A new transport and sightseeing service connecting Florence with key destinations in Tuscany has been launched on a trial basis until October 2026.
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Category: Travel
Florence begins removing shared e-scooters as private rentals continue
After the ban that took effect on 1 April, city police have begun clearing vehicles from the streets, while the operator shifts to a new business model and challenges the decision.
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New shelters planned for Florence tram stops along the viali
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’s Explosion of the Cart returns on Easter Sunday 2026
A centuries-old ritual returns to Piazza Duomo on 5 April, with a full programme of historical parades and ceremonies across the weekend.
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Florence to End Shared E-Scooter Rentals from April 1, 2026
Operators are shifting towards bicycles, while new national rules are expected to further reshape micromobility.
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Florence brings back summer night-time car restrictions, businesses protest
The seasonal restriction on cars in Florence’s historic centre will return on Thursday nights from early April until October 2026.
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Rome–Florence high-speed rail line to close for works on 11–12 April 2026
The disruption will also affect services on Monday 13 April, when fewer trains than usual are expected to run.
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Ryanair announces 58 routes from Pisa Airport for summer 2026
Two new destinations are Rabat in Morocco and Bratislava in Slovakia.
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French TGV trains set to enter Italy’s high-speed rail market in 2027
In Florence concerns remain about congestion on the high-speed line until the city’s new underground station is completed.
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Giardino delle Rose in Florence to undergo upgrades and path repairs
The city has completed safety works on the panoramic parapet and will now refurbish around 400 metres of internal paths.
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