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theverge.comtechnology14 days ago
Uber Adds Interest List for Small Wayve Trial with Safety Drivers in London, Launching Late 2026
Uber has opened an interest list in its app for London riders who want to try Wayve autonomous vehicles when the service launches later in 2026. The initial fleet will operate with safety drivers under current UK rules.
theverge.comtechnology14 days ago
Uber Adds Wayve Robotaxis to London App Interest List Ahead of Regulated Launch
Uber customers in the U.K. can now join an interest list to increase their chances of being matched with a Wayve autonomous vehicle. The service is expected to launch in the coming months pending regulatory approval.
automotiveworld.comtechnology19 days ago
Uber Reports Thousands of Items Left Behind in Robotaxis Since March 2025 Launch
Uber documented thousands of lost items in robotaxis on its network over the past year, including phones, dentures, and novelty bags. The company outlined recovery options and its expansion plans for autonomous vehicle services.
benzinga.comtechnology19 days ago
Uber Sets $1,500 Monthly Cap on Employee AI Tool Spending
Uber introduced a $1,500 monthly limit per employee for agentic coding tools after exhausting its annual AI budget in four months. The policy applies to tools such as Anthropic’s Claude Code and Cursor.
The Independenttechnology25 days ago
Uber to Let Passengers Record Audio of Rides Starting Thursday
Uber will enable audio recording of trips through its app beginning Thursday. The recordings stay on the rider's device and are accessible to the company only if uploaded with a safety report. A verified passenger badge will also appear on profiles from next week.
finance.yahoo.comtechnology39 days ago
Uber to Open Engineering Campuses for 9,600 in Bengaluru and Hyderabad by 2027
Uber announced plans for expanded facilities in Bengaluru and Hyderabad alongside a new data center partnership with Adani Group. The moves come as the company employs 3,500 people in India and invests heavily in artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies. CEO Dara Khosr…
finance39 days ago
Uber Executives Criticize Waymo Approach to Autonomous Vehicles
Uber has highlighted limitations of fully autonomous ride-hailing services operated by companies such as Waymo. The company advocates for a hybrid model combining human drivers and automated vehicles. Uber and Waymo partnered in 2023 to offer robotaxi rides through the Uber app i…
technology42 days ago
Uber Expands App With Hotel Bookings Through Expedia Partnership
Uber announced that users in the U.S. can now book hotels inside its app through a partnership with Expedia Group, providing access to more than 700,000 properties worldwide. Uber One subscribers receive discounts on select hotels and credits. The move is part of the company's lo…
finance43 days ago
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Has 4.83 Rider Rating
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said his current rider rating is 4.83. The company reported the average rider rating is 4.89. Khosrowshahi said he has improved from a 4.81 rating shared in 2025.
The Guardianpolitics50 days ago
TUC Calls for Ban on Dynamic Pricing for Gig Economy Workers on Platforms Like Uber
The Trades Union Congress has urged the UK government to ban dynamic pricing on gig economy platforms such as Uber, citing lack of transparency and uncertainty in workers' earnings. A report by the TUC, compiled with Worker Info Exchange and academics, includes testimonies from w…