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Ford-backed Bridj shuts down its on-demand shuttle service
When Ford backed the on-demand shuttle service Bridj, the future looked rosy: there would soon be a day where an economical trip to the airport involved just a few taps on your phone. However, it now looks like that vision will have to wait. Bridj has revealed that it's shutting down after failing to close a deal for a "sizable transaction" with a "major car company" (not necessarily Ford). Both sides expected to clinch the agreement, Bridj chief Matt George says, but it didn't go through.
Ford will launch an on-demand shuttle service in Kansas City
Ford's Transit vans, which are typically used to haul equipment and supplies, will soon be shuttling people around in Kansas City. The automaker's teaming up with ride provider Bridj and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority to boost public transportation in KC as part of its Smart Mobility plan. When the project called "Ride KC: Bridj" launches in early March, residents will be able to hail on-demand shuttles using Bridj's mobile app. They'll then have to meet their rides at one of the pick-up locations, mostly bus stops and similar locations.
