• London proposes stricter vetting for ride-hailing drivers

    London proposes stricter vetting for ride-hailing drivers

    London’s transport regulator is asking for public views on a series of new proposals aimed at boosting the safety of private hire vehicles (PHVs), such as cars served via ride-hailing platforms like Uber. Among the measures Transport for London (TfL) is considering are: Enhanced background checks for private hire drivers — with a proposal to…

  • Waze Carpool’s new app lets riders get more choosy about their drivers

    Waze Carpool’s new app lets riders get more choosy about their drivers

    Waze’s carpooling app for commuters is relaunching with a number of new features designed to make it easier and safer to use. The company says it will now allow people to choose their shared rides, instead of being matched blindly. That means riders will be able to pick drivers based on things like star ratings, mutual…