A new commuter vanpool service was unveiled Tuesday, Feb. 24, to bridge the gap to help eliminate transportation as a barrier to employment.…
SHAMOKIN DAM — Transportation and childcare have emerged as two primary barriers keeping people out of the workforce in the…
When Lyft driver Tramaine Carr transports seniors and sick patients to hospitals in Atlanta, she feels like both a friend…
A California law requiring that ride-hail and delivery drivers be classified as employees is constitutional, according to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of…
In 2017, executives at Denver Health were tracking a troubling trend. No-show rates were climbing and wait times for Medicaid-brokered…
Uber Technologies and Lyft are set to face trial on Monday in a U.S. lawsuit by Massachusetts’ attorney general alleging the ride-share companies…
Highlights: Fully funded rideshare service assisted diverse county hospital surgical patients Patients using rideshare services resided in zip codes with…
Uber has launched a new safety preferences section that gathers all of Uber’s safety tools in one place and lets users schedule…
One-third of ride-share drivers surveyed in a new study reported being involved in a crash while working. Using a cellphone,…
University of Florida Health has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to develop and implement programs to…
Have you ever wondered how a mobile app is reshuffling the deck in our cities, and indeed, changing the very…
Veterans living in the Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend region now have the option of getting a free lift…
The mobility management program at Maumee Valley Planning Organization began in November 2020. The project launched a Coordinated Transportation Plan with the goal of developing consensus across all jurisdictional counties.
Uber customers in Metro Phoenix may now be matched with a Waymo vehicle, providing riders with the opportunity to experience…
Mississippians in counties with Uber services can request free rides to their county health department appointments starting next month. As…
Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber claiming the company hasn’t done enough to prevent instances of sexual assault by…
When Uber launched its ride-hailing service, the company was more pariah than partner to the taxi industry. Some 12 years…
With losses continuing despite cost-cutting, changes to its micromobility segment or a sale of the company are on analysts’ minds.
Veterans can now participate in VA Uber Health Connect – an initiative that provides supplemental transportation to eligible veterans needing…
Generally speaking, debt only becomes a real problem when a company can’t easily pay it off, either by raising capital…
Link Transportation, a Charleston-based mobility company, launches a new transportation model, Link P.M., and mobile application, Link Local, to highlight…
Ridesharing has become a convenient way of life, but that’s not so for everyone. Passengers who use a wheelchair often…
Via and Uber have joined forces in order to provide customers with a seamless integration of Uber drivers into Via-powered…
Spare and Uber, industry leaders in transportation, announce a transformative partnership that integrates Spare’s cloud-based on-demand transit platform with Uber’s…
VA Uber Health Connect helps local Veterans access transportation to medical centershttps://localprofile.com/2023/05/31/transportation-program-veterans-expand/
New Jersey Transit is trying to improve its Access Link program to provide services for people with disabilities. In December, NJ Transit reached a…
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill on Sunday that would set minimum pay rates for Uber and Lyft drivers and…
Transportation fragmentation is one of the greatest barriers to increasing access to healthcare for Veterans. The VHA Innovation Ecosystem (VHA…
Continuing its expansion into the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) space, Uber has partnered with VIA Metropolitan Transit and Masabi to…
In a collaborative effort, NJ TRANSIT joins forces with Uber and Lyft to launch a pilot programme, aimed at providing…
Medecision®, a leading provider of digital care management solutions and services, and Uber Health, Uber’s healthcare arm, are collaborating to make…
For patients of the Community of Hope and Mary’s Center clinics in Washington, D.C., getting to their medical appointments can…
Just getting to the doctor can be a huge barrier to healthcare for some, but a local nonprofit is working…
In the world of rideshare, Uber and Lyft form a de facto duopoly. It’s estimated that the two together command…
Why do Uber, Lyft, Didi, OLA, and other ride-sharing companies want to partner with public transport agencies? For Uber and…
The need for more housing and sustainable transportation has North County’s transit agency exploring ways to maximize the use of…
As Austin’s pursuit of transformative public transit goes big, little transit, or “microtransit,” is quietly sprouting up in cities throughout…
Ride-hailing services and self-driving vehicles both promised to improve urban living. In an excerpt from his book Walkable City, planner Jeff Speck…
A prime example of leveraging mixed fleets to evolve with rider demand is Collin County Transit, specifically its operations in McKinney, Texas.…
Needham Community Council – Needham, MA
In 2017, the Needham Community Council began supplementing its volunteer driver medical transportation program with trips provided through the ridehailing company, Lyft. Lyft rides were funded through the Needham Community Council operating budget and a donation from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham.
On-demand ride-sharing services, vans and shuttle buses have spread to at least 100 U.S. cities, providing flexibility and reducing car…
Just Her Rideshare is a new app like Uber or Lyft where only women drivers can pick up women passengers.
