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livemint.comworld1 day ago
Uber Pushes Hybrid Ride-Hail Rules in New Jersey and Washington
Uber lobbyists have proposed rules requiring human drivers to handle most rides during a three-year transition period. The measures would apply in New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and could limit standalone robotaxi services.
abcnews.go.comfinance8 days ago
Uber insurance and operational fees vary on similar trips
A study of 120 nearly identical Uber Reserve trips found insurance and operational fees ranged from $13.75 to $50. Uber said the fee covers overall expenses rather than individual trip costs.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology10 days ago
Tesla Robotaxi Service Expands to Five U.S. Cities
The service now operates in Miami, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and the Bay Area with unsupervised Model Y rides in three cities and mixed operations in two.
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theverge.comtechnology35 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.
finance39 days ago
Uber Reduces Driver Recruitment in Cities With Robotaxis
The company is recruiting fewer ride-hailing drivers in markets where autonomous vehicles operate. Officials say the change aims to protect earnings for existing drivers while overall sign-ups have risen with demand.
Engadgettechnology45 days ago
Uber 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 Independenttechnology46 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.
Fortuneai51 days ago
Grab 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.comtechnology53 days ago
Uber 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.comtechnology59 days ago
Rapido 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.comfinance59 days ago
Uber 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…
finance60 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…
Usa Todaytechnology63 days ago
USA 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…
Benzingafinance64 days ago
Uber 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…
finance65 days ago
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.comfinance66 days ago
Lyft 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.
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insidermonkey.comfinance67 days ago
Uber 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.comfinance67 days ago
Uber 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.comfinance68 days ago
Uber 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.
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disabilityscoop.comworld81 days ago
Uber 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…
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Vietnamese 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…
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app.buzzsumo.comtechnology96 days ago
Volkswagen 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.
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