidescopic Film Explores the Sights and Sounds of London's Underground
Filmmaker Huw Penson transforms London's public transit into an abstract short.
Tokyo Transit Looks Like Light Art in This 3D Visualizer
Watch Japan's metro system pulse and glow in real time WebGL experience 'Metrogram3d.'
Why Do People Keep Getting Pushed onto Subway Tracks?
And could New York City be doing more to prevent transit-related deaths?
Who Is the Voice Behind Your City's Public Transit Announcements?
If you're like millions of other people, you hear the voices of faceless train conductors every day. Whose are they?
Google Maps Now Integrates Uber: Are On-Demand Robotaxis Coming?
Maps now shows you the best way to drive, bike, walk, or Uber to your destination.