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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#autonomous-vehicles

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.

Musk promises paid rides in Tesla robotaxis next year in California, Texas

Tesla aims to introduce driverless ride-hailing services in California and Texas next year, facing regulatory and technical hurdles.

Waymo gets a $5.6 billion push in its latest funding round

Waymo has secured $5.6 billion in funding to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, positioning itself as a leader in the 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.

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.

Musk promises paid rides in Tesla robotaxis next year in California, Texas

Tesla aims to introduce driverless ride-hailing services in California and Texas next year, facing regulatory and technical hurdles.

Waymo gets a $5.6 billion push in its latest funding round

Waymo has secured $5.6 billion in funding to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, positioning itself as a leader in the industry.
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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.

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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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.
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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.
#Uber

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.

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.

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.

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.
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