By integrating Lyft’s ridesharing services with Unite Us’ care network, people will have improved access to health and social care services. Photo via Lyft. Unite Us, a technology company that builds networks to connect health and social care providers, has joined forces with Lyft to provide ride-enabled referrals through the Unite Us platform. By integrating… Continue reading Lyft Provides More Transportation Options for Healthcare Patients
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Ride-Hailing Apps Create 69% More Emissions than Trips They Replace
With ride-hailing services now providing more trips nationally than taxis, the growth of ride-hailing has directly contributed to increased local pollution and exacerbated traffic congestion in dense urban areas. Photo via Uber. Ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft have experienced exponential growth in a short period of time. The expansion of these services is changing… Continue reading Ride-Hailing Apps Create 69% More Emissions than Trips They Replace
Carsharing Socar Starts Peer-to-Peer Service in Malaysia
To rent a vehicle through the Trevo app, users are required to have a valid Malaysian driving license or visitors need a valid international driving permit. Photo via Depositphotos. Carsharing company Socar Malaysia has launched its peer-to-peer service Trevo, according to a report on Paul Tan’s Automotive News website. Trevo offers its users a range… Continue reading Carsharing Socar Starts Peer-to-Peer Service in Malaysia
Group Renault to Launch Electric Carsharing Service in Paris
This launch in Paris is a new step in the partnership between Groupe Renault, a manufacturer of electric vehicles in Europe, and Ferrovial. Photo courtesy of Renault. Groupe Renault and Ferrovial, an operator of sustainable infrastructure, are launching ZITY, a free-floating, electric carsharing service in Paris. In March, a fleet of 500 all-electric Renault ZOE… Continue reading Group Renault to Launch Electric Carsharing Service in Paris
Sixt Debuts Mission Impossible Installation at Manchester Airport
The rebuilt aluminum Mercedes incorporates 3D printed wheels and other original elements, such as the car brand’s iconic three-pronged star badge. Photo courtesy of Sixt. Sixt has created an airborne, Mission Impossible style installation, which incorporates a life-size model car, at Manchester Airport. The permanent advertising display has been hung from the rotunda in Terminal One’s departure lounge.… Continue reading Sixt Debuts Mission Impossible Installation at Manchester Airport
Hertz Named Among World’s Most Ethical Companies
The assessment includes more than 200 questions on culture; environmental and social practices; ethics and compliance activities; governance; diversity; and initiatives to support a strong value chain. Photo via Depositphotos. The Hertz Corporation has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s… Continue reading Hertz Named Among World’s Most Ethical Companies
Uber Resumes Service in Colombia
Colombia taxi groups have argued that this step is not enough, and that Uber is unregulated and should be banned. Photo via Uber. Weeks after it was forced to exit the country, Uber has returned to Colombia, the Financial Times reports. The app started working again Thursday after Uber said it made changes to its… Continue reading Uber Resumes Service in Colombia
GreenGo Expands Electric Carsharing Service to Prague
GreenGo’s vehicles can be accessed with a mobile app and are available in a 35-square-kilometer area of Prague’s city center. Photo via Moyan Brenn/Wikimedia. Hungarian-based GreenGo has expanded its electric carsharing service to Prague, according to a report by Hungary Today. The new Prague location will start operating with 100 all-electric Volkswagen e-Up! vehicles. Simon… Continue reading GreenGo Expands Electric Carsharing Service to Prague
Share Car Launches Rental App
Share Car, a carsharing service based in Indonesia, has launched its new carsharing app, according to a report by The Jakarta Post. The app can be installed on both Apple iOS and Android smartphones. Started with test-marketing in 2018, Share Car was developed by ASSA Mobility, a division of PT Adi Sarana Armada Tbk (ASSA… Continue reading Share Car Launches Rental App
Hawaii Lawmakers Want to Increase Car Rental Tax
The tax would be a way to fund more highway construction projects, which would help reduce traffic congestion. Photo via Depositphotos. For the second year, Hawaii lawmakers are proposing to raise the state’s daily car rental tax, according to a report by Hawaii Free Press. Last year, the rental car surcharge was increased from $3… Continue reading Hawaii Lawmakers Want to Increase Car Rental Tax