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Didi Chuxing Preparing to Enter South Korea, and a New Startup Takes on Uber and Lyft

August 30, 2019/in Blog /by Sharon

This past week, UPS announced an expansion of its autonomous freight vehicle program, Porsche invests in new tech to help improve AV safety, and Nomad Rides prepares to take on Uber and Lyft. This Week in Mobility ― August 30, 2019 Nomad Rides Vows to Beat Uber and Lyft Though Uber and Lyft currently have […]

Domino’s Pizza Announces New Delivery Program, Waymo Headed to FL for Extreme Weather Testing and Much More

August 23, 2019/in Blog /by Sharon

This Week in Mobility ― August 23, 2019 This past week, a new Oregon carsharing project in Hood River won a large federal grant, Waymo announces a new testing program in Florida, and Domino’s announces a new plan to compete with the likes of UberEats and Postmates. Oregon Carsharing Project Gets $548K Federal Grant Though […]

Uber Lays Off 400 Workers in Restructure, Ford Acquires Quantum Signal, and Lyft Releases Valuable AV Data to the Public

August 2, 2019/in Blog /by Sharon

This past week, Postmates announces an upgrade to their delivery bots, Lyft Level 5 releases valuable data to the public and announces a research competition, and virtual car sharing helps pedestrians and autonomous cars interact. This Week In Mobility― August 2, 2019 Uber Lays Off 400 Workers After sustaining losses of $1.01B from Q1 2019, Uber […]

Aptiv & Lyft Partner Up During NFB Conference, Florida Courts AV Industry Leaders

July 19, 2019/in Blog /by Sharon

This past week, Go-Jek gains more big-name investors, CommonSense Robotics takes a gamble on grocery delivery, and the debate rages on regarding gig worker rights in California. This Week In Mobility― July 19, 2019 CommonSense Robotics Builds “the World’s First Underground Automated Warehouse” Logistics startup CommonSense Robotics wants to help small grocers get into the grocery delivery […]

How to Make Sure a Used Car is Worth Buying

July 10, 2019/in Blog /by Don Pritchett

You must be on your guard if you’re thinking of buying a used car. People often sell second-hand vehicles because they aren’t in good working order, and you don’t want to waste your money on a duff automobile. Here’s how to ensure you don’t make a mistake. Check under the hood Serious trouble may dwell […]

10 Autonomous Vehicle Startups That Are Making Waves

May 2, 2019/in Blog /by Brandon

Not every startup has the resources and know-how to enter the autonomous vehicle sector. With complex technology and intensive research requirements, self-driving platforms require substantial investment and even more dedication. While large companies like Google’s Waymo, Toyota, and GM Drive work on the latest driverless technology, these plucky startups are giving them a run for […]

Uber Files for IPO, The Shift To Scooters, Highest Rideshare Tax Proposed

April 19, 2019/in Blog /by Jane T

This Week in Mobility – April 19, 2019 This week, Uber keeps IPO details confidential as it talks up investors, Phantom Auto attempts to expand into logistics with its latest funding round, and proposed rideshare tax debates heat up in Georgia. Uber Woos Investors With Road Show for May IPO After months of anticipation, the […]

Lyft Goes Divvy, Doordash Takes The Lead, And Self Driving Car Heads To Museum

March 15, 2019/in Blog /by Sharon

This Week in On Demand― March 14, 2019 From Lyft bikes to Doordash, the new champ of food delivery, here’s the latest happenings from the gig economy this week. Lyft To Invest $50 Million in Chicago Bike Sharing Program A proposed contract from Chicago bike-sharing program Divvy will bring $50 million in investment from Lyft to the […]