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New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Legendary NYC taxi hustler says modern airport scammers are out of control

Taxi hustlers in NYC airports are using sophisticated schemes to overcharge tourists, with illegal dispatchers coordinating the scams.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

SF Rideshare Rapist' Who Posed As Victims' Driver Found Guilty In SoMa, Mission Assaults

Orlando Vilchez Lazo was convicted of 11 felony counts for kidnapping and raping four women posing as a rideshare driver from 2013 to 2018.
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
Boston

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

fromCbsnews
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

DOT's Greenpoint Greenway Project Doesn't Dream Big Enough - Streetsblog New York City

The new Brooklyn waterfront greenway project on Commercial Street is insufficient to meet the growing demand for pedestrian and bike space.
Boston
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Breaking: Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Woman on Deadly Ocean Avenue - Streetsblog New York City

A hit-and-run driver killed a woman at a dangerous Brooklyn intersection, highlighting ongoing issues with speeding and pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

DOT's Greenpoint Greenway Project Doesn't Dream Big Enough - Streetsblog New York City

The new Brooklyn waterfront greenway project on Commercial Street is insufficient to meet the growing demand for pedestrian and bike space.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

"All of these different ingredients need to be baked into the Clipper cake," said spokesman John Goodwin with the MTC, speaking to KGO. "It's a really, really complicated recipe."
San Francisco
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
Austin
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
Cars
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

"Too often, California makes the best transportation projects fight the hardest for approval. AB 1976 starts to change that by modernizing outdated rules, limiting unreasonable process hurdles, and creating a clearer path to safer, more people-oriented streets," said Marc T. Vukcevich, Director of State Policy, Streets For All.
California
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
#uber
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Uber offers $4,000 grants and additional discounts to drivers switching to electric vehicles to promote EV adoption among its drivers.
fromMail Online
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Uber may soon be offering chauffeur services as it acquires Blacklane

Uber has acquired Blacklane to enhance its chauffeur services and expand its premium travel offerings.
Toronto startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Uber drivers: Your boss knows you're using Tesla's FSD on the job

Some Uber drivers are using Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's approval, despite legal scrutiny surrounding ADAS features.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
Bicycling
fromHeybike
1 year ago

New Electric Bike Laws 2025 for New York

Electric bicycles in New York are defined by specific criteria and classified into three categories based on their motor assistance and speed capabilities.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Sours on Lyft, Price Target Cut

Analyst Youssef Squali cut his price target on Lyft to $15 from $18 while maintaining a Hold rating, citing winter storm disruptions, the integration impact of the Freenow acquisition, and rising fuel costs as reasons to trim estimates below Wall Street consensus.
Business
#new-york-city
NYC food
from710 WOR
4 days ago

NYC Roadway Dining Season Kicks Off Wednesday | 710 WOR

New York City's outdoor dining program has significantly reduced, with only 500 setups approved for 2026 compared to over 8,000 during the pandemic.
NYC startup
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC sues to shut down unlicensed e-hail app Empower, which offers cheap rides

New York City filed a lawsuit against the illegal e-hail app Empower for operating unlicensed and uninsured.
NYC food
from710 WOR
4 days ago

NYC Roadway Dining Season Kicks Off Wednesday | 710 WOR

New York City's outdoor dining program has significantly reduced, with only 500 setups approved for 2026 compared to over 8,000 during the pandemic.
NYC startup
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC sues to shut down unlicensed e-hail app Empower, which offers cheap rides

New York City filed a lawsuit against the illegal e-hail app Empower for operating unlicensed and uninsured.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
#baidu
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

Nishath Jannath was crossing the street at 62nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside around 11:55 p.m. when she was hit by the driver as they turned into the crosswalk.
NYC parents
#e-bikes
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Council to allow more e-bike operators in borough

West London council plans to double e-bike operators to improve cycling and walking while addressing parking issues.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

After 7 e-bike incidents in 10 days, Mass. police chief warns of impending 'tragedy'

Recent e-bike incidents in Milford have raised safety concerns, prompting police warnings about potential serious consequences if trends continue.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

Friday Video: Here's Why The Latest Wave of E-Bike Restrictions Are So Stupid - Streetsblog New York City

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Council to allow more e-bike operators in borough

West London council plans to double e-bike operators to improve cycling and walking while addressing parking issues.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

