2018 – Page 19 – Moov Logistics News

New York City drivers for Uber, other apps to get vision care coverage

by Tola Ojobo - June 30, 2018June 29, 2018 01831

Drivers for car services and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are usually on their own when it comes to buying health insurance, but starting Sunday in New York they will now be able to get coverage for vision care as well as phone or video appointments with doctors, industry

The business that’s trying to stop the truck driver shortage

by Tola Ojobo - June 30, 2018June 29, 2018 02047

As the trucking industry struggles to find viable workers to fill the 51,000 available jobs this year, a relatively new business has cropped up to try to solve the problem: 160 Driving Academy, a truck-driving school. The company was established in 2012, but as the demand for truck drivers has grown,

Fuel Prices to Go Up in Namibia

by Tola Ojobo - June 29, 2018June 30, 2018 03125

Mines minister Tom Alweendo has announced a countrywide fuel price increase next Wednesday. The minister said petrol will increase by 20 cents per litre and diesel by 19 cents per litre at all towns supplied from Ondangwa, which was declared a fuel town in April this year. He also said the

Deliveroo forks out to riders in latest gig economy rights claim

by Casandra Aniemeke - June 29, 2018June 29, 2018 02218

Fifty Deliveroo drivers will get a pay-out The company is to pay thousands of pounds to 50 riders after a claim over the rights of gig economy workers, Sky News learns. Deliveroo is to pay a six-figure bill to settle an employment rights battle brought by dozens of ‎its riders, underlining continuing

Friday Could Be The Busiest Day in U.S. Airline History – Hopefully, A Fragile System Is Ready

by Jack Smith - June 29, 2018June 28, 2018 01727

American Airlines faces rainy weather at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in April 2018. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images) American Airlines, like the rest of the country’s carriers, is headed into what could be the busiest day in the history of commercial air travel, leading a fragile, half technology miracle and half

Boeing reportedly tells engine makers to make bids for a new 797 plane

by Jack Smith - June 29, 2018June 28, 2018 02405

A report has claimed that engine manufacturers were given until today to bid with new engines for a Boeing 797. In a statement to CNBC, manufacturer Rolls-Royce refused to deny the Boeing deadline. Boeing has previously said it wants a new mid-sized airliner in the skies by 2025. A major

FedEx Express operations at California airport grow

by Jack Smith - June 29, 2018June 28, 2018 01875

Acreage utilized at Ontario International nearly tripling in new 30-year lease. FedEx Express is expanding its presence at the Ontario International Airport in southern California in addition to signing a new long-term lease agreement with the airport. FedEx has operated at the Ontario International Airport for 31 years and currently utilizes 18.5

Lyft valuation hits $15.1 billion after fresh $600 million in funding

by Tola Ojobo - June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 01803

Lyft has raised an additional $600 million in a Series I financing round led Lyft has raised an additional $600 million in a Series I financing round led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, pushing its post-money valuation to $15.1 billion. The company's value has more than doubled in the past 14

Kenya Airways Dusts Off Expansion Dream With 10 Boeing-Jets Plan

by Jack Smith - June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 01752

Airline has cut fleet size by 15% during past two years Carrier in recovery after losses brought on by rapid growth Kenya Airways Plc revived long-shelved plans to expand its network by proposing to buy as many as 10 Boeing Co. 737 Max aircraft as part of a five-year strategy. The move

President Trump, Jeff Bezos and the Solution for the United States Postal Service

by Casandra Aniemeke - June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 02090

The USPS generates 70% of their revenues from mail delivery. Amazon today announced a new program designed to encourage entrepreneurs to enter into an agreement with Amazon to open their own Amazon-backed delivery service. In exchange for a $10,000 investment, Amazon will provide up to 40 vans and allow drivers to wear Amazon-branded uniforms.