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#uber
fromFortune
3 days ago
Travel

Uber riders complain they were charged more for paying with Amex cards-one viral video shows a $13 difference | Fortune

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Uber and Lyft Gain 7% as Bold Bets on Robotaxis and Buybacks Reignite Investor Excitement

Uber and Lyft stocks surged 7% due to autonomous vehicle commitments and positive investor sentiment.
Travel
fromFortune
3 days ago

Uber riders complain they were charged more for paying with Amex cards-one viral video shows a $13 difference | Fortune

Uber riders report higher fares when using American Express cards compared to other payment methods.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Uber and Lyft Gain 7% as Bold Bets on Robotaxis and Buybacks Reignite Investor Excitement

Uber and Lyft stocks surged 7% due to autonomous vehicle commitments and positive investor sentiment.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep | TechCrunch

Uber launched a new feature allowing customers to return items purchased on Uber Eats from home, enhancing app engagement beyond ride-hailing and delivery.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks 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.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Tesla Quietly Buys Mysterious $2 Billion Entity

Tesla's acquisition of an AI hardware company for $2 billion raises questions about its future direction and focus beyond electric vehicles.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: Tesla Signs New Leases In Fremont, San Jose

Tesla has leased properties in Fremont and San Jose for electric vehicle prep and delivery.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla confirms Cybercab with no steering wheel enters production

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla Cybercab gets crazy change as mass production begins

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Tesla Quietly Buys Mysterious $2 Billion Entity

Tesla's acquisition of an AI hardware company for $2 billion raises questions about its future direction and focus beyond electric vehicles.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 hour ago

Transit officials warn NY, NJ commuters to work from home during World Cup as rideshares put on notice

Commuters in New York and New Jersey are advised to work from home during the World Cup to avoid severe travel disruptions.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
42 minutes ago

Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: 'It won't matter' | Fortune

Elon Musk believes saving for retirement is unnecessary due to AI and robotics creating a world of abundance.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
42 minutes ago

Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: 'It won't matter' | Fortune

Elon Musk believes saving for retirement is unnecessary due to AI and robotics creating a world of abundance.
#autonomous-vehicles
Cars
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Mowing Down Simulated Elephants Could Help Self-Driving Cars Prepare For the Chaos of Real Life Streets

New benchmark for testing self-driving cars introduces random scenarios to improve model robustness and address limitations in current training methods.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

Autonomous vehicles require a comprehensive discussion on benefits, risks, and regulations to ensure a balanced approach to their integration into society.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Most people still don't want anything to do with robotaxis

Public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles remains high despite advancements in technology and safety assurances.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Rideshare drivers say Waymo is giving rides to unaccompanied kids, violating state permit

A labor union representing Uber and Lyft drivers filed a complaint alleging Waymo violates its permit by allowing unaccompanied minors in autonomous vehicles in the Bay Area.
Cars
fromAxios
1 week ago

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

Autonomous driving technology is operational, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber leading the way in scaling networks.
Cars
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Mowing Down Simulated Elephants Could Help Self-Driving Cars Prepare For the Chaos of Real Life Streets

New benchmark for testing self-driving cars introduces random scenarios to improve model robustness and address limitations in current training methods.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

Autonomous vehicles require a comprehensive discussion on benefits, risks, and regulations to ensure a balanced approach to their integration into society.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Most people still don't want anything to do with robotaxis

Public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles remains high despite advancements in technology and safety assurances.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Rideshare drivers say Waymo is giving rides to unaccompanied kids, violating state permit

A labor union representing Uber and Lyft drivers filed a complaint alleging Waymo violates its permit by allowing unaccompanied minors in autonomous vehicles in the Bay Area.
Cars
fromAxios
1 week ago

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

Autonomous driving technology is operational, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber leading the way in scaling networks.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
5 hours ago

I Learned 5 Things After Facing Over 100 Investor Rejections

Passion alone won't attract investors; thorough preparation and understanding of their needs are essential.
Travel
fromGamintraveler
4 hours ago

Airbnb Went From "Live Like A Local" To "Pay Like A Hotel, Clean Like A Maid"

Airbnb has lost its appeal due to rising costs, hidden fees, and inconsistent service, prompting travelers to seek better alternatives.
Careers
fromFortune
9 hours ago

'You feel radicalized': A Meta AI exec watched agents beat her top workers. Now she's built a nonprofit to help Gen Z find jobs before they disappear | Fortune

The job market is transforming as AI becomes essential, requiring workers to adapt and learn AI tools to remain competitive.
#waymo
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks 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.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Waymo is hiring gig workers to close car doors, revealing how autonomous tech quietly relies on human labor

Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks 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.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Waymo is hiring gig workers to close car doors, revealing how autonomous tech quietly relies on human labor

London politics
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Waymo Baffles Police When it Plows Through Taped Off Crime Scene

Self-driving cars in London face significant operational challenges, as demonstrated by a recent incident involving a Waymo vehicle breaching a police cordon.
Tech industry
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Downgrading of the American Tech Worker

Tech layoffs are widespread as companies shift focus to AI, raising concerns about job security and efficiency for remaining employees.
European startups
fromFortune
2 days ago

'This is very transformative for the business': Lyft's head of growth on taking a big step into London's black cab sector | Fortune

Lyft has expanded globally, acquiring Gett's UK business to dominate London's black cab market and enhance its international presence.
Online marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

5 Side Hustles That Let You Travel More and Work Less

Side hustles provide a way for digital nomads to increase income without full-time commitments, with opportunities in content creation and the creator economy.
#rideshare
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Voters will decide if rideshare companies should be liable for sexual assaults during trips in November.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Voters will decide if rideshare companies should be liable for sexual assaults during trips in November.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Cargo Drone Trial Links Manhattan and Brooklyn