After 7 e-bike incidents in 10 days, Mass. police chief warns of impending 'tragedy'

Recent e-bike incidents in Milford have raised safety concerns, prompting police warnings about potential serious consequences if trends continue.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

Friday Video: Here's Why The Latest Wave of E-Bike Restrictions Are So Stupid - Streetsblog New York City

Non-profit organizations
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Game-Changer': Non-Profit Throws Financial Lifeline to Open Streets Program - Streetsblog New York City

The new funding model for open streets provides upfront financial support to volunteer organizations, improving efficiency and community engagement.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How Paris redesigned itself to be a city of bikes-not cars

"This project is symbolic of what we've done over the last 12 years, reshaping the streets and the city," Christophe Najovski, the city's deputy mayor in charge of green spaces, stated during the opening ceremony.
Paris food
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

California charges parents in e-bike crash that left teen seriously injured

A couple faces misdemeanor child abuse charges for allowing their teen to ride an electric motorcycle, leading to a serious crash.
#fair-fares
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 days ago
New York City

Fare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper

Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
fromGothamist
4 days ago
NYC politics

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
New York City
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 days ago

Fare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper

Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
#robotaxi
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

The Hopkins Street battle is back: Berkeley reopens 'toxic' debate over bike lane

Cyclists protested for protected bike lanes on Hopkins Street, but city officials shelved the project, leading to ongoing safety and mobility concerns.
NYC food
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Outdoor dining across New York City returns, with hundreds of restaurants approved

Outdoor dining season in NYC begins, allowing restaurants to expand onto streets until November 29.
#airbnb
European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Airbnb is introducing a private car pick-up service | TechCrunch

Airbnb expands services to include car pick-ups in 125 cities through a partnership with Welcome Pickups.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
5 days ago

Airbnb launches private car transfers in 125+ cities

Airbnb launches private car transfers in over 125 cities across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, allowing guests to pre-book directly in the app.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Airbnb is introducing a private car pick-up service | TechCrunch

Airbnb expands services to include car pick-ups in 125 cities through a partnership with Welcome Pickups.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
5 days ago

Airbnb launches private car transfers in 125+ cities

Airbnb launches private car transfers in over 125 cities across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, allowing guests to pre-book directly in the app.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Victim in deadly SF Chinatown crash ID'd; concerns raised about pedestrian safety, elderly drivers

A 76-year-old driver killed a pedestrian in Chinatown, prompting calls for improved safety measures for pedestrians and senior drivers.
#traffic-safety
London politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

To Save Lives - And The Theater - Let's Ban Cars From Broadway - Streetsblog New York City

Banning private vehicles in New York's Theater District is essential to prevent further pedestrian deaths and injuries from traffic accidents.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

New SFMTA traffic map shows SF streets with highest injuries for pedestrians and cyclists

SFMTA released a map highlighting high-collision areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in San Francisco.
London politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

To Save Lives - And The Theater - Let's Ban Cars From Broadway - Streetsblog New York City

Banning private vehicles in New York's Theater District is essential to prevent further pedestrian deaths and injuries from traffic accidents.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

New SFMTA traffic map shows SF streets with highest injuries for pedestrians and cyclists

SFMTA released a map highlighting high-collision areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in San Francisco.
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
#public-transportation
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
#autonomous-vehicles
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Self-Driving Taxis Poised for Vicious Backlash

A Pew Research Center survey reveals 85% of Americans fear autonomous vehicles will eliminate jobs, with 70% viewing them negatively, signaling potential public backlash against self-driving taxi expansion.
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Transportation experts push for more data before New York gets autonomous vehicles | amNewYork

Fully driverless cars are approaching reality in New York, but better data and regulations are essential for safe integration.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Self-Driving Taxis Poised for Vicious Backlash

A Pew Research Center survey reveals 85% of Americans fear autonomous vehicles will eliminate jobs, with 70% viewing them negatively, signaling potential public backlash against self-driving taxi expansion.
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Transportation experts push for more data before New York gets autonomous vehicles | amNewYork

Fully driverless cars are approaching reality in New York, but better data and regulations are essential for safe integration.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
New York City
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

Ride along: Amazon expands delivery e-bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan

Amazon is expanding its delivery service using electric-assisted bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Tesla's robotaxis are reportedly remotely driven by humans, sometimes

