Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] The travel and ticketing segment is expected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 19.6% during 2026-2034, driven by increasing digital bookings for flights, railways, public transportation, and entertainment events. Straits Research
• [New] Victoria's renewable energy transition is accelerating to meet ambitious climate targets, with renewable electricity expected to reach 95% by 2035 alongside significant growth in energy storage, electrification of transport, and increased electricity demand. Sustainability Victoria
• [New] The shipping & transportation segment is expected to expand at a notable growth rate in the coming years. Precedence Research
• [New] A nationwide shift to zero-emission vehicles could prevent more than 108,000 premature deaths in the United States by 2050 by significantly reducing air pollution from road transportation. -
• [New] By 2030, the RTA aims to have over 90% of Dubai's population living within walking distance of a public transport station. Dubai Metro Rails
• [New] Logistics and transportation is expected to represent the second-largest application segment in 2026, as fuel cell UAVs can deliver supplies over long distances without the endurance limitations of conventional battery drones. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global hydrogen demand is projected to quadruple from 125 million tons in 2030 to over 500 million tons by 2050, driven primarily by steel production, chemical manufacturing, and heavy-duty transportation requiring high-energy-density fuels. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) is the new mode of transport which will operate as a flying taxi in the UAE and other advanced countries from next year. Khaleej Times
• [New] By 2075, the impacts of hydrogen and electricity production largely diminish, leaving transport or the conversion process itself as the primary remaining contributor. Nature
• [New] Bangkok, Klong San district: Emergency evacuations and closure of a major thoroughfare followed discovery of a significant water leak in the Purple Line underground transit tunnel, disrupting transport connectivity in central Bangkok and signaling potential infrastructure vulnerabilities. GeoBit AI
• [New] Europe could learn lessons from transport systems such as the Riyadh Metro and Dubai tram, designed to operate in temperatures above 50 C (122 F). Insurance Journal

Last updated: 31 July 2026