Cubic Transportation licenses TfL’s contactless payment system
Computer Weekly
JULY 13, 2016
Cubic Transportation plans to use London's payments system to develop contactless solutions for transport around the world
Seattle’s new transportation director on electric vehicles, remote work, company shuttles, and more
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Greg Spotts, the new director of Seattle’s Department of Transportation. Since moving from Los Angeles to take the helm of Seattle’s Department of Transportation in September, Greg Spotts has been busy learning about his new home. What can business and tech leaders do to support transportation? SDOT Photo).
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Seattle wants to charge DoorDash and other gig companies 10 cents per order for new license fee
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The bill, referred to the City Council last week, would require “network companies” operating in Seattle to pay the fees to obtain an annual license. For-hire transportation companies including Uber and Lyft would not be subject to the fee. ” It called the license “duplicative and unnecessary.”
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Uber granted 30-month license to continue operating in London
The Verge
MARCH 26, 2022
Uber has secured a 30-month — or two-and-a-half-year — license to keep its ridesharing services up and running in London, according to a report from the BBC. This marks the close of a lengthy battle with the city’s transportation agency, Transport for London (TfL), over Uber’s safety protocols.
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New York City votes to block new licenses for electric taxis, snubbing Revel’s Tesla plans
The Verge
JUNE 23, 2021
New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) voted to block the issuance of new for-hire vehicle licenses for electric vehicles. The company had been hoping to exploit a loophole in the city’s current rules, which caps the number of new FHV licenses but exempts wheelchair-accessible and electric vehicles.
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Lord of the Rings keycap sets will transport your keyboard to Middle-earth
The Verge
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
But unlike Matt3o’s original release, though, the new Lord of the Rings keycaps are actually licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises (the company that owns the rights to key film and merchandise aspects of the The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings novels). Image: Drop. Matt3o’s Dwarvish keycaps, with the alternate Durin’s forge accent keys.
Uber wins appeal against London ban
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Uber has won its appeal after losing its license to operate in London , Bloomberg reports. Last year, London’s transport authority, Transport for London (TfL), cited a “pattern of failures” as its reason for not granting Uber a new license to operate. Uber lost its license over a “pattern of failures”.
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Washington, Oregon join California in requiring all new vehicle sales to be EVs by 2035
GeekWire
DECEMBER 20, 2022
In Washington, EVs made up 11% of new vehicle sales last month, up from 6% for November 2021, according to the state’s Department of Licensing. And in Washington, some drivers have shared concerns about the high cost of licensing fees for EVs. There are 34 all-electric models for sale in the U.S.
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SAP offers faster updates, longer maintenance for S/4HANA in private clouds
CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The bad news is that many of them are net-new, meaning that the mass of customers still using its legacy ECC system, or running its modern S/4HANA system on-premises, are not migrating as quickly as the company would like to cloud offerings such as Rise with SAP , its subscription package of licensing, hosting, and application management.
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Get the scoop on the Mars Society’s plan to establish a tech institute, maybe in Seattle
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
SpaceX and other entrepreneurial launch companies are already moving rapidly to develop the transportation systems that can get us to the planet Mars,” Zubrin said in a statement issued in conjunction with today’s podcast. A computer-generated image shows an early Mars settlement.
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Seattle launches permit system for companies testing self-driving vehicles on city streets
GeekWire
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The Seattle City Council and Department of Transportation launched the permitting program Nov. 14 in response to safety concerns citizens raised after companies such as Amazon announced plans to test self-driving cars in the city, Council Transportation Committee Chair Alex Pedersen told GeekWire. . “I
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Experimental zero-emissions last-mile delivery hub launches in Seattle as a test for urban logistics
GeekWire
JUNE 17, 2021
The hub, in a parking lot near the Space Needle, brings together companies working in transportation, delivery logistics and food preparation to help solve the “last mile” problem — the expense and environmental cost of the last leg of delivery. (Seattle Neighborhood Hub Photos).
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Uber wins license battle in London, one of its biggest markets
Venture Beast
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Uber has won its battle to operate in London, one of its biggest markets, after a judge found that the company had addressed safety concerns. Read More.
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Drivers will face $75 ticket in Seattle as part of camera-enforced effort to keep intersections clear
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The pilot program from the Seattle Department of Transportation is intended to ease congestion, improve public safety and increase mobility for people with disabilities. Cameras will record the rear license plate of violators. The first violation will result in a mailed warning letter; the second violation will be a $75 ticket.
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TSA checkpoints will start supporting Apple Wallet IDs in February
The Verge
DECEMBER 21, 2021
When Apple introduced its updated Apple Wallet in June, the company said it was working to ensure you could use it to get through airport security — and now, we have our first word from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on exactly when that will happen.
