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Artificial intelligence

Uber backs Wayve as it targets level 4 autonomous vehicles

Uber invests in Wayve to advance autonomous vehicle technology, emphasizing a shift towards shared, electric, and self-driving cars. [ more ]

Futurism

1 week ago

Tech industry

Waymo Giving 100,000 Robotaxi Rides Per Week But Not Making Any Money

Waymo is the leading autonomous driving service, providing 100,000+ rides weekly, but remains unprofitable and faces significant operational challenges. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Artificial intelligence

Uber backs Wayve as it targets level 4 autonomous vehicles

Uber invests in Wayve to advance autonomous vehicle technology, emphasizing a shift towards shared, electric, and self-driving cars. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Artificial intelligence

Uber backs Wayve as it targets level 4 autonomous vehicles

Uber invests in Wayve to advance autonomous vehicle technology, emphasizing a shift towards shared, electric, and self-driving cars. [ more ]

Fast Company

3 days ago

Tech industry

Uber and Waymo are partnering to bring driverless rideshare to Austin and Atlanta

Uber to expand Waymo robotaxi service to Atlanta and Austin, enhancing its ride-hailing options with autonomous vehicles. [ more ]

Futurism

6 days ago

Tech industry

Uber Drivers Say They're Doomed in the Face of Robotaxis

Autonomous ride-hailing vehicles threaten to make human Uber drivers obsolete due to advancements in technology and competitive pricing. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Artificial intelligence

Uber backs Wayve as it targets level 4 autonomous vehicles

Uber invests in Wayve to advance autonomous vehicle technology, emphasizing a shift towards shared, electric, and self-driving cars. [ more ]

Futurism

1 week ago

Tech industry

Waymo Giving 100,000 Robotaxi Rides Per Week But Not Making Any Money

Waymo is the leading autonomous driving service, providing 100,000+ rides weekly, but remains unprofitable and faces significant operational challenges. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Artificial intelligence

Uber backs Wayve as it targets level 4 autonomous vehicles

Uber invests in Wayve to advance autonomous vehicle technology, emphasizing a shift towards shared, electric, and self-driving cars. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Artificial intelligence

Uber backs Wayve as it targets level 4 autonomous vehicles

Uber invests in Wayve to advance autonomous vehicle technology, emphasizing a shift towards shared, electric, and self-driving cars. [ more ]

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SFGATE

1 week ago

Tech industry

Lyft to lay off employees as it gets rid of some bikes and scooters

Lyft is laying off 1% of its workforce to focus on its core product offerings and discontinue certain bike and scooter operations. [ more ]

Streetsblog

San Francisco

Report: Half of Uber, Lyft Trips Replace More Sustainable Options - Streetsblog California

Ride-hail services significantly replace public transport and active modes of transport, highlighting the need for improved public transit connections. [ more ]

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Privacy professionals

Publish data on ride-hailing apps to cut exploitation and emissions', say campaigners

Regulators should mandate ride-hailing services to disclose driver workload data to combat exploitation and enhance accountability. [ more ]

The Verge

Tech industry

Uber tweaks its teen accounts to allow parents to book rides

Uber enhances ride-hailing for teenagers, allowing parents to book rides and expanding scheduling capabilities in response to user feedback. [ more ]

24/7 Wall St.

Tech industry

Is Uber's Stock Going to Crash in the Next 18 Months?

Uber continues to show strong financial growth and profitability despite mixed market expectations.

The company's expansion into self-driving technology and partnerships fuels its growth outlook. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Tech industry

Uber drives deeper into South Korea to take on Kakao Mobility | TechCrunch

Uber aims to increase its presence in South Korea's ride-hailing market, currently dominated by Kakao Mobility.

The company plans to grow its driver base and utilize partnerships with local automotive tech firms. [ more ]

Fast Company

Business

Uber pushes back against Kenyan drivers setting their own fares

Price wars among ride-hailing companies in Kenya are harming taxi drivers' income, leading to higher negotiated fares and potential conflicts with companies' guidelines. [ more ]

The Verge

7 months ago

Startup companies

Uber ends the year in the black for the first time ever

Uber reported an operating profit of $1.1 billion in 2023, compared to a $1.8 billion loss in 2022.

