In a historic ruling Feb. 23, US District Judge Dolly Gee dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Los Angeles Department of Transportation over the use of Mobility Data Specification, which requires mobility operators to provide the agency with real-time data. […]
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 […]
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 […]
July 26th marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was on that date in 1990 that President George H. W. Bush signed the ADA into law, guaranteeing that those living with disabilities would have the same […]
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 […]
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin filed suit against DoorDash on Tuesday, claiming that the company illegally misclassified its employees as independent contractors. Reminiscent of the battle playing out between the state of California and ridesharing companies like Uber and […]
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 […]
The ongoing saga continues: the Golden State struck a powerful blow in the fight that’s pitted TNCs like Uber and Lyft against California Assembly Bill 5. The battle over AB5 stems from the rideshare giants’ classification of their drivers as […]
In the wake of the economic slowdown started by the coronavirus pandemic, it’s been an unprecedented few months for the global energy industry. While the markets may have nominally recovered from the headline grabbing sub-zero oil future prices seen in […]
