ride sharing

Opinion 2 Jun 2022

To deliver net zero, future mobility must be designed for the many – not the few

Consideration of the Four As will help determine a mode’s suitability

Greater Manchester cycle hire scheme hits 10,000 miles

Over 10,000 miles have been cycled on Greater Manchester’s new Bee Network hire bikes in the first month of the scheme.

Arrival and Uber reveal new ride-hailing electric vehicle

Arrival has worked with Uber to create its first prototype electric car which it has been designed for the ride-hailing industry.

Sustainable Transport Alliance launches to help reduce private car use

An alliance of active travel, public transport and shared mobility groups are calling for the rapid reduction of private car use to help tackle air pollution.

TfL continues Covid-19 support for taxi and private hire industry

Transport for London (TfL) is providing 1.5 million face masks and 30,000 bottles of Dettol hand sanitiser to the taxi and private hire industry.

Reports 3 Dec 2020

Shared Mobility - a report for the DfT

This DfT commissioned report looks at barriers for using shared mobility, factors driving demand and the potential impacts on traditional modes of transport.

ViaVan and VBZ launch on-demand public transport service in Zurich

ViaVan has launched an on-demand public transport service called Pikmi in partnership with the Zurich Transport Authority (VBZ).

Dublin college uses carpool app to help vulnerable

Ireland’s largest university is using a carpooling app to connect vulnerable members of the University community with trusted volunteers able to support them.

Via launches in Dubai with on-demand public transport service

Via, the mobility solutions developer, has a new on-demand bus service in Dubai.

Air quality 27 Jan 2020

Ride-sharing service saves Innisfil council £4.75m

Innisfil in Ontario has teamed up with Uber to offer residents flat rate rides to popular destinations.

New campaign launched to urge taxi and ride sharing industry to go green

A cross-continental coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) is asking the taxi and ride sharing industry to commit to switching to 100% "clean rides" by 2025.

ViaVan and Shell collaborate on electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Ride sharing company ViaVan and Shell are working together on a system that will help manage electric fleets.