Waymo and Ramp Take the Receipt-Chasing Out of Business Rides
Waymo for Business now connects with Ramp to match ride receipts with card charges, reducing manual expense reporting for participating companies.
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Spain and Italy Rail Strikes Threaten October 29–30 Journeys
Rail strikes in Spain and Italy are planned for October 29–30, with reduced Renfe services, separate Ouigo dates and guaranteed-train lists to check.
Italy Faces November Rail, Flight and Public Transport Strikes
Italy’s November strike calendar includes a national rail walkout and air traffic control action on November 20–22, plus earlier city transport stoppages.
Nox Opens €65 Bookings for Hamburg–Munich Sleeper Train in 2027
Nox’s first overnight train will connect Hamburg and Munich from March 23, 2027, with individual lie-flat suites and one-way fares from €65.
Certares Says It Has Invested $2.3 Billion in European Rail
Certares’ rail investment backs expansion in France and a planned Paris–London rival, with new trains and easier booking central to the strategy.
Taipei Tops the World’s Best Cities for Public Transport in 2026
Taipei leads Time Out’s resident survey. See the top 10 and the ticket details worth checking before planning a car-free city break.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express Unveils Four Italian Journeys for 2027
Portofino, Venice, Bolgheri and Alba feature in La Dolce Vita Orient Express’s 2027 collection, with one- and two-night options.
Virgin Unveils Cross-Channel Train to Rival Eurostar in 2030
Virgin has revealed its future cross-Channel train, with 12 Alstom sets and plans for 20 daily return services linking London with Europe from 2030.
Amtrak Airo Trains Debut on Cascades in the Pacific Northwest
Amtrak’s first Airo trains are running on four daily Cascades trips, adding upgraded seating, free Wi-Fi and easier boarding in the Pacific Northwest.
Lyft App Expands in Europe for North American Travelers
North American Lyft users can keep their existing app, account and payment methods as European access starts in Barcelona and Hamburg and expands through October.