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The rogue driver told passengers they should not be on board as it was a special ride. (via BBC News)

Desire for a streetcar: Austrian police catch tram joyrider - BBC News
A tram in Vienna was stolen by an ex-employee who took passengers for a "special ride".
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First buses and train cars, and now aeroplanes are offering female-only seating.

Air India starts selling seats in female-only section
Air India has begun selling female-only seat sections.
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For some, it's the only reliable internet connection they have.

Using school buses to democratise wi-fi
How innovative mobile hotspots are reshaping one of the poorest parts of the US.
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Vomit splatter can travel far – up to 19 feet.

Cab drivers' Friday evening nightmare
Tipsy, sick passengers cost cabbies money — and possibly their health.
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How China saved Volvo.

Driven: Volvo's one-two punch
Stylish and smart, the new S90 saloon and V90 estate redefine the executive express and highlight the once-embattled brand's return to form.
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"There is no prize for winning the storm."

The secrets to driving in a storm
Experts offer tips for navigating weather events of biblical proportions
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Diesel used to be a dirty fuel and a dirty word.

Why do Americans not drive diesels?
Europeans have long loved the fuel economy, passing power and ease of modern diesel engines.
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Travel 155mph beneath the Alps.

Inside the world's longest rail tunnel
How the just-opened Gotthard Base Tunnel is a testament to Swiss ingenuity.
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Food trucks: From street meat to on-the-go gourmet.

How food trucks took over city streets
From humble origins, four-wheeled kitchens have redefined urban al fresco dining.
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It's been called the “wackiest street in Britain”, much to the annoyance of residents. (via BBC Britain/BBC Travel)

Inside the most bizarre houseboats in Britain
Just a few miles east of Brighton is a novel – and highly creative – community in Shoreham, where many of the 40 houseboats are as much works of art as they are places to live.
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January 4

A "strange scene" indeed.

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Just a London police horse called Invictor and an officer helping a member of the public who'd collapsed on a bus.

Is technology to blame for distracted driving? (via BBC News)

Apple sued over fatal 'FaceTime crash' - BBC News
Apple faces a lawsuit over the role of its video chatting app FaceTime in a fatal car accident.
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The original sketch was drawn by a 10-year-old girl.

The electric motorbike inspired by a child's drawing
The clever Motochimp scooter from Singapore is one part urban mobility device, one part fashion accessory.
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1. Don't turn against traffic.

Driving tips from delivery people
UPS, DHL, and more offer shortcuts, lifehacks to make you a faster, safer driver
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The future is now. Minus the jetpacks.

Six bright ideas that are changing city driving
From vehicles that talk to each other to roads that charge your electric car on the move, the urban motoring experience is about to get a 21st Century upgrade.
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Not your mother's minivan. (Via Quartz)