Urban Mobility Policy: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass floated making Metro public transit free, but Metro estimates the price tag at over $1 billion annually while the agency also pushes tougher fare enforcement. Public Transit Expansion: Ahmedabad’s Geetamandir bus terminal opened a new “Iconic Busport” North Block under a PPP, adding 39 boarding platforms and upgraded passenger facilities. Ride-Hailing & Micromobility Growth: Uber is expanding in India by adding 100 new cities, lifting its footprint to 225, starting with bike taxis. Logistics & Safety: Illinois became the first state in the Great Lakes/Mississippi watersheds to require reporting spills of nurdles (plastic pellets) and plans to curb runoff. Regulation & Compliance: Ghana’s DVLA urged stronger cybersecurity ahead of digital number plate rollout. Last-Mile Finance: Uber is investing in Galgo, a Latin American motorcycle lender, to finance drivers and couriers as it expands across Mexico first, then Chile and Colombia in 2027. Maritime & Ports: Hamburg welcomed the Scenic Eclipse II on its maiden visit, highlighting the port’s growing luxury and expedition cruise appeal. Transport Industry Disruption: Kerala private bus operators challenged the Priyadarshini free-ride scheme, saying it diverts passengers from KSRTC and leaves services financially unviable. EV Charging Infrastructure: Karbon-X and Core Energy signed an LOI to explore fast-charging infrastructure in South America, with possible carbon-credit pathways. Climate & Operations: Engineers are adapting transport systems to extreme heat, from rail track protections to keeping services running during record conditions.