Why are people giving up their cars and opting for cheaper forms of transport? How are infrastructure and vehicle innovations making roads and public spaces safer? What are the tech developments helping to make getting around more sustainable? How are people finding joy in their daily commutes?

US-based ridesharing service, Revel, has just launched in New York with plans to expand into other markets and territories soon. As consumers look for planet-positive and cost-effective ways to get around, can ridesharing meet the consumer demand for eco-conscious and user-friendly ways to travel?

Gas prices have many considering EVs, but technical, economic, and social barriers mean some drivers still aren’t convinced going electric is the right move. After investigating this in our Getting Around Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to nine Americans to find out what could nudge them to switch.

The invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russia are having knock-on effects on economies around the world. Seeking to protect its employees from the impact of inflated fuel prices and prevent them from losing income, Uber is introducing a temporary fuel surcharge in the US and Canada.