public transport
Geneva employs 'Brits' to show locals how to be polite on public transport
If you’ve ever been to London, you’ll know how militant users of the tube can be about obeying the rules.
Tram kills Canadian tourist in Zurich crossing
Zurich city police are looking for witnesses after a 56-year-old Canadian woman visiting Switzerland was struck and killed by a streetcar on Monday.
Public transport safety touted despite death rise
The total number of deaths from public transport accidents in Switzerland shot up to 41 in 2014, an increase of 11 from the previous year, official figures released on Tuesday show.
Woman dies after fall from Zurich streetcar
Zurich city police are looking for witnesses after a 29-year-old woman died from head injuries suffered when she fell from a streetcar on Wednesday.
Zurich ranks first among Europe's 'sootfree cities'
The city of Zurich ranks first among 23 major European cities for its efforts to fight air pollution, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) said on Tuesday.
Swiss public transport smart card set for use
Users of public transport in Switzerland will have access to a smart card that serves as an annual pass or a half-price card starting late next summer.
Geneva minister revives cable car project
Cable cars — just like those used to carry skiers up mountain slopes — have re-emerged as a public transportation option in Geneva, where authorities are struggling to deal with road congestion.
Basel transport director quits over sex scandal
The director of Basel’s public transport company has been forced to step down in a scandal over sexual harassment allegations.
Geneva unveils wireless electric bus technology
A revolutionary new electric bus that operates without overhead wires will begin operating in Geneva next month.
Scammers use worthless rubles to pocket cash
Scammers are using foreign coins to defraud public transport companies of money from ticket vending machines in the cantons of Vaud and Geneva, according to a report.
Greens tout cable cars for Geneva suburbs
Geneva’s Green party has proposed a novel solution to improve the canton’s traffic congestion: a cable car system, much like a ski lift, to transport people between outlying suburbs.
Police catch Geneva streetcars speeding
Drivers of streetcars for the Geneva public transport authority (TPG) are facing a quandary over their speed.