Robotaxi reality check: US remote operation concerns land ahead of UK trials As robotaxis approach London's streets, growing concern in the US over the transparency and safety of remote human operators raises questions for British regulators.

As robotaxis edge closer to London’s streets, growing scrutiny in the US over remote human operators and intervention rates is exposing unresolved questions for UK regulators.

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The eVTOL survivors: Mike Hirschberg on who’s left and what comes next In #21 of Zag’s Radar series, 35-year aerospace veteran Mike Hirschberg outlines eVTOL’s emergence from the “trough of disillusionment”, what regulators got right and wrong, and who’s leading the fiel...

The eVTOL survivors: Who’s left and what comes next?

In #21 of Zag’s Radar series, 35-year aerospace veteran Mike Hirschberg outlines eVTOL’s emergence from the “trough of disillusionment”, what regulators got right and wrong, and who’s leading the field.

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Why cities have failed their EV infrastructure Electric mobility is here but charging infrastructure is stuck in forgotten corners. Güray Oskay, Director of Space at design consultancy Atӧlye, argues that cities must weave EV charging into everyda...

Electric mobility is here but charging infrastructure is stuck in forgotten corners. Güray Oskay from design consultancy Atӧlye argues that cities must weave EV charging into everyday life to turn desolate spaces into vibrant, usable places.

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Manna raises $50m to scale drone delivery across US Manna Air Delivery has secured $50 million in new funding as it looks to expand its suburban delivery model across the United States.

Manna Air Delivery raises $50 million to scale drone delivery across the US, targeting up to 40 new bases.

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Central Asia is mobility’s next frontier - here’s why Dr. Ali Onuralp Ünal, CEO of Turkish micromobility company Tripy, explains why Central Asia is the next big growth market for mobility and how it compares to Europe and Türkiye.

Central Asia is mobility’s next big growth market

Why is the region heating up now - and how does it compare to Europe & Türkiye?

Dr. Ali Onuralp Ünal (CEO of Tripy) breaks it down.

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Grab and WeRide launch autonomous passenger trials in Singapore Grab and WeRide begin autonomous passenger trials in Singapore’s Punggol district, entering a community testing phase under the city-state’s self-driving mobility programme.

Grab and WeRide launch fully autonomous passenger rides in Punggol, making it the first residential estate in Singapore to be served by a driverless public service.

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Rising gas prices are driving Americans to shared bikes and scooters, a new study from micromobility operator Veo reveals.

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UK hydrogen project targets 150 passenger vehicles alongside logistics rollout An EU-backed hydrogen project plans to deploy more than 150 passenger vehicles and 40 warehouse trucks across northern England to demonstrate how hydrogen can be deployed across a connected regional s...

A UK project is to support the rollout of 150 hydrogen-powered passenger transport vehicles, as part of a wider push for hydrogen use in mobility and logistics.

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Uber and WeRide launch a fully driverless, commercial robotaxi service in Dubai as part of a commitment to deploy at least 1,200 robotaxis across the Middle East.

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Shared micromobility operator Dott kicks off its 45,000-vehicle fleet refresh across Europe amid strong 2025 performance.

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England's active travel programmes secure £108m in funding The UK government has confirmed more than £108 million in funding for active travel programmes across England.

UK government invests £108 million in active travel programmes across England to cover cycle training, walk-to-school schemes and community initiatives over the next three years.

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British air taxi maker Vertical Aerospace lines up an $850 million financing package designed to carry it through to certification of its Valo aircraft, while addressing concerns over its near-term financial position.

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A €14 million EU-backed initiative is set to unveil an ultra-compact, solar-powered battery electric vehicle at the 17th ITS European Congress in Istanbul next month.

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In today’s newsletter, we’re tracking rising pressure for UK sustainable logistics. Plus, Zagreb picks up pace in Europe’s AV race and the cycling industry makes a global call at Taipei Cycle Show.

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Neolix targets 50 Chinese cities as robovan deliveries top 1.5 million After reporting 1.5 million autonomous on-demand deliveries to date, the Beijing-based robovan maker is now ramping up domestic expansion alongside four new international pilots.

Neolix plans to take its autonomous delivery service to 50 Chinese cities this year alongside four new international pilots, as the Beijing-based robovan maker reports 1.5 million on-demand deliveries to date.

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In Season 2 Episode #5 of Zag Talk, co-host Jonah Bliss sits down with AV expert Missy Cummings to expose what she thinks are the hidden dangers behind many autonomous vehicles, from over-trusting humans to regulatory blind spots.

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Logistics giants like DPD, DHL and Evri are calling on council and mayoral candidates to back green freight ahead of England’s local elections.

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Cash crunch looms for Vertical as flight testing advances The British eVTOL aircraft developer has warned that cash may only last into mid-2026, despite reporting progress on its aircraft testing and manufacturing.

Vertical Aerospace has warned it may not have enough funding to continue operating beyond mid-2026, even as it reports progress in flight testing and manufacturing of its Valo aircraft.

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A three-way deal between Uber, Pony.ai and Verne aims to place Zagreb ahead of London and Berlin in the race to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi services.

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The global cycling industry gathers in Taipei this week to map out how it can convert the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport into lasting policy and financial gains.

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London taxi industry raises “serious concerns” over robotaxis and market fairness London’s taxi sector warns it could be priced out of the market as autonomous operators face lighter vetting and licensing rules.

London taxi industry raises “serious concerns” over robotaxis and market fairness

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England councils to receive guidance on making their streets safer as violence against women declared “national emergency”.

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Bosch eBike Systems launches ‘Connected Biking' platform to allow e-bike manufacturers, dealers and app providers to directly integrate their services into the Bosch ecosystem.

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