Smells like civic spirit: Brno could hand out deodorant for better-smelling trams
Residents in Czechia's second-biggest city can now vote on proposals that would give out free deodorant sticks and install scented A/C.
CEE's best urban transport is in Czechia—but not in the city you might expect
The large study, which analyzed 25 cities, also praised Prague and Brno for their cost-effective and environmentally friendly public-transport systems.
Prague ranks among worst European capitals for traffic safety
Over 1 million cars in the capital, paired with poor road markings and insufficient bus lanes, can make Prague feel like a dangerous place, people say.
Trams will start running on Wenceslas Square again from Saturday
After three months of partial closure and reconstruction, part of Wenceslas Square will reopen to several tram lines, easing congestion in the center.
Emergency repair work will disrupt eight key tram lines in Prague's Žižkov
Temporary bus services will serve as alternative transportation for the affected lines, and some tram routes will be diverted.
Order a bus on your phone: Prague and Central Bohemia trial on-demand bus service
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The taxi-esque service will make traveling much easier for people living in relatively remote towns on the outskirts of the capital and in Central Bohemia.
New PID Lítačka feature tracks all Prague public transport journeys in real time
Users will be able to see the exact location of the buses, trams, and metros that they wish to take.
Activation window for Prague public transport tickets cut to one minute
The change comes after criticism from the public that inspectors could fine people who legitimately bought a ticket.
Next stop 'Love': Prague tram station gets a romantic spring rebrand
Throughout the month of May, Prague's Palackého náměstí tram stop has been rebranded as Zamilovaná, with passengers encouraged to send messages of love.
Travel alert: Prague marathon will see road closures, tram diversions Sunday
The race will cause several roads in the city center, as well as Prague 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, to close, and will cause trams and buses to reroute.
Housing, work, and fun: Comparing life in Prague with 10 other European cities
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A wide-ranging study examines housing costs, salaries, job prospects, urban mobility, and free time to see where Prague stands in an EU context.
Prague donates five buses to war-torn Ukrainian cities
The Czech capital and Prague Public Transit Company have sent five buses that had been decommissioned from Prague's fleet to Bucha and Mykolaiv.
Czechia's Central Bohemian Region to test on-demand public transport
A pilot project will begin near Český Brod this summer, allowing public transport passengers the ability to order minibus rides via the PID Lítačka app.
Prague celebrates 50 years of metro service with retro tram design
Prague's metro turns 50 years old in 2024, and public transport authority DPP has marked the occasion with a special design for tram 23.
Prague pledges to lower activation window for public transport tickets
With residents facing fines due to the current two-minute window, Prague's Deputy Mayor for Transport has vowed to lower the activation time to one minute.
Annual fares can now be purchased from Prague metro vending machines
Prague's Public Tranist Company confirmed that the service has been tested and is now available at over 300 ticket machines.
Construction on Prague's Wenceslas Square tram line to begin this spring
The long-awaited return of trams to the central Prague square has taken a step closer to becoming a reality with the signing of a new contract.
