When Lyft driver Tramaine Carr transports seniors and sick patients to hospitals in Atlanta, she feels like both a friend…
A California law requiring that ride-hail and delivery drivers be classified as employees is constitutional, according to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of…
Based upon the transformative technological advancements, Direct Global is pleased to announce the launch of a visionary international cooperative with the foresight…
In 2017, executives at Denver Health were tracking a troubling trend. No-show rates were climbing and wait times for Medicaid-brokered…
Uber Technologies and Lyft are set to face trial on Monday in a U.S. lawsuit by Massachusetts’ attorney general alleging the ride-share companies…
Highlights: Fully funded rideshare service assisted diverse county hospital surgical patients Patients using rideshare services resided in zip codes with…
Uber has launched a new safety preferences section that gathers all of Uber’s safety tools in one place and lets users schedule…
One-third of ride-share drivers surveyed in a new study reported being involved in a crash while working. Using a cellphone,…
University of Florida Health has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to develop and implement programs to…
Have you ever wondered how a mobile app is reshuffling the deck in our cities, and indeed, changing the very…
Veterans living in the Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend region now have the option of getting a free lift…
The mobility management program at Maumee Valley Planning Organization began in November 2020. The project launched a Coordinated Transportation Plan with the goal of developing consensus across all jurisdictional counties.
Residents with disabilities and older adults in Dakota County have struggled with limited transportation options that don’t fully meet their needs, including restricted service times and areas, eligibility requirements, and the need for extensive trip planning.
Uber customers in Metro Phoenix may now be matched with a Waymo vehicle, providing riders with the opportunity to experience…
Mississippians in counties with Uber services can request free rides to their county health department appointments starting next month. As…
Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber claiming the company hasn’t done enough to prevent instances of sexual assault by…
When Uber launched its ride-hailing service, the company was more pariah than partner to the taxi industry. Some 12 years…
With losses continuing despite cost-cutting, changes to its micromobility segment or a sale of the company are on analysts’ minds.
Veterans can now participate in VA Uber Health Connect – an initiative that provides supplemental transportation to eligible veterans needing…
Generally speaking, debt only becomes a real problem when a company can’t easily pay it off, either by raising capital…
Link Transportation, a Charleston-based mobility company, launches a new transportation model, Link P.M., and mobile application, Link Local, to highlight…
Ridesharing has become a convenient way of life, but that’s not so for everyone. Passengers who use a wheelchair often…
Data sharing helps advance cities’ mobility improvement projects, but regulations will ensure privacy protections for that data, a new report…
Via and Uber have joined forces in order to provide customers with a seamless integration of Uber drivers into Via-powered…
Spare and Uber, industry leaders in transportation, announce a transformative partnership that integrates Spare’s cloud-based on-demand transit platform with Uber’s…
VA Uber Health Connect helps local Veterans access transportation to medical centershttps://localprofile.com/2023/05/31/transportation-program-veterans-expand/
New Jersey Transit is trying to improve its Access Link program to provide services for people with disabilities. In December, NJ Transit reached a…
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill on Sunday that would set minimum pay rates for Uber and Lyft drivers and…
Transportation fragmentation is one of the greatest barriers to increasing access to healthcare for Veterans. The VHA Innovation Ecosystem (VHA…
Continuing its expansion into the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) space, Uber has partnered with VIA Metropolitan Transit and Masabi to…
In a collaborative effort, NJ TRANSIT joins forces with Uber and Lyft to launch a pilot programme, aimed at providing…
Medecision®, a leading provider of digital care management solutions and services, and Uber Health, Uber’s healthcare arm, are collaborating to make…
For patients of the Community of Hope and Mary’s Center clinics in Washington, D.C., getting to their medical appointments can…
Just getting to the doctor can be a huge barrier to healthcare for some, but a local nonprofit is working…
In the world of rideshare, Uber and Lyft form a de facto duopoly. It’s estimated that the two together command…
Why do Uber, Lyft, Didi, OLA, and other ride-sharing companies want to partner with public transport agencies? For Uber and…
The need for more housing and sustainable transportation has North County’s transit agency exploring ways to maximize the use of…
As Austin’s pursuit of transformative public transit goes big, little transit, or “microtransit,” is quietly sprouting up in cities throughout…
Ride-hailing services and self-driving vehicles both promised to improve urban living. In an excerpt from his book Walkable City, planner Jeff Speck…
A prime example of leveraging mixed fleets to evolve with rider demand is Collin County Transit, specifically its operations in McKinney, Texas.…
Needham Community Council – Needham, MA
In 2017, the Needham Community Council began supplementing its volunteer driver medical transportation program with trips provided through the ridehailing company, Lyft. Lyft rides were funded through the Needham Community Council operating budget and a donation from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham.
