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Uber to acquire Autocab in expansion partnership
The partnership aims to connect local operators with more earning opportunities and expand Uber's service range.
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Russian ride-hailing firm Citymobil integrates Urent e-scooters into service
The partnership is thought to be the first example of such cooperation among Russian ride-hailing services.
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Lyft publishes first environmental, social and governance report
The report, which aims to evaluate what the firm has already delivered and is planning to deliver in the future, will be released annually.
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Does ride-hailing substitute or complement public transit?
New research by SMART has found that one third of ride-hailing trips substitute public transit.
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New standards introduced to improve safety for taxi and PHV passengers
The new standards, which local authorities will be expected to implement, are designed to improve consistency in the taxi licensing system.
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Dubai’s RTA begins monitoring taxi driver behaviour with AI
AI techniques are being used to monitor driving performance, potential driving violations and coronavirus protection compliance.
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Careem and Hala expand ride-hailing service into Ras Al Khaimah
Both Hala and Careem will be launching in a pilot phase in Ras Al Khaimah until a larger ride-hailing fleet of taxis and limos is introduced across the Emirate in mid-August 2020.
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Uber and Lyft partner with foundation to promote rideshare safety
The #WhatsMyName Foundation’s goal is to educate college students about rideshare safety best practices to prevent future tragedies from occurring.
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Voi e-scooters integrated into German ride-hailing service
The service integration will become available in Hamburg, Berlin and Munich, designed to offer users a more diverse range of mobility options.
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Ride-hailing firm Bolt raises €100 million in funding round
The funding round, led by Naya Capital Management, aims to allow the ride-hailing firm to expand and capitalise on evolving passenger demand that has been triggered by COVID-19.
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Uber announces new COVID-19 safety measures
New measures include driver and rider online checklists, mandatory face mask verification and new in-app feedback tools.
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Uber launches Real-Time ID Check in the UK
The Real-Time ID Check aims to enhance passenger safety by eradicating the risk of unlicensed persons being able to operate Uber vehicles.
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Lyft partners with One Medical to offer drivers virtual care platform
The programme is already available to drivers in Chicago, Portland, San Diego and Seattle and is now expanding to include the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Phoenix, and Washington D.C.
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African Development Bank and SA Taxi sign agreement to enhance transport sector
The $100 million loan agreement aims to allow SA Taxi to empower taxi operators whilst boosting the sustainable industrialisation of the urban transport sector in South Africa.
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Capped ride-sharing services could support public transport, finds survey
The Transport Opinion Survey (TOPS), which was carried out by the University of Sydney, measured public confidence in Australian transport infrastructure and services provided by local and national authorities.