Didi Chuxing to invest and partner with Uber’s European rival Taxify. The deal will see Taxify extend its ride-sharing business across diversified markets in Europe, Asia, and Africa. LINK
GM Files Patent to Make Self-Driving Cars Self-Cleaning Cars Too LINK
Lyft “Minnie Vans” to shuttle visitors around Disney World LINK
Taco Bell Teaming up with Ride-Sharing Lyft for “Taco Mode” LINK
New Algorithm Helps Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Navigate Strong Currents LINK
New York eyes ‘textalyzer’ to bust drivers. It would allow police to see if a motorist had been texting, emailing or otherwise using his or her cellphone before a serious crash. LINK
Ford’s Chariot aims to fill NYC transit gaps with low-cost, ride-sharing shuttle service. LINK
German solar-powered car co. Sono Motors unveils the $18,000 SION and its ready for test drives. LINK
Tokyo’s new pre-fixed taxi fare smartphone service reduces the guess work of travelling by cab LINK
Nashville TV station is shocked to just uncover strip clubs have been profit-sharing with Uber & taxi drivers for years LINK
University Of Michigan Becomes Country’s First Campus To Use Self-Driving Shuttles. LINK
Chat app Line is launching a taxi-booking service to rival Uber in Thailand LINK
Few business travelers now take a taxi. Traditional taxis now account for just 8% of ground transportation transactions among American business travellers—the first time that figure has been in single digits. According to the report, the average Uber ride last quarter was $24.49 and the typical Lyft cost $21.28, versus $31.06 for taxis. TTravelersgave Uber the highest satisfaction rating, 4.46 out of 5; taxis got the lowest rating, 3.83. LINK
Organic Dairy Farmer Albert Straus Announces the First Full-Scale Electric Truck Powered by Cow Poop LINK
