Survey: Consumers keen on EV purchases, though cost remains a barrier

The survey by McKinsey & Company found people are willing to try an electric vehicle, although they don't want to pay a premium for one.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 10, 2018

The smart city conferences to check out in 2019

Next year has a full slate of industry conferences, featuring conversations with top public and private officials on the pressing issues facing cities.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 10, 2018

Uber files for IPO, plans to go public in early 2019

The Wall Street Journal reports the ride-hailing company, which filed for an IPO in the same week as competitor Lyft, could be valued at $120 billion.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 10, 2018

Luxembourg to become first country to nix public transit fare

The European country suffers from chronic traffic congestion, and the move could motivate residents and commuters to opt for public transport over car usage.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 7, 2018

Lime unveils more details around Seattle car-sharing service

The four-person vehicles, which will cost $1 to unlock and 40 cents per minute to drive, are expected to have a 300-mile range.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 7, 2018

Startup launches for digital ad screens on ride-hailing vehicles

Firefly allows ride-hailing drivers to make extra money from the ads, while local governments will receive data on air and mobility conditions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 7, 2018

Lyft files for IPO, could go public in first quarter of 2019

It positions the company to beat competitor Uber as first to go public, although the share price and availability have not yet been determined.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 7, 2018

Autonomous shuttle pilot coming to Providence, RI

Ann Arbor, MI-based May Mobility will run vehicles between the city's downtown and its Olneyvill neighborhood, with the program set to begin in spring.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 7, 2018

Musk's Boring Co. switches Los Angeles tunnel focus to Dodgers stadium

The tunneling firm reportedly has abandoned plans for a high-speed transit tunnel in Westside in favor of one that will serve the MLB park.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2018

DriveOhio unveils strategic plan for drone research

The state’s autonomous vehicle research office announced a strategic partnership with the Ohio UAS Center to research how drones can fit into smart air and ground traffic control.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 6, 2018

Waymo launches self-driving taxi service in Phoenix

Waymo One is currently only available to people who participated in free test rides, and will occupy about 100 of its 600 Chrysler Pacifica pilot vehicles.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 6, 2018

Congress urged to use public, not private, dollars to invest in infrastructure

Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-OR, derided the Trump administration's previous infrastructure plan as "ridiculous," and said that the federal government must step up on funding.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 6, 2018

California senate committee tables transit density bill

SB 50, tabled until January 2020, would increase housing density near transit stops by loosening restrictive low-density zoning regulations. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated May 17, 2019

White House proposal to end EV tax credit comes under fire

EVgo CEO Cathy Zoi said at an event in Washington, DC that the $7,500 rebate is "a perfect way to ease Americans ... into electrified transportation."

By Chris Teale • Dec. 6, 2018

Lime, Populus enter data-sharing agreement with Seattle

The real-time data will inform city leaders about aspects of the LimePod car-sharing program, including parking space use.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 5, 2018

CDOs pen letter to MaaS companies requesting data-sharing standardization

The letter from the Civic Analytics Network listed recommendations under eight main points including data standards, data access, fee structures and equity.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 5, 2018

NYC sets nation’s first minimum wage for ride-hailing drivers

Drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft now must be paid at least $17.22 an hour after expenses, under rules approved by the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 5, 2018

Uber reportedly in talks for multibillion-dollar scooter acquisition

The company has recently held acquisition talks with both Bird and Lime, according to The Information, with a purchase possible by year's end.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 3, 2018

Via considers expanding into scooters

The company initially would release scooters only in cities where it already has a presence, and is reportedly already in talks with Sacramento, CA.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 3, 2018

1M EVs in the US ‘a step in our journey’ to combat climate change

Speakers at an event celebrating the milestone also noted electric vehicles could play a large role in the fight against climate change and carbon emissions.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 3, 2018

Deal of the Year: Lyft's acquisition of Motivate

The deal came hot on the heels of rival and market leader Uber buying dockless bike-share company Jump and helped level the playing field between the companies.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 3, 2018

Disruptor of the Year: Lime

Since launching its first fleet of dockless bikes, the company has led on the technology, which has revolutionized transportation but flummoxed some cities.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 3, 2018

San Francisco votes to eliminate parking minimums

Legislation will strip language from the city's planning code that developers include a certain number of parking spaces for new construction.

By Jason Plautz • Updated Dec. 19, 2018

Now that I-95 is complete, what's next?

There is still a need to connect the country, but not by asphalt. This time, the building blocks will be made of silicon and lines of software code.

By Robert Smith • Nov. 30, 2018

FTA grants $281M to 5 transit projects

The grants, funded by the FTA's Capital Investment Grants program, will help advance large-scale projects in Arizona, California, Minnesota and Texas.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 30, 2018