Tesla sets sights on Uber, Lyft in California with ride-hail applicationTesla is pursuing ride-hailing services in California, indicating a strategic shift amid declining traditional sales.
Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets StartedWaymo has achieved 200,000 paid autonomous rides weekly, doubling its figures in six months.
Tesla Snubs Uber On Robotaxi Partnership: 'They Want To Do It Alone'Uber and Tesla are poised to enter the robotaxi market, but Tesla prefers to operate independently.
California permit approval moves Tesla a step closer to directly competing with Uber and LyftTesla receives California approval to begin passenger transport services, launching ride-hailing competition against Uber and Waymo.
Tesla gets approval for ride-hailing business in CaliforniaTesla is set to launch its own ride-hailing service following the approval of a transportation permit.
Tesla's Robotaxi is set to bring new competition to Uber and LyftTesla's Robotaxi event may significantly disrupt the ride-hailing industry, challenging Uber and Lyft.
Tesla sets sights on Uber, Lyft in California with ride-hail applicationTesla is pursuing ride-hailing services in California, indicating a strategic shift amid declining traditional sales.
Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets StartedWaymo has achieved 200,000 paid autonomous rides weekly, doubling its figures in six months.
Tesla Snubs Uber On Robotaxi Partnership: 'They Want To Do It Alone'Uber and Tesla are poised to enter the robotaxi market, but Tesla prefers to operate independently.
California permit approval moves Tesla a step closer to directly competing with Uber and LyftTesla receives California approval to begin passenger transport services, launching ride-hailing competition against Uber and Waymo.
Tesla gets approval for ride-hailing business in CaliforniaTesla is set to launch its own ride-hailing service following the approval of a transportation permit.
Tesla's Robotaxi is set to bring new competition to Uber and LyftTesla's Robotaxi event may significantly disrupt the ride-hailing industry, challenging Uber and Lyft.
More than 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber merged in far-reaching court rulingThe 9th Circuit Court permits over 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber to proceed, challenging the company's legal defenses.
Toronto taxi, ride-hailing companies ask to be included in 'Buy local' campaign | CBC NewsTaxi companies urge Toronto to support local services amid U.S. tariff threats.Council motion aims to protect jobs and promote local vehicle-for-hire companies.
Uber offers a lot more than just car rides - here's some ways you can take an Uber around the worldUber 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' earningsCompetition from driverless taxis may significantly reduce earning potential for Uber and Lyft drivers in the coming years, creating financial challenges.
The Two Competing Futures of Self-Driving CarsSelf-driving technology will proliferate through personal vehicles and driverless taxi services in 2025.
Uber is piloting accounts for teenagers in India | TechCrunchUber for Teens launches in India, enabling teenagers to request rides with parental oversight.
More than 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber merged in far-reaching court rulingThe 9th Circuit Court permits over 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber to proceed, challenging the company's legal defenses.
Toronto taxi, ride-hailing companies ask to be included in 'Buy local' campaign | CBC NewsTaxi companies urge Toronto to support local services amid U.S. tariff threats.Council motion aims to protect jobs and promote local vehicle-for-hire companies.
Uber offers a lot more than just car rides - here's some ways you can take an Uber around the worldUber 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' earningsCompetition from driverless taxis may significantly reduce earning potential for Uber and Lyft drivers in the coming years, creating financial challenges.
The Two Competing Futures of Self-Driving CarsSelf-driving technology will proliferate through personal vehicles and driverless taxi services in 2025.
Uber is piloting accounts for teenagers in India | TechCrunchUber for Teens launches in India, enabling teenagers to request rides with parental oversight.
Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe | TechCrunchLyft is expanding into the European market through its acquisition of FREENOW.
Lyft to acquire Germany's FREENOW for 175MLyft is acquiring FREENOW to enhance its European mobility services and strengthen its position in the growing digital taxi booking market.
Uber-backed mobility fintech Moove acquires Brazil's Kovi, takes ARR to $275M | TechCrunchMoove acquires Kovi to enhance its mobility financing solutions, aiming to build the world's largest ride-share fleet.
Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe | TechCrunchLyft is expanding into the European market through its acquisition of FREENOW.
