Lyft's 'Emergency Help' feature lets users silently alert unsafe rides in real time
Lyft users can now discreetly call emergency help if they feel unsafe with a driver or rider.
Nov 18, 2020
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Waymo removing backup drivers from its autonomous vehicles
Waymo is allowing the general public to hitch a ride in its driverless autonomous vehicles in Phoenix, expanding a service it had been quietly offering to a select group of riders for the past year.
Oct 08, 2020
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Uber banned more than 1,250 riders for not adhering to its mask policy, app says
Uber has removed more than 1,250 riders from its platform for not adhering to its mask wearing rules, the company says. And it is expanding its tools to identify those who are intentionally defiant moving forward.
Sep 25, 2020
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Uber to require face masks for drivers, riders
Uber said Wednesday it was making face masks mandatory for drivers and passengers, as part of new health and safety protocols aiming to instill confidence in the ride-hailing service as people emerge from coronavirus lockdowns.
May 13, 2020
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House bill aims to curtail fake Uber and Lyft drivers
Members of Congress are asking ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft to improve safety and clean up their act.
Oct 16, 2019
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Lyft to add more safety features for riders and drivers
After facing lawsuits and criticisms related to the safety of its riders, Lyft said it will implement new measures designed to improve the security of its customers and its drivers.
Sep 12, 2019
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How fast can a human cycle? With aerodynamic help, the 300km per hour barrier seems easily within reach
British cyclist Neil Campbell recently set a new record for the men's "fastest bicycle in a slipstream," clocking up a breathtaking 280km per hour.
Aug 29, 2019
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Lyft suspends e-bikes after battery fires
Lyft said it was suspending use of its shared electric bikes in San Francisco after reports of two battery fires.
Aug 01, 2019
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Technology beating romanticism at Tour de France
With all the technology stacked against them, the six breakaway riders at the Tour de France had no hope of making it to the finish without being caught.
Jul 16, 2019
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Smart Windshield is concept for motorbike rider safety
The obvious advice for bike riders as well as car drivers is the same: stay focused. Avoid messaging and phone calls that could take your mind off the most important activity facing you, handling the car or bike on the road. ...
Mar 29, 2016 weblog
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