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London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing | TechCrunch

Waymo is testing autonomous vehicles in London, preparing for a commercial robotaxi service launch this year.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Waymo partners with WAZE on pothole-mapping in Bay Area to help city crews prioritize repairs

Waymo partners with Waze to share pothole data with Bay Area cities, aiding municipalities with limited resources.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Waymo and Waze are teaming up to save your car tires from potholes

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to use robotaxi data to identify and report potholes, enhancing road safety and infrastructure awareness.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing | TechCrunch

Waymo is testing autonomous vehicles in London, preparing for a commercial robotaxi service launch this year.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Waymo partners with WAZE on pothole-mapping in Bay Area to help city crews prioritize repairs

Waymo partners with Waze to share pothole data with Bay Area cities, aiding municipalities with limited resources.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Waymo and Waze are teaming up to save your car tires from potholes

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to use robotaxi data to identify and report potholes, enhancing road safety and infrastructure awareness.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
#uber
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

Uber has acquired Blacklane to expand into the luxury travel market, enhancing its chauffeur services globally.
Cars
fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle
10 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin employee testing of a Lucid Gravity robotaxi

Uber is testing a premium robotaxi service using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's autonomous driving system.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Uber and DoorDash have an identity theft problem, and it's costing people on tax day

Uber and DoorDash reported earnings for individuals who claim they never worked for the platforms, leading to a lawsuit over identity verification issues.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Uber employees can now request rides in Lucid Gravity robotaxis as part of autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

#autonomous-vehicles
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 hours ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

Eight studies on autonomous vehicles in the UK received funding to accelerate connected and automated mobility services.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
Cars
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
5 days ago

Volkswagen's MOIA and Uber begin testing self-driving ID. Buzz minibuses in Los Angeles

Volkswagen's MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, aiming for commercial rides by 2026 and fully driverless service by 2027.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 hours ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

Eight studies on autonomous vehicles in the UK received funding to accelerate connected and automated mobility services.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
Cars
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
5 days ago

Volkswagen's MOIA and Uber begin testing self-driving ID. Buzz minibuses in Los Angeles

Volkswagen's MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, aiming for commercial rides by 2026 and fully driverless service by 2027.
#lucid-motors
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Amazon Will Sell You Your Next Car

Amazon Autos offers extensive vehicle options and payment choices, revolutionizing car shopping with geotargeting and online convenience.
#ai
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Data science
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Lyft Scales Global Localization Using AI and Human-in-the-Loop Review

Lyft's AI-driven localization system enhances translation efficiency and quality for international expansion, processing 99% of user content with a 30-minute SLA.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Lucid Surges 5% as Uber Ups Its Robotaxi Commitment to 35,000 Vehicles and New Capital Flows In

Lucid Group's stock surged after announcing new capital, an expanded partnership with Uber, and a new CEO.
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

NYC opens its first rest stop for delivery workers

"This is what the public realm is made for. This is what it means for our city to serve the people who keep it running," said New York City Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura.
New York City
Boston
fromBoston.com
23 hours ago

New rules just kicked in for delivery drivers in Boston. Here's what to know.

Boston requires delivery companies to obtain permits to enhance pedestrian safety and manage traffic congestion.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
4 hours ago

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
Travel
fromEntrepreneur
2 hours ago

She Started Using a Wheelchair and Saw a Serious 'Chasm.' Her Business Solution Led to $75M in Under a Year.

Morales's experience with luxury travel revealed significant accessibility gaps, prompting her to lead an initiative for accessible travel at Fora.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
1 day ago

A New Study Found Something Disturbing About the Way Delivery Workers Drive to Get You Your Burrito

Delivery drivers speed primarily due to pressure from on-time delivery rates and the risk of deactivation, rather than individual reckless habits.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
18 hours ago

Intel's Tesla Chip Deal Is a Genuine Game Changer

Intel's stock has surged over 65% year-to-date, driven by strong fundamentals and strategic partnerships in the AI sector.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Qualcomm expands strategic advanced driver assistance systems, immersive eyewear collaborations | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm is helping address one of the auto industry's most pressing needs - scaling intelligent vehicle technology to meet growing consumer demand for vehicles that are automated, connected and highly personalised.
European startups
Media industry
fromDigital Trends
4 days ago

The influencer economy's invisible workers are first in line for the AI chop

The creator economy relies on a hidden labor force and AI tools to produce content efficiently, often at the expense of workers' roles.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The future of work is here, but hiring hasn't caught up

Companies must adopt a skills-first approach to hiring to fill critical roles and access a broader talent pool.
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

The "SaaS-Pocalypse" Continues: Cloudflare, ServiceNow, CrowdStrike Under Fire as Anthropic Rewrites the Rules

The release of Anthropic's AI security product has significantly impacted investor confidence in enterprise software companies, leading to sharp stock declines.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Waymo and Waze Are Mapping SF's Potholes

BART experienced significant service delays due to an equipment problem near San Bruno affecting train users heading to SFO.
Washington DC
fromEngadget
5 days ago

DoorDash and Wing are expanding their drone delivery partnership to Atlanta

DoorDash and Wing partner to deliver food by drone in metro Atlanta, with deliveries possible in as little as 20 minutes.
#tesla
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Tesla Upgraded by UBS: Is the Physical AI Giant Finally Too Cheap to Ignore?