Lyft to acquire Germany's FREENOW for 175MLyft is acquiring FREENOW to enhance its European mobility services and strengthen its position in the growing digital taxi booking market.
Uber-backed mobility fintech Moove acquires Brazil's Kovi, takes ARR to $275M | TechCrunchMoove acquires Kovi to enhance its mobility financing solutions, aiming to build the world's largest ride-share fleet.
Waymo's driverless car service expanding to parts of Silicon ValleyWaymo expands driverless car services to Silicon Valley, starting with limited customer availability.
What we know about Waymo's 2025 expansion plansWaymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing services to Atlanta, Miami, and Tokyo, navigating unique urban challenges.
Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to D.C. next yearWaymo plans to launch its ride-hailing service in Washington, D.C. in 2026, pending regulatory developments.The service will pause during winter weather until vehicles are equipped with capabilities for snowy conditions.
Waymo's new self-driving platform has fewer sensors and costs lessWaymo launched its 6th-generation driverless ride-hailing vehicles, reducing costs and enhancing capabilities for broader operational range.
Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids | TechCrunchWaymo is developing a subscription service for teens to use robotaxis with parental supervision.
Waymo Giving 100,000 Robotaxi Rides Per Week But Not Making Any MoneyWaymo is the leading autonomous driving service, providing 100,000+ rides weekly, but remains unprofitable and faces significant operational challenges.
Waymo's driverless car service expanding to parts of Silicon ValleyWaymo expands driverless car services to Silicon Valley, starting with limited customer availability.
What we know about Waymo's 2025 expansion plansWaymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing services to Atlanta, Miami, and Tokyo, navigating unique urban challenges.
Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to D.C. next yearWaymo plans to launch its ride-hailing service in Washington, D.C. in 2026, pending regulatory developments.The service will pause during winter weather until vehicles are equipped with capabilities for snowy conditions.
Waymo's new self-driving platform has fewer sensors and costs lessWaymo launched its 6th-generation driverless ride-hailing vehicles, reducing costs and enhancing capabilities for broader operational range.
Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids | TechCrunchWaymo is developing a subscription service for teens to use robotaxis with parental supervision.
Waymo Giving 100,000 Robotaxi Rides Per Week But Not Making Any MoneyWaymo is the leading autonomous driving service, providing 100,000+ rides weekly, but remains unprofitable and faces significant operational challenges.
Tallinn-based Bolt acquires Danish taxi startup Viggo: Know more - Silicon CanalsBolt acquired Danish startup Viggo, entering the Danish ride-hailing market and expanding its commitment to electric mobility.
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.
Tallinn-based Bolt acquires Danish taxi startup Viggo: Know more - Silicon CanalsBolt acquired Danish startup Viggo, entering the Danish ride-hailing market and expanding its commitment to electric mobility.
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.
A Remote Driver Will Deliver This Kia Niro EV Rideshare Car To YouCorktown Carshare introduces a cost-effective ride-hailing model where a remote operator delivers the vehicle for users to drive.
Lyft to launch Mobileye-powered robotaxis 'as soon as 2026,' starting with Dallas | TechCrunchLyft plans to integrate fully autonomous robotaxis into its app by 2026, starting with Dallas and expanding to other markets.
Baidu to expand Apollo Go robotaxi service outside of China | TechCrunchBaidu is expanding its driverless ride-hailing service internationally to compete in the global market.
Lyft partners with May Mobility, Mobileye to bring autonomous vehicles to the app | TechCrunchLyft is establishing partnerships to secure a position in the autonomous vehicle market, aiming to compete with Uber's extensive AV collaborations.
GM's Cruise has shared a loose timeline for re-launching autonomous testsCruise plans to restart self-driving tests in California after losing its permit due to an earlier accident, aiming to regain trust and improve technology.
I Tried to Hate-Ride a Waymo. Turns Out, I Loved It - Streetsblog USAAutonomous vehicles provide an unexpected sense of freedom and safety, especially for individuals who often feel the need to perform in human driver interactions.
A Remote Driver Will Deliver This Kia Niro EV Rideshare Car To YouCorktown Carshare introduces a cost-effective ride-hailing model where a remote operator delivers the vehicle for users to drive.
