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New York City just made going green easier for thousands of working drivers. Eight ultra-fast charging stations in Flushing, Queens will help rideshare and taxi drivers power up in minutes, not hours.
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts just made history by forming the first officially recognized union for gig workers in the United States. The victory gives 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers the power to negotiate for better pay, safety protections, and workplace dignity.
SpaceX will send 119 satellites into orbit during its Transporter-16 mission from California on Monday, continuing a rideshare program that's made space more accessible than ever. Since 2021, these affordable rideshare launches have helped over 1,600 projects reach the stars.
Massachusetts is installing free fast-charging stations at six locations specifically for rideshare and taxi drivers, using real trip data to choose the best spots. One hub will be located at Big Y in West Springfield, making it easier for drivers to go electric.
New York City just opened eight ultra-fast EV chargers in Flushing, Queens, where over a third of the city's taxi and rideshare drivers live. The chargers can power up an electric vehicle to 80% in just 10 to 15 minutes, and parking is free while you charge.
Women riders can now request female drivers through Uber's app across the entire United States, giving millions more control over their ride experience. The feature also lets women drivers choose to prioritize trips from women passengers.
Lucid Motors just secured a deal to deliver 35,000 autonomous vehicles to Uber's new robotaxi service, partnering with tech firm Nuro and fleet manager Oro. While other automakers struggled after tax credit cuts, this underdog EV maker is accelerating into the future of self-driving transportation.
Melbourne Airport is building Australia's first airport-scale electric vehicle charging station with 24 bays, powered entirely by renewable energy. The 2026 hub will serve thousands of daily travelers, rideshare drivers, and local EV owners with fast charging options.
LaGuardia Airport just unveiled 12 high-speed electric vehicle chargers that can power up cars in just 30 minutes. The station is designed to serve over 100 rideshare drivers daily, making it easier than ever to go electric at one of America's busiest airports.
Self-driving car company Waymo just unveiled cheaper, more versatile technology that could bring driverless rides to dozens of new cities this year. The breakthrough means robotaxis might soon become as common as regular rideshares in cities across America.
Uber just expanded its electric vehicle grant program nationwide, giving rideshare drivers up to $6,500 in incentives to make the switch from gas-guzzlers to EVs. The move comes as drivers are already choosing electric five times faster than average Americans.
Hundreds of millions of delivery drivers, rideshare workers, and app-based employees just gained historic protections under the world's first binding international agreement for gig economy workers. The treaty requires minimum wage, healthcare, sick leave, and an end to exploitative contractor classifications.
Lyft's Women+ Connect feature lets women and non-binary riders choose female drivers, and over 7 million people have already used it. The safety feature is rolling out nationwide after two years of success stories.
Thousands of items have been left behind in Uber's driverless rides in just one year, from phones to an "I Heart Hot Dads" bag. The rideshare giant is turning the age-old problem of forgotten belongings into proof that its robotaxi future is already here.
Nearly 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts just certified the first union for ride-hailing workers in American history. The victory could reshape how gig workers organize across the country.
Chinese automaker BYD just launched an electric car that charges from 10% to 70% in five minutes and costs under $20,000. The breakthrough could make electric vehicles faster to charge than gas cars are to fill up.
Uber just expanded a program nationwide that gives drivers up to $4,000 to buy electric vehicles. Combined with partner discounts, drivers can save up to $6,500 when making the switch to cleaner transportation.
Uber employees are now riding in fully autonomous Lucid Gravity SUVs around San Francisco, marking a major step toward launching a fleet of 20,000 robotaxis. The driverless vehicles, powered by tech from Nuro, could be available to the public later this year.
A Detroit startup has solved one of electric vehicle charging's biggest problems: bringing fast charging to old city grids without expensive upgrades. Their battery-powered system stores energy slowly and delivers it quickly, making rapid charging possible anywhere.
The future of transportation just got a launch date. The US Department of Transportation announced that electric aircraft that take off like helicopters and fly like planes will start operating in American airspace as early as June.
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