Post by nickchu

Partly due to the £36m Emirates sponsorship deal on the Emirates Air Line, advertising revenue for the Tube continues to rise each year. Image from The Economist.

A quick look at some of the highlights from around the world of Urban Gondolas, Gondola Transit, and Cable Propelled Transit:

• The sponsorship of the “London Cable Car” by Emirates Airlines spurs a discussion on The Economist with regards to the commercialization of public transit services in London.
• While the feasibility report for the cable car proposal in Makkah is now complete, it continues to await final approval from higher authorities
• An insightful article providing an update on the current status of the Caracas Metrocable.