Transportation: Page 78
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Argo AI announces third-generation AV, expands testing to Detroit
The Ford Fusion Hybrid's upgraded safety features include redundant braking and steering systems, maintaining control in case of a unit failure.
By Jason Plautz • June 13, 2019 -
NYC extends cap on for-hire vehicle licenses
Mayor Bill de Blasio added a cap on "deadheading," the for-hire vehicle practice of driving without a passenger.
By Jason Plautz • June 13, 2019 -
E-scooter company Bird acquires competitor Scoot
Bird said the move will offer users more vehicles and service in new communities, including potentially the long-desired market of San Francisco.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 13, 2019 -
Uber Elevate shows off skyport concepts
Plans include mega skyports which could handle 1,000 landing vehicles an hour on a footprint of less than two acres.
By Chris Teale • June 13, 2019 -
Lyft ditches Ford GoBike branding for new name, 'mobile art' designs
The rebranded Bay Wheels service also debuted an e-bike in San Jose, featuring new designs and a dockless lock.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 12, 2019 -
Uber sued over wheelchair accessibility in Pittsburgh
The suit asks that Uber modify its policies and practices to make wheelchair-accessible vehicles more available on its platform.
By Jason Plautz • June 12, 2019 -
Uber touts new partnerships, big plans at Elevate Summit
The company announced it will test its Uber Air flying taxis in Melbourne, Australia, and will partner with AT&T on communications.
By Chris Teale • June 12, 2019 -
San Francisco groups collaborate on $100B transportation improvement plan
Citizens tend to resist additional taxes, so getting a measure on the ballot could prove challenging, even in the Bay Area.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 11, 2019 -
ParkMobile, REACH NOW partner to provide seamless parking, transit services
The companies said their new collaboration will make it easier for customers to transition from cars to public transportation.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 11, 2019 -
Uber’s flying taxis won’t need new aviation laws, top executive says
Eric Allison, head of Elevate Uber, said the company would partner with governments on its planned uberAIR service, a major shift from the past.
By Chris Teale • June 11, 2019 -
Opinion
The need for smart maintenance of autonomous vehicles
Though the timeline of AV development is hotly debated, every major manufacturer and a plethora of startups are involved in the race to deliver smarter, more efficient mobility options.
By Amir Hever • June 10, 2019 -
Uber Copter to take flight in NYC this summer
The service is heralded as a fast way to travel, but it comes with a catch: It's not cheap and not everyone can use it.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 7, 2019 -
Apple acquires AV startup Drive.ai
The move comes just days before Drive.ai would have shuttered its business, according to a state regulatory filing.
By Jason Plautz • Updated June 26, 2019 -
USDOT to open 2 new University Transportation Centers
The University of South Florida's center will focus on congestion, while Washington State University's center will work to improve the durability of transportation infrastructure.
By Jason Plautz • June 7, 2019 -
How tech could help avert 'public health crisis' of rising road deaths
The automotive industry has "an awful lot of work to do to communicate the benefits" of safety technology, said Continental's Jeff Klei in a keynote speech.
By Chris Teale • June 6, 2019 -
Survey: 57% of people willing to ride in AVs
Consumers continue to have mixed feelings toward AVs, even as automakers put more of them on public streets across the U.S.
By Jason Plautz • June 5, 2019 -
Bird adds 2-seater electric bike to its fleet
The company's first foray into non-scooter mobility boasts a padded seat, 20-inch wheels, an LCD screen and a 52-volt battery.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 5, 2019 -
Seattle DOT considers congestion pricing
The department completed a study examining other cities' congestion pricing efforts to analyze how the concept could be applied locally.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 5, 2019 -
NYC legislation addresses street design, safety
Council members passed a bill to support Vision Zero principles as New York's traffic deaths have seen an uptick so far this year.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019 -
Will pogo sticks be the next scooters?
Cangoroo plans to launch the devices soon in San Francisco as an alternative to electric scooters, though the efficacy of pogo sticks remains in question.
By Jason Plautz • June 4, 2019 -
Los Angeles to give students free bus passes
The pilot will begin in the fall and run for one year, though Mayor Eric Garcetti anticipates the program will become permanent.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019 -
Transit agencies form Automated Bus Consortium
Nearly a dozen agencies are coming together to leverage buying power and share ideas for driverless bus programs.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019 -
NACTO guide offers cities best practices in handling mobility data
The guide suggests cities should protect data, keep it open and shared among partners, and remain transparent around its collection.
By Jason Plautz • June 4, 2019 -
Los Angeles adding e-bikes, bike-share stations
Central neighborhoods will get more than 20 new stations near transit stops and other attractions, as well as more than 300 electric bikes.
By Chris Teale • June 4, 2019 -
Skip pulls scooters from DC, San Francisco after fire
The company said it would investigate after the fire in Washington appeared to start around the scooter's battery pack.
By Chris Teale • June 4, 2019
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