On-demand ride-sharing services, vans and shuttle buses have spread to at least 100 U.S. cities, providing flexibility and reducing car…
Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County residents with disabilities and older adults have long experienced a mismatch between their transportation needs and what’s been available to fill those needs. That mismatch has been characterized by limited days, hours, and areas of service, various eligibility requirements, and the necessity for significant pre-planning of trips.
In March 2019, the County began offering Lyft as an option for individuals getting to and from employment, and later that year, to other destinations.
Under Medicaid’s Home and Community Based Service Waivers (HCBS), transportation is provided as a billable service under specific waivers, such as for those with brain injury developmental disabilities, Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) waivers, and Alternative Care/Elderly waivers. Under the Lyft program, the County bills the person’s Medicaid Waiver directly for the total monthly amount the individual used Lyft under HCPC T2003 UC.
Just Her Rideshare is a new app like Uber or Lyft where only women drivers can pick up women passengers.
“Starting next month, Uber customers in San Francisco will be able to use the app to hail old-style taxis, long…
Wait time fees unfairly affected individuals who need more to time to get in an Uber car, and the ride-hailing…
A rideshare company made by women for women is now available in Augusta. In the latest data from Lyft, between…
Studies have found that access to reliable transportation is one of the biggest factors when it comes to escaping from…
A study by researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has revealed the extent to which ride-hailing competition clogs city streets. Working…
Uber, longtime foe of the taxi industry, has made a deal to integrate New York City’s iconic yellow cabs in…
Based in Dallas, Alto says it is the first ride-hailing provider to hire W-2 employee drivers. Each must pass background…
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council threw the taxi industry a lifeline. The council unanimously approved an ordinance that…
Lyft said its healthcare business is expanding a new service for riders who need more “physical assistance” for their doctor’s…
EARTH, an innovative rideshare service exclusively powered by electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the company has achieved a 39% increase…
Highlights •Contrary to popular belief, many over 65 years ride-hail, often self-booking rides. •Older adults who are more comfortable with…
The 2019 Transportation Impacts Report was the City’s first deep dive using private transportation company (PTC) data on the trip…
The National Labor Relations Board will reconsider its Trump-era legal test for determining whether a worker is an employee protected…
On Wednesday Via plans to tell riders in its two existing markets, New York and Washington, that it will stop…
Ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft have taken pains to position themselves as a partner to public transit, providing a…
More than seven months after the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled that Uber drivers are not self-employed and thus are entitled to…
Ride-hailing services, like Uber and Lyft, are lauded by some for their ability to decrease traffic congestion. Yet, others claim…
Electric scooters have disrupted micromobility worldwide, causing injuries and a fair load of resentment among pedestrians. Operators are now hoping…
Uber Health announced last week that Medicaid recipients in Texas will now have access to non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) options. Uber Health…
Clearly, the business model of these ride-hailing companies is not sustainable, let alone profitable. While the growth stories can continue…
Some transit authorities, municipalities, and human service agencies are piloting on-demand community transportation services for older adults, people with disabilities,…
A California judge ruled Friday that the costly and controversial 2020 ballot measure exempting firms like Uber and Lyft from having to…
Today, the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person’s right to age well, and Volkswagen Group of America released…
Veterans enrolled in VHA’s Homeless Program may be eligible for transportation assistance getting to and from their place of employment,…
Recent changes have driven down pay for drivers, including a reduction in minimum pay for long-distance trips
The thank-you banners are down, but New York City residents have a real opportunity to show their appreciation for a…
From getting clients to eye appointments in rural geographies to more regular transportation to everything from food banks to regular…
