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Vancouver Wants to Avoid Other Cities’ Mistakes With Uber and Lyft
Canadian officials approve ride-hailing long after it's become a staple elsewhere, with tough rules on fares and driver licensing.
San Francisco Joins the Move to Ban Cars From a Major Street
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Uber and Lyft's Financials Reveal Two Ride-Hailing Strategies
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The World’s Most Traffic-Choked Cities, Ranked
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Fantastical Plans Are on Hold, and More Car News This Week
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Want to Fix Urban Sprawl? Ditch the Cul-de-Sac
Streets arranged in grids, with few dead-ends, encourage walking and transit. But in developing countries, growing cities are taking the opposite route.
Delivery Robots Aren't Ready—When They Could Be Needed Most
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Uber Changes Its Rules, and Drivers Adjust Their Strategies
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Planes Are Still Flying, but Covid-19 Recovery Will Be Tough
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