“Starting next month, Uber customers in San Francisco will be able to use the app to hail old-style taxis, long…
Wait time fees unfairly affected individuals who need more to time to get in an Uber car, and the ride-hailing…
A rideshare company made by women for women is now available in Augusta. In the latest data from Lyft, between…
Studies have found that access to reliable transportation is one of the biggest factors when it comes to escaping from…
A study by researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has revealed the extent to which ride-hailing competition clogs city streets. Working…
Uber, longtime foe of the taxi industry, has made a deal to integrate New York City’s iconic yellow cabs in…
Based in Dallas, Alto says it is the first ride-hailing provider to hire W-2 employee drivers. Each must pass background…
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council threw the taxi industry a lifeline. The council unanimously approved an ordinance that…
Lyft said its healthcare business is expanding a new service for riders who need more “physical assistance” for their doctor’s…
Highlights •Contrary to popular belief, many over 65 years ride-hail, often self-booking rides. •Older adults who are more comfortable with…
The 2019 Transportation Impacts Report was the City’s first deep dive using private transportation company (PTC) data on the trip…
The National Labor Relations Board will reconsider its Trump-era legal test for determining whether a worker is an employee protected…
On Wednesday Via plans to tell riders in its two existing markets, New York and Washington, that it will stop…
Ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft have taken pains to position themselves as a partner to public transit, providing a…
More than seven months after the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled that Uber drivers are not self-employed and thus are entitled to…
Ride-hailing services, like Uber and Lyft, are lauded by some for their ability to decrease traffic congestion. Yet, others claim…
Electric scooters have disrupted micromobility worldwide, causing injuries and a fair load of resentment among pedestrians. Operators are now hoping…
Uber Health announced last week that Medicaid recipients in Texas will now have access to non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) options. Uber Health…
Some transit authorities, municipalities, and human service agencies are piloting on-demand community transportation services for older adults, people with disabilities,…
A California judge ruled Friday that the costly and controversial 2020 ballot measure exempting firms like Uber and Lyft from having to…
Today, the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person’s right to age well, and Volkswagen Group of America released…
Veterans enrolled in VHA’s Homeless Program may be eligible for transportation assistance getting to and from their place of employment,…
Recent changes have driven down pay for drivers, including a reduction in minimum pay for long-distance trips
The thank-you banners are down, but New York City residents have a real opportunity to show their appreciation for a…
From getting clients to eye appointments in rural geographies to more regular transportation to everything from food banks to regular…
Have you tried to hail a ride using an app lately? Many riders reporting higher prices and longer wait times…
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A trio of researchers, two from MIT and one from Tongji University, has conducted an assessment of the impact of…
Uber, Lyft and Whatsapp have been accused of infringing patents relating to GPS Technology by AGIS, a company that produces global positioning system (GPS) technology…
Ride-sharing giants Uber and Lyft have been in touch with the incoming Biden administration for a role in the COVID-19…
Uber Green, the feature that allows customers to request rides in electric vehicles, is coming to more cities. After initially…
The stock price of Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE: UBER) increased by 7.22% as it went from a previous close of…
When ridesourcing (TNC) companies Uber and Lyft show up in urban areas, vehicle registrations per capita increase by 0.7% on…
Lyft, one of the world’s largest ride-sharing services, is quickly expanding its horizons into healthcare. Using its wide transportation network…
A collection of FAQ pages from the FTA in response to increasing interest throughout the transit industry about partnering with…
Cities and transportation agencies are well aware of the benefits that data can bring to operations and planning. More streamlined…
Launch of mobile ticketing solution for RTD public transit makes customers in the Denver Metro region the first to be…
Self-driving vehicle start-up Aurora is acquiring Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group, which works on self-driving technology. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will…
The General Services Administration has finalized the award of a potential $810M governmentwide transportation contract to Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft, Reuters…
The City of Worcester and ride-sharing company Lyft have partnered to provide transportation access to low-income families through the YOU,…
In May 2016, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a Mobility on Demand Sandbox Demonstration grant to a two-region partnership…
Uber is looking to sell its self-driving car division, officially known as the Uber Advanced Technologies Group, as it narrows its…
In the Town of Innisfil, Ontario, the costs of subsidizing Uber are now more than it would have cost for…
Uber and Lyft have been ordered by California’s court of appeals to classify their drivers as employees.
