Ride-hailing apps lead to more crashes involving motorists and pedestrians

Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft cause a spike in the number of crashes between cars and pedestrians at over-crowded pick-up locations Cities with ride-hailing apps see a decline in number of alcohol-related cases  But overall number of collisions has remained roughly the same, scientists say  Study revealed a spike in motorist-pedestrian collisions at pick-up locations   By … Read more

Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two pedestrians and police officer injured

Driver, 30, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two pedestrians and a police officer were injured in a supermarket car park A 30-year-old man has been arrested after three people were injured in car park A man, woman and police officer were taken to hospital after incident in Exeter  The driver was arrested on suspicion of … Read more

Drivers of expensive cars are less likely to stop for pedestrians at zebra crossings

People driving expensive cars are more dangerous to pedestrians, and the more valuable their vehicles are the less likely they are to stop at zebra crossings.   Researchers from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas had people attempt to cross the road while noting the estimated value of the cars that did and didn’t stop. … Read more