Automated cargo drones will operate between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn for a year, testing air delivery to alleviate street congestion.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Bayview Buzz: Much-loved neighborhood shuttle with live another day

The Bayview Community Shuttle will continue operating for two more years due to secured funding, benefiting residents with improved transit access.
#robotics
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

The Humanoid Robot Boom Is Here. These 3 ETFs Capture the Entire Supply Chain

Robotics and automation are integral to modern supply chains, with significant investments and deployments across various industries.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Venture capitalist Nabeel Hyatt says training robots will reshape the future of work

Robotics requires diverse, real-world data to train models effectively, as environments and tasks vary significantly across different settings.
#gen-z
fromFortune
2 days ago
Higher education

With entry-level jobs vanishing, Gen Z grads are ditching corporate America-piecing together careers with entrepreneurship, gig work and freelancing | Fortune

Higher education
fromFortune
2 days ago

With entry-level jobs vanishing, Gen Z grads are ditching corporate America-piecing together careers with entrepreneurship, gig work and freelancing | Fortune

Gen Z graduates are increasingly pursuing unconventional employment paths due to a shrinking number of entry-level jobs in the AI age.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: I have to prove myself'

Gen Z faces significant challenges in the job market, with high unemployment rates and competition from AI impacting entry-level opportunities.
Remote teams
fromOur Weekly
3 days ago

The Future of work

The future of work is defined by automation, AI, and remote work, presenting both challenges and opportunities for workforce transformation.
Fashion & style
fromTheStreet
3 days ago

Popular clothes rental service makes bold new AI move

Rent the Runway is expanding into a marketplace and advertising platform to enhance growth and adapt to changing consumer preferences.
Relationships
fromTheZenParent
2 days ago

Why So Many Couples Sound Like They're Managing a Startup - TheZenParent

Modern relationships increasingly resemble workplace dynamics, focusing on efficiency and productivity rather than traditional expressions of love.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California's rail systems need more riders. High gas prices could be fueling a new surge

California's gas prices have risen 30% since the start of the year, with the average price for regular gas in Los Angeles-Long Beach jumping from $4.67 in February to $5.93 in March. In San Francisco, the average increased from $4.83 to $5.99 during the same period.
Europe news
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Uber, Time and eos are 2026 Future Leader Awards finalists

The Future Leader Awards recognize emerging leaders with impactful contributions in their industries, emphasizing measurable outcomes and innovative strategies.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Doordash Plans to Pay Drivers in Stablecoins Using Tempo Blockchain: Report

Doordash plans to integrate stablecoin payouts for its gig workers, known as Dashers, through the Tempo blockchain, which is designed specifically for stablecoin payments and real-world settlement.
Cryptocurrency
#elon-musk
Media industry
fromAxios
5 days ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
Venture
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Musk and Silicon Valley Aren't Libertarian. They Want to Fuse With the State.

Muskism is described as an ideological framework shaped by Elon Musk's worldview and influence across various industries.
Media industry
fromAxios
5 days ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
Venture
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Musk and Silicon Valley Aren't Libertarian. They Want to Fuse With the State.

Muskism is described as an ideological framework shaped by Elon Musk's worldview and influence across various industries.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce | TechCrunch

Anthropic's Project Deal successfully tested AI agents in a marketplace, facilitating 186 real transactions worth over $4,000 among employees.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Tesla's Cybercab goes into production - so why is Musk tapping the brakes?

Elon Musk acknowledges the need to solve autonomy for a successful robotaxi business.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins StrictlyVC SF | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC San Francisco will feature Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga discussing operating at scale in the age of AI on April 30.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The AI gold rush is pulling workers into startups as layoffs and RTO push them out of corporate jobs

A significant rise in entrepreneurship is driven by AI advancements, return-to-office mandates, and a challenging job market.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

The delivery fee crackdown is going national from the FTC to Mamdani's NYC settlement

A crackdown on delivery apps is emerging in the US, focusing on pricing transparency and regulation of fees.
Careers
fromInc
3 days ago

All Aboard the Freelance Revolution

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the freelance workforce, with 73 million independent workers in the U.S. by 2025.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Existential Risk': Western Car Companies Are Blowing The Software Race

Western car companies are losing control of user experience to third-party firms, jeopardizing their competitiveness in software-defined vehicles.
Toronto startup
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Can electric air taxis carry passengers? Vertical Aerospace's VX4 just cleared a key test

Vertical Aerospace successfully tested its VX4 eVTOL aircraft, demonstrating a crucial transition from helicopter to airplane flight, moving closer to certification.
#ai-agents
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.
Cars
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars

The development of driverless cars began decades ago, with key contributions from innovators like Ernst Dickmanns and events like the DARPA Grand Challenges.
#robotaxis
Alternative transportation
fromQNS
2 weeks 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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Humpday Headlines: Rideshare Drivers File Complaint Over Waymo Transporting Minors

California Gig Workers Union filed a complaint against Waymo for transporting unaccompanied minors, alleging violation of operating permit conditions.
Women in technology
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Uber expands its program that helps pair women riders and drivers

Uber's Women Preferences feature, enabling women riders and drivers to connect with each other, is now available nationwide after successful testing in multiple cities.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Simple hack for cheaper Ubers, Waymos and Lyfts arrives in Bay Area

"Consumers don't have all the information at once," Griffin Li, the app's 19-year-old creator, told SFGATE. "They have to sort of make suboptimal decisions and spend more money. And this is just a way to help."
Mobile UX
fromSlashGear
2 months 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
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
Alternative transportation
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Uber and Lyft Got Pricier Last Year - Here's How Riders Responded

Uber and Lyft fares increased 9.6% in 2025, with average rides rising from $21.58 to $23.66, causing 60.4% of riders to reduce usage despite continued company growth and profitability.
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