Warsaw has introduced Metroteka—a unique project that transforms metro stations into libraries, inviting commuters to swap screen time for reading time. 📚✨ With more than 16,000 books available, the spaces include dedicated sections for both kids and adults, cozy reading corners with laptops, and lush hydroponic greenery that brings a refreshing vibe underground. 🌿 Joining global cities like London, New York, Singapore, and Beijing, Poland’s capital is turning daily commutes into opportunities for discovery, inspiration, and quiet moments with a good book. 🚇📖 #poland #warsaw #vacations #library #books #bookstagram #reading #polandisbeautiful #train

As students and workers struggled to commute amid SEPTA cuts, a sports betting firm paid to move Eagles fans, laying bare Philadelphia’s transit crisis. Cuts to public transit in Philadelphia have forced commuters to double their commute time, says longtime Philly-based organizer Talia Giles. In the process of interviewing Philly residents following SEPTA cuts, Giles said, “one of the people that we spoke to was a student, and she said that she’s lucky now if she makes it home within 45 minutes. But originally her commute was 20.” 📲 Read the full article on our website.

In Japan, every footstep is literally powering the city! 🔋🇯🇵 Tokyo’s busiest hubs, like Shibuya Station and Fujisawa City Hall, are fitted with piezoelectric floor tiles (think of them as tiny energy harvesters) Every time someone walks across them, the pressure generates roughly 0.1 watts of electricity per step. Multiply that by the millions of daily commuters, and you get enough power to run LED displays, station lights, turnstiles, and more. This clever technology has been in action since around 2008, turning casual walking into a small but meaningful source of clean, renewable energy helping reduce carbon footprints across urban centers. While the energy per step is tiny, the cumulative impact in these congestion-packed areas makes every journey a step toward a greener future. #Piezoelectric #JapanInnovation #CleanEnergy #SmartCities #FvervStenCounts

A dramatic lightning strike in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on August 11, 2025, created a massive fireball when it hit a utility pole along Highway 17 near Shelmore Boulevard. The explosion, captured on a police dashcam, sent flames soaring into the sky, startling morning commuters. The intense heat also caused nearby streetlights and traffic signals to short-circuit, leading to sparks falling onto vehicles below. The strike resulted in widespread power outages and significant traffic delays. Emergency crews from Dominion Energy responded swiftly, restoring power and removing downed wires. The Mount Pleasant Police Department reported that no injuries occurred, and the highway was closed for several hours to ensure public safety. This incident highlights the unpredictable power of severe weather. The National Weather Service had already issued warnings for thunderstorms in the area, and parts of South Carolina remained under a flash flood watch following the event. ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Disclaimer: NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED! We do not own the rights to this video and photo used in this reel and post. All credit goes to the original creator. This video is shared for informational purposes only. If you are the owner and wish to discuss this content, please DM or email us. FAIR USE: Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship infringing." We do not own all the material. . . . #news #worldnews #worldinlast24hr #explore #explorepage #trending

Chicago commuters were in for a surprise when Meredith’s Miracles, a charity raising awareness for colon cancer, displayed a bold ad featuring humorous images of butt cracks. The attention-grabbing campaign certainly made people stop and take notice. #MarketingMentor

All aboard 🚌 Ride-hail and delivery giant Uber is introducing cheap, fixed-route rides along busy corridors during weekday commute hours in major U.S. cities – one solution to a world that feels, for most people, more expensive every day. Starting Wednesday, riders in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco will be able to save 50% off the price of an UberX trip by booking with Uber’s new “Route Share” feature. The company announced Route Share and other new features and discounts designed to help customers save money on rides and deliveries at its annual Go-Get event. The aim is to attract and maintain a loyal customer base that continues to use the Uber app in spite of outside economic pressures. The commuter shuttles will drive between pre-set stops every 20 minutes, according to Sachin Kansal, Uber’s chief product officer. Read more at the link in the bio 👆 Article by Rebecca Bellan Image Credits: Marek Antoni Iwanczuk/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images #TechCrunch #technews #Uber #Lyft #commuters