Tag: Ride-Hailing
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Baidu to Pilot Robotaxis in London with Uber and Lyft Partnerships
UK Joins the Global Robotaxi Race The UK is poised to become a key testing ground for autonomous vehicle technology as Baidu unveils plans to deploy robotaxis in London, starting as early as next year. The ambitious move comes through strategic partnerships with ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, signaling a concerted push to scale automated…
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Trans-Cab and Geolah Win Full Ride-Hail Licences in Singapore
Singapore approves full ride-hail licences for Trans-Cab and Geolah Two notable players in Singapore’s ride-hailing scene, Trans-Cab and Geolah, have been granted full ride-hail service operator licences. The move comes just days before the expiry of their one-year provisional permits at the end of 2025, marking a significant milestone for both companies and the city-state’s…
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Singapore Grants Full Ride-Hailing Licences to Trans-Cab and Geolah
Singapore Grants Full Ride-Hailing Licences to Trans-Cab and Geolah Singapore has awarded full ride-hailing service operator licences to Trans-Cab and Geolah, marking a significant milestone for both companies and the nation’s evolving urban transport landscape. The licences, coming only days before the expiry of their one-year provisional permits at the end of 2025, position Trans-Cab…
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Singapore ride-hailing licences: Trans-Cab and Geolah granted
Trans-Cab and Geolah receive full ride-hailing licences Singapore’s ride-hailing market is gaining two new full operators as Trans-Cab and Geolah were awarded complete ride-hailing licences just days before their one-year provisional permits expire at the end of 2025. The decision places both firms on equal footing with established players such as CDG Zig, Grab, Ryde,…
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Waymo Halts San Francisco Ride-Hailing as Blackout Triggers Traffic Jams
Overview: Waymo suspends service in San Francisco amid blackout chaos Waymo has temporarily halted its ride-hailing service across San Francisco in response to a citywide blackout that led to widespread traffic congestion. The company cited safety concerns and the need to reassess operations as power outages disrupted street layouts, traffic signals, and public transit, complicating…
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Waymo Halts SF Ride-Hailing Amid City Blackout After Traffic Jams
California Citywide Blackout Triggers Sudden Suspension of Waymo Service The company behind one of the world’s most recognizable autonomous fleets, Waymo, said on Saturday it would temporarily suspend ride-hailing services across San Francisco. The decision came after a citywide blackout led to a wave of online videos showing Waymo autonomous vehicles appearing to contribute to…
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Waymo Pauses SF Ride-Hailing as Citywide Blackout Triggers Traffic Jams
Overview: Waymo suspends SF ride-hailing amid blackout In a rapid response to a citywide blackout that disrupted San Francisco on Saturday, Waymo announced a temporary suspension of its autonomous ride-hailing services across the city. The decision came after a surge of online videos captured by city residents appeared to show Waymo vehicles contributing to traffic…
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TNVS Fare Hike on the Horizon as LTFRB Approves Pickup Rate Inclusion
TNVS Fare Increase on the Table as Regulators Move to Include Pickup Rates Manila, Philippines – A group representing TNVS drivers and riders is warning that fares could go up following a regulatory decision by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The agency has approved the inclusion of rates for the pickup of…
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TNVS fares may rise as group warns after LTFRB ruling
What happened and why it matters Fares collected by transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers could be headed upward following a recent move by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The agency approved the inclusion of pickup-rate components that could influence how ride prices are calculated for passengers using TNVS platforms. The development…
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TNVS fares may rise as LTFRB approves pick-up rate inclusion, warns group
TNVS fares could increase after LTFRB action Fares collected by drivers of transport network vehicle service (TNVS) units may go up following the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) approval to include passenger pick-up rates in the official fare matrix. The move, intended to standardize pricing and protect both drivers and commuters, has sparked…