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called 2023 an inflection point for Uber, proving it can generate strong profitable growth at scale. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Publish data on ride-hailing apps to cut exploitation and emissions', say campaigners

Regulators should mandate ride-hailing services to disclose driver workload data to combat exploitation and enhance accountability. [ more ]

The Verge

Tech industry

Uber tweaks its teen accounts to allow parents to book rides

Uber enhances ride-hailing for teenagers, allowing parents to book rides and expanding scheduling capabilities in response to user feedback. [ more ]

24/7 Wall St.

Tech industry

Is Uber's Stock Going to Crash in the Next 18 Months?

Uber continues to show strong financial growth and profitability despite mixed market expectations.

The company's expansion into self-driving technology and partnerships fuels its growth outlook. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Tech industry

Uber drives deeper into South Korea to take on Kakao Mobility | TechCrunch

Uber aims to increase its presence in South Korea's ride-hailing market, currently dominated by Kakao Mobility.

The company plans to grow its driver base and utilize partnerships with local automotive tech firms. [ more ]

Fast Company

Business

Uber pushes back against Kenyan drivers setting their own fares

Price wars among ride-hailing companies in Kenya are harming taxi drivers' income, leading to higher negotiated fares and potential conflicts with companies' guidelines. [ more ]

The Verge

7 months ago

Startup companies

Uber ends the year in the black for the first time ever

Uber reported an operating profit of $1.1 billion in 2023, compared to a $1.8 billion loss in 2022.

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called 2023 an inflection point for Uber, proving it can generate strong profitable growth at scale. [ more ]

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#waymo

TechCrunch

3 weeks ago

Startup companies

Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids | TechCrunch

Waymo is developing a subscription service for teens to use robotaxis with parental supervision. [ more ]

TESLARATI

Startup companies

Waymo's new self-driving platform has fewer sensors and costs less

Waymo launched its 6th-generation driverless ride-hailing vehicles, reducing costs and enhancing capabilities for broader operational range. [ more ]

SFGATE

2 months ago

SF politics

Waymo opens fully in San Francisco, ditches ride-hailing waitlist

Waymo opens its ride-hailing service in San Francisco to everyone without waitlist, challenging traditional ride-hailing companies. [ more ]

TechCrunch

3 weeks ago

Startup companies

Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids | TechCrunch

Waymo is developing a subscription service for teens to use robotaxis with parental supervision. [ more ]

TESLARATI

Startup companies

Waymo's new self-driving platform has fewer sensors and costs less

Waymo launched its 6th-generation driverless ride-hailing vehicles, reducing costs and enhancing capabilities for broader operational range. [ more ]

SFGATE

2 months ago

SF politics

Waymo opens fully in San Francisco, ditches ride-hailing waitlist

Waymo opens its ride-hailing service in San Francisco to everyone without waitlist, challenging traditional ride-hailing companies. [ more ]

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TESLARATI

1 month ago

Cars

When will Cruise re-launch self-driving? Sooner than you think

Cruise aims to relaunch driverless ride-hailing this year after a pedestrian-incident setback. [ more ]

Business Insider

1 month ago

Tech industry

A Florida Lyft driver explains how he picks which rides to take to make the most money

Drivers strategically choose certain ride types to maximize earnings. [ more ]

#Uber

Time Out London

London

You'll soon be able to order an iconic London black cab on Uber

London's black cabs will now be available for booking through the Uber app starting from early 2024.

Some black cab drivers have already signed up for the new service, and Uber aims to recruit several hundred more by January.

The partnership between Uber and black cabs is seen as a way to benefit both drivers and passengers, making London's transport network more efficient. [ more ]

BBC News

London

London travel: Uber launches black cab sign-ups

Uber is opening its app to black cab drivers in a partnership with hackney carriage drivers.

The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association was not consulted ahead of the announcement and has criticized the partnership.

Uber hopes to recruit several hundred black cab drivers by January. [ more ]

Time Out London

London

You'll soon be able to order an iconic London black cab on Uber

London's black cabs will now be available for booking through the Uber app starting from early 2024.

Some black cab drivers have already signed up for the new service, and Uber aims to recruit several hundred more by January.

The partnership between Uber and black cabs is seen as a way to benefit both drivers and passengers, making London's transport network more efficient. [ more ]

BBC News