Tag: Connected transport
Electric transport: San Francisco tells JUMP, Lyft, Lime to scoot off
Silicon Valley has told ten electric transport providers to get on their bikes and ride out of town.
San Francisco has issued one-year electric scooter...
UK announces £20 million competition for low-carbon transport projects
NEWSBYTE The UK government has announced a new £20 million commitment to invest in low-carbon vehicle development, low-emission engines, and new energy storage systems.
The Advanced...
Reinventing the wheel: Why smart tyres give the IoT real grip
The race is on to develop smart tyres that rely on IoT connectivity to deliver greater safety, increased fuel efficiency, and longer tyre life,...
Uber relaunching as Amazon-style hub for connecting all transport
Uber's launch of Uber Rent, JUMP integration, and public transport ticketing signal that it now sees itself as an Amazon-style marketplace for frictionless transport,...
Uber buys electric bike-share startup JUMP in connected transport deal
Uber has announced the acquisition of electric bike-sharing company, JUMP Bikes.
The purchase signals Uber’s strategic shift away from a sole focus on cars and...
IoT Security: How to fight attacks on health, energy, and transport
The health, energy, and transport sectors are among IoT-enabled systems at increasing risk of a cyber attack. But why is this, and what can...
Verizon launches connected vehicle management firm
US telco Verizon has launched its own connected vehicle and mobile resource management firm in a bid to tap into a growing, billion-dollar market.
The...
Analysis: Why Uber and Waymo parked their self-drive dispute
Dispute comes to abrupt end as Uber pays out $245 million to self-driving rival.
Uber and Waymo have settled their dispute over stolen trade secrets.
The...
Fleet Complete picks Blackberry radar tech for fleet management
Mobile tech company Blackberry and transport monitoring specialist Fleet Complete have confirmed that they will expand their strategic partnership.
Fleet Complete is to purchase...
Netradyne announces new way to reward safe commercial drivers
Netradyne, a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT systems, has announced plans to launch a new software feature for identifying and rewarding safe...