Lyft to launch Mobileye-powered robotaxis 'as soon as 2026,' starting with Dallas | TechCrunchLyft plans to integrate fully autonomous robotaxis into its app by 2026, starting with Dallas and expanding to other markets.
Baidu to expand Apollo Go robotaxi service outside of China | TechCrunchBaidu is expanding its driverless ride-hailing service internationally to compete in the global market.
Lyft partners with May Mobility, Mobileye to bring autonomous vehicles to the app | TechCrunchLyft is establishing partnerships to secure a position in the autonomous vehicle market, aiming to compete with Uber's extensive AV collaborations.
GM's Cruise has shared a loose timeline for re-launching autonomous testsCruise plans to restart self-driving tests in California after losing its permit due to an earlier accident, aiming to regain trust and improve technology.
I Tried to Hate-Ride a Waymo. Turns Out, I Loved It - Streetsblog USAAutonomous vehicles provide an unexpected sense of freedom and safety, especially for individuals who often feel the need to perform in human driver interactions.
Gozem nets $30M to expand vehicle financing, digital banking in Francophone Africa | TechCrunchGozem aims to be a super-app by expanding services beyond ride-hailing to support drivers financially.
Uber and Lyft drivers are teaming up and creating their own apps to make more moneyDrivers are forming cooperatives to improve earnings and create a more transparent ride-hailing model.
SF overcharged tech company about $100M in taxes, lawsuit allegesLyft is suing San Francisco for $100 million in tax refunds, claiming overtaxation based on incorrect revenue assessment from 2019 to 2023.
Unionised drivers to stage ride-hailing app strike | Computer WeeklyUnion drivers are striking for better pay and safety protections in response to precarious working conditions and unpaid time.The strike coincides with significant profits for app companies like Uber and Bolt, underscoring driver frustrations.
Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to UnionizeMassachusetts ride-hailing drivers won the right to unionize, marking a historic legal victory for gig workers.
Uber and Lyft drivers are teaming up and creating their own apps to make more moneyDrivers are forming cooperatives to improve earnings and create a more transparent ride-hailing model.
SF overcharged tech company about $100M in taxes, lawsuit allegesLyft is suing San Francisco for $100 million in tax refunds, claiming overtaxation based on incorrect revenue assessment from 2019 to 2023.
Unionised drivers to stage ride-hailing app strike | Computer WeeklyUnion drivers are striking for better pay and safety protections in response to precarious working conditions and unpaid time.The strike coincides with significant profits for app companies like Uber and Bolt, underscoring driver frustrations.
Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to UnionizeMassachusetts ride-hailing drivers won the right to unionize, marking a historic legal victory for gig workers.
Lyft's new AI customer assistant is powered by Anthropic's Claude | TechCrunchLyft collaborates with Anthropic to enhance customer service using AI for riders and drivers, improving efficiency and experience.
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 reveals 'naughtiest and nicest' areas in Ireland as ranked by its taxi driversUber's 'Naughty and Nice' list reflects passenger behavior, promoting respect and positivity between drivers and the community.
No need to hack when it's leaking: Rapido editionRapido 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 | TechCrunchRapido 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 editionRapido 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 | TechCrunchRapido fixed a security issue that exposed sensitive user and driver information, which could have led to potential scams and data misuse.
Kakao Mobility hit with $10.5M antitrust fine for limiting rivals' access | TechCrunchKakao 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 WeeklyUK Employment Tribunal classifies Bolt drivers as workers, granting them rights to minimum wage, holiday pay, and workplace protections.
Lyft fined for duping would-be drivers over potential payLyft 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 scootersLyft 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 payLyft 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 scootersLyft is laying off 1% of its workforce to focus on its core product offerings and discontinue certain bike and scooter operations.
Lyft is working on a 'service animal opt-in feature' for passengers | TechCrunchUber 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 careRide-hail drivers are essential for transporting patients, especially from rural areas, to critical medical appointments.
Report: Half of Uber, Lyft Trips Replace More Sustainable Options - Streetsblog CaliforniaRide-hail services significantly replace public transport and active modes of transport, highlighting the need for improved public transit connections.
When will Cruise re-launch self-driving? Sooner than you thinkCruise 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 moneyDrivers strategically choose certain ride types to maximize earnings.