UBS upgraded Tesla to Neutral from Sell, indicating improved risk-reward balance amid significant stock pressure.
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago
Cars

Tesla adds 'streaks' and other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software | TechCrunch

Tesla is launching a new self-driving app to simplify Full Self-Driving subscriptions and enhance user engagement with gamified statistics.
fromTESLARATI
5 days ago
Cars

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says next FSD release is the one we've been waiting for

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software is set for incremental improvements with v14.3 and a significant upgrade with v15, promising enhanced safety features.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Tesla Upgraded by UBS: Is the Physical AI Giant Finally Too Cheap to Ignore?

UBS upgraded Tesla to Neutral from Sell, indicating improved risk-reward balance amid significant stock pressure.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
57 minutes ago

Tesla Full Self-Driving shows stunning maneuver in Europe to silence skeptics

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system demonstrated advanced capabilities on narrow Dutch roads, showcasing its ability to navigate complex driving scenarios safely.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

Tesla adds 'streaks' and other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software | TechCrunch

Tesla is launching a new self-driving app to simplify Full Self-Driving subscriptions and enhance user engagement with gamified statistics.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
5 days ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says next FSD release is the one we've been waiting for

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software is set for incremental improvements with v14.3 and a significant upgrade with v15, promising enhanced safety features.
fromStreetsblog California
23 hours ago

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 has received the most favorable press, based on the understanding that the e-bike problem is actually an e-moto problem. The ruckus and ER visits are not caused by pedal-assist class 1 and 3 e-bikes, but by throttle devices that often fail to cut off at 20 mph, leading to safety concerns.
Alternative transportation
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 day ago

Why The AI Checkout Debate Misses The Real Shift In Retail

AI is reshaping retail by determining visibility and influencing consumer decisions through personalized insights and streamlined processes.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Lyft (LYFT) Trades 31% Below Price Targets After Falling Nearly 50% From 1-Year High

Lyft's stock is currently undervalued compared to analysts' price target, despite recent revenue misses and market challenges.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it - lessons from online freelancing

Generative AI is transforming freelance work, impacting demand and wages while also creating new opportunities for skilled freelancers.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

Airbnb Is Launching Private Airport Transfers in 125 Cities-Here's How the New Service Works

Airbnb expands into transportation with a new chauffeured car service for travelers booking accommodations.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India's quick commerce startups | TechCrunch

India's quick commerce market is rapidly growing, with Flipkart expanding its dark store network amid intense competition and profitability challenges.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
#robotaxi
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
6 days ago

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is live in Zagreb

Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, operating with safety operators onboard, aiming for fully driverless operations soon.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
6 days ago

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is live in Zagreb

Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, operating with safety operators onboard, aiming for fully driverless operations soon.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
Alternative transportation
fromQNS
1 week ago

Report: Ride share services continue to fail disabled riders in NYC despite record profits - QNS

Ride share services like Uber and Lyft are failing to adequately serve disabled riders despite significant profits.
#e-bike
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
6 days ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
6 days ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.

Automakers are increasingly offering partial automation features through subscription models, despite consumer fatigue with ongoing payments.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Uncovered records reveal the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on San Francisco streets

Sometimes, they report the cars for signs of an illegal maneuver, like when in September, a driver operating the city's 45 electric bus noticed a Waymo trying to pass on double solid yellow lines at Stockton and Columbus, an intersection along its route. Or for a near miss-like, when, last December, a Waymo was caught by a city light rail train's video camera making a dangerous left turn at 'high speed.'
San Francisco
#ride-hailing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Uber job listing hints at sharper focus on subscriptions for drivers

The company is hiring for a New York-based product manager to define and execute product strategies that create net-new subscription packages for its drivers and couriers, according to a listing posted this week. The candidate will also create a cohesive strategy for global testing and expansion, and assess how this business model should evolve given different responses from our competitors.
E-Commerce
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change

Tesla's all-electric Semi is gaining positive feedback from drivers for its innovative features and ease of use.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has an AI clone

One of my team members told me that some teams have built a Dara AI, you know, so that they basically make the presentation to the Dara AI as a prep for making a presentation to me. You can imagine, like, you know, by the time something comes to me, there's been a prep and a meeting of the slide deck has been beautifully honed. So they have Dara AI to tune their prep.
Artificial intelligence
#robotaxis
fromSlashGear
1 month ago

New Yorkers Are Ditching Uber & Lyft For Cheap, Illegal Rideshare Apps - SlashGear

New York City has hosted some of the most popular carpooling and ridesharing formats practically since the rise of the motorcar, with the famous New York Yellow Cab growing to prominence as early as the 1910s. While on the surface it seems to be almost perpetually in gridlock, the public transportation infrastructure of New York is actually one of the most robust in the world. In fact, it has one of the largest and most
New York City
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here's How It Works

Google and Samsung's Gemini voice assistant now enables task completion through third-party apps like Uber and food delivery services, reviving decade-old promises with improved AI capabilities.
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