Commuters news and trends

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

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 short rides to the park, but for daily work and grocery trips, and even weekend journeys to the country. That...

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

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 be released in cities across the nation, as well as in New Zealand and Australia, according to a post, with...

Uber Testing Boat Service In Nigeria’s Capital
Ridesharing // October 15, 2019

Uber has launched a two-week boat service pilot in the Nigerian capital of Lagos. The city is already well-known for its highly congested roads, and the United Nations (UN) has predicted that the country’s population will more than double to 400 million by 2050, making...

Apple Pay Coming To NY Subways, Buses
Apple Pay // May 29, 2019

Apple Pay is coming to New York City thanks to a partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority or MTA. The Verge, citing Apple Pay, reported that on May 31st, people can use Apple Pay for public transportation in the sprawling metropolis. According to TheVerge, the...

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Can Faster Shared Bikes Change US Commutes?

December 31, 2019
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 short rides to the park, but for daily work and grocery trips, and even weekend journeys to the country. That is not the case in the U.S. for various reasons […]

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Lime Announces eScooter, Bike Subscriptions

December 17, 2019
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 be released in cities across the nation, as well as in New Zealand and Australia, according to a post, with launches in more global markets planned for early January. Kevin […]

Uber Testing Boat Service In Nigeria’s Capital

October 15, 2019
Uber has launched a two-week boat service pilot in the Nigerian capital of Lagos. The city is already well-known for its highly congested roads, and the United Nations (UN) has...

Apple Pay Coming To NY Subways, Buses

May 29, 2019
Apple Pay is coming to New York City thanks to a partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority or MTA. The Verge, citing Apple Pay, reported that on May 31st, people...

Mastercard Enables Contactless Payments At TriMet

May 21, 2019
Commuters in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington can now add a digital Hop Fastpass card to their iPhone or Apple Watch, thanks to an alliance between Mastercard and Apple. Mastercard...