Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2030, over 1 million new jobs could be created in clean industries, energy efficiency, and green transport - supported by revenue recycling, retraining schemes, and regional investment under the ETS. Climate Action
• [New] More than 1.1 million jobs will be located within a short walking distance of a public transport stop by 2040, once the Greater Muscat Plan is fully implemented. Oman Observer
• [New] By 2050, over three quarters of clean jobs are associated with technologies that consume energy, spread across transport, buildings and industry. Clean Energy Canada
• Tech offers an incredible number of policy solutions: remote monitoring of health at home to save lives and millions for the NHS; an opportunity to work with rather than against the AI revolution to save jobs in the UK; innovative battery-powered transport like Very Light Rail or electric scooters. CapX
• Rail Loop will transform Victoria's public transport system, revitalise Melbourne's middle suburbs and create a long pipeline of jobs.
• Batteries could enable 30% of the required reductions from the transport and power sectors, and provide access to electricity to 600 million people without access, and could create up to 10 million safe and sustainable jobs around the world. CSR Wire
• The new food terminal is envisioned to expedite the transport of food throughout Southern Luzon while creating thousands of jobs for Batanguenos. Politico.ph
• The Northern Ireland HGV truck driver jobs present an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking fulfilling careers in the transport industry. NewsNowGh -Traveling Visas, Scholarships, Work Permits,
• Helping to pick, sort, package and transport goods, robots now assist with around three in four global deliveries, however the effects on the workforce might not be as bad as it first sounds, and plenty of human jobs remain. TechRadar
• Originally set to expire in 2029, the 33-year lease extension paves the way for major infrastructure investments which will enhance capacity and transport velocity, create jobs and strengthen the US economy. Splash247
• UK Defence operations will be bolstered by a new £476M contract with Foreland Shipping Limited, ensuring the seamless transport of essential military supplies and sustaining 150 skilled UK jobs. Defence Online
• Driver jobs in Europe in 2025-26 are expected to remain in high demand, particularly in logistics, delivery, and passenger transport. nokaripoint.com
• UK Armed Forces will benefit from a new long-term strategic sealift contract supporting the transport of crucial defence equipment and supplies, as well as sustaining 150 UK jobs. GOV.UK
• The BRT will enable 69% of Dakar's four million inhabitants to reach the city center in less than an hour by public transport, compared with only 57% previously, while making 180,000 jobs more accessible to low-income communities. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - P
• With some of the busiest travel corridors for both passengers and freight, strengthening transport connections between Scotland and the rest of the UK is critical to maximise the potential for growth and jobs. GOV.UK
• The NSW Government has committed $71.5 billion over four years to bolster its unprecedented transport infrastructure program, which will support more jobs, increase public transport services and reduce road congestion. Transport for NSW
• Green urban transport is a $2.7 trillion investment opportunity and has the potential to create more than 53 million jobs in emerging markets. World Bank Blogs

Last updated: 15 September 2025