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fromTime Out London
5 days agoLondon is one of the most expensive cities in the world for taxis
Analysis by Deutsche Bank investigated how much a 5km journey cost in a cab in cities across the world, as part of its Mapping the World's Prices 2025 report. The data included both traditional taxis and cabs ordered through an app like Uber or Bolt. London came in fifth place, with around £17.26 per 5km ride, ahead of other expensive cities including Amsterdam, Milan and Tokyo.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks agoWhat Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt Lopez Learned From Building Spain's Answer to Uber
That contrarian bet led to the founding of Auro Travel, now Spain's largest fleet operator for private hire vehicles. What began as a license-acquisition play has grown into a company that attracted buyout offers reportedly worth €200 million from both Uber and Cabify in late 2022. The journey offers a case study in how regulatory arbitrage, executed with patience and precision, can create substantial enterprise value.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks agoDavid W Higgins: Taxi drivers need to get over 'go-slow' protests and embrace fixed pricing
There's a buzz when you land in a new European city, especially one further east where prices are cheaper. As a group of us walked out of Bratislava airport at Easter, we faced that timeless choice: do we hail or open the apps? Fixed price or metre? Needing a taxi for six, one big enough for us was just sitting there.
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fromTESLARATI
1 month agoTesla FSD and Robotaxis are making people aware how bad human drivers are
Tesla's Robotaxi service is only available in Austin and the Bay Area for now, but those who have used the service have generally been appreciative of its capabilities and performance. Some Robotaxi customers have observed that the service is simply so much more affordable than Uber, and its driving is actually really good. Perhaps my biggest takeaway from comparing Robotaxi to uber isn't how cheap Robotaxi is... it's how insanely expensive uber has become.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month agoUber 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.
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fromStreetsblog
4 months agoAdvocates 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.
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fromTechCrunch
7 months agoUber 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.
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fromTechCrunch
7 months agoUber 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.
European startups
fromFortune
6 months agoWhy 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.
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