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New York City Council passes delivery worker protection laws
The legislation includes a requirement for restaurants to provide couriers access to their bathrooms and set minimum pay for workers, representing the broadest protections in the U.S.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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For gig workers, Prop 22 is a racial equity battleground
Because gig workers largely lack stable pay and ample benefits, barring app-based drivers from employee status may present racial equity issues. Cities like New York, Seattle and Philadelphia are imposing their own standards.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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US cash payment kiosks rise despite digital age
Cities and utilities are making more use of the kiosks provided by vendors like CityBase to give consumers additional no-fee options for paying bills in cash.
By Lynne Marek • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Ford, Argo AI team up with Walmart for autonomous delivery in 3 cities
As more customers become accustomed to same-day and next-day delivery, Walmart said the service will show how autonomous tech can optimize logistics and operations.
By Max Garland • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Opinion5 ways counties can mitigate remote access security risks
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Cyberattac...
By Brandon Shopp • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Delivery companies sue New York City over permanent 15% fee cap
DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub filed a joint lawsuit on Thursday claiming that price controls ultimately harm restaurants, couriers and consumers.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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As consumers cut the cord, more cities sue Netflix and other streaming giants for lost revenue
From Plano, Texas, to Longport, New Jersey, an increasing number of municipalities are filing lawsuits against the likes of Hulu, Netflix and Disney+ to receive franchise fees to make up for lost cable revenue.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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With recent advancements, local governments can benefit from drone technology
Sometimes, the present day can feel like a live-action retelling of “The Flintstones.” Other times, it’s more like “The Jetsons”—with the Rosie the robot tidying up and futuristic aircraft zipping around Orbit City.
By Andy Castillo • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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OEMs make the economic case for autonomous trucks
Driverless trucks bring safety and improved fuel efficiency to the industry, according to Waymo and TuSimple executives.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 3, 2021 -
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Pittsburgh City Council approves unified fiber network for municipal buildings
The NetPGH initiative would lay the backbone that allows Pittsburgh to install connected infrastructure and launch smart cities projects.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Chicago accuses Grubhub, DoorDash of deceptive business practices
The city's allegations, including that the companies would bait-and-switch customers with steep delivery fees, are the latest among municipalities pushing back against foodservice delivery companies.
By Alicia Kelso , Julie Littman • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Sponsored by VisaTransit passengers expect contactless payments to ride safely, survey finds
Contactless payments continue to be a way to allow passengers to travel more safely and with ease, providing peace of mind during a challenging time.
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Columbus completes Smart City Challenge, looks to the future as collaborative innovation lab
Columbus completes Smart City Challenge, looks to the future as collaborative innovation lab
By Michelle Havich • Aug. 28, 2021 -
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Securing smart city technology 'often an afterthought': report
The influx of smart city technologies is exposing many services to new threats, according to a Guidehouse Insights report, which also predicts that global annual smart city cybersecurity revenue will reach $26 billion by 2030.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Local government’s role in citizen engagement: It’s now digital
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Digital te...
By Andrea Facini • Aug. 19, 2021 -
E-scooter company Skip files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
The Helbiz-owned micromobility company filed the petition last week in California, marking the first bankruptcy filing by a well-known scooter company with a footprint in multiple cities.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims
The city claims the company violated an ordinance requiring it provide its gig workers with paid sick and safe time.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery
Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery
By Matt Smith • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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Application modernization is key to improving customer experience
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The pandem...
By Phil Fuster • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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New research underscores upside of modernizing local government technology
New research underscores upside of modernizing local government technology
By Jeff DeVerter • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Can street lights provide a solution when it comes to rural broadband connectivity?
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The pandem...
By Ian Aaron • July 30, 2021 -
Partnerships, sustained federal help key to ending ‘digital redlining,’ city leaders say
COVID-19 exacerbated inequitable access to high-speed internet, but long-term federal funding and partnering with telecommunications companies could help, speakers said at a Route Fifty virtual event last week.
By Chris Teale • July 30, 2021 -
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Queens is on a quest to become a ‘smart borough’
A recently elected borough president aims to transform Queens. But one expert cautions the need for a "thoughtful, intentional and iterative" strategy, as smart city planning is "not for the faint of heart."
By Katie Pyzyk • July 26, 2021 -
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IDC names 13 winners for 2021 Smart Cities North America Awards
From Las Vegas to Peachtree Corners, Georgia, municipalities' smart use of emerging or existing technologies, in addition to their ability to be flexible and agile amid the pandemic, were honored.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 21, 2021 -
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Can this new technology make planting trees an affordable way for cities to clean-up contaminated sites?
Cleaning up contaminated sites can get messy for municipalities.
By Kristen Bousquet • July 21, 2021
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