Today’s Solutions: August 06, 2026

When it comes to the western part of the world, Los Angeles likely stands as the prime example of failing infrastructure and traffic gridlock. It seems that public officials have given up on attempts to improve the mess. But maybe technology can do what government can’t. Self-driving and ridesharing electric cars can and will radically transform cities. Here’s an alternative vision for Los Angeles by ridesharing company Lyft.

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