Transportation
How technology impacts the trucking industry
The impact of technology on the trucking industry has surpassed mere navigation systems. Recent developments reveal that these technological innovations changed the trajectory of the entire industry. From guiding systems to payment channels, technology has streamlined the trucking business to the point of impacting the lives of its drivers. Technologies…
Grab Malaysia defends revamped delivery fee framework amid riders’ protest call
Grab Malaysia said that to strike a balance between all its stakeholders, the company constantly seek to review its policies to provide a fairer, more stable earnings to those who need it the most.
Singapore’s ComfortDelGro acquires Australian taxi operator A2B for $123M
Singapore-listed transportation firm ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited has on Friday announced that it has acquired taxi operator A2B Australia Limited (A2B)for AUD 182 million ($123.35 million). ComfortDelGro's wholly owned subsidiary ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd has entered into a binding scheme implementation agreement (SIA) to acquire all…
The race to overcome barriers to EV adoption
The global enthusiasm towards #EVs is undeniable, with the #APAC region emerging as an important growth sector. While challenges persist, collaborative efforts and technological innovations in charging infrastructure, #grid stability, and R&D will pave the way for overcoming the barriers to #EV adoption.
Singapore’s Drive lah raises $5 million in funding led by ComfortDelGro
Singapore-based marketplace for car-sharing Drive lah has successfully secured a $5 million investment round. Singapore-based transport firm ComfortDelGro (CDG) has invested $2 million, establishing them as the lead investor for this round and the preferred fleet partner for Drive lah.
A sneak peek into the future of traffic jam reduction
Deep reinforcement learning is expected to advance 80 years of congestion modeling-based research. Scientists demonstrated in what is known as The MegaVander Test that connected autonomous vehicles (AVs) to function as mediators for mixed autonomic transportation with the aim to ease #traffic and conserve #energy.
This Korean startup aims to reduce truck accidents with its real-time truck tire profile direct sensing technology
According to Lee, BANF’s primary focal points encompass the US and China, both of which constitute the most sizable segments within the realm of ground logistics.
Charging ahead: Driving the Philippines to sustainability through usage of electric vehicles
The shift to #EVs is not merely a response to government mandates or global pressure, but it represents an opportunity to transform the economy, improve #EnvironmentalImpact, and create a sustainable future for all. Supporting the efforts of companies at the forefront of this transition is vital as they pave the way for a greener and more sustainable…
Grab acquires Singapore’s third largest taxi operator Trans-cab through its GrabRentals arm
Grab Holdings Limited and Trans-cab Holdings Ltd have on Thursday announced the signing of an agreement for Grab Rentals Pte. Ltd. to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Trans-cab. Trans-cab has a combined taxi and private-hire-vehicle (PHV) fleet of more than 2,500 vehicles, and is accretive on a net income basis to Grab’s business.
Carousell partners Carzuno to launch Carousell Car Subscription in Singapore
Riding on the newly-launched Carousell Certified program for cars, multi-category classifieds and recommerce marketplace Carousell is partnering car-as-a-subscription company Carzuno to launch the Carousell Car Subscription in Singapore, providing further convenience for users.
