Author: Amanda Tonna
New tech-savvy logistics service by eCabs
eCabs has launched an online platform to offer a 24/7 logistics solution to businesses on the island. They have put together their experience in technology, mobility and 24/7 fleet management to create FastDrop. The system is designed to interface with your online business so delivery options are built right into your shopping cart. Through this […]
Meet our Moderators: Kurt Guillaumier
Meet Mr Kurt Guillaumier, Executive Secretary at the San Gwann Local Council who joyfully contributes to the moderation of the Greentrips platform. We get to know more about Mr Guillaumier in the short interview above. When asked to share the reason why he decided to support our mission, he replied: “We have one world and we […]
Ramblers Malta shed some light on ‘Right of Access’ in Malta
In a recent post on their Facebook page, The Ramblers’ Association of Malta shared the above snapshot from a Court sentence from 1941 that sheds light on ‘Right of Access’ on private countryside land. The extract can be translated as follows: “The owner of a private road which was opened to the public cannot close […]
Doctors for Road Safety agree to more speed cameras on Coast Road
Doctors for Road Safety (D4RS) agree to install four new speed cameras along the Coast Road as advised by the Coast Road by the Local Enforcement System Agency (LESA) and Transport Malta. It is not unknown that this road has been fatal for many. D4RS wishes that Transport Malta publishes studies that identify locations where […]
Malta-Gozo fast ferry service from June
The first fast ferry service between Malta and Gozo will start running from June operated by Gozo Fast Ferries and Virtu Ferries. The trip between the Grand Harbour in Valletta and the Mgarr Harbour in Gozo will last around 45 minutes carrying only passengers. Details about prices and schedules are still to be announced. However, […]
4 new grants to support more eco-friendly transportation
Maltese residents can now apply for the following grants issued by Transport Malta to support the growth of more eco-friendly transportation. (The following is a summary and does not include details of eligibility. For full details and how to apply, please visit: https://www.transport.gov.mt/) Grant 1 An individual can benefit from a grant of €400 to […]
Learn to ride the bicycle for free
Would you like to learn to ride a bike safely and confidently? nextbike are now offering a course to help you achieve that. Safety is their top priority so they start their sessions at safe, quiet areas and progress to more challenging situations whilst still respecting road safety. You will be guided by a certified […]
Walk and get rewarded
For the next month, restaurants, pubs and cafes will remain shut as Malta seeks to step up its battle against the pandemic as we seek to swiftly return to a much-desired normality. But as we pause some traditional past times, this month, offers a silver lining: the return of Spring means nicer weather, higher temperatures […]
Beautifying public spaces in Ghajnsielem
Members of Team Mosaic Ghajnsielem are now extending the boat mosaic they started last year in their village. Beautifying public spaces is said to inspire people to walk more. Would you be inspired to use your car less and walk more if we had more public spaces decorated with aesthetically appealing decorations?
Walking and Cycling around Malta, is it possible?
Green Roads Malta teamed up with Project Aegle Foundation to start a conversation about walking and cycling in Malta as part of their launch of their Greentrips initiative. We invited various experts in the field who talked about their projects and how they are getting the people involved to create change in the mobility field. Claire Zarb presented the citizen […]