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Calling devs: SONAR launches Driver App Shortage Hackathon

FreightWaves SONAR will launch its first virtual Driver App Shortage Hackathon on June 15-22 to address the lack of software built primarily for truck drivers. The post Calling dev...

[System Design] Ride-Hailing Dispatch Algorithm: How Uber DISCO & Grab DispatchGym Match Drivers

Every time you tap "Book Ride," a system makes dozens of decisions in under two seconds: Which driver? What route? What's the real ETA? This article breaks down exactly how the dis...

This startup wants to bring driverless freight trucks to California's roads, but drivers are pushing back

Founded in 2025, Humble Robotics is building self-driving freight trucks with no steering wheel, driver's seat or gas pedal.

How I Built an App to Fix Georgia’s Driver’s License Exam Slot Lottery

The hidden bottleneck in Georgia’s licensing system — and how 30 lines of Python plus a Vercel cron job solved it.Continue reading on Medium »

The Great Driver Divide: Why Some Rideshare Drivers Are Thriving While Others Are Barely Surviving

Discover why some rideshare drivers are thriving while others struggle, and how strategy, multi-apping, and smart trip selection make the difference. The post The Great Driver Divi...

Chinese tech hub’s shift into robotaxis leaves drivers by the wayside

Shenzhen expands driverless vehicles as growing automation drive threatens gig economy workforce

AI drones help find scarcely available parking spaces in one of America's trucking hubs

It's hard to miss large trucks here along Interstate 94 in southeast Michigan. This is one of the freight routes feeding Detroit, the U.S.-Canada border at Windsor and the flow of...

Designing Uber, Part 3: Real-Time Streaming, Edge Cases, and One Ride from Tap to Drop-Off

In [Part 1], we covered the requirements and the Android clients. In [Part 2], we went deep on the backend brain — location, matching, ETA…Continue reading on Medium »

Why New Rideshare Apps Keep Failing: The Brutal Reality of Competing with Uber & Lyft

Why do new rideshare apps fail? Learn the harsh realities of competing with Uber and Lyft, from network effects to driver demand. The post Why New Rideshare Apps Keep Failing: The...

DRIVERLESS RIDEHAIL: Private hire drivers HALT London Assembly meeting in protest over autonomous passenger service plan...

Private hire drivers disrupted a London Assembly Transport Committee meeting at City Hall on Wednesday 24 June in protest against the planned rollout of autonomous passenger vehicl...

AI drones help find scarcely available parking spaces in one of America's trucking hubs

It's hard to miss large trucks here along Interstate 94 in southeast Michigan. This is one of the freight routes feeding Detroit, the U.S.-Canada border at Windsor and the flow of...

How Recruitment Teams Reduce Hiring Delays for High-Demand Logistics Roles

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 24 Jun 2026|How Recruitment Teams Reduce Hiring Delays for High-Demand Logistics RolesHauling heavy freight isn't a desk job. It’s a war ag...

Dispatch Expands Driver Support Program, Raising the Benefits Bar in Last-Mile Delivery Logistics

The company deepens investment in its professional driver network with gas benefits, reinforcing the standard for what it means to support delivery professionals at scale.

EMPOWER: The ridehail startup disruptor taking on the disruptors

More than a decade ago, Uber arrived in cities around the world with a goal to disrupt the market. Uber’s strategy was focused on technology, lower prices and a willingness to chal...

EarthPulse AI — Hack2Skill Challenge 3: Carbon Footprint Awareness

рџљЂ Had a blast participating in the Hack2Skill Virtual Hackathon tackling Challenge 3: Carbon Footprint Awareness Platform! Instead of just building a standard tracking app, I...

Texas autonomous freight route a ‘future-focused, risk management solution’ for driver headcount

AVI-SPL supply chain executive Jeremy Codiroli said the recent launch of autonomous trucking operations in Texas represents a forward-thinking approach to risk management for the f...

5 Ways Uber & Lyft Drivers Can Embrace Autonomous Driving Instead of Fighting It

Discover 5 smart ways Uber and Lyft drivers can prepare for autonomous vehicles, create new income opportunities, and stay ahead of the future of rideshare. The post 5 Ways Uber &a...

What problem in the North American pilot car / oversized load industry needs a better solution?

Question for anyone involved in oversized loads, pilot cars, load drivers, dispatchers, permit coordinators, or owners. What’s the biggest frustration you deal with during a move t...

Hong Kong proposes issuing 10,000 permits for drivers on ride-hailing apps like Uber

The Hong Kong government has proposed issuing 10,000 new vehicle permits for online ride-hailing services like Uber

I've been thinking about building a vehicle rental platform, but I'm hesitant because there are already so many establis...

Truck driver shortage now a ‘structural threat’ to businesses

The global truck driver shortage has become a structural threat to freight transport, according to the latest International Road Transport Union (IRU) Driver Shortage Report.  Pres...

Weekly Roundup: Uber Is Recruiting Fewer Drivers in Cities With Robotaxis

Read what's trending in the rideshare and delivery world with RSG contributor Johan in our weekly round-up. The post Weekly Roundup: Uber Is Recruiting Fewer Drivers in Cities With...

Private hire drivers fight back as union joins growing revolt against robo-ridehail expansion in London

The App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) has formally backed a planned protest against Waymo’s autonomous vehicle rollout in Brent, escalating opposition to driverless vehicle tri...

The Biggest Gap in Driverless Trucking Isn’t Tech. It’s Safety Validation

Nauto’s Stefan Heck says autonomous trucks are advancing quickly but proving they’re safe enough for large-scale deployment may be the industry’s hardest challenge.