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Fire Island launches Uber transit ticketing for ferry riders

Fire Island launches Uber transit ticketing for ferry riders

27 May 2021
New partnership allows for more convenient and safer ticket purchasing when reserving Fire Island Ferry trips and is scheduled to last throughout the summer season.
Bedford Park launches suburban-city job access mobility pilot

Bedford Park launches suburban-city job access mobility pilot

20 Nov 2020
Pilot aims to increase transit ridership and the use of shared modes of travel by providing the community’s commuters’ access to safe and reliable last‐mile connections.
Miami-Dade launches rewards programme to promote safe public transit ridership

Miami-Dade launches rewards programme to promote safe public transit ridership

03 Nov 2020
Riders on all routes get rewards for answering a daily survey promoting protective face coverings and social distancing measures that DTPW has in place on all Miami-Dade rail and buses.
TomTom and Uber strengthen links for more accurate mapping

TomTom and Uber strengthen links for more accurate mapping

14 Oct 2020
The ride-sharing company will continue to integrate TomTom’s maps, traffic data and Maps APIs across its global platform but has also joined the company’s Map Editing Programme.
Thames Clippers launches re-branded Uber Boat in London

Thames Clippers launches re-branded Uber Boat in London

03 Aug 2020
Thames Clippers is joining forces with Uber to encourage people to travel by boat across London city using its fleet of 20 boats that depart from 23 piers on the Thames.
One in four Americans want a Covid vaccine before riding public transit

One in four Americans want a Covid vaccine before riding public transit

30 Jul 2020
More than half of US citizens are deeply cautious about using sharing economy services or riding public transportation, according to a new study by Genomatica.
Mobility innovation lab launched in Miami-Dade County

Mobility innovation lab launched in Miami-Dade County

01 Jul 2020
C-Lab Miami plans to source and attract innovative mobility ideas and technologies from around the world and test them through local proof-of-concepts.
Mapping platform joins open source foundation

Mapping platform joins open source foundation

08 Apr 2020
The Urban Computing Foundation will host and govern Mapzen, which aims to develop a truly open platform for mapping, search, navigation, location and transit data.
Uber files lawsuit against LADOT over dockless data-sharing

Uber files lawsuit against LADOT over dockless data-sharing

25 Mar 2020
Uber claimed it has been left with little choice than to take the action but LADOT defended its data policy and lamented the “unfortunate timing".
Uber joins privacy coalition to curb city data collection

Uber joins privacy coalition to curb city data collection

02 Mar 2020
Newly formed CARS says it wants to “set the record straight” about MDS programmes but LADOT called it “a disinformation campaign”.
LA wins appeal in data-sharing dispute with Uber’s Jump

LA wins appeal in data-sharing dispute with Uber’s Jump

13 Feb 2020
Many cities around the world are looking for ways to benefit from dockless scooters and bikes while ensuring safety and reducing disruption. For them and mobility companies, this case is one to watch.
Melbourne councils sign up to jump-start electric bike-share

Melbourne councils sign up to jump-start electric bike-share

06 Feb 2020
The Australian city has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jump, a subsidiary of Uber, which will see around 400 e-bikes introduced to the streets in early March.
LA could mandate EVs for ride-sharing companies

LA could mandate EVs for ride-sharing companies

30 Dec 2019
The Mayor’s comments follow the recent launch of LA’s Zero Emissions 2028 Roadmap 2.0, aiming to deliver a 25 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
TfL revokes Uber’s licence in London

TfL revokes Uber’s licence in London

25 Nov 2019
TfL cited “a pattern of failures” by the taxi company, including several related to safety. Uber will appeal.
LA launches PPP to steer mobility innovation

LA launches PPP to steer mobility innovation

18 Nov 2019
Urban Movement Labs aims to unite government, business, academics and residents around new mobility solutions for the city.
In-app ticketing comes to Denver metro area

In-app ticketing comes to Denver metro area

11 Sep 2019
RTD, Transit and Masabi have come together to enable travellers to plan and pay for trips involving multiple modes of transportation on a single platform.
Forum aims to accelerate open source tools for smarter cities

Forum aims to accelerate open source tools for smarter cities

16 May 2019
The Urban Computing Foundation enables developers to collaborate on software to make improvements in areas such as mobility, energy and road infrastructure in connected cities.
Denver travellers in Uber transit ticket world-first

Denver travellers in Uber transit ticket world-first

03 May 2019
Users of the ride-hailing app in the US city are able to buy Regional Transportation District tickets through the app and then use their phone to ride rail and bus services.
London public transport information rolled out in Uber app

London public transport information rolled out in Uber app

01 May 2019
Travellers can now plan and see their public transport journey with real-time information and end-to-end directions on one screen.
Uber calls on European cities to invest in public transport

Uber calls on European cities to invest in public transport

18 Jan 2019
The ride-hailing giant says public transportation will continue to be the backbone of mobility.
Start-up aims to turn homes into personal power stations

Start-up aims to turn homes into personal power stations

16 Jan 2019
Resilience Energy is aiming to become the Uber of electricity and help UK homeowners to become energy self-sufficient
GoMedia and Moses connect rail passengers with on-demand taxi sharing

GoMedia and Moses connect rail passengers with on-demand taxi sharing

15 Jan 2019
Travellers can book a shared taxi at any time during their rail journey and the driver is updated with the latest arrival information
ODI urges UK Government to help make more map data available

ODI urges UK Government to help make more map data available

20 Nov 2018
The Open Data Institute has called on the Government to work with Google, Apple and Uber to publish more map data to help emerging technologies such as drones and autonomous vehicles
Mapping technology speeds up city road repairs

Mapping technology speeds up city road repairs

01 Nov 2018
Lv15 and Rubicon Global are joining forces to help US cities find their "truly desperate roads" and enable them to allocate their resources more efficiently