The Pell Bridge, completed in 1969 and spanning more than two miles, is the primary access point to Newport and Aquidneck Island for drivers approaching from Interstate 95, and it is the state's only toll bridge.
It will still, however, ask for access to drivers' public Facebook profiles before it provides them with a quotation, so customers can "share some information to secure a faster, simpler and discounted quote".
It has become difficult for drivers to access even the most elementary data or details on incidents of auto defects, says Hiroko Isomura, an executive at the National Association of Consumer Specialists and a former adviser to the government on auto recalls.
Apple's Siri virtual assistant technology is key to the initiative, acting as the interface for drivers to access their contacts, make calls and listen to voicemails, while also reading out messages and responding to voice commands.
The new app was designed to make it easier for drivers to access pertinent information, while ensuring they wouldn't be distracted behind the wheel.
Some car makers are experimenting with putting Alexa in their vehicles, making it possible for drivers to access Amazon's voice assistance while driving, but Logitech has a new feature that makes it possible to get in-car Alexa access without waiting for infotainment system integration.
The hope with the redesign is to make it easier for drivers to access the information they need the most, while ensuring the app is not a distraction while behind the wheel, three Uber driver app product leads told TechCrunch last week.
Mr. Butler claimed that the new eight-inch touch screen with haptic feedback — it vibrates slightly when touched — is the simplest way for drivers to get access to entertainment, navigation and advanced safety settings.
General Motors leveraged its installed base of 80 million vehicle owners by launching OnStar in-vehicle services fOnStar in-vehiclenclude acceservicesute-planning information, traffic updriversand concierge services.
