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Curb, a leading mobility solutions provider committed to supporting black cab drivers and enhancing urban transportation, today announced that Curb Flow is partnering with Taxi Butler, HQ (Summit Quest) and GRiDD, bringing the total number of demand sources available to London cab drivers through a single platform to five

This driver-first platform aggregates ride requests from multiple sources into a single platform, enabling more metered trip opportunities directly to drivers and more consistent access to trips without needing to switch between systems.

"Most platforms have asked drivers to do more for less. We're asking the opposite, join our network, keep your full fare, and we'll keep adding partners that bring you more business," said Dorel Tamam, Vice President of the Mobile Business Unit at Curb.

Following a successful operation across several American cities, Curb Flow launched in London last month. The platform operates on a 0% commission model, meaning drivers retain the full fare from every metered trip, with full control over which demand sources they accept and no penalties or acceptance quotas.

Taxi Butler operates across the U.S., U.K., Europe, Australia, and beyond, connecting hotel and venue guests with drivers at the tap of a button, and has already driven strong results across major U.S. cities with Curb.

Source: PRNewswire

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Dr. Angelos J. Amditis

The IATR is pleased to announce that Dr. Angelos J. Amditis and ERTICO have joined the IATR advisory board.

Matt Daus, President of IATR, said, “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Angelos Amditis and ERTICO-ITS Europe to the IATR Advisory Board. Dr. Amditis is globally recognized for his leadership at the intersection of intelligent transportation systems, automation, connectivity, and public policy, and his decades of work advancing cooperative mobility and smart infrastructure have helped shape the future of transportation innovation across Europe and beyond. ERTICO has long served as a critical convener between government, industry, academia, and technology leaders, helping translate research into real-world mobility solutions. Their combined expertise and international perspective will be invaluable as IATR continues to foster global dialogue and develop forward-looking regulatory frameworks for emerging transportation technologies.”

Dr. Amditis said, “I am honored to accept the invitation and am pleased to join the IATR Advisory Board. I greatly appreciate the confidence you have expressed in my experience and perspective, and I look forward to contributing to the important work of the Association in advancing transportation regulation and global best practices, supporting IATR’s mission and engaging with fellow members of the Board. Looking forward to working closely with you and the IATR team.”

Dr. Amditis is the Research and Development Director at the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems and a member of its Board of Directors. He is the founder and Director of the I-SENSE Research Group.

Since June 2018, he has been the ERTICO-ITS Europe Chairman, and has been a member of the ERTICO Supervisory Board since 2012. He is a member of the Executive Board of ETP-ALICE (co-chairing WG3, "ALICE Systems & Technologies for Interconnected Logistics"), and a member of the Supervisory Board of ILME. He is a former Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA) and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP S.A.). He is the President and a founding member of ITS Hellas. He founded CIBOS and CogniSensus, spin-off companies of the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS). He is a Member of the Working Group on Transport and Supply Chain and a member of the sub-group on Shipping and Maritime Transport of the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation (GSRI) Platform. He is the Technical Advisor of the Hellenic Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport on eCall and CCAM.

Dr. Amditis has participated in the ECAVA, EARPA, CCAM, 28Digital, C-ITS Platform, INATBA, EGVIA, OCG, A.SPIRE, DTLF, GEAR2030, TM2.0 Platform (Steering Body member), Trilateral WG on Automation, euRobotics, SENSORIS, Water Europe, UITP, AIOTI, and many other EC Groups and Platforms.

He is the author of 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and more than 250 conference papers, while he has been active as a reviewer/evaluator on many proposals. His current research interests in the field of ITS include Automated Transport Systems, Cooperative Systems, Electromobility, Smart Mobility both for people and cargo (ITS for Logistics), sensor and information fusion, data management/aggregation, communication technologies, highly and fully automated driving and embedded systems, vehicle to grid connectivity and charging optimization strategies, control algorithms, human machine interaction, and FOTs. He is also active in internet-related research (IoT, Cloud services, etc.), 5G networks, and ICT for environmental and security applications, including cybersecurity and the circular economy. He has participated in a large number of Research projects, serving as the scientific responsible for more than 200 projects over the last 30 years.

ERTICO was founded more than 30 years ago to close the gap between research and development and the real-world deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Since then, the mobility sector has changed significantly, and ERTICO has played an important role in that progress. At its core, however, the organization remains guided by the same founding vision and values. Today, ERTICO’s cross-sector network of companies, organizations, and public authorities continues to drive transport digitalization, helping build a smarter, safer, and more resilient future in Europe and beyond.

'Cautiously Optimistic': LIRR Unions, MTA Resume Talks on Day 3 of Strike

Negotiations are once again underway between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a coalition of five striking Long Island Rail Road unions. On Saturday, talks ground to a halt. By Sunday, the National Mediation Board stepped in, summoning management and workers to a meeting in Manhattan. The federal labor agency governs labor relations for railroads and airlines. Earlier on Sunday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for talks to resume to end the strike by LIRR unionized workers, which has shut down the Long Island Rail Road, North America's largest commuter rail system. The five unions represent about half its workforce, including engineers, signalmen and trainmen. The unions and the MTA have been negotiating for months on a new contract, with talks stalled over workers' salaries and healthcare premiums.

