https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Petrol prices in Switzerland are set to rise to heights not seen for well over a decade, with fuel to cost more than CHF2 per litre in some cantons. https://www.thelocal.ch/20220209/petrol-to-top-chf2-per-litre-in-several-swiss-cantons Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:34:50 +0100 petrol-to-top-chf2-per-litre-in-several-swiss-cantons Travel habits among Switzerland’s population have changed dramatically since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, a new study has revealed. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210211/new-study-swiss-travelled-less-and-stayed-close-to-home-in-2020 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:42:54 +0100 new-study-swiss-travelled-less-and-stayed-close-to-home-in-2020 To reduce reliance on private cars, authorities in Switzerland are considering expanding public transport to include taxi options. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200121/switzerland-considers-expanding-public-transport-to-include-taxis Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:36:54 +0100 switzerland-considers-expanding-public-transport-to-include-taxis A man attempting to have his blood alcohol results struck out as evidence after an e-scooter crash has lost his appeal, with the court likely to uphold a decision to strip the man of his driving licence and convict him for drunk driving. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200110/swiss-court-set-to-uphold-conviction-loss-of-licence-for-drunk-e-scooter-rider Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:47:42 +0100 swiss-court-set-to-uphold-conviction-loss-of-licence-for-drunk-e-scooter-rider From excellent rail and bus links to being an early adopter of ‘sharing mobility’, Zurich is ranked first out of all European cities for mobility. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191126/why-zurich-is-ranked-the-best-city-in-europe-for-public-transport Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:53:56 +0100 why-zurich-is-ranked-the-best-city-in-europe-for-public-transport A pilot project providing paid cycle parking at more convenient locations outside major train stations across Switzerland has caused controversy, with critics arguing that it drives up the cost of cycling and reduces overall bike parking opportunities. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190925/premium-bike-parking-program-at-swiss-train-stations-draws-controversy Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:28:22 +0200 premium-bike-parking-program-at-swiss-train-stations-draws-controversy Authorities in Geneva are hoping that an app-based car sharing scheme aimed at short-hop journeys will help ease congestion in the city after it launches on November 5th. https://www.thelocal.ch/20161021/geneva-car-share-scheme-could-help-reduce-city-traffic Fri, 21 Oct 2016 13:11:27 +0200 geneva-car-share-scheme-could-help-reduce-city-traffic Sharoo, a car-sharing programme pioneered in Switzerland, is beginning to zoom ahead with an expansion recently launched in French-speaking cantons. https://www.thelocal.ch/20150710/swiss-private-car-sharing-programme-expands Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:36:10 +0200 swiss-private-car-sharing-programme-expands A Swiss cooperative that allows members to share cars is shifting into high gear. https://www.thelocal.ch/20150330/young-urban-swiss-catch-the-car-sharing-bug Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:15:55 +0200 young-urban-swiss-catch-the-car-sharing-bug