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Tag: Tramway

New shelters planned for Florence tram stops along the viali

Thursday, April 2, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

Six stops on the viali will be equipped with covered shelters, seating and digital services, after a redesign agreed with heritage authorities.

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Florence launches ‘Via Blu’ app to support autistic passengers on trams

Sunday, March 29, 2026 Editorial Staff Tech

The new digital tool aims to make public transport more predictable and less stressful for people on the autism spectrum and their families.

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Florence Tramway Works to Resume at Piazza Beccaria

Friday, January 23, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

Construction had been halted in December after the discovery of well-preserved medieval city walls beneath the square.

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Florence tram ridership tops 45 million in 2025 amid works and archaeological finds

Monday, January 19, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

Ridership rose by more than 15% year on year, driven largely by the extension of the airport line into the historic centre.

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Florence tramway: new work phases in piazza Beccaria and viale Europa

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

Traffic restrictions and site changes are coming to several areas of Florence from January 7, 2026.

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Skimming devices found on ticket machines in Florence

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Police uncovered a card fraud scam at busy transport hubs, mainly targeting tourists and occasional passengers.

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New Year’s Eve 2026 in Florence: transport and parking for the night of 31 December

New Year’s Eve in Florence: transport and parking for the night of December 31, 2025

Monday, December 29, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Public transport will run late or all night to serve New Year’s Eve events across the city. Here is what residents and visitors need to know.

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Medieval city walls found under Piazza Beccaria delay tramway works

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Ancient remains linked to Dante’s Florence force three-month revision of construction plans.

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Major strike to affect transport and public services in Italy on December 12

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Bus, tram and train services expected to be disrupted as Cgil calls a general strike.

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Florence tramway reaches new record with 4.6 million passengers in October

Thursday, December 4, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

About 45 million trips expected in 2025 as traffic issues affect tram expansion.

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(Cover photo: Georg Baselitz, still from the video message shared during the press conference on 24 March 2026 for the exhibition Baselitz. Avanti! at Museo Novecento)

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