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The move will see Mobileye operate robotaxi services directly rather than only providing autonomous driving systems to automakers and operators which is how the company has historically positioned itself. 

Mobileye plans to launch in a U.S. city in 2027 with an initial fleet of 100 vehicles, though the company declined to disclose which city. Within the following five years, Mobileye is targeting 17,000 self-driving vehicles deployed on its platform.

“As interest in autonomous mobility accelerates, the industry has become increasingly dependent on a small number of technology providers and business models,” said Mobileye CEO and Founder Prof. Amnon Shashua. 

“The robotaxi revolution has only just begun and its potential for transforming how we travel around the world continues to increase.”

Mobileye’s ride-hailing service will use Mobileye Drive, its autonomous driving system which is already deployed through partnerships with operators including Uber, Lyft, Moia and Deutsche Bahn as well as automakers like Volkswagen and Benteler Holon. 

Source: Zag Daily

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Lyft joined Uber Technologies in suing ‌New York City to block a new law they said would force them to keep bad drivers who threaten public and passenger safety on their platforms.

The Lyft lawsuit was filed late Wednesday in Manhattan ​federal court, 24 hours after Uber sued.

Both companies are challenging Local Law 52, of 2026, which ​generally prevents large ride-sharing companies from swiftly dismissing drivers absent a "bona fide ⁠economic reason" or "just cause."

The companies said the law targeting "wrongful deactivations" violated their due process ​and free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution.

They also said the law threatened irreparable harm ​by undermining their reputation and goodwill while keeping unsafe drivers, including those accused of sexual misconduct, on the road.

Lyft called the law "hazardous" and Uber called it "reckless." The law would take effect on July 28, after ​the City Council in January overwhelmingly overrode former Mayor Eric Adams' veto.

Source: Reuters

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With 125 Speed Camera Installations, LA’s Speed Safety Program Becomes California’s Largest

Los Angeles has tapped Verra Mobility to design, build, operate and maintain speed safety systems at 125 locations in the city, creating the largest speed camera program in the state, the company announced Monday. 

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Uber Will Bring Its Premium Robotaxi Service to Houston in 2027

Uber plans to launch a premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027, making it the second U.S. market under its partnership with EV maker Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro. The announcement follows a flurry of activity in the San Francisco Bay Area, as the trio of companies prepare to offer a robotaxi service there later this year. Uber says it will eventually take the robotaxi program to “dozens of cities” in the coming years.

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Health Connector Dashboard Partners Transit with Rural Hospital

The project, known as Health Connector, uses a digital dashboard accessible to both the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) and the Dallas County Hospital to arrange transportation for patients on HIRTA’s on-demand transit service.

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Port of Vancouver Launches New Electric Semi Truck Pilot

A fleet of electric Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks is being put to work on container-hauling routes at the Port of Vancouver as part of a new, data-sharing pilot program designed to measure real-world benefits of electric drayage trucks on first-mile delivery routes.

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Whistler RCMP ‘Actively Reviewing and Investigating’ Complaints About Taxi Driver Misconduct

Police in Whistler say they are actively investigating reports of misconduct involving taxi drivers in the resort town, which include multiple allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct, dangerous driving, aggressive behaviour towards passengers, and more.

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Quebecers Lead the Country with 52 per Cent of All EVAP Incentives

Canadian electric vehicle buyers claimed 24,389 rebates worth $107,107,500 up to April 30. Of those, Quebec drivers have taken 41 per cent of the rebates with 12,232, which add up to 52 per cent of the dollar value at $55,647,500. 

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EU Leaders Agree to Ban Airlines from Charging Passengers for Hand Luggage

After a decade of negotiations, the European Parliament and European Council have reached a provisional agreement on redefining air passenger rights. The new rules keep financial compensation the same for delays of three hours or longer. They also ban airlines from charging for hand luggage or for parents to sit next to their child. The new rules should take effect next year.

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Zenobē Raises £980 Million to Finance 1,200 Additional Electric Buses in the UK and Ireland

According to figures released by the company, the combined financing structures are expected to support up to 5,000 electric buses by 2028 across the UK and Europe.

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E-Territo Debuts on the Turkish Market as Otokar Showcases Five Models (Including Autonomous E-Centro)

The autonomous e-CENTRO represents Otokar’s latest developments in automated driving technologies. The vehicle is equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving capability and has been developed entirely by Otokar’s engineering teams, including software development, testing and implementation.

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Nigeria: Airport Taxi Operators Seek Extension on Faan’s 2012 Vehicle Policy

Airport taxi operators across Nigeria have appealed to the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to extend the deadline for compliance with its directive requiring the use of 2012 model vehicles for airport taxi operations.

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Jamaica: Students, Commuters Turn Gas Stations into Gathering Spots, Taxi Hubs Despite Dangers

As people congregate to socialise, await transportation or conduct business amid fuel pumps and heavy vehicular traffic, safety advocates warn that the combination of large crowds, moving vehicles and flammable fuels creates risks with potentially serious consequences.

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Samoa: Taxi Drivers Seek Fare Increase

Drivers say current taxi rates no longer reflect the reality of higher fuel costs, leaving many struggling to earn enough income after paying for fuel and vehicle maintenance. Taxi driver Peni Tuala said fuel expenses now consume a significant portion of his daily earnings.

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In its efforts to secure European approval of its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system, Tesla has presented self-published safety statistics to regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands that independent traffic-safety researchers have said amount to misleading marketing.

A Reuters examination published last month found that Tesla ​CEO Elon Musk and other leaders over the past year have increasingly cited statistics they say prove its FSD driver-assistance feature is up to 10 times safer than human drivers. But the ‌news agency’s review found several invalid data comparisons underlying Tesla’s statistics, that exaggerated its safety claims.

Tesla has presented the inflated safety data to some European regulators, according to correspondence obtained by Reuters through public records requests, as the EV maker seeks wider approval of FSD in a region where it is trying to regain market share. Tesla approached RDW, the Dutch road regulator, in late 2024 to begin the FSD approval process.

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