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SF politics
from48 hills
4 days 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.
#gig-economy
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
#tesla
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
#waymo
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Alternative transportation

Waymo and Toyota are dating. If they get serious, a new autonomous vehicle could be created. | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Waymo and Toyota are dating. If they get serious, a new autonomous vehicle could be created. | TechCrunch

Waymo and Toyota are exploring a potential partnership to develop new autonomous vehicle technology for ride-hailing and consumer cars.
#robotaxi
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
2 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
2 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
2 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
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

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

"Colloquially, there is an idea that autonomous vehicles are something that will erode driver jobs and put drivers at risk. And I think the irony of what we've seen is that it's actually quite expensive to run an AV, and that that's not going to be happening, at least in the near term."
Alternative transportation
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
4 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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