Public-private partnership pilot program to provide free transportation to low-income residents in Pittsburgh
The city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and Spin have launched a study that will give up to 50 low-income residents in Pittsburgh, Penn., free access to shared mobility and public transit services to study its effects on participants’ socioeconomic progress. Universal or guaranteed mobility...
GM, LG Energy Solution Considering Indiana for Fourth U.S. Battery Plant
General Motors Co and LG Energy Solution are considering a site in Indiana for a fourth U.S. battery cell manufacturing plant. It is said that Ultium Cells LLC is developing a competitive business case for a potential large investment that could be located in New...
NEWS IndyGo launches air filtration system on entire pubic transit bus fleet
Picture: IndyGo The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) has announced that it has officially launched the Lumin-Air state-of-the-art UV-C light air filtration system on its entire fleet of buses in service, including paratransit, regular fixed-route and Red Line buses. The first transit agency in the nation...
American University adds fleet of E-scooters ahead of fall term
This fall, it will be a little easier for American University students in D.C. to get to class on time. Electric scooters powered by renewable energy are now available on the main campus, the Washington College of Law Tenley campus, and the Spring Valley building...
California’s SamTrans orders 10 ZEBs, 20 chargers, and comprehensive infrastructure solutions from NFI
NFI Group Inc has announced that its subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. has received a new contract from San Mateo County Transit for 10 next generation, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG fort-foot heavy-duty transit buses. The order includes 20 ABB 150kWh plug-in chargers, project...
Lyft and Motional introduce new fleet of driverless vehicles
Picture: Motional Lyft and Motional have announced a new partnership which means that members of the public can now catch a ride in a new type of self-driving vehicle based on Hyundai's electric IONIQ 5 to get around the city. Lyft is rolling out the...
U.S. announces grant of $1.66 billion for zero-emission buses
The U.S Transportation Department has said that it is awarding $1.66 billion in grants to cities and states to buy 1,800 buses in the shift to cleaner, lower-emission travel. The grants will fund 1,100 zero-emission buses which will nearly double the existing 1,300 zero-emission transit...
Oakland, California, planning e-bike lending to cut congestion and carbon
The city of Oakland, California, is using a state grant to offer bicycle lending, along with instruction on how to ride a bike and maintenance, in low-income neighborhoods to reduce congestion and carbon emissions. The city is currently in the middle of its five-year...
Mobility’s Key Influencers: The MOVE Picklist
Who are the best mobility influencers to follow right now? At MOVE America we have some of the greatest speakers across the country, joining us in Austin, Texas. We couldn't miss the opportunity to pick out some of the most influential figures to follow right...
HQ & Lyft business announce a strategic partnership to offer on-demand ride hailing service to employees of the largest U.S. corporations
HQ and Lyft have just announced a partnership which will allow HQ to add on-demand Lyft rides to its aggregated supply of mobility solutions to corporate clients, which also provides black cars, taxis, shuttles and more. HQ, the leading innovator in corporate mobility, provides...
