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Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

Uber Unveils "Uber Ski" Ride Service and Partners with Epic Pass - SnowBrains

Uber launched Uber Ski, a seasonal ride-hail service with gear-friendly vehicles and integrated Epic Pass ticket purchases for mountain trips.
Tech industry
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

Uber Ski Gets You to the Slopes Hassle-free With Gear-friendly Rides and Epic Pass Integration

Uber launched Uber Ski, a seasonal service offering pre-bookable oversized rides for skiers, in-app Epic Pass purchases, and international availability through the end of March.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Uber quietly pilots in-app video recording for drivers in India | TechCrunch

Uber pilots in-app driver video recording across ten Indian cities to deter rider misconduct, encrypt recordings, and delete them after one week unless shared.
#robotaxis
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Alternative transportation

Exclusive: Waymo rides cost more than Uber, Lyft - and people are paying anyway | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Alternative transportation

Exclusive: Waymo rides cost more than Uber, Lyft - and people are paying anyway | TechCrunch

more#robotaxis
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Accel backs Uber rival Rapido as Prosus boosts stake | TechCrunch

Accel and Prosus bought TVS Motor’s entire Rapido stake for ₹2.88 billion, each paying about ₹1.44 billion, giving TVS a >152% return.
#tesla-robotaxi
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Tesla's latest Robotaxi job posting takes the whole program a step forward

fromTESLARATI
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Tesla's latest Robotaxi job posting takes the whole program a step forward

more#tesla-robotaxi
#tesla
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Startup companies
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Oleg Shlepanov: 9 Facts That Shaped Modern Mobility

Oleg Shlepanov built a scalable software mobility platform that transformed private rides by treating drivers as platform users and enabling global independent adoption.
#waymo
NYC startup
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Waymo will start testing its autonomous cars in New York again

Waymo aims to bring autonomous ride-hailing services to New York City despite current driving regulations.
more#waymo
#autonomous-vehicles
fromKqed
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Waymo Continues To Increase Its Footprint In Los Angeles | KQED

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Uber's CEO thinks robotaxis will displace drivers in 10 to 15 years and create 'a big, big societal question'

fromKqed
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Waymo Continues To Increase Its Footprint In Los Angeles | KQED

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Uber's CEO thinks robotaxis will displace drivers in 10 to 15 years and create 'a big, big societal question'

more#autonomous-vehicles
Information security
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Man Launches "World's First Waymo DDoS" by Ordering 50 Robotaxis to Dead End Street

A coordinated mass ordering prank mimicked a DDoS on Waymo, causing service disruption and prompting the company to suspend nearby ride requests temporarily.
#gig-economy
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California
fromWIRED
5 years ago

Uber Changes Its Rules, and Drivers Adjust Their Strategies

California ride-hail drivers can now see trip destinations and estimated pay before accepting, enabling selective ride acceptance that increases earnings for many drivers.
#unionization
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
California

Newsom signs bill giving Uber and Lyft drivers in California the right to unionize | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
California

Newsom signs bill giving Uber and Lyft drivers in California the right to unionize | TechCrunch

more#unionization
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

Why Lyft CEO David Risher still drives customers once a month | Fortune

Lyft CEO David Risher uses hands-on driving to implement price locks, a 70% earnings guarantee, and driver-focused policies that boost rider growth and driver preference.
UX design
fromuxplanet.org
1 month ago

The Uber Feature That Proves Context Is Everything in UX Design

Color-coded, beacon-like phone displays eliminate pickup confusion by signaling both riders and drivers, adapting to user context for clear, reliable coordination.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Uber launches prepaid passes for frequent routes

Uber introduces prepaid ride bundles and a price-lock feature to offer discounts and predictable fares for frequent routes, encouraging loyalty and more trips.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

When He Had No One in the ER, His Uber Driver Stayed. How 1 Act of Kindness Changed Their Lives Forever

"I didn't have very good insurance, and I was worried about the cost," Romano, now 29, tells TODAY.com.
US news
SF politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

Defining land-use battle heads to supes, Planning Commission - 48 hills

Governor Newsom refused a $750 million Bay Area transit loan, risking major service cuts that could shift riders to ride-hail and robo-taxi companies.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm Selling My New Car Before Moving to NYC - Here's How I Plan to Handle It

Nearly new cars often sell for about 84–85% of purchase price; accepting dealer offers yields convenience while private sales may recover higher value.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Advocates Outraged: 'Car-Free' Market Street Ends on Tuesday - Streetsblog San Francisco

Mayor Lurie allowed Waymo, Uber Black, and Lyft Black vehicles to resume passenger service on Market Street, reversing a car-free policy and raising safety and transit-efficiency concerns.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

A Tesla Model Y L Robotaxi is a legitimate $47k Waymo killer

The Tesla Model Y L is a competitor in the premium family hauler segment, offering comfort and affordability.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

India's Rapido begins testing food delivery to take on Swiggy, Zomato | TechCrunch

Rapido has started beta testing its food delivery service in Bengaluru to compete with market leaders Swiggy and Zomato, offering lower-priced options with a fixed fee model.
E-Commerce
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

San Francisco Uber prices surge to new heights after Outside Lands

Ride-hailing prices in San Francisco surge dramatically during major events.
Women
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

This startup offered ride-hailing for women years before Uber and Lyft - and its founder isn't shying away from the competition

Uber is piloting a feature allowing women riders to request female drivers in select cities.
Women
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Uber is finally releasing the feature I've been waiting for - a female driver option

Uber is launching a feature to match female drivers with female riders for enhanced safety.
#uber
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Alternative transportation

Uber's robotaxi chief says the company will still need human drivers, but their jobs will look very different

Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch

Uber introduces affordable fixed-route rides during weekdays to help riders save money.
The new Route Share feature allows up to 50% savings on rides along predefined routes.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch

Uber introduces affordable fixed-route rides during weekdays to help riders save money.
The new Route Share feature allows up to 50% savings on rides along predefined routes.
more#uber
#robotaxi
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Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Should I buy a car for freedom when Uber is cheaper and I work from home?

Many younger Americans are choosing ride-hailing over car ownership due to high associated costs.
European startups
fromFortune
4 months ago

Why Volkswagen is convinced Waymo and Tesla are vulnerable in the $500 billion robotaxi race - 'not a winner take all market'

Volkswagen aims to enter the autonomous ride-hailing market by partnering with existing transportation providers, highlighting a shift in approach from competitors.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Voi CEO says he's open to acquiring Bolt's micromobility business | TechCrunch

Hjelm's perspective is that Bolt faces challenges in excelling across multiple verticals, asserting micromobility is complex due to its hardware and lack of network effects.
NYC startup
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
6 months ago

FTC sues Uber over claims the company makes subscriptions hard to cancel

The FTC is suing Uber for deceptive practices related to its Uber One subscription service, focusing on cancellation difficulties and unclear billing.
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