Buy Your Train Tickets From Uber’s Transit App
As Uber seeks new growth, it has teamed up with cities and transit agencies provide train tickets, to transport people with disabilities or sometimes to substitute for a town’s public transportation system entirely.
Uber has pitched itself as being able to provide cheaper and more flexible transportation, especially in locations where public transit is scant.
There are real questions about forming partnerships that may end up pushing riders away from public transportation.
Read the article at The New York Times.
Have You Registered for AFLA? Have You Booked Your Room at the Gorgeous Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Many of you already know that the AFLA Conference is amazing for learning and networking, and may likely also know that this year is the 50th anniversary (with all kinds of great extras in store!). But do you know how absolutely gorgeous the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa is?
Nestled at the base of America’s largest urban park and wilderness preserve, Arizona’s only AAA Four Diamond all-suite resort features spacious one and two-bedroom suites. AFLA has negotiated a special rate of $199/night for AFLA attendees at the Arizona Grand. All rooms are first-come, first-served and rates are only guaranteed until August 23, 2019.
ARI Appoints Nick Caller as UK Managing Director
ARI® today announced the appointment of Nick Caller as UK Managing Director.
Caller will be responsible for all of ARI’s operations in the UK and will play an instrumental role in the company’s continued investment in global markets.
“Nick possesses a wealth of leadership, change management, and technology expertise that will deliver value to our clients in the UK,” said Bob White, president of ARI. “I’m pleased to welcome him to the ARI organization and our executive leadership team.”
CEO World Awards Honors Brendan Keegan with 3 Awards
Merchants Fleet CEO Brendan P. Keegan has been named the gold winner of Innovator of the Year by CEO World Awards
He was recognized in their business services, 11 to 2,499 employee category. He also won the silver for CEO of the Year, USA, and the bronze for Visionary CEO of the Year. He was recognized for his innovation, forward-thinking, and his ability to develop people and improve products and services for clients.
“Since Brendan joined our company as CEO, our growth has accelerated and our capacity to give clients the best service in the fleet industry has expanded,” said Robert Singer, Owner & President of Merchants Fleet.
Florida to Use VW Diesel Settlement Towards EV Charging Network
Florida plans to use $25 million from Volkswagen’s Diesel settlement in a network of highway charging stations, encouraging Floridians to buy more electric vehicles, and ensure electric vehicle technology is kept current.
The state could also choose to spend the rest of the settlement funds to replace existing diesel engines with newer, slightly cleaner, diesel engines.
“As electric cars become more prevalent on our roads and highways, the development of these charging stations is essential to the success of our ever-evolving transportation system,” said Governor Ron DeSantis.
Read the article at Charged EVs.
