As people age, maintaining their independence and staying connected with their communities become paramount. One significant aspect of this is transportation, which can be challenging for seniors who may struggle with mobility. However, the good news is that there are various transportation options tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults. From volunteer driver…
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Volunteer driver programs are essential for many nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. Efficient scheduling and management of volunteer drivers can significantly impact these programs’ success. In this article, we will compare five volunteer driver scheduling software applications, each designed to streamline the process of coordinating volunteer drivers and ensuring they can provide their valuable services…
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In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota’s commitment to inclusivity and support for its disabled, special needs, and elderly populations shines through its diverse array of transportation programs. Ensuring these communities can navigate their cities and towns safely and efficiently is not just a matter of accessibility—it’s about maintaining a quality of life. Behind this…
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It is estimated that 20-30% of the human brain is dedicated to visual processing. In an experiment conducted by brain researchers, it was found that it took as little as 12 points of a human outline shape for other people to determine it was a person. We are visual creatures and understanding through visual pictures…
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Being able to work anywhere and anytime is now a necessary part of everyday work life. The Covid19 pandemic accelerated this trend with the mandate of staff working from home but now some organizations have found long-term advantages with this approach and are keeping some of these practices intact. Higher staff productivity because of lack…
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Cruise is an all-electric self-driving company founded in 2013 and majority owned by GM with the mission to connect people to places and experiences that they care about. They have driven over 4 million autonomous driving miles since starting and with the launch of the Public Ridership Program in June 2022 they have driven over…
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As the testing and experiments in autonomous driving continue to ramp up all over the world here are some of the most interesting approaches: Toyota makes 10 million cars and each last approximately 10 years and each year driving something like 10 000 miles. Put it all together the Toyota Fleet each year is driving…
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There have been some interesting studies and experiments done on self-driving cars in the last year or so. Here is a top list of some of the more interesting ones: Impact of autonomous vehicles technology on climate change. Models show that carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 30% if we achieve a 40%…
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What do self-driving cars, elderly people and elevators have in common? Maybe more than we think. In an expose by Dan Wang from Columbia Business School, there seems to be a proven and historical path forward for societal acceptance of autonomous cars. In the early 1900s, all elevators had a person inside that operated the…
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Waymo (formerly Google’s self-driving car program) is in more than 25 cities across the country and each city location contributes something unique and valuable for building a driver system that’s capable of fully autonomous driving. Today they are driving more than a hundred thousand miles per week and from a technical perspective, this is a…
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