Uber has formally requested the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to lower the base pay rate for drivers by 6.1%—dropping the per-mile rate from $1.36 to $1.277. This move comes as Uber aims to make rides more affordable for customers in one of its largest U.S. markets.
Cities across the U.S. are reimagining transportation infrastructure, recognizing that bike and walking trails are more than just recreational amenities—they’re vital components of an efficient and equitable transit system. Urban View: In a recent piece for Go Erie, Patrick Starr, executive vice president of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, shines a
Madrid is banning rental e-scooters after city officials announced that the operators, Lime, Dott, and Tier, failed to meet parking and data-sharing requirements outlined in their contracts. The city council will revoke the operators’ licenses starting in October, with no plans to issue new ones. “The market was found to
Driving an electric car in a dense city like New York is a hassle for one key reason: charging. For those with private driveways or garages, plugging in at home makes the switch to an EV seamless. But in cities like Manhattan, where a personal garage is as rare as
Elon Musk is taking Tesla’s next big reveal to the big screen—literally. Tesla is planning to unveil its highly anticipated Robotaxi at Warner Bros. Discovery’s movie studio in Burbank, CA, on October 10th, according to Bloomberg. The event was originally scheduled for August but was pushed back due to last-minute
LA’s infamous traffic is about to face its biggest challenge yet: the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympics. As millions prepare to descend, the city is scrambling for mobility solutions — but the clock’s ticking, and some key upgrades might not be ready until after the games.
Navigating the bustling bike lanes of Paris can be a wild ride. Cyclists zip along in a constant stream and encounter a flurry of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, each with its own set of rules. With the Paris Olympics now underway, millions of new riders are experiencing the exciting
General Motors has launched a new self-driving technology unit, Cruise, with ambitions to fully resume autonomous rides later this year and start charging fares by early 2025. Based in San Francisco, Cruise is rebounding from a significant setback caused by a robotaxi accident last year, where a pedestrian was struck