Transport & Environment

Luminator has introduced Transit Environment Intelligence, an AI-based system for monitoring bus stops and shelters. The technology is aimed at giving transit operators real-time insight into conditions at stops, supporting maintenance and passenger safety. The announcement was reported by Sustainable Bus, a publication covering sustainable public transport, and highlights growing use of artificial intelligence in transit infrastructure.

The global shipping industry's shift to clean fuels is being held back by a shortage of investment, according to a report highlighted by Environment+Energy Leader. Decarbonising maritime transport requires major spending on alternative fuels such as ammonia and methanol, plus the infrastructure to produce and supply them, and current funding levels fall well short of what the transition demands.

The UN Environment Programme is asking whether electric vehicles could help an African capital reduce air pollution and combat climate change. The piece highlights the potential of electric mobility to cut emissions in rapidly growing cities. Interest in electric transport across Africa is growing as governments weigh cleaner alternatives to petrol and diesel vehicles.