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Uber global restructuring and workforce reduction

7 clusters · 276 sources · last updated

Latest: Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda ride-hailing markets

Uber Technologies is implementing a major global restructuring that includes cutting approximately 10% of its workforce, totaling about 3,300 positions. This initiative represents the company’s largest personnel reductio

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [PL]

Retail promotions in Poland

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Kaufland and Biedronka announce major retail promotions in Poland

Retailers in Poland have implemented various promotional offers on food, beverage, and household products. Following early August discounts on fruit spreads and oat beverages at Dino, and late August coffee promotions at

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Hoppy Mobility e-scooter service in Rijeka

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Hoppy launches shared e-scooter service in Rijeka

The city of Rijeka has reintroduced electric scooter services through a partnership with Hoppy Mobility, following the departure of the previous operator, Bolt. The service aims to complement urban transport for short t

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [RO]

Romanian cities and residents tighten electric scooter rules

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Sibiu residents petition for stricter electric scooter regulations

On 5 August 2026, the Local Council of Bucharest’s Sector 1 approved a regulation banning the circulation and parking of electric scooters in parks, playgrounds, and other administered green spaces. Replacing a 2016 deci

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [KE] [CN] [IN]

Kenya electric vehicle infrastructure and financing growth

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Kenya electric mobility market expands through financing and battery-swapping

Kenya is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and financing options to accelerate e-mobility adoption. SUN Mobility and Vivo Energy launched an open-architecture battery-swapping ecosystem, with 35 station

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [TH]

Thailand digital platform and ride-hailing regulation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Thailand mandates public driving licenses for ride-hailing drivers by 2026

The Thai government has initiated several regulatory measures targeting digital platforms and transportation services to ensure fair competition and public safety. Initially, the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [ES] [AR]

Spain transport and infrastructure developments

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Spain expands rail capacity and lowers high-speed fares

Spain is implementing various transport and infrastructure updates across several regions. In Madrid, mobility services are expanding through a new contract for the Bolt platform at the Atocha station. The Cercanías comm

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [DE]

Germany Uber & Bolt ride-hailing regulations

9 clusters · 44 sources · last updated

Latest: Dortmund introduces minimum pricing for ride-hailing services

The regulatory landscape for ride-hailing in Germany continues to shift as cities implement measures to protect the taxi sector. In Dortmund, new regulations effective September 1 prohibit providers like Uber and Bolt fr

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Transport incidents in Slovakia and Czech Republic

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Public safety incidents reported in Czechia and Italy

In Slovakia and the Czech Republic, several transport-related incidents were reported. In Trnava, Slovakia, a passenger train disregarded a stop signal and entered the path of a freight train, damaging two switches and d

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Shared mobility regulation in Portugal

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Portugal municipalities phase out shared electric scooter services

Several municipalities in Portugal are phasing out shared electric scooter and bicycle services. Cities such as Vila Nova de Gaia, Braga, and Espinho have implemented bans or cancellations, often citing concerns regardin

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Global autonomous vehicle technology developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Autonomous vehicle developments emerge in UK and Spain

Autonomous vehicle technology is expanding across different sectors and regions. In the United States, Volvo Autonomous Solutions is operating approximately 300 heavy-duty trucks on a 320 km route between Dallas, Texas,

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [NG]

Nigerian airport e-hailing regulation controversy

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: FAAN clears Bolt to resume operations at Nigerian airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has addressed reports regarding the status of e-hailing services, such as Uber and Bolt, at Nigerian airports. FAAN clarified that it has not imposed a blanket ban on thes

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [RO]

Bucharest video-chat industry economic profile

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Ride-hailing driver earnings in Bucharest

The video-chat industry in Bucharest is a legally registered and taxed sector generating between €100 million and €300 million in annual revenue. Leading firms, primarily based in the Unirii district, have expanded opera

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [ES]

Spanish transport sector competition and regulation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Málaga VTC platforms exceed taxi licenses but face festival bans

The Spanish transportation sector is experiencing shifts in demand and competition between traditional taxis and VTC (Vehicle Through Contract) services. In the Balearic Islands, the transport sector has seen a slower su

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