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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2018

Via, Mercedes-Benz Vans launch London on-demand ride service

Through the ViaVan app, passengers will be seamlessly matched in real time with other riders headed their way, sharing their trip in a professionally-chauffeured vehicle.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2018

Boston Mayor unveils $5M plan to boost city's transportation

The investments will contribute to the ongoing implementation of the 58 projects and policies identified in Go Boston 2030, which is the city’s long-term transportation plan unveiled in 2017.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2018

Keolis receives contract extension from the RTC of Southern Nevada

Under this extension of service, the company will continue to be responsible for a fleet of over 250 buses across 17 routes, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2018

COTA union warning riders about driverless buses

Members of the agency's union distributed flyers Wednesday afternoon, warning riders about the "dangers" of commuting on driverless buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2018

Keolis launches on-demand mobility service in Sydney suburb

The service is operated by Keolis Downer, Keolis’ Australian subsidiary, and powered by Via, developer of shared-ride technology.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

Waymo CEO confident his tech would have avoided deadly AV crash

John Krafcik said that in the case of pedestrians or pedestrians with a bicycle, “we have a lot of confidence that our technology would be robust and would be able to handle situations like that one."

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2018

Bestmile raises $11M in Series A funding

The investment will power the company’s global expansion; strengthen its mobility cloud platform technology; and extend its customer relationships with service providers, strategic OEMs, and technology partners.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2018

L.A. Metro launches pilot program for SBE, DBE, and DVBE firms

The $1.3 million Contractor Development and Bonding Program will enable qualified entrepreneurs to successfully compete for construction-related contracts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Driverless Uber vehicle strikes, kills Ariz. woman

The vehicle was in autonomous mode with a human safety driver at the wheel when it struck the woman, who was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk, according to area police.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Lyft faces accessibility discrimination lawsuit in San Francisco

The case alleges Lyft directly violates the law by not providing an equal and accessible transportation option to all.

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