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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2019

Chariot ceases U.S., UK operations

The move from Ford Smart Mobility comes two years after purchasing the operation from a San Francisco commuter ride-sharing startup.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2018

King County Metro launches app for on-demand shuttle to transit

Chariot will use Ford Smart Mobility’s dynamic-routing technology to deliver service at the county's largest park-and-ride.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2018

U. of Denver partners with Chariot for shuttle program

The University hopes to expand the service to its neighboring communities in the fall.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2018

San Francisco MTA issues private transit permit to Chariot

Company must identify safe and legal alternatives for the remaining 9% of their approximately 204 stop locations by the end of August 2018.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2018

Chariot launches its first European commuter shuttle service in London

Enables passengers to complete the first and last mile of their journey by connecting them with nearby transit hubs and underground stations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2017

Chariot launches crowd-sourced shuttle in NYC

In addition to commuter service, Chariot is launching enterprise and charter services in the city.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2017

San Francisco to regulate Chariot, other private bus services

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency officials said regulating Chariot would help them garner data to ask a number of questions, like whether Chariot takes away riders from Muni buses.  

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2017

Ford's Chariot ridesharing service expanding to 6 more cities

The service crowdsources its routes based on rider demand, and it’s working to use data algorithms to map the most efficient routes, helping commuters who aren’t well-served by current public bus routes and local trains.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

Chariot launches advance-ride reservation for commuters

Previously, the only option was to grab a ride ad-hoc shortly before departure, an option which will continue to be offered alongside advance scheduling, the report said.

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ArticlesOctober 5, 2015

The 'Uber Effect': Will New Ride Services Reinvent Transit

On-demand ride-brokering services, such as Uber, are transforming the taxi and limo industries, but public transportation could be next.

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