landline Upfront Ventures Backs Landline in Bid to Revamp Regional Bus Travel Landline raises $3.85 million to connect rural Midwestern communities to airports through a partnership with Sun Country Airlines. The startup aims to make short-haul bus travel a seamless alternative to flying.
zoox Zoox CEO Aicha Evans to Discuss Autonomous Future at Disrupt SF Zoox CEO Aicha Evans prepares to take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt SF to share her vision for the company's autonomous ride-hailing service.
waymo Waymo's California Robotaxi Pilot Carries Over 6,200 Riders in First Month Waymo completes 4,678 passenger trips with self-driving minivans during its inaugural California pilot month, averaging 156 rides daily. The employee-only program provides early insights into the potential demand for commercial autonomous vehicles.
proterra Electric Bus Maker Proterra Nears Unicorn Status With New Funding Round Proterra authorizes a $75 million funding round that pushes its valuation past $1 billion. The electric bus manufacturer also expands its business by selling battery systems to commercial truck makers.
chevrolet 2020 Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Brings Back the Stingray Name Chevrolet confirms its highly anticipated eighth-generation Corvette will carry the iconic Stingray nameplate when it debuts on July 18.
boring company Boring Company Accelerates Hiring Ahead of Las Vegas Tunnel Project The Boring Company posts dozens of new job openings as it prepares to build an underground people mover in Las Vegas. The startup aims to complete the transit system by December 2020.
volkswagen Volkswagen Debuts WeShare Electric Car-Sharing Service in Berlin Volkswagen launches WeShare, an all-electric, free-floating car-sharing service initially deploying 1,500 e-Golf vehicles in Berlin. The company plans to expand the fleet and bring the service to other European cities in 2020.
waymo Waymo and Lyft Begin Limited Self-Driving Ride Trials in Phoenix Waymo launches a small-scale integration with Lyft, offering a select few riders in Phoenix the choice between a traditional ride or a self-driving van. The trial uses fewer than ten vehicles with safety drivers on board.
lightyear one Dutch Startup Lightyear Unveils First Long-Range Solar-Powered EV Lightyear reveals a prototype electric car that harvests energy directly from the sun to achieve a 450-mile range. The vehicle aims to reduce reliance on the power grid despite its hefty price tag.
uber Uber Stock Surpasses IPO Price Following Positive Analyst Reports Uber finally trades above its initial public offering price after a wave of positive analyst ratings ends the post-IPO quiet period. The ride-hailing giant reaches this milestone while reporting a $1 billion quarterly loss but record daily trip numbers.
aptiv Aptiv and Lyft Surpass 50,000 Self-Driving Rides in Las Vegas Aptiv's self-driving BMWs provide over 50,000 rides through the Lyft app, earning high safety ratings from passengers. Human safety drivers still remain behind the wheel as the indefinite pilot program continues to expand.
nyc mta New York City Launches Contactless Subway Payments Along Select Lines The NYC MTA officially rolls out its OMNY contactless payment system, allowing commuters to tap smartphones and bank cards instead of swiping MetroCards. The pilot program currently operates on a limited route and restricts users to single-ride fares.
waymo Waymo Resumes Autonomous Truck Testing in Metro Phoenix Waymo returns its self-driving Class 8 trucks to Arizona freeways for advanced testing. The vehicles carry both empty cargo and test freight alongside human safety drivers.
lime Lime Co-Founder Brad Bao Takes CEO Reins as Toby Sun Shifts Roles Scooter-sharing giant Lime undergoes a major leadership change as co-founder Brad Bao replaces Toby Sun as CEO. Sun transitions to focus on company culture and research and development.
boring company Boring Company Wins $48.7 Million Las Vegas Tunnel Contract Elon Musk's Boring Company secures its first commercial contract to build an underground people mover for the Las Vegas Convention Center. The project uses modified Tesla vehicles to transport visitors across the massive 200-acre facility.