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Boston
fromBoston.com
10 hours ago

New rules just kicked in for delivery drivers in Boston. Here's what to know.

Boston requires delivery companies to obtain permits to enhance pedestrian safety and manage traffic congestion.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
1 day ago

A New Study Found Something Disturbing About the Way Delivery Workers Drive to Get You Your Burrito

Delivery drivers speed primarily due to pressure from on-time delivery rates and the risk of deactivation, rather than individual reckless habits.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Startup companies

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
Careers
fromFast Company
12 hours ago

LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

Human ingenuity allows software engineers to focus on unique human skills rather than competing with AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 days ago

If you lose your job to AI, it's even harder to bounce back

AI-driven job displacement can lead to lasting economic setbacks for affected workers, including prolonged unemployment and reduced earnings potential.
#uber
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Hochul's Insurance Push Follows Uber's National Playbook - As The Company Spends Big on Her Re-Election - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's campaign is heavily funded by Uber to push policies limiting compensation for car crash victims in New York.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Uber Bears Are Missing the Story and Our $123.73 Price Target Shows Why

Uber's stock is undervalued with a price target of $123.73, indicating a potential 71% upside over the next year.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Uber employees can now request rides in Lucid Gravity robotaxis as part of autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Uber and DoorDash have an identity theft problem, and it's costing people on tax day

Uber and DoorDash reported earnings for individuals who claim they never worked for the platforms, leading to a lawsuit over identity verification issues.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Hochul's Insurance Push Follows Uber's National Playbook - As The Company Spends Big on Her Re-Election - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's campaign is heavily funded by Uber to push policies limiting compensation for car crash victims in New York.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Uber Bears Are Missing the Story and Our $123.73 Price Target Shows Why

Uber's stock is undervalued with a price target of $123.73, indicating a potential 71% upside over the next year.
Data science
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Lyft Scales Global Localization Using AI and Human-in-the-Loop Review

Lyft's AI-driven localization system enhances translation efficiency and quality for international expansion, processing 99% of user content with a 30-minute SLA.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
11 hours ago

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.
#amazon
Portland
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility | TechCrunch

An Amazon employee died at the Troutdale warehouse, raising concerns about working conditions and heat-related issues among employees.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Mamdani Administration Backs 'Delivery Protection' Law Opposed By Amazon-Backed Coalition

Amazon-backed groups opposed a City Council bill requiring e-commerce companies to hire delivery workers directly, supported by Mayor Mamdani's administration.
Portland
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility | TechCrunch

An Amazon employee died at the Troutdale warehouse, raising concerns about working conditions and heat-related issues among employees.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Mamdani Administration Backs 'Delivery Protection' Law Opposed By Amazon-Backed Coalition

Amazon-backed groups opposed a City Council bill requiring e-commerce companies to hire delivery workers directly, supported by Mayor Mamdani's administration.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Intel's Tesla Chip Deal Is a Genuine Game Changer

Intel's stock has surged over 65% year-to-date, driven by strong fundamentals and strategic partnerships in the AI sector.
Law
fromArs Technica
11 hours ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
14 hours ago

Lucid Eyes 75% Upside, But Bankruptcy Fears Remain

Lucid Group's stock is at $8.58, with a price target of $15.07, indicating potential upside but significant financial risks.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
#autonomous-vehicles
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Self-Driving Car Runs Down Mother Duck Taking Care of Her Eggs, Flees Scene

An autonomous vehicle from Avride killed a mother duck in Austin, raising concerns about self-driving technology and its impact on local wildlife.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Rideshare drivers say Waymo is giving rides to unaccompanied kids, violating state permit

A labor union representing Uber and Lyft drivers filed a complaint alleging Waymo violates its permit by allowing unaccompanied minors in autonomous vehicles in the Bay Area.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Self-Driving Car Runs Down Mother Duck Taking Care of Her Eggs, Flees Scene

An autonomous vehicle from Avride killed a mother duck in Austin, raising concerns about self-driving technology and its impact on local wildlife.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Rideshare drivers say Waymo is giving rides to unaccompanied kids, violating state permit

A labor union representing Uber and Lyft drivers filed a complaint alleging Waymo violates its permit by allowing unaccompanied minors in autonomous vehicles in the Bay Area.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Revealed: the train stations where your car is most likely to be clamped

