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EngadgetUber to Offer Stadium Shuttles at Four U.S. World Cup Venues
Uber will run shuttle services from stadiums in New York-New Jersey, Boston, Miami and Dallas during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Advance booking is required and fares range from $45 to $49 per seat.
The IndependentUber 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.
FortuneGrab to Begin Robot Deliveries in Singapore District
Grab will start deliveries with its Carri robot in Singapore’s Punggol district on May 20. The company also uses robots from other firms at its headquarters under a 1+n strategy.
pandaily.comUber Begins Collecting Autonomous Driving Data With One Hyundai Ioniq 5
Uber has placed one vehicle equipped with cameras, lidar, and radar on its ride-hail network. The car will gather driving data for the company's robotaxi partners while completing regular passenger trips.
thehindubusinessline.comRapido Raises $240 Million in Funding at $3 Billion Valuation
Indian ride-hailing startup Rapido secured $240 million in new equity funding led by Prosus, part of a larger $730 million primary and secondary financing round. The Bengaluru-based company, previously valued at $2.3 billion, plans to deepen its presence in high-growth markets an…
cnet.comUber Executive Shares Video of Waymo Robotaxi Maneuver in San Francisco
Uber's chief technology officer posted a video in April showing a Waymo vehicle overtaking a bus in the wrong lane. Uber executives have described autonomous vehicle-only operators as less scalable than hybrid models that combine human drivers and robotaxis. The company continues…
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…
Usa TodayUSA TODAY Reporter Tests Amazon's Zoox Robotaxi on Las Vegas Strip
A USA TODAY Cars reporter experienced a Zoox autonomous vehicle at Resorts World Casino with no mishaps. The Amazon subsidiary's bidirectional robotaxis, which have accumulated nearly two million miles and served over 350,000 riders, operate in four U.S. cities. Zoox announced a…
BenzingaUber to Invest $10 Billion in Robotaxi Fleet Expansion Starting 2027
Uber Technologies Inc. will allocate $7.5 billion to build a fleet of more than 100,000 vehicles from multiple manufacturers using NVIDIA DRIVE technology and $2.5 billion to take equity stakes in Robotaxi operators. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called the self-driving sector a trillion…
Uber, DoorDash and Instacart Beat Quarterly Expectations, Driven by High-Income Customers
The three gig-economy companies reported stronger-than-expected earnings this week, with stocks rising afterward. Paid memberships, luxury ride options and value-focused retail partnerships helped offset budget-conscious consumers. Executives highlighted a barbell strategy servin…
qz.comLyft to Integrate Self-Driving EVs at Large Scale on Its Platform
Lyft CEO David Risher announced the company is integrating self-driving electric vehicles into its platform. Risher detailed an 80,000 square-foot depot under construction to support fleet management with Waymo while discussing latest earnings and bookings outlook.
insidermonkey.comUber Reports First-Quarter 2026 Earnings
Uber Technologies Inc. posted first-quarter 2026 earnings. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the autonomous vehicle sector represents a trillion-dollar opportunity and is not a winner-take-all market. He pointed to rapid progress by both Uber and Waymo.
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investopedia.comUber Forecasts $58 Billion in Q2 Bookings, Shares Rise
Uber forecast second-quarter bookings of nearly $58 billion, beating estimates, as the company expands in Australia and new markets while pursuing robotaxi partnerships. Shares rose following the announcement. The forecast comes despite a headwind from the Iran war.
tass.comUber Reports Monthly Active Users Reached 199 Million
The company said monthly active users hit 199 million. Uber also provided details on its latest quarterly earnings. The update was reported on CNBC's Squawk Box.
disabilityscoop.comUber Riders Report Higher Fares When Using Certain Payment Methods
Some Uber users have reported observing higher ride fares when selecting American Express cards or other specific payment options in the app. The company denies personalizing prices based on payment method or other factors like battery level. Complaints have appeared on social me…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVietnamese Ride-Hailing Company Plans IPO in Second Half of 2028
A Vietnamese ride-hailing taxi company intends to launch an initial public offering in the latter part of 2028, as announced by its founder. The company is owned by Pham Nhat Vuong, identified as Vietnam's richest man. No details on the exchange or expected valuation were disclos…
app.buzzsumo.comVolkswagen Starts Testing Autonomous Microbuses in Los Angeles for Uber Partnership
Volkswagen has begun testing its self-driving ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles. The tests prepare for a planned launch of autonomous ride-hailing services with Uber in the region. The initiative involves commercial vehicles equipped with Moia technology.