ÖAMTC: Helmet Usage on Bikes and Scooters Still Rare
A new ÖAMTC study finds only 40% of cyclists and 12% of e-scooter riders in Austria wear helmets, with usage varying by region, age, and route.
AUA Cancels Flights to Tel Aviv After Rocket Attack
AUA, Wizz Air, and Ryanair suspend flights to and from Tel Aviv after a rocket attack on Ben Gurion Airport.
ÖBB Breaks Record with Over Half a Billion Passengers in 2024
ÖBB reached a historic milestone in 2024, transporting over 511 million passengers.
Vienna Cuts Parking Violations by 40%
Vienna’s public transport struggles with frequent road blockages caused by improperly parked vehicles.
Westbahn Expands Between Vienna, Graz, and Carinthia
Westbahn announces plans to offer high-speed trains between Vienna and Villach starting in March 2026, improving connectivity in Austria’s southern regions with five daily services and speeds up to 250 km/h.
Strike at 13 German Airports Disrupts Flights to and from Austria
45 Vienna-Germany flights are canceled, with significant impacts across other regional airports.
ÖBB Transported Over 511 Million Passengers in 2024
The ÖBB transported over 511 million passengers in 2024, with significant growth in local and regional travel.
ÖBB Launches New Rewards Scheme for Rail Passengers
Once travellers have accumulated 100 points, they can exchange them for a range of rewards, such as a free seat reservation or a hot drink.
Man Travels from Vienna to China Without Passport or Ticket
The man is believed to have hidden in the aircraft’s toilet for the entire journey before being detained in Shenzhen and sent back to Austria.
Vienna: Tram 49 Out of Service from 24 February to Mid-April
During the disruption, which will continue until mid-April, tram lines 46 and 52 will cover most of line 49’s route.