Have you tried to hail a ride using an app lately? Many riders reporting higher prices and longer wait times…
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A trio of researchers, two from MIT and one from Tongji University, has conducted an assessment of the impact of…
Uber, Lyft and Whatsapp have been accused of infringing patents relating to GPS Technology by AGIS, a company that produces global positioning system (GPS) technology…
If combined with public transit and increased in scale, shared modes of transportation, such as ride-hailing, scooter sharing and bike…
Ride-sharing giants Uber and Lyft have been in touch with the incoming Biden administration for a role in the COVID-19…
Uber Green, the feature that allows customers to request rides in electric vehicles, is coming to more cities. After initially…
The stock price of Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE: UBER) increased by 7.22% as it went from a previous close of…
Transportation network company (TNC) fleets, like Uber and Lyft in America, Didi in China and Ola in India, may account…
When ridesourcing (TNC) companies Uber and Lyft show up in urban areas, vehicle registrations per capita increase by 0.7% on…
Lyft, one of the world’s largest ride-sharing services, is quickly expanding its horizons into healthcare. Using its wide transportation network…
Happy New Year! We start off this update by highlighting the work of a new program that could assist many…
A collection of FAQ pages from the FTA in response to increasing interest throughout the transit industry about partnering with…
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The General Services Administration has finalized the award of a potential $810M governmentwide transportation contract to Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft, Reuters…
The City of Worcester and ride-sharing company Lyft have partnered to provide transportation access to low-income families through the YOU,…
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In May 2016, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a Mobility on Demand Sandbox Demonstration grant to a two-region partnership…
Uber is looking to sell its self-driving car division, officially known as the Uber Advanced Technologies Group, as it narrows its…
In the Town of Innisfil, Ontario, the costs of subsidizing Uber are now more than it would have cost for…
Asbury Park, NJ (Oct. 29, 2020) – Garden State Equality today announced that in partnership with Lyft, it will provide access to…
Uber and Lyft have been ordered by California’s court of appeals to classify their drivers as employees.
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Rideshare startup Lyft will integrate its concierge rides services with Epic’s electronic medical record system. The service allows healthcare providers…
Colorado State University’s Off-Campus Life has partnered with Lyft to temporarily offer a more flexible, cost-effective, and sustainable transportation method…
Uber has announced a couple of notable updates to its business-focused platform, as the ride-hail giant seeks fresh revenue streams…
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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan last week unveiled legislation she said would guarantee ride-hailing drivers are paid at least the city’s minimum wage…
Lyft and Uber have over the past year formed partnerships with health systems, payers and health IT companies such as…
Philadelphia seniors will receive ride credits to doctor’s offices and medical appointments for treatments that have been delayed during the…
Two individuals who sued Uber for not providing a wheelchair-accessible ride-sharing option in New Orleans have Article III standing to…
A California judge on Monday ruled that Uber and Lyft must classify their drivers as full employees rather than independent contractors, a ruling…
National transportation broker Access2Care partners with Lyft on its transportation program. The health plan evaluated the impact of Lyft for…
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A new study suggests that ride-share programs offered by hospitals may ensure earlier arrival times for patients scheduled to undergo…
California judge on Thursday refused to give Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) and Lyft Inc (LYFT.O) more time to appeal his…
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Uber said Thursday it has acquired Routematch, an Atlanta-based company that provides software to transit agencies as the ride-hailing company looks to…
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has arranged a partnership with Uber and The Family Resource Center to help victims of…
Have more mobility news that we should be reading and sharing? Let us know! Reach out to Sage Kashner (kashner@ctaa.org).
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