Bill Gates crosses busy London in an autonomous vehicle and sees where driving is headed Bill Gates is a self-professed car guy who finds something meditative about driving. He’s even gotten himself into trouble with… Read More
Seattle commute survey reveals big shift in when and how workers are traveling into city Remote and hybrid work has altered our understanding of where and how we do our jobs — as well as… Read More
Former Convoy director leads new Seattle trucking startup that just raised $8M Rollzi, a new Seattle startup led by a former Convoy director, raised $8 million to help truckload carriers deliver freight… Read More
Gas prices too high? EV maker Lucid arrives in Seattle with studio to show off $154K luxury car If $6-a-gallon gas has got you down, maybe you’re considering joining the rush of drivers making the switch to electric… Read More
Getaround gets dedicated parking spots in Seattle as car-sharing service partners with city Getaround, the peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace that first arrived in Seattle in 2018, is expanding its operations in the city through… Read More
Three companies receive new Seattle scooter-share permits as Bird will join the flock on city streets The pilot phase of Seattle’s scooter share program has reached the end of the road and three companies have been… Read More
Lime upgrading its fleet of e-scooters and e-bikes in Seattle; move to swappable battery is key change As a recent report shows that electric scooters have become a popular transportation option in Seattle, Lime is going all… Read More
Seattle scooter share report shows high demand for the mobility option as bikes get pushed to the curb Whether you’re a fan of riding them or you’re aggravated by having to step around them on sidewalks, it appears… Read More
Uber drivers rank Seattle riders second worst in the U.S. — see how many stars you’re getting Seattle drivers get dinged for a variety of bad habits on the road. Who knew Seattle riders weren’t so great… Read More
Seattle’s Pure Watercraft unveils electric pontoon boat as GM collaboration accelerates quickly Seattle-based Pure Watercraft is acting quickly on its new partnership with General Motors, unveiling an all-electric pontoon boat as the… Read More
New bike-share company to bring 1,500 e-bikes to Seattle streets by spring to boost mobility options A new electric-assist bike company is joining the mix of bikes and scooters on the streets of Seattle as the… Read More
Is traffic getting bad again? New report shows increased congestion, but not pre-pandemic levels On some days, it may feel like traffic is returning to pre-pandemic levels on streets around the Seattle area. But… Read More
Seattle-area counties’ experiment with on-demand, door-to-door public bus service is showing promise When Kitsap Transit began its experiment with app-based, on-demand buses on Bainbridge Island, Wash., in July, one of the primary… Read More
It’s electric inside Seattle’s auto show: Ford F-150 Lightning, BMW iX and driving Bill Gates’ Porsche You know progress is being made in the move toward increased production and adoption of electric vehicles when you visit… Read More
Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker Rivian races to huge stock market debut after IPO Rivian, the electric vehicle maker with substantial backing from Amazon, is arriving with a roar in its public debut on… Read More
Amazon discloses 20% stake in electric vehicle startup Rivian, makers of future delivery van As it waits on its order of tens of thousands of delivery vans, Amazon revealed Friday that it has a… Read More
Rad Power Bikes lands $154M, its second mega round this year, to boost e-bike business The gist: Rad Power Bikes just raised $154 million to fuel growth of its e-bike business. The round comes after… Read More
Amazon-backed EV company Rivian hiring for more than 40 engineering roles in Seattle region Rivian, the electric vehicle maker that has attracted major backing from Amazon, is trying to attract more engineers in the… Read More
Alaska Airlines launches investment arm to support goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 Alaska Airlines on Monday announced the launch of Alaska Star Ventures to invest in new aviation technologies as part of… Read More
Amazon gives $7.5M to complete bike and walking trail in Bellevue, where it is growing rapidly Amazon contributed $7.5 million to complete the Wilburton and Wilburton Trestle trail segments in Bellevue, Wash., the city just east… Read More
Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker Rivian files to go public at reported $80B valuation Rivian, the electric vehicle maker that has attracted huge funding from Amazon and others, announced Friday that it plans to… Read More
Tesla opening new showroom south of downtown Seattle near The Shop, a hangout for car geeks Tesla is opening a new showroom and service center south of downtown Seattle, marking the seventh location in the region… Read More
On-demand car rental service Kyte brings another transportation option to Seattle Kyte, an on-demand car rental service, launched in Seattle on Friday. The service delivers rental cars directly to drivers. Customers… Read More
Electric airplane maker Eviation to deliver 12 of its Alice cargo planes for DHL Express Arlington, Wash.-based electric aircraft maker Eviation is set to deliver for DHL Express, announcing Tuesday that the logistics company has… Read More
GeekWire’s Great Race II: By taxi, Lyft, e-bike, bus and more — here’s who won in Seattle rush hour We had a ton of fun testing Seattle’s transportation options through rush hour traffic during our inaugural GeekWire Great Race… Read More
Report details how Alaska Airlines is using AI to better map flight routes and save time and fuel If you’ve ever stared out the window of a passenger plane, or tracked your flight as it moves across the… Read More
Amazon leads $2.5B funding round in Rivian, maker of the tech giant’s future electric delivery vans Amazon is pouring more money into Rivian, as the electric vehicle maker announced Friday that the tech giant was among… Read More
Port of Seattle bans facial recognition tech by law enforcement; some private use remains permitted The Port of Seattle Commission voted Tuesday to ban the use of biometric technology for surveillance and security purposes by government… Read More
Seattle set to add fourth scooter option as Spin offers high-tech model to improve rider habits Seattle’s scooter share fleet is growing. Spin, the micromobility company backed by Ford Motor Co., is set to receive a… Read More
Can ride-sharing technology change local transit? Seattle-area county testing app-based bus system Can civic mass transit operate as a ride-sharing service? The Routing Company aims to find out on Bainbridge Island near… Read More
