WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) commemorated its 45th anniversary on September 9-10 in the nation’s capital with two days of events that brought together government leaders, industry innovators, victims, survivors, and advocates committed to ending impaired driving. The event kicked off on September 9 with welcome remarks from MADD… Continue reading Mothers Against Drunk Driving Marks 45th Anniversary in Washington, D.C. With Two Days of Innovation, Advocacy, and Remembrance
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Thunes Expands Real-Time Cross-Border Payments to Saudi Arabia
LONDON and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has announced the rollout of real-time cross-border payments into Saudi Arabia. Through its Direct Global Network, Thunes’ Members can now deliver instant payouts directly to bank accounts and wallets in the Kingdom in Saudi Riyals… Continue reading Thunes Expands Real-Time Cross-Border Payments to Saudi Arabia
The ‘pious’ pioneer: how the Toyota Prius changed motoring
Taxi! It’s the reductive cry of many when a Prius hums into view, Toyota’s pioneering hybrid hatchback having become the ubiquitous Uber for a generation of ride-hailing devotees. Yet as the petrol-electric model celebrates its quarter century on sale in the UK, does the incredibly efficient and relentlessly reliable Prius deserve to be seen –… Continue reading The ‘pious’ pioneer: how the Toyota Prius changed motoring
Nintendo Drops Surprise Trailer for New ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’
Mario is returning to the big screen. Following the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which made more than $1.3 billion worldwide in 2023, animation studio Illumination and Nintendo are releasing a sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in April 2026. Nintendo dropped a teaser trailer during its Direct presentation on Friday. The… Continue reading Nintendo Drops Surprise Trailer for New ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’
Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing company of violating federal law by discriminating against people with physical disabilities. In particular, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) civil rights division claims that the company and its drivers “routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including individuals who travel with service… Continue reading Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
Uber sued by DOJ for alleged discrimination against disabled riders
A man holds up a smartphone with the Uber app visible on screen, as taxis queue in the background on June 4, 2019. Olly Curtis | Future via Getty Images The Department of Justice sued Uber on Thursday, alleging the ride-hailing giant discriminated against riders with disabilities, according to a filing. “Despite the importance of… Continue reading Uber sued by DOJ for alleged discrimination against disabled riders
Is Pivotal Helix eVTOL a First Responder in the Sky?
When Sinatra sang “Come Fly with Me,” he couldn’t have imagined anything like the Pivotal Helix. The Helix is a single-seat, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, or eVTOL. And where dozens of eVTOL start-ups have failed to take flight, Pivotal says it’s on track to deliver its first customer model in the first quarter… Continue reading Is Pivotal Helix eVTOL a First Responder in the Sky?
Joby Aviation and Uber to add Blade flights to Uber App, paving way for electric air taxis
Less than two weeks after completing its acquisition of aerial mobility business Blade, eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has expanded an ongoing partnership with Uber, Inc. to bring those flights to the popular rideshare app. Regarding eVTOL development news, Joby Aviation ($JOBY) is a regular on the Electrek homepage. Joby is one of dozens… Continue reading Joby Aviation and Uber to add Blade flights to Uber App, paving way for electric air taxis
Uber will launch Blade helicopter rides next year through expanded Joby partnership
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Uber is tackling a new form of ride sharing: helicopters. The ride hailing company on Wednesday said it will launch Blade helicopter rides on its app as soon as 2026 through its partnership with Joby Aviation, an electric air taxi maker. The announcement comes after Joby in August… Continue reading Uber will launch Blade helicopter rides next year through expanded Joby partnership
Lyft and May Mobility launch robotaxis in Atlanta
Riders in Atlanta can now hail a May Mobility robotaxi on the Lyft app, marking the first commercial deployment in the two companies’ partnership. The small fleet of autonomous vehicles is Lyft’s latest attempt to carve out a presence in the robotaxi market. Lyft’s Atlanta launch signals an effort to carve out a piece of… Continue reading Lyft and May Mobility launch robotaxis in Atlanta