Tech startup nuTonomy, the brainchild of two MIT experts in intelligent vehicles and robotics, is conducting the first field trial of autonomous taxis on the streets of Singapore.
After being all but gutted by ride hail giants Uber and Lyft in a number of markets, the taxi cab industry is fighting back fire with fire – using technology and apps to attempt to regain control of the industry.
Ride hail giants Uber and Lyft have identified another market – seniors – and are partnering with major senior care providers to address mobility needs of America’s elderly.
New York’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) recently passed a set of rules to combat the occurrence of driver fatigue among taxi and ride-hail drivers.
In late July, the Chinese government released new national guidelines for the operation of ride-hail services in that country, marking the legalization of services such as Uber and Lyft and Chinese ride-hail leader Didi Chuxing.
Chinese ride-hail giant Didi Chuxing recently announced a major acquisition – all assets of Uber China—including its brand, business operations and data—for operation within mainland China. This landmark transaction signals a new stage in the development of China's rideshare industry.
Last year, Kansas City’s city council put into place regulations to govern transportation network companies (TNC).
The Pinellas County Suncoast Transit Agency (PSTA) is turning to Uber to help low-income, unemployed residents overcome barriers to employment.
District of Columbia Fire and EMS Chief Gregory Dean is being forced to think outside the box.
California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and top California legislative leaders recently announced a sweeping package of reforms to bolster governance, accountability, transparency and oversight of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the agency that oversees the state’s ride-hail industry.
