Ground Transport

Uber's attack on the taxi establishment in New York does remove people from the industry that currently serve no role other than charging drivers for the right to drive. And that's a good thing. But there needs to be rules in place to keep Uber from becoming just as bad an influence.

Although some labor rules could use some updating, this is a big win for employees who serve at the mercy and the whims of on-demand economy companies.

The on-demand economy is on the rise, but what does on-demand mean, exactly? In this report, a look at the nature of a technology-driven sea change in consumer behavior and the business models emerging to meet it in the travel industry.

Airbnb has been adept at partnering with brands that coincide with its vibe and Tesla certainly fits right in.

Uber is the ultimate business travel app: Tell it to serve you right now, and it does.

Will this increase in car rentals change as the on-demand car services like Uber become a lot more ubiquitous, especially as they break into airports across the U.S.? That is a real possibility.

Biking is healthier, more enjoyable and more reliable than most other forms of public transportation; it is also changing people's relationship with their busy urban cities.

Uber is fantastic at disruption, but it needs to do much to convince the public that it considers them as much a priority as it does its investors and financial stakeholders.

Very smart move by Uber to take control of its ability to navigate destinations without relying on others.

The smart mobility actors will continue to mesh territories and deploy their technology and services in each major cities of the world, before connecting them through a unified offer. That's the revolution happening right in front of our eyes right now.