Cable Car World: From expo hall to conference center
Cable Car World will take place on June 9-10, 2026, with a revised concept: The focus is stronger than ever on knowledge exchange, discussion, and networking surrounding cable car projects in urban areas.
Mexico: Two new cable cars in Morelia and Naucalpan
In Mexico, the cable car manufacturer LEITNER is building two new systems in the cities of Morelia and Naucalpan. As a result, the cable car network established by LEITNER in Mexico will expand by 15 kilometers to a total of 40 route kilometers by 2026.
Bogotá: The cable car that changes lives
Latin America is the most urbanized region in the world and simultaneously suffers from social inequality, poverty, violence, and poor transportation connectivity. To address these issues, at least 13 cities have introduced cable cars to improve accessibility in steep areas. Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, followed this trend in 2018. But how has this affected the people in the affected neighborhoods? Researchers set out to find answers.
Cable car over the Rhine: A potential solution for commuters
A cable car over the Rhine is being discussed in Sisslerfeld (Switzerland). By 2040, up to 10,000 new jobs could be created in the area, and the cable car would provide an efficient and environmentally friendly transportation solution.
Despite sanctions: Venezuela’s urban cable car reopens after repairs
In the city of Mérida (Venezuela), the urban cable car system is back in operation. It will reduce the travel time for residents from one hour to five minutes.
Google Maps removed ski lifts and slopes
The popular navigation system often misleads guests in the mountains – closed roads become part of the route, and open paths are marked as closed. What‘s more, Google recently stopped displaying cable cars and ski slopes. Why is this, and what can ski resorts do about it?