Transportation

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 —...

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Uber Tracks Flights to Eliminate Airport Waiting Times
October 06, 2021

Uber announced on Wednesday (Oct. 6) that Uber Black and Uber Black SUV customers can book rides up to a month before they need them, in an effort to expedite the process after landing at one of more than 20 airports. Get the Full Story...

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Goodyear-Gatik Partnership Pairs Connected Smart Tires With Autonomous Trucks 
September 29, 2021

Goodyear and autonomous trucking company Gatik have forged a multi-year collaboration to advance the development of mobility solutions for the driverless B2B short-haul logistics industry.  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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Dutch Court Rules Uber Drivers Are Employees, Fines Co 50,000 Euros
September 13, 2021

A Dutch court determined that Uber drivers should be deemed employees and thus covered by local labor laws, Reuters reported on Monday (Sept. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Amid Didi’s Regulatory Pressures, China Invests in Rival Mobility Platform
September 06, 2021

Cao Cao Mobility, a ridesharing app, has reaped the benefits of investments from Chinese state investors as rival Didi sees itself mired in regulatory issues, the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (Sept. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Uber Wants To Help Drivers Save Through GetUpside
August 17, 2021

Uber is working with retail technology company GetUpside to offer fuel and convenience store promotions to Uber drivers and delivery people. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Uber Teams With Taxi Drivers To Swerve By Colombia’s Competition Rules
August 11, 2021

Ride-hailing behemoth Uber is getting around the rules and regulations in Columbia by utilizing its platform to give local taxi drivers an insider take on local rides, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Aug. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Report: China’s Didi May Let Government-Owned Firm Manage Data
August 06, 2021

Didi Global Inc., a Chinese provider of ride-hailing services, is in negotiations that could give control of its data to a firm owned by the country’s government, Reuters reported on Friday (Aug. 6), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...