In the midst of a very tragic story, GPS tracking played an important part in giving closure to the friends of a University of British Columbia student and her boyfriend. The student was pursuing her PhD and taught classes as an assistant professor at the University, researching Mexican literature. While vacationing in Mexico, the two
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It makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? The Chicago City Council held a vote in January to modify the regulations on its taxi cabs. The vote, designed to increase customer satisfaction and vehicle efficiency, may usher in sweeping changes to the taxi industry. The first major point curbs cab driver overwork: the ordinances would mandate that
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Cities across the country are gearing up for winter weather and the snow that can stop traffic in its tracks. Salisbury, Delaware is no exception. Though still on a trial basis, Salisbury will be tracking the effectiveness and efficiency of using GPS tracking in its snow removal system. Authorities know that the milder temperatures of
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Food trucks are something of a staple in New York City. Just a few miles across the river, food trucks have been popping up in Hoboken, New Jersey too. This past summer, Hoboken residents benefited from a bevvy of great food trucks, and food truck owners benefited from tidy profits. While food trucks will be
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Every year, thousands, if not millions, of dollars are wasted on the maintenance and usage of state-owned vehicles. An auditor for the state of Illinois raised many issues and concerns on this topic that he believes might easily be addressed with the use of GPS technology. In a struggling economy, people are looking for ways
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In a case likely to cause reverberations throughout the nation, the Supreme Court prepares to determine whether or not it is constitutional for police to track the movements of suspected criminals using a GPS tracking device without a warrant. While law enforcement departments across the country have already taken advantage of the devices to aid
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You’ve probably seen them – those cameras that are placed on small roads and major highways alike. Not only have you probably seen these cameras, but you probably know that a photograph of your license plate is being snapped when you pass one. No problems yet, right? Well, did you know that every time a
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Last Wednesday eve, a man in Alberta decided to take an ambulance for a joy ride. The man didn’t get very far, since authorities were able to track his every move thanks to a GPS tracking system that was installed on the ambulance earlier this year. Before authorities could stop the man, a short chase
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In 2008, the state of New York placed a GPS tracking device on Michael Cunningham’s car. The vehicle that Cunningham was driving at the time was not a state vehicle. When accused of spending work hours doing other things, Cunningham discovered that a tracked had been placed on his car. Out of anger, he decided
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GPS tracking devices might soon be lowering your car insurance premiums. A unique new program gives a “pay-as-you-drive” spin on insurance. This new program involves a GPS tracking device being installed on the vehicle. The tracking device enables the insurance company to monitor the vehicle’s every move, giving them a pretty clear picture of the
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