Tag: Fleet Management
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Garda Patrol Cars Stranded at Public EV Chargers Raise Readiness Concerns
Rising Concerns Over EV-Charging for Garda Fleets In a period of growing electric vehicle adoption, questions are mounting about how police forces manage charging for patrol cars. Recent reports suggest that some Garda patrol vehicles have to rely on public electric vehicle charging points, raising concerns about response times, fleet availability, and operational readiness in…
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We Can’t Go Anywhere: Gardaí Queue to Charge Electric Patrol Cars Sparks Readiness Debate
Rising Questions About Readiness In what is being described as a troubling glimpse into operational readiness, research and reports suggest that some Garda patrol vehicles are dependent on public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. A recent incident in Killarney, cited by a Liveline caller, reveals two on-duty gardaí asking to skip a public EV charging…
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Pony.ai Expands Robotaxi Commercialization With ATBB, Advancing Asset-Backed Growth
Strategic Partnership Accelerates Robotaxi Commercialization Beijing-based autonomous driving leader Pony.ai announced a strategic partnership with Beijing ATBB Travel & Express Service Co., Ltd., signaling a major step forward in the commercialization of robotaxi services. The collaboration aims to scale production-ready autonomous driving solutions and expand the deployment of robotaxis across transportation networks that ATBB operates,…
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Pony.ai Expands Robotaxi Commercialization With ATBB, Advancing Asset-Heavy Partnerships
Strategic partnership accelerates mass-market deployment Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced a strategic partnership with Beijing ATBB Travel & Express Service Co., Ltd., to accelerate the commercialization of robotaxi services. The collaboration marks a significant step toward large-scale, asset-backed deployment of autonomous ride-hailing fleets, combining Pony.ai’s self-driving software with ATBB’s ground transportation…
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Over 220 Firms Shut in 2025, Vehicles Towed: Inside the Turbulence of the Car Leasing Industry
Introduction: A industry under pressure The car leasing sector is facing a troubling year in 2025, with more than 220 firms shutting down and fleets being repossessed or towed away across several markets. The churn is not just a headline; it is a real disruption that affects drivers, employers, and the broader circular economy of…
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Over 220 firms shut in 2025, vehicles towed: Inside the turbulence of the car leasing industry
Overview: a sector under pressure The car leasing industry is in sharp focus as 2025 closes with more than 220 firms having ceased operations or folded their fleets, forcing thousands of vehicles off the road and leaving drivers scrambling for alternatives. In Singapore, the ripple effects are felt not only in leasing companies and fleet…
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Car-sharing in Singapore: Shariot and peers face S$180m debt—what’s next
Overview: A spotlight on Singapore’s car-sharing sector Singapore’s burgeoning car-sharing scene, led by Shariot and related firms such as Autobahn Rent A Car, is facing a substantial financial hurdle. Reports indicate a group of nine related companies is exploring restructuring options as the consolidated debt lands near S$180 million. The development underscores the pressures facing…
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Denmark closes security loophole in Chinese electric buses
Overview: Denmark’s urgent bid to fix a remote deactivation flaw Danish authorities are racing to close a cybersecurity loophole believed to allow remote deactivation of hundreds of Chinese-made electric buses. The move follows broader Nordic concern over similar vulnerabilities and a Norwegian investigation that heightened awareness about potential misuse of remote control features in modern…
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Tariffs Hit Canadian Truck and Bus Makers as New levies Take Effect
Overview: Tariffs Take Effect Across the Heavy Vehicle Sector Canada’s fresh set of tariffs targeting medium and heavy-duty trucks, as well as related parts, began this week, placing additional pressure on a domestic manufacturing sector already navigating global supply chain disruptions and rising material costs. The policy, designed to shield domestic producers from foreign competition…
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Swiss Army’s Reliance on TCS for Vehicle Recovery
The Challenge Facing the Swiss Army Recently, the Swiss Army has encountered significant challenges in maintaining and recovering its fleet of vehicles. With over 34,000 trucks, transporters, and cars, the army is struggling to keep its aging vehicles operational. This situation has compelled the military to seek assistance from private companies, notably the Touring Club…