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#uber
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
European startups

Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai | TechCrunch

fromEngadget
3 days ago
NYC startup

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
Toronto startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

Uber drivers: Your boss knows you're using Tesla's FSD on the job

Some Uber drivers are using Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's approval, despite legal scrutiny surrounding ADAS features.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
European startups

Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai | TechCrunch

fromEngadget
3 days ago
NYC startup

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Uber Price Target Cut by Wells Fargo to $95 Due to Autonomous Vehicle Impact

Uber's stock is down 16.59% in 2026, but analysts predict a price target of $105.29, with Wells Fargo adjusting to $95.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
fromFuturism
19 hours ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
#suvs
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Rising gas prices are good news for EV sales, for now

Rising gasoline prices are shifting consumer interest towards fuel-efficient vehicles, particularly hybrids and electric SUVs.
fromMoneywise
3 hours ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.
Remote teams
#robotaxi
#baidu
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 hours ago

PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

Apps collect extensive data about users, allowing them to predict needs without eavesdropping.
Austin
fromPadailypost
10 hours ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Wall Street Sours on Lyft, Price Target Cut

Analyst Youssef Squali cut his price target on Lyft to $15 from $18 while maintaining a Hold rating, citing winter storm disruptions, the integration impact of the Freenow acquisition, and rising fuel costs as reasons to trim estimates below Wall Street consensus.
Business
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 hours ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
10 hours ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Civil Rights, Civic Transport - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration is moving to rescind regulations that protect civil rights in transportation projects.
#public-transportation
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Less than two weeks into the job, Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann was grilled by politicians over the reliability of its service

Billy Hann aims to improve Dublin Bus services through structural changes informed by his aviation background.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.
#waymo
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Waymo Hits a Rough Patch In Washington, DC

Waymo expanded robotaxi service, raised 16 billion dollars, served over 20 million rides, but faces regulatory delays stalling its Washington, DC launch.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

New Data Shows Robotaxis Competing on Price-and Speed

Waymo's robotaxi service in the Bay Area is narrowing price and wait-time gaps with Uber and Lyft, becoming significantly more competitive.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

Waymo provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly, facing challenges like vehicle paralysis requiring public service intervention.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Grubhub 'Outsourced' Delivery Work To Skirt Minimum Wage

"We've partnered with Relay Delivery, a third-party delivery as a service company, in New York City to outsource some of our fulfillment responsibilities to them. This partnership arises primarily to stem elevated driver pay costs in NYC, which have more than doubled since the new driver pay law was introduced."
NYC startup
Bicycling
fromHeybike
1 year ago

New Electric Bike Laws 2025 for New York

Electric bicycles in New York are defined by specific criteria and classified into three categories based on their motor assistance and speed capabilities.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

After 7 e-bike incidents in 10 days, Mass. police chief warns of impending 'tragedy'

Recent e-bike incidents in Milford have raised safety concerns, prompting police warnings about potential serious consequences if trends continue.
#self-driving-cars
Education
fromWIRED
5 days ago

A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn't Work

Waymo's self-driving cars struggled to stop for school buses, leading to dangerous incidents and a federal recall.
Toronto startup
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is putting AV firms on blast for using human staffers

Human operators are essential for self-driving cars, raising concerns about safety, communication, and industry standards.
Education
fromWIRED
5 days ago

A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn't Work

Waymo's self-driving cars struggled to stop for school buses, leading to dangerous incidents and a federal recall.
Toronto startup
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is putting AV firms on blast for using human staffers

Human operators are essential for self-driving cars, raising concerns about safety, communication, and industry standards.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

California charges parents in e-bike crash that left teen seriously injured

A couple faces misdemeanor child abuse charges for allowing their teen to ride an electric motorcycle, leading to a serious crash.
#tesla
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
2 hours ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Tesla Slides 3% on Delivery Shortfall: Why the $20 Billion Robotaxi Bet Makes This Miss Hard to Judge