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Zipcar will now let you access a car within minutes of signing up for the service
The Verge
MAY 13, 2020
Now, as part of the signup process, you can have your identity confirmed by matching a selfie with your driver’s license, according to Zipcar. You’ll match a selfie to your driver’s license in the Zipcar app. Then, once you’re approved, you’ll be able to access a car via the company’s smartphone app.
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Pioneering study uses traffic cameras and AI to predict future, promising to save lives and money
GeekWire
JULY 15, 2020
Bellevue is leading the way on this,” said Roger Millar, Washington Secretary of Transportation. The Bellevue Department of Transportation project examined collision close calls for vehicles, cyclists and walkers and calculated vehicle speeds. based Transoft Solutions , a transportation technology company, did the video analysis.
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Segway’s iconic (and oft-ridiculed) self-balancing scooter is ending production
The Verge
JUNE 23, 2020
Segway announced Tuesday that it is ending production of its signature self-balancing scooter, the Segway Personal Transporter (PT). It was also often seen transporting herds of tourists around certain cities. Photo by Taylor Hill / Getty Images. The news was first reported by Fast Company.
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MOVEit Vulnerability Exposes Millions in Oregon DMV Breach
SecureWorld News
JUNE 19, 2023
In a significant data breach impacting millions of individuals, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has confirmed that its data was compromised as part of a global attack on the popular file transfer software, MOVEit Transfer. million Oregonians who possess an ID or driver license.
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Uber to offer boat rides in London as new commuter service
The Verge
JULY 8, 2020
Along with diversifying its transport business with this new boat service, Uber has invested in delivery services. Passengers will be required to wear face masks in line with Transport for London (TfL) guidance, and staff will have PPE. Back in May, the company reported a $2.9 Users will boat using a QR code from the app.
UPS will make deliveries using Waymo’s autonomous Class 8 trucks
The Verge
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
The company is also working with JB Hunt Transport Services to haul freight along several interstates in Texas and is continuing its work with Daimler , the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, on a fully autonomous, Level 4 system for trucks.
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Is America Going Driverless?
Galido
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, to discuss the future of driverless cars in the country. The transportation secretary was very candid about the urgent need for America to redesign its transportation system to meet the challenges of the modern world. The team sat down with the U.S
Uber agrees to reduced fine in fight over sexual assault data
The Verge
JULY 16, 2021
The CPUC originally fined Uber $59 million in December 2020 and threatened to suspend its license to operate in the state after the company failed to answer questions about a damning safety report it published the year prior.
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Waymo is building a hub for its autonomous trucks in Texas
The Verge
AUGUST 18, 2021
The company is also working with JB Hunt Transport Services to haul freight along several interstates in Texas. The trucks operate autonomously during tests and commercial deliveries but include two Waymo employees, a commercially licensed driver, and a software engineer, who sit in the cab and monitor the driving.
Fraport goes all in on private 5G network
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 12, 2023
Oswald adds the importance of illumination for operation because when material or equipment have to be transported to an aircraft over long distances, it’s time-consuming for employees since the speed limit on the apron is 30 km/h. Autonomous vehicles controlled by 5G would help to alleviate this.
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London’s electric scooter trials will kick off on June 7th
The Verge
MAY 17, 2021
London’s long-awaited electric scooter trials will begin next month on June 7th, the city’s transport authority and local councils announced today. London’s transport authority Transport for London (TfL) says more areas are expected to join the trial as it progresses. Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images.
Tech Moves: Tegria adds execs; JPMorgan leader retiring; Angi hires former Expedia exec; and more
GeekWire
MARCH 14, 2023
A licensed general internist, Gensinger has expertise in clinical informatics and software design. Matthew Carpentieri joined Seattle transportation logistics and supply chain company FlavorCloud as head of partnerships, moving from ShipMonk, where he was senior director of partnerships.
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Uber fined $59 million for dodging questions about sexual assaults
The Verge
DECEMBER 14, 2020
If Uber doesn’t pay up and answer the outstanding questions, CPUC could suspend the company’s license to operate in the state, an administrative law judge ruled on Monday. The CPUC has regulatory authority over transportation companies in the state and regularly investigates complaints against them.
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Uber continues to hemorrhage cash during the pandemic despite growth in delivery
The Verge
AUGUST 6, 2020
But there was no mistaking the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the company’s core transportation business. And the company also lost its license in London after regulators identified a “pattern of failures.”. It’s a slight improvement over the first quarter, in which Uber’s ride-hailing business was down 80 percent.
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California will require all autonomous vehicles to be zero-emission starting in 2030
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Other groups have expressed worry that autonomous vehicles could usher in an era of even more traffic and pollution, especially if AVs are priced cheaper than public transportation. California is ground zero for AV testing in the US, with over 50 companies licensed to operate autonomous vehicles for testing purposes in the state.
