Transportation news and trends

Uber Taps Hertz Subsidiary to Scale Robotaxi Program
Partnerships // May 01, 2026

Hertz plans to expand beyond its car rental business and serve “the next era of mobility” with a new affiliated operating company that will provide fleet management solutions for autonomous robotaxi and driver-led rideshare fleets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Payments Are Becoming the New Pressure Point in Auto Retail
Payments Innovation // April 08, 2026

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Real-Time Payments Ease the Squeeze on Workers and Small Firms
Real-Time Payments // April 02, 2026

Real-time payments are moving from a technical upgrade to altering how money is actually experienced, managed and valued across the economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Airbnb Teams With Welcome Pickups to Debut Private Car Service
Partnerships // March 31, 2026

Airbnb has begun offering a private car service for travelers in Asia, Europe and Latin America. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Labor Economy Workers Keep the Jobs Market Moving

May 08, 2026
The labor market added jobs at a moderate pace in April, but the latest employment data also underscored a reality that has increasingly defined the economy in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Payments Are Becoming the New Pressure Point in Auto Retail

April 08, 2026
Watch more: Need to Know With Priority’s Amberly Allen Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Real-Time Payments Ease the Squeeze on Workers and Small Firms

April 02, 2026
Real-time payments are moving from a technical upgrade to altering how money is actually experienced, managed and valued across the economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments

February 23, 2026
Transit systems around the world are moving away from cash and paper tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Quick Reads
Uber Taps Hertz Subsidiary to Scale Robotaxi Program

May 01, 2026
Hertz plans to expand beyond its car rental business and serve “the next era of mobility” with a new affiliated operating company that will provide fleet management solutions for autonomous robotaxi and driver-led rideshare fleets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Airbnb Teams With Welcome Pickups to Debut Private Car Service

March 31, 2026
Airbnb has begun offering a private car service for travelers in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Uber Acquires Blacklane to Expand Luxury and Executive Travel Offerings

March 30, 2026
Uber Technologies plans to acquire Blacklane, a company that provides an app and web booking platform that connects guests with independent local chauffeur services in 500 cities across 60 countries....

USPS Proposes Surcharge on Packages to Cover Rising Transportation Costs

March 25, 2026
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has proposed adding a surcharge for fuel and other transportation costs to some of its products for shipping packages. Get the Full Story Complete the...