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Drivers that juggle driving with another job were more likely to run red lights and carry weapons, such as knives, for safety reasons. These behaviours pose risks not only to drivers, but also to the public. (Paul Hanaoka/Unsplash)

1 octobre 2023

Safety on the line: Drivers who juggle multiple jobs are more likely to take risks on the road

Alexandra D. Lefcoe, McMaster University et Catherine E. Connelly, McMaster University

Companies like Uber and Lyft have a long way to go in improving worker safety to ensure both drivers and passengers feel safe on the road.

12 juillet 2022

The Uber files: leaked documents reveal a strategy of chaos – has anything changed?

Jimena Valdez, City, University of London

The company has managed to change some of its practices, but it is still butting heads with regulators and governments.

23 février 2020

Billions are pouring into mobility technology – will the transport revolution live up to the hype?

Neil G Sipe, The University of Queensland

Over US$33 billion was invested in mobility tech last year in response to claims it will transform our lives. Based on what we have seen so far, which of these promised solutions will be delivered?

Singapore is known as an example of forward-thinking urban transit planning; vehicle ownership permits are limited and available by lottery. Shutterstock

24 novembre 2019

Cities need to innovate to improve transportation and reduce emissions

Shauna Brail, University of Toronto

Pilot studies in several cities have shown that innovative partnerships are essential in addressing urban transportation challenges and improving the quality of life for urban residents.

Ride-hailing services have gone global, and even women in Saudi Arabia – only recently given the right to drive – are getting in on the action. In this June 2018 photo, a female driver for Careem, a regional ride-hailing Uber competitor, is seen behind the wheel. AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

10 septembre 2018

Canada left behind as ride-hailing services go global

Shauna Brail, University of Toronto et Betsy Donald, Queen's University, Ontario

Canada is simply a consumer of ride-hailing services, and has not established any of its own Ubers or Lyfts, even as tiny countries like Estonia get in on the game. That needs to change.

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