SKOOT launches “world’s first carbon negative lift-sharing app”
Founded in August 2019, SKOOT aims to make the lift-sharing experience easier, safer, more affordable and more sustainable.
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Founded in August 2019, SKOOT aims to make the lift-sharing experience easier, safer, more affordable and more sustainable.
The tool aims to help cities better understand how new micromobility services are impacting their communities, public spaces and existing transport networks.
The work seeks to bridge some of the gaps caused by an "absence of standard interfaces" when testing Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs).
Investment has been secured by Birmingham City Council, including £2.92 million from the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and through its newly-procured EV Network Development Partner, ESB EV Solutions.
The publication is said to be the first comprehensive document that highlights key considerations for zero-emission bus deployments and infrastructure.
Under the scheme, transport companies will be entitled to compensation in the form of grants for damages incurred by COVID-19 and the national lockdown between 1 March and 31 August 2020.
The British Government has allocated a further £256 million to support bus and tram services in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The acquisition, which is currently in the first phase, will see mopeds, e-scooters and e-bikes become available to users.
The partnership aims to connect local operators with more earning opportunities and expand Uber's service range.
The two agencies have committed to increasing bus speeds and improving passenger experience with the help of automated camera enforcement of bus lanes.
The new Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) will be 18 times the size of the current zone, with 750 additional cameras to be installed by October 2021.
A report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has suggested that now is the time to deploy new and greener technologies to ensure public transport becomes central to the "new normal".
Employees are said to have shown support for the use of the technology so far, which the Authority plans to roll out across other areas of the transport sector if ultimately deemed a success.
Project PACE is a strategic partnership with the Scottish Government and electricity network companies and aims to speed up the roll out of electric vehicle charging hubs.
The partnership is thought to be the first example of such cooperation among Russian ride-hailing services.