SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites into orbit

Posted on 24/01/2021 by Engadget

After a slight delay, SpaceX has smashed a record for sending spacecraft into orbit. The company successfully launched its Transporter-1 mission carrying an unprecedented 143 satellites, including 133 commercial and government customer vehicles and 1...

Lyft settles with Justice Department over disability lawsuit

Posted on 25/06/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Lyft has settled with the Justice Department in a lawsuit alleging the company discriminated against customers with disabilities. Now, drivers will be required to help fold and stow wheelchairs and walkers for customers. The rideshare company has als...

Lyft commits to all electric vehicles by 2030

Posted on 17/06/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Lyft has announced the rideshare company will transition to 100 percent electric vehicles (EV) by 2030. The change will affect drivers’ personal cars and vehicles in every other Lyft program. Lyft acknowledges the switch will not be easy, but should...

Lyft will deliver essential items for governments and businesses

Posted on 15/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

To help meet an increased need for deliveries and provide its drivers with work, Lyft is launching a pilot program in which government agencies, nonprofits, businesses and healthcare organizations can request on-demand deliveries via Lyft drivers. Th...

Uber’s app update offers message translations and makes pickups clearer

Posted on 27/02/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Uber is introducing a couple of new features designed to make ride pickups easier for both drivers and passengers. Firstly, the app interface has had a refresh to put more focus and transparency on ride arrival status, and secondly, a new translation...

Uber passengers in California can ‘favorite’ drivers

Posted on 04/12/2019 by Engadget RSS Feed

Uber is getting some new features in California. While the favorite driver option has been live in the UK for some time, passengers in CA will, from early 2020, have the option to bookmark drivers they'd like to ride with again. Drivers will also now...

Uber reportedly tells its staff not to disclose potential crimes

Posted on 26/09/2019 by Engadget RSS Feed

Uber has faced numerous sexual assault charges against its drivers in its time, but has repeatedly assured its users that it's taking steps to strengthen security for riders. Now, The Washington Post has revealed that despite these measures, Uber's c...

Uber is testing PIN-based pickup at the Portland airport

Posted on 13/05/2019 by Engadget RSS Feed

Finding your Uber at a crowded arrivals curb while several other passengers are doing the same can be daunting. To help alleviate that pain, Uber is piloting a PIN feature today at Portland International Airport in the hopes of cutting down on length...

Ford’s Chariot rideshare service expands to New York City

Posted on 27/07/2017 by Engadget RSS Feed

New Yorkers are set to get yet another transportation option this summer, when Ford's shuttle service Chariot expands into the city. The service initially launched in San Francisco in September 2016, with the automaker not long after announcing its p...

UberPool riders in London might have to do some walking

Posted on 05/10/2016 by Engadget RSS Feed

Uber has performed a number of experiments in the UK, and its latest slightly rewrites how fares for UberPool work in London. Whereas before a driver might take a roundabout way to get to your on-demand bus stop, now there will be more direct routes.

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