We convened on Wednesday, January 25th for the first episode of CoMotion LIVE in 2023! Bikes – both electric and regular – are becoming extremely popular in cities across the U.S. and the world. The public and private sector are […]
We interview Tiya Gordon, co-founder and COO of itselectric charging, winner of CoMotion LA’s 2022 LA New Mobility Challenge. What’s your background and what led you to start itselectric? I have been working for the last 20 years here […]
Level 3 autonomy is the uncanny valley of AV tech; its challenges say a lot about the future of self-driving cars and trucks Elon Musk likes to brag about Tesla cars, and their superb technology. But recently, it appears he […]
Big tech sees the successful and expensive ballot initiative as a huge win, but it may be the opening skirmish in a larger fight over gig worker rights While the full impact of the 2020 election is just beginning to […]
Following Unagi, new startups boasting custom vehicle designs believe “micromobility-as-a-service” is a big part of the industry’s future David Hyman remembers the moment that changed his mind about scooters. One summer day a few years ago, the tech entrepreneur, founder […]
Vision Fund’s Mobility Bets Have Struggled Mightily in 2020 – Could Building a Mobile Wallet “Super-App” Mean There’s Light at the End of the Tunnel? It’s impossible to talk about ridehailing and the future of mobility without talking about the […]
Transit infrastructure often falls into the background of urban spaces. Mundane and practical, it is assumed to be built, or not built, because it best fits the needs of a city. On a closer look, transit moves through clearly marked […]
As commutes return and the carpocalypse arrives, can smart investment convince riders to opt out of cars? The coronavirus crisis has given us a great pause; populations sheltering at home, the economy nearing a standstill, and our roads, rails, and […]
Few industries have been as hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic as ridesharing. With people staying indoors, demand has plummeted; while drivers, almost always classified as independent contractors, are largely unable to claim unemployment benefits. While a surge in delivery […]
Expected Consumer Shifts May Benefit Bikes and Scooters There has been no shortage of bad news for the micromobility industry in 2020. Beginning with increased investor skepticism — global venture capital investment in the sector declined 50% year-over-year between 2018 […]