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.
UK news
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Immigrant truckers are enduring delays to get their driver's licenses back

Over 13,000 immigrant truckers await reinstatement of their commercial driver's licenses after a clerical error by the DMV, overseen by Judge Karin Schwartz.
#waymo
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
NYC startup
fromgizmodo.com
1 week ago

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Waymo's driverless taxi service cannot test in New York City due to expired permits, hindering its expansion plans.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Police Officer Helplessly Waves Arms at Waymo That Careened Wrong Way Through Whataburger Drive-Thru

Waymo's self-driving taxis are causing traffic disruptions and requiring police intervention in urban areas.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Protesters Have Figured Out They Can Block Waymos and Berate Their Passengers While the Cars Are Paralyzed

Waymo's self-driving cars face public backlash due to safety concerns and incidents involving protestors.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
NYC startup
fromgizmodo.com
1 week ago

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Waymo's driverless taxi service cannot test in New York City due to expired permits, hindering its expansion plans.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Police Officer Helplessly Waves Arms at Waymo That Careened Wrong Way Through Whataburger Drive-Thru

Waymo's self-driving taxis are causing traffic disruptions and requiring police intervention in urban areas.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Protesters Have Figured Out They Can Block Waymos and Berate Their Passengers While the Cars Are Paralyzed

Waymo's self-driving cars face public backlash due to safety concerns and incidents involving protestors.
Media industry
fromDigital Trends
3 days ago

The influencer economy's invisible workers are first in line for the AI chop

The creator economy relies on a hidden labor force and AI tools to produce content efficiently, often at the expense of workers' roles.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Meta Cafeteria Workers Did What Execs Won't: Took on ICE and Won

Under a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement program, federal authorities had detained Serigne, a Senegalese asylum seeker and the brother of dishwasher Abdoul Mbengue. 'I didn't know what to do at first, but we had this community, and I told them this news,' Mbengue says through a coworker who is translating his French.
Washington DC
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
20 hours ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
Careers
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

The quiet cruelty of 'ghost jobs' in today's hiring market

Job seekers face challenges from 'ghost jobs' that remain posted despite no actual hiring, wasting time and emotional energy.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
2 days ago

One company pays workers up to $8,000 a year to come in instead of forcing RTO. Is this the future of work or a bandaid?

Return-to-office mandates have led to talent loss, prompting companies to adopt financial incentives to encourage in-office work.
#delivery-apps
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

Mamdani Warns Delivery Apps to Follow New Worker Protection Laws - Or Else - Streetsblog New York City

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

Mamdani Warns Delivery Apps to Follow New Worker Protection Laws - Or Else - Streetsblog New York City

#ride-share
Alternative transportation
fromQNS
1 week ago

Report: Ride share services continue to fail disabled riders in NYC despite record profits - QNS

Ride share services like Uber and Lyft are failing to adequately serve disabled riders despite significant profits.
Alternative transportation
fromQNS
1 week ago

Report: Ride share services continue to fail disabled riders in NYC despite record profits - QNS

Ride share services like Uber and Lyft are failing to adequately serve disabled riders despite significant profits.
fromTNW | Drones
6 days ago

Joby and Air Space Intelligence team up to manage US electric air taxi skies

Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence announced a partnership to integrate AI-driven airspace management into U.S. electric air taxi operations, using ASI's Flyways AI platform to model high-density eVTOL traffic before commercial flights begin later this year.
European startups
#tesla
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Tesla's FSD Is Finally Approved In Europe. Only Not Everywhere Yet

Tesla's Full Self-Driving is approved in the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone after 18 months of testing and regulatory challenges in Europe.
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Cars

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Cars
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says next FSD release is the one we've been waiting for

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software is set for incremental improvements with v14.3 and a significant upgrade with v15, promising enhanced safety features.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Elon Musk reveals unfortunate truth of Tesla Full Self-Driving development

Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology significantly improves safety but still faces challenges and potential lawsuits despite saving many lives.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Tesla's FSD Is Finally Approved In Europe. Only Not Everywhere Yet

