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Boston Weighs Clampdown on Robotaxis in Threat to Waymo

The autonomous cars wouldn’t be allowed to operate unless a human safety operator is inside the vehicle and able to intervene, according to the proposed ordinance.

October 29, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafety

Lyft to Test Feature Showing Rider Tips and Timeliness

Lyft is testing the feature with a limited number of drivers, and it will gather data and community feedback before deciding on a broader roll-out.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Inrix Study: Boston Ranks as Most Congested US City

Boston is home to the Pats, the Sox and wicked traffic. A report published March 9 determined Beantown’s average driver spent nearly 150 hours a year stuck in traffic, good enough to be named the most congested city in the country and ninth in the world.

March 10, 2020
Business

Boston Looks to Revamp Roads as 6,000 Trucks a Day Rattle High-Priced Condos

Container and delivery trucks are rumbling through South Boston and the Seaport 6,000 times a day on average, according to a new Massport survey, rattling the high-priced loft and condo tenants.

January 24, 2017