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The Two Competing Futures of Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving technology will proliferate through personal vehicles and driverless taxi services in 2025.

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.

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.

Tesla Robotaxi Network set to scale faster than competitors

Tesla's Robotaxi Network is expected to scale efficiently, potentially dominating the autonomous ride-hailing market despite not being the first to launch.

Tesla Wants A Robotaxi Business. The 'Business' Part May Be The Hardest

Tesla's robotaxi event will determine if Musk's vision can materialize into a legitimate business.

Is THIS how Robotaxi will look? Tesla set to reveal bizarre new car

Tesla's 'Robotaxi' is set to unveil, promising a fully driverless ride-hailing service without a steering wheel or pedals.

The Two Competing Futures of Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving technology will proliferate through personal vehicles and driverless taxi services in 2025.

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.

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.

Tesla Robotaxi Network set to scale faster than competitors

Tesla's Robotaxi Network is expected to scale efficiently, potentially dominating the autonomous ride-hailing market despite not being the first to launch.

Tesla Wants A Robotaxi Business. The 'Business' Part May Be The Hardest

Tesla's robotaxi event will determine if Musk's vision can materialize into a legitimate business.

Is THIS how Robotaxi will look? Tesla set to reveal bizarre new car

Tesla's 'Robotaxi' is set to unveil, promising a fully driverless ride-hailing service without a steering wheel or pedals.
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Looking for a new job? How about becoming an EV teledriver?

Vay is expanding its teledriving fleet in Las Vegas, aiming to revolutionize ride-hailing with electric vehicles and remote drivers.
#congestion-pricing

Hailing a car in Midtown Manhattan is becoming more expensive.

New tolls in Manhattan's congestion zone target passengers of taxis and ride-hailing services instead of the drivers.
Passenger fees aim to alleviate pressure on taxi industry and discourage passengers from switching to ride-hailing apps.

Uber, Lyft spent millions pushing for NYC congestion pricing -and stand to make killing

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft invest heavily in lobbying for congestion pricing, hoping to benefit financially from the new tolls.

Hailing a car in Midtown Manhattan is becoming more expensive.

New tolls in Manhattan's congestion zone target passengers of taxis and ride-hailing services instead of the drivers.
Passenger fees aim to alleviate pressure on taxi industry and discourage passengers from switching to ride-hailing apps.

Uber, Lyft spent millions pushing for NYC congestion pricing -and stand to make killing

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft invest heavily in lobbying for congestion pricing, hoping to benefit financially from the new tolls.
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#gig-economy

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.

SF overcharged tech company about $100M in taxes, lawsuit alleges

Lyft is suing San Francisco for $100 million in tax refunds, claiming overtaxation based on incorrect revenue assessment from 2019 to 2023.

Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize

Massachusetts ride-hailing drivers won the right to unionize, marking a historic legal victory for gig workers.

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.

SF overcharged tech company about $100M in taxes, lawsuit alleges

Lyft is suing San Francisco for $100 million in tax refunds, claiming overtaxation based on incorrect revenue assessment from 2019 to 2023.

Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize

Massachusetts ride-hailing drivers won the right to unionize, marking a historic legal victory for gig workers.
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#uber

Uber offers a lot more than just car rides - here's some ways you can take an Uber around the world

Uber is expanding its ride options to include unconventional modes of transport such as boats and air taxis by 2025.

Robotaxis could slowly be coming for Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings

Competition from driverless taxis may significantly reduce earning potential for Uber and Lyft drivers in the coming years, creating financial challenges.

Tesla's Robotaxi is set to bring new competition to Uber and Lyft

Tesla's Robotaxi event may significantly disrupt the ride-hailing industry, challenging Uber and Lyft.

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.

The battle between human and robot ride-hailing drivers hinges on airports

Waymo One's expansion to airport rides could significantly impact human ride-hailing drivers' earnings, reducing competition and profitability.

GPT-4o Powers Uber's AI assistant for EV drivers

Uber will launch an AI assistant powered by GPT-40 to promote electric vehicle adoption among drivers.

