From reviving the old railway line to driverless, on-demand van rides, five experts pitched their transport ideas for Malta during a conference. Rapid buses, trams, driverless vehicles and bicycle superhighways are among the ideas aimed at re-imagining public spaces and transforming local mobility. They were put forward during a conference on the future of Maltese transport last week. Last July, the European Commission flagged Malta’s growing transport problem, saying the congestion, noise and air pollution from traffic are costing Malta some €400 million every year. The report also found that Malta’s “inefficient road network and an established preference for private transport” have led to congestion, pollution and increased greenhouse emissions. Last October, the government announced a proposal for a three-line underground metro system with 25 stations around Malta that would carry a €6.2 billion price tag. That announcement was followed by a public consultation period. The government has not spoken about the idea after that initial announcement. During an event organised by the EU-cofunded EIT Urban Mobility hub Malta and Dawra Madwarna, two local initiatives focused on...