Delivery companies sue New York City over permanent 15% fee cap

DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub filed a joint lawsuit on Thursday claiming that price controls ultimately harm restaurants, couriers and consumers.

By Julie Littman • Sept. 13, 2021

As consumers cut the cord, more cities sue Netflix and other streaming giants for lost revenue

From Plano, Texas, to Longport, New Jersey, an increasing number of municipalities are filing lawsuits against the likes of Hulu, Netflix and Disney+ to receive franchise fees to make up for lost cable revenue. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 13, 2021

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Smart Cities Technology and Data

Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

With recent advancements, local governments can benefit from drone technology

Sometimes, the present day can feel like a live-action retelling of “The Flintstones.” Other times, it’s more like “The Jetsons”—with the Rosie the robot tidying up and futuristic aircraft zipping around Orbit City.

By Andy Castillo • Sept. 9, 2021

OEMs make the economic case for autonomous trucks

Driverless trucks bring safety and improved fuel efficiency to the industry, according to Waymo and TuSimple executives.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 3, 2021

Pittsburgh City Council approves unified fiber network for municipal buildings

The NetPGH initiative would lay the backbone that allows Pittsburgh to install connected infrastructure and launch smart cities projects.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 31, 2021

Chicago accuses Grubhub, DoorDash of deceptive business practices

The city's allegations, including that the companies would bait-and-switch customers with steep delivery fees, are the latest among municipalities pushing back against foodservice delivery companies.

By Alicia Kelso , Julie Littman • Aug. 30, 2021

Transit passengers expect contactless payments to ride safely, survey finds

Contactless payments continue to be a way to allow passengers to travel more safely and with ease, providing peace of mind during a challenging time.

Aug. 30, 2021

Columbus completes Smart City Challenge, looks to the future as collaborative innovation lab

Columbus completes Smart City Challenge, looks to the future as collaborative innovation lab

By Michelle Havich • Aug. 28, 2021

Securing smart city technology 'often an afterthought': report

The influx of smart city technologies is exposing many services to new threats, according to a Guidehouse Insights report, which also predicts that global annual smart city cybersecurity revenue will reach $26 billion by 2030. 

By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 27, 2021

Local government’s role in citizen engagement: It’s now digital

Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Digital te...

By Andrea Facini • Aug. 19, 2021

E-scooter company Skip files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

The Helbiz-owned micromobility company filed the petition last week in California, marking the first bankruptcy filing by a well-known scooter company with a footprint in multiple cities.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 10, 2021

Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims

The city claims the company violated an ordinance requiring it provide its gig workers with paid sick and safe time. 

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 10, 2021

Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery

Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery

By Matt Smith • Aug. 9, 2021

Application modernization is key to improving customer experience

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By Phil Fuster • Aug. 9, 2021

New research underscores upside of modernizing local government technology

New research underscores upside of modernizing local government technology

By Jeff DeVerter • Aug. 3, 2021

Can street lights provide a solution when it comes to rural broadband connectivity?

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By Ian Aaron • July 30, 2021

Partnerships, sustained federal help key to ending ‘digital redlining,’ city leaders say

COVID-19 exacerbated inequitable access to high-speed internet, but long-term federal funding and partnering with telecommunications companies could help, speakers said at a Route Fifty virtual event last week.

By Chris Teale • July 30, 2021

Queens is on a quest to become a ‘smart borough’

A recently elected borough president aims to transform Queens. But one expert cautions the need for a "thoughtful, intentional and iterative" strategy, as smart city planning is "not for the faint of heart." 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 26, 2021

IDC names 13 winners for 2021 Smart Cities North America Awards

From Las Vegas to Peachtree Corners, Georgia, municipalities' smart use of emerging or existing technologies, in addition to their ability to be flexible and agile amid the pandemic, were honored.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 21, 2021

Can this new technology make planting trees an affordable way for cities to clean-up contaminated sites?

Cleaning up contaminated sites can get messy for municipalities.

By Kristen Bousquet • July 21, 2021

Cybersecurity questions every local government should ask its vendors

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By Mike Duffy • July 20, 2021

What blockchain technology means for local city administrators

What blockchain technology means for local city administrators

By Andy Castillo • July 14, 2021

What Works Cities awards 4 cities top honors for data usage

The Bloomberg Philanthropies nonprofit arm recognized 16 cities total for improving city services and promoting civic engagement with data, key factors for a strong COVID-19 response. 

By Chris Teale • July 14, 2021

Cloud is a key tool to take municipalities into the post-COVID future

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By William Sanders • July 12, 2021

Contactless payments are more than a COVID response for public transit

Contactless payments can help usher in a future of safe and easy experiences for riders and transit operators.

July 6, 2021