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AxleHire Plans Zero Emissions Delivery In Santa Monica

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A last-mile delivery company, AxleHire, says it plans to start offering up zero emissions delivery in Santa Monica, as part of Santa Monica's effort to create a voluntary zero emissions delivery zone in the city.

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Lyft Launches Scooter Rentals In Santa Monica

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Lyft just launched its own on-demand, electric powered scooter program in Santa Monica on Tuesday morning, as the on-demand scooter business continues to heat up. Lyft has some stiff competition in Santa Monica--the home of Bird--which already has scooters from Bird and Lime. READ MORE>>.

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Blackbird Links Santa Monica, Palm Springs

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A new, air travel startup, Blackbird , said today that has launched new service between Santa Monica and Palm Springs, part of a expansion of the startup beyond its Bay Area roots.

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Santa Monica Startup Nacelle Pulls in $18 Million

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Santa Monica-based startup Nacelle Inc. has raised in $18 million in Series A funding led by Inovia Capital.

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Amazon Maisel Day Goes Wrong In Santa Monica

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A promotion by Amazon went awry in Santa Monica on Thursday, after the Santa Monica Police had to shut down a promotion at a local Chevron for causing major traffic woes. Santa Monica Police suspend an Amazon Prime promotion offering gas for 30 cents a gallon. Traffic issues are the big concern.

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Boost.ai, Backed By $5M, Opens HQ In Santa Monica

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Boost.ai , a European startup which is developing conversational artificial intelligence (AI) software for banks, financial institutions, and other enterprises, said this morning that it has set up shop in Santa Monica, setting up its North American headquarters here as it expands to the US. As part of the move to Santa Monica, Boost.ai

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Uber Launches Scooter Service In Santa Monica

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Uber is joining the rush into the electric scooter market today, and has launched its JUMP scooter service in Santa Monica , letting its Uber users reserve its scooters for a ride across town. The launch in Santa Monica is the very first from Uber into the on-demand scooter market.