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?
The urban cable car in Varanasi: First test rides.
Construction work in Varanasi (India) is progressing quickly. The cable splicing work for the first section has been successfully completed. The full opening is planned for 2026.
Cable car replaces destroyed bridge
Since February 17, 2025, a temporary cable car has been connecting the villages of Champsec and Sarreyer (Switzerland). It replaces the road bridge that was washed away in a storm and reduces travel time for locals from 26 minutes to just five. The system demonstrates how quickly cable cars can be implemented.