Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson, getting ready to drive.

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The location of electric vehicle charging stations in Iceland.

Electric Car Revolution in Iceland

17 Nov 2020 For the first time ever, traditional cars fueled by gasoline or diesel make up less than half of newly registered vehicles in Iceland.

Face Masks Required on Buses

5 Oct 2020 Face masks must now be worn by all passengers and bus drivers of Strætó bus company in the capital area.

Captain Bragi Björgvinsson, Jóhann Steinar Steinarsson, manager of Eimskip's operations, Gunnar Steingrímsson, engineer, and representatives of the Chinese shipyard.

Dettifoss Delivered in China

30 Apr 2020 A new container ship, Dettifoss, was delivered in China yesterday to the Icelandic transportation company Eimskip.

Letters from US Take Several Weeks to Arrive

27 Apr 2020 “All the regular routes are in disarray, and there are major delays in traditional mail service wherever you look.”

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Electric Scooters for Rent in Reykjavík

2 Oct 2019 You can now rent an electric scooter in Iceland and be part of the latest transport trend in the nation.

Participants rode their bikes along Miklabraut.

Car Free Day in Pictures

23 Sep 2019 The World Car Free Day was celebrated worldwide yesterday.

You might be able to save time by using an electric scooter. The picture shows a busy intersection in Reykjavík.

Electric Scooters Soon for Rent in Reykjavík

22 Jun 2019 Getting around Reykjavík could soon get easier when electric scooters become available for rent.

Minister of Transport and Local Government Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Innovation Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, and Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, at today's press conference.

Clearing the Way for Electric Cars

4 Jun 2019 The Icelandic government has announced measures to facilitate the switch to electric cars in the country.

The ferry Herjólfur in Landeyjahöfn harbor. Vestmannaeyjar islands in the background.

Islanders Delighted as Harbor Opens

3 May 2019 To the delight of the residents of Vestmannaeyjar islands, Landeyjahöfn harbor, South Iceland, opened yesterday for the season.

People sleeping next to their baggage at the check-in was creating problems.

Problem of passengers sleeping on Iceland airport floors addressed

29 Aug 2017 Anyone travelling through Leifsstöð this summer early in the morning have probably noticed people sleeping on the floors of the airport's second floor, or on restaurant chairs.

There are 21,500 rental cars in Iceland today

"Too many rental cars in Iceland"

27 Jul 2016 There are 22% more car rental cars in Iceland this year than in 2015.

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