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The most beautiful cable car, the best bus and the greatest tram can only ever be useful if they are also accepted by the people. But how can politics and transport experts persuade the general public to switch from the car to public transport? From the Salzburger Verkehrstage conference, here are a few ideas from the perspective of science, transport operators and ticket providers.

Whether cable car, city bus or road: public transport and infrastructure have to be financed. Rather than stiff taxes, fees and ticketing models, mobility pricing can be a solution that is fit for the future, improving more than merely the financial position of the operators.

What is true for bicycle chains and roller bearings also applies to the heavily strained cables of urban and Alpine cable cars. Effective preservation protects the wire cable from corrosion, reduces internal friction and thus makes it more durable. With the automated cable oiler and the right oil, NK-A from ELASKON, this is possible even in ongoing operation. This is proven in the example of the “PisaMover” MiniMetro from LEITNER in Pisa.

Correct relubrication throughout everyday transport – that is the motto for urban cable cars. Swiss lubricant manufacturer MOTOREX highlights the points that matter in practice.

Mobility is changing and many different measures promise to put city-centre traffic on the right track. Whilst experts know that there cannot be one solution to all the problems, we need first to find our way through the jungle of options. One of these steps is explained briefly here.