Transportation

Transportation
To Tame Supply Chain Challenges, Fleets Turn to Connected Vehicle Solutions 
November 11, 2021

When commercial drivers are on the job, many use mobile tech services not just for their phones, but also as part of a fleet management solution that helps coordinate everything from fuel and maintenance to scheduling, appointments, payments and more. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Critics Raise Privacy Concerns Over Scooter Data Collection
November 10, 2021

Critics are raising privacy concerns over the amount of data being collected by shared scooter services and the cities in which they operate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Autonomous Trains Make Tracks for Expansion of Connected Mobility
November 05, 2021

Plans for autonomous trains and the connected artificial intelligence (AI) systems to operate them are getting ready to leave the station — if they haven’t already — as governments and the private sector move to improve aging railway systems amid the current supply chain crisis....

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Differing Roads for Uber and Lyft as Pandemic Fades in Rearview Mirror 
November 03, 2021

A poet long ago wrote about two roads diverging in a yellow wood. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Aviation Industry Emerges As Unexpected Obstacle In Path of 5G Rollout
November 01, 2021

A continuing debate between government agencies and industry groups over 5G technology’s potential impact on airline safety is entering a new stage.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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PACCAR Says New Connected Truck Platform Is Part of Its Digital Transformation
October 28, 2021

As it turns out, the connected car of the future may also be a truck. Big rig manufacturer PACCAR has taken another step in its digital transformation by launching a global connected truck platform that will be fitted into the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF brands....

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New App for Electric Vehicles Finds, Controls and Pays for Charging
October 27, 2021

One of the great stresses of taking an electric vehicle on a road trip is figuring out where and when to charge your car.  It’s a problem and a concern that Volkswagen drivers can now scratch off their list, thanks to the German auto giant’s...

Transportation
Fleet Operators Tap Connected Solutions to Speak Efficiency, Safety to Drivers 
October 26, 2021

Efficiency and safety are always important to commercial fleet operators, but increasingly busy schedules triggered by supply chain challenges and a shortage of drivers have raised the stakes — and investment – in technology that can help keep things moving smoothly. Get the Full Story...

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Facing Driver Shortage in Brazil, Uber Tests Line Jump Option
October 15, 2021

Uber has begun allowing customers in Brazil to pay more for shorter waits, due to a driver shortage apparently triggered by rising gas prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...