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New York’s Heliports Just Became a Testbed for Electric Air Taxis, and Joby Says the Next Step Is Quieter Urban Aviation

Joby Aviation has taken its electric air taxi out of the test-field bubble and into one of the toughest transportation markets in America. The company completed point-to-point demonstration flights in New York City, sending its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manhattan heliports that already handle private aviation traffic.

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House Transportation Committee Drafts Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill

A bill that aims to reauthorize federal surface transportation funding for another five years has officially been drafted. On May 17, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and the committee’s ranking member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) released the text of the BUILD America 250 Act — officially the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th Act — which proposes the largest-ever federal investment in surface transportation, the politicians said in a press release.

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Speeding on This Toronto Street up More than 200% Following Speed Camera Removal

Speeding along Toronto’s Parkside Drive has surged more than 200 per cent following the Ford government’s removal of its automated speed enforcement program, community advocates say.

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Victoria Uber Drivers Get Wage Bonuses, Wellness Fund

Greater Victoria Uber Drivers have a new deal that includes bonuses, the ability to appeal customer ratings and a $500 fund that can be used on extended benefits or as sick pay. 

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Bird, Neuron to Offer Free Rides Near Calgary Transit LRT Stations

Calgarians can get a free first or last mile of travel near select LRT stations, in a new partnership with e-mobility companies. Starting on Friday, 10-minute e-bike or e-scooter trips will be offered for free to and from eight Calgary Transit LRT stations. Bird Canada will operate from Heritage, Southland, 45 Street and Crowfoot LRT stations, while Neuron will have rides for the Barlow/Max Bell, Franklin, Rundle and Saddletowne LRT stations.

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Government Unveils Major Reform to Taxi Industry in King's Speech

The British government has announced a massive shake-up of taxi laws to fix a broken system that dates back to the era of horse-drawn carriages. Outlined in the King’s Speech, the new Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill marks the most significant change to the industry in over a century, ensuring passengers receive consistent, reliable services wherever they travel in England. 

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Chinese EVG Giant BYD Accelerates in Hungary

According to BYD Hungary, the brand sold 1,190 new vehicles in Hungary between January and April this year, giving it a 2.46 percent market share in the passenger and light commercial vehicle category.

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Poland Overtakes Germany and Spain to Lead EU Road Transport Market

Poland has overtaken other European countries like Germany and Spain to lead the EU in the road transport market, recent data shows. The Polish foreign ministry, citing data from the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat, said in a social media post on Saturday that Polish companies account for 19.7% of the EU road transport market – a larger share than any of the bloc’s other member states. 

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Older Hong Kong Taxi Drivers Deserve a Safer Exit from Work

The latest crash involving an elderly taxi driver has again pushed a familiar question into public view. Why are so many men over 70 still behind the wheel of taxis in one of the most demanding urban traffic environments in the world.

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Mexico’s Uber Crackdown at Airports to Complicate Plans for World Cup Visitors

Mexico is cracking down on the use of ride-hailing apps like Uber and Didi at the nation’s airports, causing headaches for travelers as it prepares to host the World Cup next month.

The dispute over the apps underscores a rare case of unresolved airport accommodations globally for the popular rideshare companies.

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Kenya: Paralysis Looms As Matatus, Motorists, Boda Bodas, Taxi Drivers Announce Strike on Monday

Motorists, boda boda riders, digital cab operators, long-distance travellers, and tourist transport operators have announced a nationwide strike set to begin on Monday, May 18, piling pressure on the government following the latest fuel price hike announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The planned industrial action comes amid mounting anger from transport players and commuters after the sharp increase in fuel prices, which has already sparked widespread fare hikes and fears of a major disruption in transport services across the country.

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California-based Bingo has unveiled a micro electric vehicle for Africa’s ride-hailing and delivery market. 

The ‘Bingo E2’ is a four-seater L7e-class vehicle powered by a 31kWh battery alongside a secondary system made up of four swappable modules. Combined, the dual-battery setup delivers a claimed range of up to 310 miles. 

Bingo has opened pre-orders for the vehicle ahead of planned production starting in Q3 2026, with initial deployments planned for Kenya and South Africa.

“The biggest current financial burden for workers driving used gas cars is the cost of gas and maintenance,” Bingo Chief Revenue Officer Alex Nesic told Zag Daily. “When adding up the gas, the car payment and the platform fee, drivers can end the day with $0 in actual earnings.”

Nesic said the three-metre-long Bingo E2 is designed to “shift the economics” for drivers, lowering the cost of operation with an extended range to boost take-home pay. 

Source: Zag Daily

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