Alto, Bestmile partner on new ride-hailing service in Dallas

Bestmile's Mobility Services Platform allows Alto to "monitor and manage service performance and KPIs" to optimize pick-up and wait times, routing, vehicle utilization and overall fleet service.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 9, 2018

Ford boosts mobility portfolio with acquisition of Spin

The automaker plans to help expand Spin's network to more than 100 markets in North America over the next 18 months.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 8, 2018

MIT survey: There is no universal standard for AV ethics

Researchers found there is not a correct answer for how to program AVs if faced with the "trolley problem" of deciding whose lives to spare in a collision.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 8, 2018

Mastercard expands touchless transit payment tech network

The company's tap-to-pay and mobile phone touchless technology is now in 150 global cities, including Mexico City, Milan and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2018

Could midterm election results spark a renewed infrastructure push?

While leaders have increasingly talked about rebuilding America's roads, bridges and networks, political realities may prevent much progress on the bipartisan issue.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 8, 2018

Hyundai invests in computer learning firm allegro.ai

The investment marks yet another move by an automaker into the AI and tech space, as automakers seek out advanced systems that can bolster their AVs.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2018

Microsoft to use Moovit transit data for Azure Maps

The integration into the Azure suite mirrors efforts made by other mobility companies to ensure that users have real-time transit information. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2018

Transit app raises $17.5M with the help of unlikely investors: automakers

The investments are rather ironic considering the app is designed to help people get around urban areas without a personal vehicle and eventually "vaporize personal car ownership."

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 7, 2018

The impact of San Francisco’s homeless tax, and other important ballot results

Voters in Denver approved a mental health initiative, while voters in the state of Washington rejected a carbon emissions fee.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 7, 2018

Bird launches sneaky pilot in London despite e-scooter ban

The company found a legal way to get around the UK's ban by rolling out scooters exclusively in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 7, 2018

Elon Musk teases 'disturbingly long' hyperloop tunnel near Los Angeles

Musk's Boring Company is reportedly planning to unveil the first two-mile section in Hawthorne, CA at an opening party on Dec. 10.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 6, 2018

Lime launches $3M campaign to promote rider responsibility

Riders are being asked to sign a pledge committing to safe operating practices including obeying traffic laws, wearing a helmet and parking devices properly.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2018

Uber asks Pennsylvania's permission to resume AV testing

The company had only been doing trials of its self-driving cars in manual mode on public streets following the fatal crash in Tempe, AZ earlier this year.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 5, 2018

Virginia invests $14M for electric buses throughout the state

The funding is 15% of what the state received from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust settlement.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 5, 2018

Honolulu named winner of Bloomberg’s American Cities Climate Challenge

The city is the 18th honoree of 20 to be named, and is expected to use the assistance for initiatives such as green transportation and buildings.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 5, 2018

Are ride-hailing companies required to provide child safety seats?

A review of state laws found that 34 states exempt for-hire vehicles from safety seat requirements, but only one, Georgia, distinguishes that ride-share drivers are required to provide car seats.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 5, 2018

Will Lime's battery concerns spark a recall ripple effect?

Lime has recalled approximately 2,000 scooters from California cities due to reports that some batteries have smoldered or caught fire.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 2, 2018

NYC targets young drivers in Vision Zero safety program

The "Alive at 25" program is designed for 18- to 25-year-olds, the demographic of drivers behind the wheel in 20% of the city’s fatal crashes in 2017.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 2, 2018

Uber launches driver rewards program in 8 markets

The new benefits will continue Uber’s "180 days of Change" campaign and help it keep pace with Lyft, which already has a similar scheme.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 2, 2018

Chicago ride-share, taxi drivers team up to request regulations

Both groups support legislation to cap the number of ride-share licenses, and want similar rules to those approved in New York City this year. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 1, 2018

Waymo gets first approval to test fully self-driving cars in California

The first passengers will be Waymo employees, although the company says it will eventually open the vehicles to the public. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 1, 2018

Port Authority of NY/NJ becomes first transit agency to target Paris Agreement

The authority pledged to electrify its entire bus fleet and spend $100 million on energy retrofits, part of a goal of cutting emissions 80% by 2050.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 1, 2018

How cities and businesses are helping voters this Election Day

Ride-hailing and bike-share companies are offering discounts and free rides, while several public transportation systems will be free all day.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 31, 2018

Lime applies for car-sharing permit in Seattle

The company also hired David Richter, formerly of Uber, to be its first chief business officer and interim chief financial officer.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 31, 2018

Uber should pay more attention to industry standards for self-driving technology

"Until the company can show that it has met the appropriate standards for its technology, it should keep its self-driving operations off the road," Allen Patatanyan of West Coast Trial Lawyers writes.

By Allen Patatanyan • Oct. 31, 2018