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Here and Uber collaborate to drive precise mapping

Road travel08 Jan 2024

Here Technologies named by Uber as a global location provider focused on bringing further advanced location-aware tools and functions to the Uber platform.

Via Metropolitan to offer transit tickets through Uber app

Mobility-as-a-Service09 May 2023

By making mobile ticketing available in more applications, Via Transit is ensuring its customers have flexible fare payment options for trips on any service.

BP Pulse supports Uber’s aims to be zero-tailpipe emissions

Electric vehicles03 Apr 2023

The two companies have entered a global mobility agreement to help Uber drivers transition to EVs by providing access to reliable and convenient charging.

Uber launches AI chatbot on WhatsApp for Delhi riders

AI and Machine Learning31 Oct 2022

Roll-out of the multilingual WhatsApp to Ride service follows a pilot project in Lucknow which saw Uber gain a significant proportion of ride requests from new users.

Motional and Uber announce 10-year driverless agreement

Connected and autonomous vehicles07 Oct 2022

The framework agreement is expected to create one of the largest deployments of autonomous vehicles on a major ride-hail network, with the potential to reach millions of Uber riders in the US.

Moove offers London’s Uber drivers access to EV financing

Electric vehicles02 Sep 2022

The mobility fintech wants to democratise access to electric vehicle ownership and challenge the limited access to financing for millions of gig workers across ride-hailing, logistics and instant delivery sectors.

Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery service in Santa Monica

Connected and autonomous vehicles19 May 2022

Uber is working with Motional to jointly develop an autonomous delivery service model that could quickly scale to more areas across Los Angeles and in other cities.

Fire Island launches Uber transit ticketing for ferry riders

News27 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

News20 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

News03 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

News14 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

News03 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

News30 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

News01 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

News08 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

News25 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

News02 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

News13 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

News06 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

News30 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

News25 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

News18 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

News11 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

News16 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

News03 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

News01 May 2019

Travellers can now plan and see their public transport journey with real-time information and end-to-end directions on one screen.

The near future of urban mobility

Opinions17 Apr 2019

Improving mobility is complex, affected by many inter-related and shifting trends. Phil Williams, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Iomob, looks at how we move towards ’mobility heaven’ and avoid ’driverless car hell’.

Uber calls on European cities to invest in public transport

News18 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

News16 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

News15 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

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