Tesla has asked the San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland airports about acquiring permits to operate a ride-hailing service at each location, according to Politico. Tesla appears to have contacted each airport right around the time it started up a nascent charter service in California in late July. In the case of the San Francisco… Continue reading Tesla is seeking permits to offer ride-hail services at Silicon Valley airports
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Transforming Paratransit: AlphaRoute & MBTA win METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award
BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thoughtful innovation in paratransit isn’t just about deploying new tools, it’s about purposefully transforming operations. By partnering with Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), AlphaRoute deployed its Non-Dedicated Service Provide (NDSP) Optimization tool to redefine routing and scheduling. This innovative tool is boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and led to our… Continue reading Transforming Paratransit: AlphaRoute & MBTA win METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award
Universal Robots presenterar UR8 Long: Konstruerad att klara automationsuppgifter i de mest krävande miljöer och trånga utrymmen
CHICAGO, 8 september, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Världens ledande tillverkare av cobots, Universal Robots (UR), presenterade idag ett nytt tillskott till sin produktportfölj: UR8 Long, på FABTECH i Chicago. Den kollaborativa industrirobotarmen med lång räckvidd är tillgänglig för beställning nu, med leveransstart i oktober. Med 1750mm räckvidd och en slank profil kombinerar UR8 Long tillgänglihet, stabilitet och precision i ett robust… Continue reading Universal Robots presenterar UR8 Long: Konstruerad att klara automationsuppgifter i de mest krävande miljöer och trånga utrymmen
Uber and Momenta to test autonomous vehicles in Germany in 2026
Ride-hailing giant Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle startup Momenta plan to start testing robotaxis in Munich, Germany starting in 2026 – the first continental European city either company has announced publicly – with plans to expand to other markets. The partnership was first unveiled in May 2025, when Uber said Momenta-powered vehicles would launch on… Continue reading Uber and Momenta to test autonomous vehicles in Germany in 2026
Industry Disinformation Kills Surveillance Pricing Bill: As a Result, AB 446 is Withdrawn, Says Consumer Watchdog
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The fight to stop companies from using personal data to raise prices for the same product is on hold as Sen. Chris Ward has withdrawn his bill regulating surveillance pricing (AB 446) after it was gutted in the Senate Appropriations Committee. “This year was the moment to address… Continue reading Industry Disinformation Kills Surveillance Pricing Bill: As a Result, AB 446 is Withdrawn, Says Consumer Watchdog
Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization
California lawmakers struck a deal with Uber and Lyft that will allow app-based drivers to form unions and could make ride-hail fares more affordable. The agreement is a win for gig workers who have long been classified as independent contractors, and thus, ineligible for certain protections that employees receive, like the right to collective bargaining.… Continue reading Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization
Is Revel’s decision to exit the rideshare business a sign of weakness, or a shrewd business move?
Revel’s distinctive light blue electric cars will soon disappear from the streets of New York. The company has decided to end its rideshare service in order to focus on expanding its network of EV charging stations. The company says it’s making the move for the same reason it retired its iconic blue electric scooters in… Continue reading Is Revel’s decision to exit the rideshare business a sign of weakness, or a shrewd business move?
STATEMENT FROM BRADLEY TUSK IN RESPONSE TO LYFT’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT IT WILL IMPLEMENT AGE VERIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CITI BIKE RIDERS
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In response to Lyft announcing that it will begin implementing age verification to ensure electric Citi Bike riders are 16 or older, Tusk Philanthropies, who developed and led the effort to bring about this change — including creating the initial idea, authoring a recent op-ed in the Daily News calling… Continue reading STATEMENT FROM BRADLEY TUSK IN RESPONSE TO LYFT’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT IT WILL IMPLEMENT AGE VERIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CITI BIKE RIDERS
College Students Driving for Uber & Lyft Face Insurance Coverage Gap
A new analysis reveals that as 40% of college students turn to Uber, Lyft and delivery services, they unknowingly face insurance coverage gaps, potentially bankrupting families. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As college students nationwide head back to campus this month, a hidden financial crisis is brewing that could devastate families: millions of… Continue reading College Students Driving for Uber & Lyft Face Insurance Coverage Gap
Tesla Robotaxi scores permit to run ride-hailing service in Texas
In an aerial view, the Tesla headquarters is seen in Austin, Texas, on July 24, 2025. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Tesla has been granted a permit to run a ride-hailing business in Texas, allowing the electric vehicle maker to compete against companies including Uber and Lyft. Tesla Robotaxi LLC is licensed to operate a… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi scores permit to run ride-hailing service in Texas