In its heyday, 95% of Germany’s national rail ran on time. But the country's national rail provider Deutsche Bahn, known for its punctuality, is struggling to keep time. With German identity tethered to efficiency, the failings of the company are considered a blow to German national pride.

With city-dwellers increasingly taking mini-breaks to the country, Virtuo is removing the pain points of traditional car rental services through its digital-first approach. It’s enabling drivers to get around in style without dealing with long-term insurance and fuel costs.

Commute times across Indian cities are on the rise as an increasing number of cars clog up the roads, worsening urban air quality in the process. Ride-sharing platform Routematic aims to address these issues by working with companies to provide end-to-end transport for their employees.

Rome is trialling plastic bottle vending machines at its train stations, giving Romans travel credit in exchange for used bottles. The scheme comes at a time when waste pollution in the city has reached a crescendo, affecting the city streets and its residents and triggering calls for sustainability initiatives.