Category Archives: Transportation Problems

Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity

Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity More digital payment options means more chances to collect sensitive data. Katie Malone   Tue, Nov 21, 2023 Gary Hershorn via Getty Images Security experts were skeptical about the New York MTA’s switch to an OMNY tap-and-go system when it was first announced years ago. … Continue reading Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity

Revolutionary changes in transportation could slow global warming—if they’re done right, IPCC says

By Alan Jenn   April 09, 2022   Around the world, revolutionary changes are under way in transportation. More electric vehicles are on the road, people are taking advantage of sharing mobility services, such as Uber and Lyft, and the rise in telework during the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way people think about commuting. … Continue reading Revolutionary changes in transportation could slow global warming—if they’re done right, IPCC says