Uber offers a lot more than just car rides - here's some ways you can take an Uber around the world

Uber is expanding its ride options to include unconventional modes of transport such as boats and air taxis by 2025.

Robotaxis could slowly be coming for Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings

Competition from driverless taxis may significantly reduce earning potential for Uber and Lyft drivers in the coming years, creating financial challenges.

Tesla's Robotaxi is set to bring new competition to Uber and Lyft

Tesla's Robotaxi event may significantly disrupt the ride-hailing industry, challenging Uber and Lyft.

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.

The battle between human and robot ride-hailing drivers hinges on airports

Waymo One's expansion to airport rides could significantly impact human ride-hailing drivers' earnings, reducing competition and profitability.

GPT-4o Powers Uber's AI assistant for EV drivers

Uber will launch an AI assistant powered by GPT-40 to promote electric vehicle adoption among drivers.
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Uber reveals 'naughtiest and nicest' areas in Ireland as ranked by its taxi drivers

Uber's 'Naughty and Nice' list reflects passenger behavior, promoting respect and positivity between drivers and the community.
#data-breach

No need to hack when it's leaking: Rapido edition

Rapido resolved a significant security flaw that exposed personal information of users and drivers.

India's Rapido exposed user and driver data through leaky website feedback form | TechCrunch

Rapido fixed a security issue that exposed sensitive user and driver information, which could have led to potential scams and data misuse.

No need to hack when it's leaking: Rapido edition

Rapido resolved a significant security flaw that exposed personal information of users and drivers.

India's Rapido exposed user and driver data through leaky website feedback form | TechCrunch

Rapido fixed a security issue that exposed sensitive user and driver information, which could have led to potential scams and data misuse.
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Kakao Mobility hit with $10.5M antitrust fine for limiting rivals' access | TechCrunch

Kakao Mobility was fined $10.5 million for anti-competitive practices limiting competitors' access to its ride-hailing app.

Grab CEO Anthony Tan singles out one market as shares soar after blowout quarter: 'Everybody loves Thailand'

Grab reported a strong September quarter with all segments showing double-digit revenue growth, marking a notable recovery in profits.

UK Bolt drivers win legal claim to be classed as workers | Computer Weekly

UK Employment Tribunal classifies Bolt drivers as workers, granting them rights to minimum wage, holiday pay, and workplace protections.
#lyft

Lyft fined for duping would-be drivers over potential pay

Lyft misrepresented potential driver earnings in advertisements, leading to legal action and a fine for misleading claims about hourly pay.

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.

Lyft fined for duping would-be drivers over potential pay

Lyft misrepresented potential driver earnings in advertisements, leading to legal action and a fine for misleading claims about hourly pay.

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.
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Lyft is working on a 'service animal opt-in feature' for passengers | TechCrunch

Uber and Lyft must enhance support for blind and visually impaired passengers, including better driver training and a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

Patients are relying on Lyft and Uber to reach medical care

Ride-hail drivers are essential for transporting patients, especially from rural areas, to critical medical appointments.
#tesla

Tesla robotaxi details leak out ahead of Thursday's big reveal: 'This will take time to ramp up'

Tesla's upcoming robotaxi will feature innovative design and software enhancements, with uncertain deployment timelines.

I'm an Uber and Lyft driver who's worried Tesla's robotaxis will take ride-hailing jobs

The rise of Tesla's Cybercab threatens traditional ride-hailing jobs, compelling drivers to adapt or face economic challenges.

Tesla robotaxi details leak out ahead of Thursday's big reveal: 'This will take time to ramp up'

Tesla's upcoming robotaxi will feature innovative design and software enhancements, with uncertain deployment timelines.

I'm an Uber and Lyft driver who's worried Tesla's robotaxis will take ride-hailing jobs

The rise of Tesla's Cybercab threatens traditional ride-hailing jobs, compelling drivers to adapt or face economic challenges.
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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.
#waymo

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.

Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids | TechCrunch

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

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.

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.

Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids | TechCrunch

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

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.
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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.

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.
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