Rideshare startup Lyft will integrate its concierge rides services with Epic’s electronic medical record system. The service allows healthcare providers…
Colorado State University’s Off-Campus Life has partnered with Lyft to temporarily offer a more flexible, cost-effective, and sustainable transportation method…
Uber has announced a couple of notable updates to its business-focused platform, as the ride-hail giant seeks fresh revenue streams…
? = COVID-19 related ? COVID-19 & Transit Covid-19: Real-time crowd-density app being developed for public transit users by Tom…
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan last week unveiled legislation she said would guarantee ride-hailing drivers are paid at least the city’s minimum wage…
Lyft and Uber have over the past year formed partnerships with health systems, payers and health IT companies such as…
Two individuals who sued Uber for not providing a wheelchair-accessible ride-sharing option in New Orleans have Article III standing to…
A California judge on Monday ruled that Uber and Lyft must classify their drivers as full employees rather than independent contractors, a ruling…
National transportation broker Access2Care partners with Lyft on its transportation program. The health plan evaluated the impact of Lyft for…
It’s no surprise Seattle’s delivery apps have stepped up their game to meet the needs of those staying at home…
A new study suggests that ride-share programs offered by hospitals may ensure earlier arrival times for patients scheduled to undergo…
California judge on Thursday refused to give Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) and Lyft Inc (LYFT.O) more time to appeal his…
? = COVID-19 related New In the Podcast Playlist In two episodes of the CleanTech Talk podcast, Michael Barnard, Chief…
Uber said Thursday it has acquired Routematch, an Atlanta-based company that provides software to transit agencies as the ride-hailing company looks to…
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has arranged a partnership with Uber and The Family Resource Center to help victims of…
As America gets back to work, the transportation industry is making adjustments. That means ride-share drivers clad in masks behind…
Direct Relief’s work in Puerto Rico ranges from providing support to people in recovery from addiction to increasing the resiliency of remote…
Things are about to go from bad to worse for Lyft. Until recently, the rideshare stock had been trading alongside…
What a Difference a Month Makes The COVID-19-related challenges facing transit overall and mobility management, in particular, are daunting enough…
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added the for-hire transportation sector to its list of “essential critical infrastructure…
Uber has rolled out a new service, UberMedic, through which it aims to help in the fight against coronavirus. The…
Lyft is piloting a program in the Bay Area to deliver meals for school children, who would otherwise get free…
Integrated Medical Transport, a non-emergency medical transportation company based in Mechanicsburg, will offer its transportation services to the general public.…
Uber and Lyft are suspending their respective carpooling services in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Uber is suspending Uber…
“More Via vans could hit city streets in the future as ridership continues to increase on Jersey City’s new subsidized…
“Ride share giants Uber and Lyft are rolling out an array of new products and services as medical care providers…
“Curb, the leading mobility platform for licensed taxi and for-hire rides in North America, today announced a partnership with Ride…
“Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker recently announced a proposal to significantly increase the fee imposed on ride-sharing firms known as transportation…
“A new partnership between CommonSpirit Health, non-emergency medical transportation broker LogistiCare Circulation, and rideshare provider Lyft aims to drive patient…
“Lyft is teaming up with CommonSpirit Health and LogistiCare Circulation, one of the nation’s largest Medicaid transportation brokers, to roll out…
“Ride Health, coordinating smarter transportation for every patient need, and Uber Health, facilitating non-emergency medical transport for patients and caregivers, together…
New In the Podcast Playlist On the War on Cars podcast: Kara Swisher Says Car Ownership is Finished. “Last March,…
“Sutter Health and Lyft are teaming up to allow the health system’s facilities to roll out individualized transportation services for both…
The face of transportation is changing, with lots of new ways to get places, including ride-share services such as Uber…
Acquisition, Investment, and Divestment Roundup Ford to end GoRide Health transportation service by Katie Pyzyk, Smart Cities Dive I talked…
New In the Podcast Playlist On the City of the Future podcast: “Hear Horace Dediu talk micro-mobility; Bibiana McHugh tell…
TNCs/Ride Sourcing Companies Uber & Lyft move from traffic congestor to mobility provider by Fien Van den steen, Global Fleet…
New In the Podcast Playlist Although transit is never mentioned directly, a new episode from 99% Invisible podcast on the…
A Time of Reckoning In the Podcast Playlist From the Autonocast, “Three Case Studies For The Autonomous ‘Trough Of Disillusionment'”,…
This is the first in an ongoing monthly series covering technology relevant to mobility management. Though conceived to be a…
TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Research Report 195: Broadening Understanding of the Interplay Among Public Transit, Shared Mobility, and…
How transit can finally solve the first-mile, last-mile problem, attract more riders and boost satisfaction This guest post was written…
Ridehailing services, dockless bikes, electric scooters and more represent a rapid change in personal mobility trends and technology that continues…
This report combines recently published research and newly available data from a national travel survey and other sources to create…
New technologies and new transit options are reshaping our cities and towns in ways that offer new mobility opportunities for…
The rise of ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have arguably brought the concept of transportation innovation into public discourse.…
TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Results Digest 366: Local and State Partnerships with Taxicab Companies discusses how…
TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 98: Ridesharing as a Complement to Transit explores current practices in using ridesharing…
Looks at principles that are driving the growth of the sharing economy and how they apply to ridesharing.
On April 17, 2013, NCTR and the Ridesharing Institute co-hosted “Disruptive Innovations in Ridesharing”. The recording and handouts are below.…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) federal legislation was enacted to eliminate discrimination based on disability. Although the ADA specifically…
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