Schools in Vienna to Receive Free Public Transport Tickets for Field Trips
The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on families and ensure all students can participate in school trips, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
E-Scooters Remain Allowed on Public Transport
Scooters must be folded at all times, and riding a scooter on a station platform will result in a €50 fine.
Subsidy for Buying Transport and Folding Bicycles
The maximum amount is €900 for electric transport bikes and €500 for electric folding bikes; businesses and municipalities can also apply.
ÖBB Operated Train Collides with Fallen Tree in Bavaria
The train was carrying approximately 260 passengers at the time of the incident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Austrian Airlines Extends Middle East Flight Suspension
The suspension will now continue until August 21 and will affect flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Erbil and Amman.
U-Bahn Extension Delayed, Costs Rise
Technical problems and inflation have delayed the construction of the U2 extension to 2030, instead of the initially planned 2028.
Tunnel Car Fire Prompts Evacuation of 51 People
The incident occurred when the 39-year-old driver noticed smoke coming from the engine and promptly stopped the car in an emergency bay.
Vienna to Add Hydrogen Buses in 2025
Ten new hydrogen-powered buses will be introduced to the centre of Vienna from 2025, marking the first use of such technology in the city.
Long-Delayed U-Bahn Section to Reopen in September
The segment between Schottentor and Karlsplatz stations will reopen after a prolonged closure, further delayed by construction issues.
Vienna Airport Seizes Large Amount of Drugs and Cash
In the first half of 2024, customs officers at Vienna Airport have seized over 120 kilograms of narcotics and €1.2 million in undeclared cash.
