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Amazon's Zoox redesigned its futuristic robotaxi based on feedback from half a million riders, adding softer seats, better cupholders, and features that actually matter for everyday comfort. The steering-wheel-free vehicle is now rolling out in four cities with upgrades that prove someone was actually listening.
Four motorcycle riders just proved you don't need to sacrifice style for safety. Their sneaker company hit 40,000 customers by solving a problem every Indian rider faces daily.
Fredrik Dversnes claimed his biggest career victory at the Giro d'Italia after race officials listened to rider safety concerns and adjusted the course. The win marks a rare moment when athlete advocacy for safer conditions led to immediate action during a major sporting event.
Waymo just launched a minivan-style robotaxi built from the ground up to be more comfortable, affordable, and rider-friendly than anything before it. After years of development and half a million weekly paid rides, the company is bringing lessons learned into a vehicle designed to finally make robotaxis work at scale.
A 61-year-old former banker in Bangkok turned his childhood superhero obsession into Rider Noodle, a themed restaurant serving signature tom yum dishes surrounded by collectible Japanese tokusatsu memorabilia. Sometimes the best career moves happen when you stop chasing returns and start chasing joy.
Lagos traffic authorities are teaming up with delivery companies to reduce motorcycle crashes through education and partnerships. The initiative includes rider safety workshops and a school program reaching nearly 40% of students.
A museum's stationary Knight Rider replica received a $50 speeding ticket from New York City, even though it hasn't moved in years. Now everyone wants to meet the mystery driver with the matching car roaming Brooklyn.
After years of falling short, Rider University's men's tennis team made history by capturing their first-ever conference championship and punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore Cole Thurgur capped off a perfect 16-0 season to lead the Broncs past top-seeded Marist.
Gazelle just launched two premium e-bikes that cruise at 28 mph without sacrificing the smooth, stable ride Dutch cyclists have trusted for decades. The new models prove speed and comfort don't have to be enemies.
A Montana designer created an exercise bike with no seat that engages your entire body while eliminating saddle discomfort. The Cardio Speeder suspends riders over the frame for a workout inspired by record-breaking racing cyclists.
Women in Hyderabad are breaking barriers and achieving financial independence by becoming auto drivers and delivery riders, earning up to ₹40,000 per month. The new Stree Ride initiative just launched to train and employ more women in transportation jobs traditionally held by men.
A food delivery rider in China rescued injured students, fought fires, and turned 300 colleagues into community heroes. Now they're solving 1,000+ city problems while delivering meals.
Older adults who rode e-bikes for just 90 minutes a week showed remarkable improvements in memory and mental health. The electric assist didn't reduce the benefits—it actually helped riders stick with it and gain even more.
When sudden storms swept across Lake Murray, two riders stranded in the water faced a dangerous situation. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper pulled them to safety before the weather worsened.
Jessica Burke became the first woman to win the prestigious Bordeaux World Cup, delivering the only double clear performance of the night with her 10-year-old horse. After five previous attempts with a single rail down each time, the Irish rider's patience finally paid off with a fairytale victory.
Chowdeck just became the first Nigerian delivery platform to automatically enroll all its riders in accident insurance, covering medical bills and lost wages. For gig workers who lose a week's income from a single crash, it's a game changer.
Chowdeck just gave 20,000 delivery riders something rare in Nigeria's gig economy: automatic accident insurance at no extra cost. In a country where one crash can wipe out months of earnings, this could change how platforms treat their workers.
Roman rider Decotah Jackson turned a devastating injury into a powerful comeback story. With faith, family, and two special horses by her side, she's back competing in the rodeo arena.
When a dirt bike rider fled a crash scene in Hamilton, he didn't know an off-duty police officer was watching. What followed was a community effort that led to his arrest and the recovery of a stolen bike.
Europe's first reusable spacecraft just conquered two massive engineering challenges, bringing the continent closer to joining the elite club of nations that can launch, land, and fly again. The minivan-sized Space Rider survived blistering heat tests and is ready for precision landing trials this year.
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