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Ticket to ride – or not?
Germany’s nationwide launch of a ticket that provides unlimited national travel on all city buses, subways and trams in every municipality for only €49 per month seems to be paying off.
Stop & Go for robotaxis
It’s been quite an eventful summer for the robotaxi industry, particularly in the US. On the one hand, many of the main actors have expanded their operations beyond their already proven environments.
New projects with a focus on safe and sustainable use of small vehicles
Drive Sweden's latest call "Safe and sustainable use of small vehicles using digital technology" has resulted in seven new projects". Read about the call and the new projects.
Uber Launches New Medical Delivery Service
A few months ago Uber launched its prescription drug delivery service, and now that is being expanded to include over-the-counter medications along with food-as-medicine prescriptions.
Making Infrastructure Last Longer – Is It Even Possible?
The Biden administration is requesting funding for a R&D project called ARPA-I for infrastructure with the goal of designing things “we can’t even imagine today”.
The Regulatory Challenges of Autonomous Driving
Two recent articles show that the adoption of autonomous vehicles is not straightforward. Mercedes Benz can now sell cars in California equipped with an autonomous driving program but only on highways...
Keyless Entry is Nice, but is it Safe?
If it is digital, it is hackable, and some security experts worry that keyless entry for vehicles isn’t secure enough. This is a worry that might present problems for Uber’s new car-sharing service.
Safety for e-Scooters a Thorny Problem
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that some cities in the US are restricting speeds on e-scooters to increase safety, but that this leads to increased driving on sidewalks.
Will TuSimple Have Better Luck in Japan?
On Monday, TuSimple announced that it began Level 4 autonomous test runs along Japan’s most critical freight corridor connecting the major cities of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
What is Stronger: Car Culture or the Desire to Be a Green City?
The new government in Berlin, elected in February, has shifted from the outgoing governments focus on public transit and active travel to the rights of motorists, B loomberg reports .
Waymo and Uber Working Together to Deliver
Agreeing a multiyear deal, Waymo and Uber will work together in Phoenix and San Francisco to deliver food and people.
The Subway's Future Hinges on Off-peak Riders
A new report highlights the impact of the pandemic on public transport systems like New York City’s subway. Ridership has finally reached 2020 levels, but the system is on financial life support.
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