The Supreme Court of Canada has cleared the way for Uber drivers to take the next step in their fight to be recognized as employees. In a ruling Friday, the high court upheld an…
Month: June 2020
Waymo and Volvo ink deal to build an all-new electric robo-taxi
Waymo has inked a deal with Volvo to develop an all-new driverless electric vehicle for ridsharing use, the two companies announced on Thursday, June 25. The autonomous-vehicle company said it will work…
Indonesia’s Largest Taxi Operator Sees Demand Rebound as Virus Curbs Ease
PT Blue Bird, Indonesia’s largest taxi operator, has seen a sharp rebound in demand for its services since authorities began easing social distancing rules to revive the nation’s economy, according…
Lyft says self-driving car safety will be built on trust
For Lyft, developing autonomous car technology isn’t about cars at all, but rather the people they transport. Lyft on Monday published what it calls a Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment to provide insight…
Uber & Mastercard to provide 120,000 free trips to frontline workers in MEA
Uber and Mastercard have committed 120,000 free trips and meals to those supporting communities across the Middle East and Africa in a bid to help curb the spread of COVID-19….
Taxi strike: Gauteng traffic grinds to a halt on Monday morning
A provincial taxi strike in Gauteng has disrupted the flow of Monday morning traffic as minibuses refuse to carry commuters and blockade major roadways. The South African National Taxi Council…
Uber, Lyft algorithms charged users more for trips to non-white neighborhoods
A new study suggests that Uber’s and Lyft’s algorithms charge higher rates to customers in non-white neighborhoods Аrecent study suggests that the algorithm used by popular ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft may actually discriminate…
Nicosia taxi drivers to strike on Tuesday, demanding government support
Taxi drivers in Nicosia are set to go on strike on Tuesday, calling on the government to prove their support with actions. In an announcement on Friday, the Nicosia taxi…
‘Uber tax’ bill clears Georgia Senate
Catching an Uber or taxi ride would cost a little less under a bill that cleared the Georgia Senate on Thursday. Senators approved House Bill 105, which would replace a sales…
Jordan- Taxi drivers voice demands for decisions to soften economic blow of coronavirus
(MENAFN – Jordan Times) AMMAN — Public transport, especially cabs and shared taxis, have been particularly hard-hit by the coronavirus crisis, and are still unable to operate at full capacity…