Topic: public transportation
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Etihad Rail, United Trans & Via Partner for UAE-Wide Travel
A new partnership between Etihad Rail, United Trans, and Via will integrate the UAE's national railway into the Citymapper app, creating a unified platform for trip planning and booking. The initiative aims to provide seamless door-to-door travel by combining rail schedules with local transit opt...
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Tap-to-Pay: The Future of Public Transit?
The transition to tap-to-pay systems using near-field communication technology is modernizing public transit, replacing older methods like magnetic-stripe cards and tokens for faster, more convenient access. Despite benefits, the shift raises equity concerns for low-income riders without bank acc...
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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to 3 New Cities
Waymo is expanding its commercial robotaxi service to San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit, with a planned public rollout next year to accelerate its driverless technology deployment. The expansion requires regulatory approvals in Nevada and Michigan, and the company faces local opposition in other ...
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Amazon eyes thousands of Rivian's electric cargo bikes
Amazon is expanding its electric delivery fleet by deploying thousands of new pedal-assisted cargo bikes, developed in partnership with Rivian's spinoff company, Also, to enhance urban delivery operations. These four-wheel e-cargo quads will be rolled out in cities across Europe and the U.S., aim...
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Waymo Cleared for San Francisco Airport Rides
Waymo has received approval to test its autonomous vehicle service at San Francisco International Airport, a key step in expanding into a high-traffic market. The rollout will occur in three phases: testing with a safety driver, driverless trials, and eventually public commercial service, startin...
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Google Gemini Arrives on Android Auto
Google has launched its Gemini AI assistant for Android Auto, enabling drivers to use natural voice commands for navigation, messaging, and complex tasks to maintain focus on the road. Access requires downloading the Gemini app on an Android smartphone, with activation via voice, touch, or steeri...
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Waymo Takes on Highways: Is It Ready for the Challenge?
Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to include highway routes in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, addressing previous customer complaints about longer travel times and extending airport access in San Jose. The company has rigorously tested its autonomous technology for highway driving...
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Break Down Barriers: A Destination Marketer's Guide
Ashley Judge, executive director of Destination Salem, balances the town's historic identity with its modern Halloween fame by combining storytelling with practical solutions, such as promoting community spirit through personal engagement. She emphasizes using owned media like email marketing to ...
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UAE's Uber Robotaxis Go Fully Driverless
Uber and WeRide have launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, allowing passengers to be assigned autonomous vehicles when booking UberX or Uber Comfort rides within designated zones. The service currently operates in specific areas on Yas Island, with plans to expand coverage, a...
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Ex-Lidar CEO Launches Bid to Reclaim His Company
Austin Russell, Luminar's founder and former CEO, is attempting to regain control of the company by purchasing all outstanding Class A Common Stock through his new entity, Russell AI Labs. The proposal involves taking Luminar private under Russell AI Labs while maintaining its public listing and ...
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Musk Aims to End Tesla Robotaxi Babysitters This Year
Elon Musk aims to remove human safety monitors from Tesla's robotaxis, targeting fully autonomous operations in parts of Austin by year-end while prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance. Tesla plans to expand its robotaxi service to eight to ten additional markets by the end of 2025, includ...
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