transportation

Mexican President Considers Raffling Off $130M Luxury Jet
Mexican President Considers Raffling Off $130M Luxury Jet
January 20, 2020  |  International

One might assume that a luxury jet, particularly one with a large “presidential suite” and private bath facilities, wouldn’t be a hard sell on the...

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Russia’s Yandex To Expand Into European Car-Sharing Market
Russia’s Yandex To Expand Into European Car-Sharing Market
January 13, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Yandex, a Russian technology giant and car-sharing company, plans to expand its car-sharing offerings into Europe as other companies in the space retreat, according to...

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Why APIs Are Crucial To Smart Transit’s IoT Growth
Why APIs Are Crucial To Smart Transit’s IoT Growth
January 13, 2020  |  Intelligence of Things

From London’s Underground to NYC’s MTA, transit systems are digitizing ticket purchasing to boost ridership and reduce consumer friction. But most still rely on old-school...

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Germany’s FlixMobility Reports 37 Pct Boost In Transport App Users
Germany’s FlixMobility Reports 37 Pct Boost In Transport App Users
January 10, 2020  |  Ridesharing

FlixMobility, a German transport app, on Thursday reported a 37% increase in passenger travel in 2019. The company, with an app similar to Uber’s, partners...

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eScooter Startup Lime Exits 12 Markets, Fires 14 Pct. Of Staff
eScooter Startup Lime Exits 12 Markets, Fires 14 Pct. Of Staff
January 10, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Lime is striving to reach profitability in 2020 and is laying off about 14 percent of its workforce — roughly 100 people — and ceasing...

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Cubic Teams With Moovit For Public Transit Mobile Experiences
Cubic Teams With Moovit For Public Transit Mobile Experiences
January 09, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

To co-develop next-generation mobile solutions for public transit agencies, Cubic Transportation Systems and Moovit have inked a definitive agreement. The partnership will see the integration...

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Can Faster Shared Bikes Change US Commutes?
Can Faster Shared Bikes Change US Commutes?
December 31, 2019  |  Ridesharing

For some people, it can seem almost utopian: The sight of countless commuters using bikes in certain European cities, and not just for recreation or...

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Lime Announces eScooter, Bike Subscriptions
Lime Announces eScooter, Bike Subscriptions
December 17, 2019  |  Mobile Commerce

To let everyday scooter users and commuters gain the most from their micro-mobility, Lime has announced the rollout of a new subscription offering. LimePass will...

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Paris Strikes Drive 30 Pct Drop In Sales For Paris Retailers
Paris Strikes Drive 30 Pct Drop In Sales For Paris Retailers
December 16, 2019  |  Economy

Current strikes in France over a potential pension overhaul have adversely affected retail sales during the holiday season, according to a report by Bloomberg.  The...

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