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True Travellers Society Podcast 10/26/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of transport innovation, loyalty moves, wellness trends, and travel tech shaping how we move and explore.
Green apartments, carbon-neutral hotels: How Tokyo is becoming a sustainable destination
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By Unknown on Date not provided
This piece explores Tokyo’s push to position itself as a lower-impact urban getaway, spotlighting greener accommodations and carbon-conscious stays. For travelers seeking to shrink their footprint without sacrificing big-city energy, it offers ideas and options to consider. Check the article for details on venues and initiatives.
Bringing trains back: Rail’s surprising role in a sustainable future
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By Chelsea Haney on October 25, 2025
New analysis and momentum argue for a rail revival as a core climate strategy: rail moves roughly 7% of global passengers and 6% of freight yet produces about 1% of transport emissions. Beyond efficiency, rail can reconnect regions, create jobs, and boost tourism—even as megaprojects like California HSR and the UK’s HS2 show the pitfalls of cost and politics. The takeaway: trains won’t replace other modes, but they can be a high-impact pillar in a diversified, cleaner mobility system.
India, the market BlaBlaCar once walked away from, is now its biggest
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By Jagmeet Singh on October 25, 2025
BlaBlaCar’s India comeback is surging, with an expected 20 million passengers in 2025—driven by UPI payments, affordable intercity carpools, and growing car ownership. The company isn’t monetizing yet but plans a local office, while trust features and route expansion broaden appeal beyond major metros. For budget travelers, it’s a cheaper, social alternative to trains, buses, or private cabs on busy corridors.
Your latest prescription is to get outside
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By TODD RICHMOND on Date not provided
Doctors are formalizing “nature prescriptions,” with nearly 2,000 registered providers and thousands of scripts encouraging outdoor time to reduce stress and improve health. While long-term outcomes need more study, programs like Park Rx America and campus-led initiatives are helping people turn good intentions into real-world routines. For travelers and desk-bound listeners alike, a dose of fresh air may be the simplest wellness upgrade.
Delta App 7.5 Enhances Travel Experience Ahead of Holiday Season
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By Tom Payne on October 25, 2025
Delta’s 7.5 app update streamlines the Today view with boarding times, gates, seats, and live status, while simplifying seat changes, upgrades, and baggage tracking. Smarter, fewer push notifications surface what matters most, and Delta Sync ties in personalized in-flight features. A Concierge pilot for select SkyMiles Members hints at deeper end-to-end travel assistance ahead.
Copa Airlines Eyes US Loyalty Opportunities, ‘Fundamentals’ Over ‘Flashy’ Seats and Tech
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By Sean Cudahy on October 25, 2025
Copa is doubling down on its operational strengths and PTY hub connectivity while exploring a U.S. cobranded credit card and potential transfers from major bank points to ConnectMiles. A stopover program and fixed award chart could unlock valuable redemptions, even as the airline cautiously considers Wi-Fi and selective premium touches. For U.S. travelers, easier points access and seamless connections across the Americas are the headline benefits.
Jammu Railway Division recovers Rs 32 lakh in fines from ticketless passengers in past 10 days
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By ET Online on October 25, 2025
During the festive rush, Jammu division intensified ticket checks, recovering over Rs 32 lakh from 2,500 ticketless riders, including Rs 7 lakh in a single day. The effort aims to improve the experience for valid passengers and boost revenue despite staffing shortages. It underscores a broader push for compliance as demand spikes.
India’s roads to welcome Bharat Taxi: Transparent fares, no surge pricing in this government-backed cab revolution
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By Unknown on October 25, 2025
Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative set to pilot in Delhi, promises transparent pricing with no surge and driver co-ownership—letting “Saarthis” keep 100% of fares. Integrated with national digital platforms, it aims to reset rider trust and driver economics while expanding to other cities by year’s end. If successful, it could reshape expectations in India’s app-based taxi market.
After bankruptcy, a Colorado apparel company rebuilt — in Vietnam
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By Justin Wingerter on October 25, 2025
Travel apparel brand Western Rise is relaunching after bankruptcy by relocating operations to Vietnam, documenting the rebuild in a behind-the-scenes YouTube series. Founders say proximity to mills and factories and faster logistics will streamline product and shipping, while refreshed lines keep a focus on lightweight, versatile travel wear. It’s a case study in rebooting a niche brand for a global supply chain reality.