Tesla's Full Self-Driving is approved in the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone after 18 months of testing and regulatory challenges in Europe.
Cars
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has received approval in the Netherlands, marking its European debut.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla issues wake up call to Full Self-Driving hackers and cheats

Tesla is disabling Full Self-Driving capabilities on vehicles using unauthorized hacks in regions where the software is unapproved.
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Tesla's robotaxis are reportedly remotely driven by humans, sometimes

Tesla allows remote operators to directly control its robotaxis in emergencies, a practice not commonly used by competitors.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says next FSD release is the one we've been waiting for

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software is set for incremental improvements with v14.3 and a significant upgrade with v15, promising enhanced safety features.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Elon Musk reveals unfortunate truth of Tesla Full Self-Driving development

Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology significantly improves safety but still faces challenges and potential lawsuits despite saving many lives.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
2 days ago

There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace

Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Lyft (LYFT) Trades 31% Below Price Targets After Falling Nearly 50% From 1-Year High

Lyft's stock is currently undervalued compared to analysts' price target, despite recent revenue misses and market challenges.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The future of work is here, but hiring hasn't caught up

Companies must adopt a skills-first approach to hiring to fill critical roles and access a broader talent pool.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it - lessons from online freelancing

Generative AI is transforming freelance work, impacting demand and wages while also creating new opportunities for skilled freelancers.
NYC startup
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYC sues to shut down unlicensed e-hail app Empower, which offers cheap rides

New York City filed a lawsuit against the illegal e-hail app Empower for operating unlicensed and uninsured.
New York City
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

MTA bus driver recovering in hospital after being attacked on the job

An MTA bus driver was attacked after a minor collision, resulting in serious injuries and raising concerns among transit workers.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Rideshare Drivers File Complaint Over Waymo Transporting Minors

California Gig Workers Union filed a complaint against Waymo for transporting unaccompanied minors, alleging violation of operating permit conditions.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Legendary NYC taxi hustler says modern airport scammers are out of control

Taxi hustlers in NYC airports are using sophisticated schemes to overcharge tourists, with illegal dispatchers coordinating the scams.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.

Automakers are increasingly offering partial automation features through subscription models, despite consumer fatigue with ongoing payments.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Uber's 'Women Drivers' Option Is Just the Start of the Sexual Assault Reckoning It Needs

Uber settled an $8.5 million lawsuit for a 2023 sexual assault, establishing legal precedent that the company is liable for driver actions despite classifying drivers as independent contractors.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Uber expands female driver option in the US amid mounting assault cases

Riders will see a new on-demand booking option called "Women Drivers" alongside the existing UberX, Comfort, UberXL and Black offerings. Customers can reserve such a trip in advance, or set their preference in the app settings to increase the likelihood of being matched with a woman. The feature is also offered in cities where teen accounts are available.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Uncovered records reveal the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on San Francisco streets

Sometimes, they report the cars for signs of an illegal maneuver, like when in September, a driver operating the city's 45 electric bus noticed a Waymo trying to pass on double solid yellow lines at Stockton and Columbus, an intersection along its route. Or for a near miss-like, when, last December, a Waymo was caught by a city light rail train's video camera making a dangerous left turn at 'high speed.'
San Francisco
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

This ride-hailing app lets drivers negotiate prices with riders. It's one of the most downloaded in the world.

On ride-hailing app InDrive, riders and drivers have to do something many Uber users have never done: negotiate the price of a ride. Instead of accepting the trip price set by the app, passengers can submit their ride request along with a proposed payment amount. Drivers can then view the proposal and accept it or send a counteroffer.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I quit driving for Uber after I got a full-time finance job. Ride-hailing took more unpaid work than it used to.

Uber driver earnings declined significantly after the company switched to upfront pricing algorithms, requiring 50% more unpaid time online to earn the same income.
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

'Decline and recline': Uber and Lyft drivers are rethinking what trips to accept to navigate soaring gas prices

Rising gas prices from Middle East conflict force ride-hailing drivers to prioritize profitable trips, while EV owners remain unaffected by fuel cost increases.
Alternative transportation
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Uber and Lyft Got Pricier Last Year - Here's How Riders Responded

Uber and Lyft fares increased 9.6% in 2025, with average rides rising from $21.58 to $23.66, causing 60.4% of riders to reduce usage despite continued company growth and profitability.
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