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Z?m wins $150M from San Francisco schools to modernize and electrify student transport

TechCrunch

m, a startup that wants to upgrade student transportation, a five-year $150 million contract to modernize its transport service throughout the district. m’s transportation solution for SFUSD is expected to save the district $3 million per year on average, based on the cost of the incumbent’s solution. m told TechCrunch.

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How today’s enterprise architect juggles strategy, tech and innovation

CIO

They ensure that decisions are aligned with both short-term goals and long-term sustainability Strategist: The enterprise architect aligns technology initiatives with the businesss vision, ensuring that technology choices drive value and competitive advantage. This requires long-term thinking and investment.

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How managed device services enable the inclusion of sustainability principles into IT

CIO

Growing interest in meeting corporate sustainability goals has reframed how organizations think about IT asset usage, life-cycles, and end-of-life disposal practices. In the same study, most organizations engaged with the IT vendor to assist with sustainability goals.

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Bolt to expand EV option in South Africa

TechCrunch

Estonian on-demand transport firm Bolt is set to roll out electric taxi options in South Africa four months after introducing e-bike food delivery services in the country. This comes as the company expands its services to environmentally friendly modes of transport.

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How adopting sustainability as a service can drive business success and help the planet

CIO

Sustainability is a major priority in business boardrooms already, and pressures from regulators, shareholders, board members and employees are likely to further drive this trend. There is a clear company risk in not being sustainable, both to the planet and to the business. You can solve any problem given enough budget.

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E-bike subscription service Dance adds new cities and mopeds

TechCrunch

Now is the right time: with increased cycling infrastructure, public discourse and political will across Europe to create more sustainable cities, we can help more people choose a more sustainable commute.”. This is a smart move as many companies already pay for public transportation passes. Image Credits: Dance.

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Transit tech company Via raises $110M at $3.5B valuation

TechCrunch

Via’s transit tech software helps public transportation agencies, municipalities and school districts optimize fixed bus routes, strategize placements of new bike lanes, plan paratransit and school bus services, and holistically incorporate private on-demand ridesharing services into a city’s entire transportation ecosystem.

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