Lyft is testing the feature with a limited number of drivers, and it will gather data and community feedback before deciding on a broader roll-out.
September 17, 2025Transportation Technology News
Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.
Trump Advances $1.3 Billion Biden-Approved Battery Loan
The loan, finalized by the Biden administration in November 2024, was among $400 billion in green bank deals halted by the Trump administration as part of its review of energy financing.Â
September 17, 2025Stoughton Launches Intermodal Container, Smart Chassis
Stoughton Trailers has re-entered the intermodal container market with a new 53-foot domestic container and showcased its next-generation Smart Chassis at Intermodal Expo.
September 17, 2025FedEx Freight’s Sloan Wins TMCSuperTech Grand Champion Crown
FedEx Freight technicians claim the top two spots as well as the team title at the 2025 TMCSuperTech National Skills Competition.
September 17, 2025Amazon Revamps AI Agent for Online Sellers Hit by Trade War
The souped-up Seller Assistant is designed to predict demand and manage inventory in a holiday shopping season clouded by the trade war.
September 17, 2025Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Ripples Through Suppliers
The cyberattack that brought Jaguar Land Rover Automotive factories to a standstill is affecting suppliers, with some parts makers forced to pause or scale back their own production.
September 16, 2025Trump Extends Deadline to Land TikTok Deal Until Dec. 16
President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, to divest the platform’s U.S. operations — this time until Dec. 16 — staving off a shutdown of the app in the U.S.
September 16, 2025NHTSA Investigates Tesla Door Handle Failures
Safety agency cites incidents in which exterior door handles stopped working and trapped children inside.
September 16, 2025Rivian Breaks Ground on $5 Billion Georgia Plant
The groundbreaking is proceeding despite President Donald Trump’s successful push to roll back EV tax credits, starting Sept. 30.
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