Today’s Solutions: September 05, 2026

In the wake of its terrible, horrible, no good, very bad 2017 (yup, and it’s only just May), Uber has been doing a lot of work to improve its service. As an extension of the “smart pickup points” trial from London and other cities last year, the ride-hailing company is augmenting the Uber Pool service in Manhattan, enhancing the option’s awareness of more direct routes and bus lanes. “After realizing that a short walk could

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