Tesla allows remote operators to directly control its robotaxis in emergencies, a practice not commonly used by competitors.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Woman Injured In SF Hit-and-Run Involving E-Scooter

Multiple incidents occurred in the Bay Area and nationally, including an e-scooter hit-and-run injury, a gray whale death, transit infrastructure discussions, a nightclub demolition for a memorial, record-breaking heat, diplomatic tensions, and a viral performance controversy.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: We 404'd The Times Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The New York Times often fails to credit Streetsblog for local coverage, relying instead on their content management system for information.
#congestion-pricing
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

The entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge is getting a massive upgrade

A redesign of the Brooklyn Bridge's Manhattan entrance will improve pedestrian and cyclist access ahead of the World Cup.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Is Linden Blvd NYC's new 'Boulevard of Death?' 9 dead in crashes on street since 2021.

Linden Boulevard has been labeled the 'Boulevard of Death' due to multiple fatal hit-and-run incidents and ongoing traffic dangers.
#robotaxi-expansion
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

NYC rideshare driver carjacked at gunpoint by 4 masked goons after refusing ride: cops, sources

The 51-year-old driver was on break at around 1:30 a.m. March 23 when the strangers approached his Toyota Highlander SUV on Second Avenue near East 3rd Street and asked for a lift.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Masked perps carjack cab driver on break in Lower Manhattan

Four suspects robbed a cab driver in Lower Manhattan, taking his vehicle on a joyride to New Jersey.
Bicycling
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 month ago

New York & California To Force Licence Plates on E-Bikes? | TWR Ep 72

New Jersey initiated e-bike registration requirements, prompting New York and California to consider similar license plate and registration bills that could establish a regulatory precedent.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Uncovered records reveal the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on San Francisco streets

Sometimes, they report the cars for signs of an illegal maneuver, like when in September, a driver operating the city's 45 electric bus noticed a Waymo trying to pass on double solid yellow lines at Stockton and Columbus, an intersection along its route. Or for a near miss-like, when, last December, a Waymo was caught by a city light rail train's video camera making a dangerous left turn at 'high speed.'
San Francisco
#queens
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Queens woman fatally struck by private garbage truck driver while crossing street: cops | amNewYork

A private garbage truck driver struck and killed a 19-year-old woman crossing a street in Queens late Sunday night.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Queens woman fatally struck by private garbage truck driver while crossing street: cops | amNewYork

A private garbage truck driver struck and killed a 19-year-old woman crossing a street in Queens late Sunday night.
UK news
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A full list of all the regulations and rules that pedicabs in London will be forced to follow

TfL will introduce pedicab licensing, DBS and medical checks, vehicle safety inspections, operator premises rules and maximum fares under the Pedicabs (London) Act 2024.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Car-hating NYC pol wants 5 million square feet of new 'pedestrian space' - critics fear 'more gridlock'

A Brooklyn councilman proposes creating 1 million square feet of annual pedestrian space over five years, requiring the city to prioritize car-free zones near transit hubs without estimating parking and lane losses.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Mamdani's Regulatory War on Delivery Apps Under Threat Amid Budget Crunch - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's budget cuts hinder effective enforcement of delivery worker protection regulations passed by the City Council.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Next NYC taxi boss vows to pull the plug on unlicensed e-hail app Empower

Incoming TLC Chair Midori Valdivia pledges to shut down Empower, an unlicensed taxi app offering cheaper fares by allowing drivers to keep 100% of earnings while operating outside city regulations.
#micromobility
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Startup companies

Friday Video: Why Micromobility Sucks in So Many American Cities (But Not In Others) - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

City Playing Catch-Up Amid E-Micromobility Surge on City Streets, Coalition Says - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Startup companies

Friday Video: Why Micromobility Sucks in So Many American Cities (But Not In Others) - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

City Playing Catch-Up Amid E-Micromobility Surge on City Streets, Coalition Says - Streetsblog New York City

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London pedicab regulations target 'rip-off fares'

London will regulate pedicab drivers with licences, safety and language checks, and capped fares to prevent rip-offs, noise and unsafe behaviour.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New study shows disabled New Yorkers wait longer for rideshare pickups

Wheelchair-accessible for-hire vehicles are scarce in NYC, causing longer wait times and lower availability for riders with disabilities compared with non-accessible requests.
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