micromobility Brazilian Micromobility Startups Grin and Yellow Merge to Form Grow Mobility Electric scooter startup Grin merges with Brazilian bike-share company Yellow to create Grow Mobility, a massive fleet operating across Latin America.
argo ai Ford-Backed Argo AI Secures California Testing Permit for Autonomous Vehicles Argo AI receives a California DMV permit to test one self-driving vehicle with two drivers, expanding its footprint beyond Pittsburgh, Miami, and Detroit. The move comes as the Ford-backed startup prepares for a planned 2021 commercial launch.
los angeles Los Angeles Taps Via Shuttles to Bridge Public Transit Gap Los Angeles launches a $2.5 million pilot program with Via to provide on-demand shared rides to three major transit stations. The initiative aims to solve the first- and last-mile problem that contributes to declining public transit ridership.
china Why China Leads the Race to Build the First Smart Highway China's flexible infrastructure makes it the ideal candidate to build the world's first smart highway, integrating solar power and self-driving technology. These advanced roadways aim to improve autonomous vehicle safety and generate renewable energy.
uber Uber Forms Micromobility Robotics Team for Self-Driving Scooters Uber is developing autonomous bikes and scooters under its new Micromobility Robotics division. The initiative aims to have vehicles drive themselves to charging stations and high-demand areas.
transportation Cities Face a Bizarre and Beautiful Transportation Transformation Urban landscapes are experiencing a mobility revolution filled with scooters, autonomous vehicles, and flying cars. Policymakers face a massive challenge in regulating this chaotic but promising shift.
faa FAA Proposes New Rules to Allow Drones to Fly at Night and Over People The Department of Transportation announces a proposed rule change that removes waiver requirements for drone flights at night and over populated areas. The new regulations establish specific safety conditions to minimize risks and open the door for expanded commercial drone operations.
baidu Baidu Launches Apollo Enterprise to Accelerate Mass Production of Self-Driving Cars Baidu unveils Apollo Enterprise at CES to bring autonomous vehicle technology to mass production, alongside the release of Apollo 3.5 for complex urban driving.
boom supersonic Boom Supersonic Raises $100M for Mach 2.2 Airliner Development Denver-based Boom Supersonic secures $100 million in Series B funding to advance its economically viable supersonic commercial jet. The startup plans to test a scaled prototype this year while targeting business-class ticket prices.
china New Regulations Crush China's Part-Time Ride-Hailing Gig Economy Strict new licensing requirements effectively end part-time ride-hailing work in China by forcing drivers to register personal vehicles as commercial cars. The resulting costs and residency restrictions push millions of casual workers off platforms like Didi.
waymo Waymo Launches Commercial Self-Driving Service With Human Supervisors Waymo officially introduces Waymo One, a commercial ride-hailing service for its early rider program members. The service initially includes trained human supervisors behind the wheel as the company continues to refine its fully autonomous technology.
waymo Waymo Debuts First Commercial Robotaxi Service in Phoenix Waymo launches Waymo One, a commercial ride-hailing service using self-driving cars in the Phoenix area. The service currently relies on human backup drivers as the company cautiously expands its autonomous technology.
waymo Waymo Launches First Commercial Self-Driving Ride-Share Service Waymo introduces Waymo One, the nation's first commercial autonomous ride-share program, initially available to a select group of users in the Phoenix area. The company takes a cautious approach by keeping human safety drivers in the vehicles.
tesla Tesla Rolls Out Advanced Navigate on Autopilot Feature Across North America Tesla releases its Navigate on Autopilot feature in North America, allowing cars to guide themselves from highway on-ramp to off-ramp. Drivers still supervise the system and must confirm lane changes.
uber NTSB Report Reveals Uber Disabled Emergency Braking in Fatal Self-Driving Crash The NTSB reveals that Uber's self-driving system detects collisions but cannot apply emergency brakes, relying instead on human drivers who receive no alerts.