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries missed expectations, reflecting ongoing challenges in its EV business and a shift towards robotaxi development.
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago
Cars

Tesla FSD mocks BMW human driver: Saves pedestrian from near miss

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software anticipates pedestrian intent better than human drivers, demonstrating superior safety and reaction times.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
2 hours ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
2 days 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.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Tesla Slides 3% on Delivery Shortfall: Why the $20 Billion Robotaxi Bet Makes This Miss Hard to Judge

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries missed expectations, reflecting ongoing challenges in its EV business and a shift towards robotaxi development.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla FSD mocks BMW human driver: Saves pedestrian from near miss

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software anticipates pedestrian intent better than human drivers, demonstrating superior safety and reaction times.
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

"It's sad, really," said Schwartz's lawyer John Scola. "It's just someone who's trying to do his job, and then, because he didn't basically bow down to the egos of Chell and Kaz, his whole life gets uprooted and he has to endure years of hardship, because these people essentially have a bruised ego."
NYC politics
SF politics
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
Law
fromStreetsblog Empire State
3 days ago

Crash Victims, Lawmakers To Hochul: 'We Have A Better Idea To Reform Car Insurance' - Streetsblog Empire State

Victims oppose a proposal to reduce car insurance costs that would limit compensation for injuries from accidents they did not cause.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 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.
Cars
fromFortune
1 day ago

Why hands-free systems in self-driving cars aren't actually safer, according to the NTSB | Fortune

Driver assistance systems are convenient but do not enhance safety, leading to increased driver distraction and reliance on technology.
#airbnb
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
3 days ago

Airbnb launches private car transfers in 125+ cities

Airbnb launches private car transfers in over 125 cities across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, allowing guests to pre-book directly in the app.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Airbnb is introducing a private car pick-up service | TechCrunch

Airbnb expands services to include car pick-ups in 125 cities through a partnership with Welcome Pickups.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
3 days ago

Airbnb launches private car transfers in 125+ cities

Airbnb launches private car transfers in over 125 cities across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, allowing guests to pre-book directly in the app.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Airbnb is introducing a private car pick-up service | TechCrunch

Airbnb expands services to include car pick-ups in 125 cities through a partnership with Welcome Pickups.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Toronto startup

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

fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
NYC politics

Transportation experts push for more data before New York gets autonomous vehicles | amNewYork

SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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
2 days 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.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Self-Driving Taxis Poised for Vicious Backlash

A Pew Research Center survey reveals 85% of Americans fear autonomous vehicles will eliminate jobs, with 70% viewing them negatively, signaling potential public backlash against self-driving taxi expansion.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Transportation experts push for more data before New York gets autonomous vehicles | amNewYork

Fully driverless cars are approaching reality in New York, but better data and regulations are essential for safe integration.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
fromStreetsblog New York City
10 hours ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
Cars
fromThe Verge
23 hours ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
#new-york-city
NYC startup
fromGothamist
6 days 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.
NYC startup
fromGothamist
6 days 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.
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
Cars
fromTESLARATI
5 days ago

Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change

Tesla's all-electric Semi is gaining positive feedback from drivers for its innovative features and ease of use.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Park a Tesla In This Company's Lot and You Might Get a Ticket - Or Worse

At Stellantis headquarters, driving a company car gets you the best parking spots - but driving anything else can get you the boot. When the Jeep parent company ordered employees back to the office five days a week at its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus, workers discovered that parking a Tesla or Hyundai in a spot reserved for Stellantis vehicles could earn them a ticket from security.
Cars
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Next NYC taxi boss vows to pull the plug on unlicensed e-hail app Empower

Incoming TLC Chair Midori Valdivia pledges to shut down Empower, an unlicensed taxi app offering cheaper fares by allowing drivers to keep 100% of earnings while operating outside city regulations.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.
Toronto startup
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Lyft opens its ride-hailing app to teens | TechCrunch

Lyft now offers parent-supervised teen accounts for ages 13 and up in 200 U.S. cities with safety features, parental controls, and shared payment options.
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