Is LiDAR a 'fool's errand'?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the technology will soon be obsolete in autonomous vehicles, but others have said it will long be part of a suite of safety tools.

By Chris Teale • May 14, 2019

Chicago transit agency expands free Wi-Fi to all downtown subway stations

CTA first added public Wi-Fi in January, at one station, with the intention for expansion throughout the year.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 13, 2019

UK's newest ride-hailing app aims to give control back to drivers, riders

With xooox, drivers can can set their own fares while passengers can search for taxis based on type of cab, emissions, ETA and accessibility.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 13, 2019

FlashParking sees the future of garages as 'urban mobility hubs'

The company said there are multiple uses for existing structures from staging ride-hailing vehicles to recharging dockless scooters.

By Chris Teale • May 13, 2019

San Francisco to expand bike lane network, boost cyclist safety

Mayor London Breed instructed the SFMTA to double its production of protected bike lanes over the next two years to create a total of 20 miles of new lanes.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 10, 2019

Ford expands GoRide medical transportation service

The service will go live in Ohio and Florida cities this year with plans to expand across California, Louisiana, North Carolina and Texas in 2020. 

By Katie Pyzyk • May 9, 2019

Lyft app to offer Waymo AVs in Phoenix

The partnership is a major step forward for Waymo One, which has strictly limited ridership in the opening months of its AV service.

By Jason Plautz • May 9, 2019

Uber to go public at $47 a share for $86B valuation

The ride-hailing giant will start trading Friday on the New York Stock Exchange with greater hopes than Lyft's first month on the Nasdaq.

By Chris Teale • May 9, 2019

10 communities recognized for best Complete Streets policies

The rankings reward cities that have passed Complete Streets policies, which look to make streets safer for all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists.

By Chris Teale • May 9, 2019

New Flyer to launch autonomous bus technology program

The company said it will focus on building connectivity and vehicle-to-infrastructure technology into public roadways.

By Jason Plautz • May 8, 2019

Boulder, CO named best US city for biking

The city inched past its neighbor Fort Collins, which took top spot last year in the PlacesForBikes annual rankings.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2019

EVgo commits to powering chargers with 100% renewable energy

The electric vehicle charging network said it will rely on wind and solar energy, becoming the first in the United States to make such a commitment.

By Chris Teale • May 8, 2019

Philadelphia's bike-share program to expand fleet

Indego will add 400 e-bikes to its fleet due to the initial success of a four-month pilot program, which added 10 on a trial basis.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 7, 2019

Report: DC bus service must transform to attract riders

The Washington Area Bus Transformation Project called for more dedicated lanes, priority signals and a mobile or off-board payment system.

By Jason Plautz • May 7, 2019

Ride-hailing drivers to strike ahead of Uber's IPO filing

Drivers from a variety of ride-hailing companies will strike across the country in solidarity, with the main action taking place in New York City.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 7, 2019

St. Petersburg, FL approves complete streets plan

The plan is intended to boost safety for all modes of transportation, and local leaders intend to update it every five years.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 6, 2019

Waymo details pedestrian, bike detection technology

The company said its scanners are constantly detecting obstacles and other road users, then predicting movements based on "speed, trajectory and road context."

By Jason Plautz • May 6, 2019

Inside the CDC's epidemiological e-scooter study

A three-month study of scooter usage in Austin, TX found injuries often aren't due to collisions with cars — and helmet usage is nearly nonexistent. 

By Katie Pyzyk • May 3, 2019

Toyota AI Ventures announces $100M AV, robotics fund

The new fund, called Fund II, will support startups that are "challenging established mobility markets" and effectively unbundling mobility options.

By Jason Plautz • May 3, 2019

New York judge dismisses Lyft's challenge of driver wage rules

Lyft had challenged pay rules in January, saying that the city's reliance on a utilization rate to determine driver pay would disproportionately favor Uber.

By Jason Plautz • May 2, 2019

Uber adds London's transit info to app

The integration of real-time subway, bus, train and light rail schedules comes just months after Uber won back its right to operate in the city.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2019

Uber expands driver rewards program to 20 new cities

The program offers discounted gas, repairs and cash back deals, and will now also cover tuition costs for high-earning drivers hoping to get a degree.

By Jason Plautz • May 1, 2019

App to report dangerous driving in DC sees spike following fatalities

The How's My Driving app aims to empower pedestrians and cyclists with a platform to report dangerous driving in the District.

By Kristin Musulin • April 30, 2019

All-electric Gig Car Share launching in Sacramento, CA

President Jason Haight said the 260-vehicle fleet of Chevy Bolts will be the largest electric shared fleet in the country.

By Jason Plautz • April 30, 2019

Sidewalk Labs releases street design principles

The company's mobility lead Willa Ng said it would test them by installing prototypes "to gauge how drivers, pedestrians and cyclists react."

By Jason Plautz • April 29, 2019