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First glimpse of Amazon’s new robotaxi: Zoox autonomous vehicle spotted during video shoot
GeekWire
DECEMBER 7, 2020
They sported the “ZOOX” logo and license plate, and the “push me, pull you” configuration expected to be a signature element of the Zoox design. Analyzing the images on Forbes, transportation writer Brad Templeton observes that the boxy design is similar to vehicles from competitors such as Cruise and EasyMile.
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Digital identity startup Evernym sells to Avast, looks to bring trust to a decentralized internet
GeekWire
DECEMBER 9, 2021
” The 30-person company has worked to create decentralized identifiers for open-source projects and efforts such as International Air Transport Association’s Travel Pass. “This could be a log-in credential, but it could also be a vaccine record, diploma, hotel reservation, driver’s license, etc.
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Amazon reveals a secret about its Project Kuiper satellites: They’re using laser links
GeekWire
DECEMBER 14, 2023
“Per their FCC license , Kuiper has to launch about half of their constellation, or about 1,600 satellites, by the summer of 2026. . “Given that Kuiper is ramping up its mass production now to start full-scale deployment in 2024, this is a critical milestone,” Shull told GeekWire in an email.
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Bird will double its size in Europe with massive $150 million spend
The Verge
MARCH 15, 2021
Bird said that portions of its $150 million investment will be spent “implementing the next generation of recycling and second life applications for vehicles, investing in industry-leading equity programs and securing partnerships across the region designed to improve transportation for all Europeans.”.
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Realizing the promise of multi-cloud
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 8, 2022
SGB-SMIT , for example, is a leading independent European producer of transformers used for power generation, industrial manufacturing, transportation, and infrastructure. Around the globe, multi-cloud adopters are realizing incredible results as they migrate from older environments. .
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New York City selects Bird, Lime, and VeoRide for its coveted e-scooter pilot
The Verge
APRIL 14, 2021
The city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the selection of Bird, Lime, and VeoRide as the participants in its inaugural e-scooter pilot. The pilot is only expected to last for one year, but DOT has the option to renew the licenses at the end of the term.
Waymo teams up with trucker JB Hunt on autonomous freight hauling in Texas
The Verge
JUNE 10, 2021
Waymo’s autonomous trucking unit got a boost with the announcement that it would be teaming up with JB Hunt Transport Services, a 56-year-old company based in Arkansas. The trucks will operate autonomously but will be supervised by two Waymo employees, a commercially licensed driver and a software engineer, from the cab of the vehicle.
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Seattle approves law authorizing more automated speed cameras in bid to curb street racing
GeekWire
JULY 25, 2023
It captures photo and video of the vehicle and license plate if the speed exceeds a limit set by the city. Seattle uses speed cameras manufactured by Verra Mobility, a publicly traded company based near Phoenix. The cameras feature a roadside radar-based system that measures the speed of a vehicle.
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SpaceX to acquire small satellite startup Swarm Technologies
The Verge
AUGUST 9, 2021
36 SpaceBee smallsats launch to space aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in January 2021, during SpaceX’s Transporter-1 mission with 107 other satellites on board. Photo by Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images. SpaceX benefits from “access to the intellectual property and expertise developed by the Swarm team”.
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Who’s an astronaut? FAA weighs in on a murky issue for suborbital space travelers
GeekWire
JULY 21, 2021
Those guidelines suggest that astronaut wings can go only to crew members on a licensed spacecraft who contribute to flight safety and rise above the 50-mile altitude mark. The FAA’s associate administrator for commercial space transportation has the final say. Which leaves a big question: Where exactly will the line be drawn?
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WinX MediaTrans Giveaway: Transfer iPhone Files without using iTunes
Galido
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Yes, WinX MediaTrans is offering free licenses to all those who looking for best iTunes alternative. The main screen lets you decide if you want to transfer iPhone photo , music or iPhone video files to and from the device, or you can use the internal memory of the device as a storage medium for files to be transported.
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Cruise gets the green light to give driverless rides to passengers in San Francisco
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Rob Grant, senior vice president of government affairs and social impact, said the permit “brings [Cruise] one step closer to achieving our mission to make transportation safer, better, and more affordable in cities with our fleet of all-electric, self-driving and shared vehicles.”. California is ground zero for AV testing in the US.
Robotaxis get the green light for paid rides in California
The Verge
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
CPUC Commissioner Genevieve Shiroma called the programs “important steps to support our study of how autonomous vehicle fleets can be leveraged to support the grid as a demand side management resource, dovetailing on our efforts to incorporate transportation into the electric sector.”
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Extraordinary Digital Experiences, Made Possible by Cloud and a Modern IT Infrastructure
CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Delivering An Unprecedented Experience Through this sprawling multi-cloud infrastructure, Expo 2020 Dubai could host all the Pavilion designs, themes, and content from over 190 participating countries while integrating authorizations, supply chain management, and workforce licensing functions.
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