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Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
#uber
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days 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.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days 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.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

PSA: Uber Is Offering Teens Free Rides To Prom This Season

Uber offers three free rides for teens during prom season, providing parents with control and safety features for their children's rides.
E-Commerce
fromTNW | Cars
1 day ago

Uber will now send a courier to your door to return your shopping for $5

Uber has launched a $5 package return service through Uber Eats, available in nearly 5,000 US cities, targeting specific retail purchases.
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.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The bigger point the DoorDash Grandma squabble missed

A staged DoorDash delivery to the White House highlighted economic struggles, turning a PR opportunity into a cautionary tale about gig work and healthcare costs.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

The Market for AI Airbnb Assistants Is Growing

AI is increasingly being used in customer service, particularly in the fast food and short-term rental industries.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
6 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
6 days 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.
Marketing tech
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

The Market for AI Airbnb Assistants Is Growing

AI is increasingly being used in customer service, particularly in the fast food and short-term rental industries.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
6 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
6 days 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.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago
DevOps

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

Cars
fromThe Verge
3 days 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.
Cars
fromAxios
4 days 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.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Self-Driving Taxis Poised for Vicious Backlash

A Pew Research Center survey reveals 85% of Americans fear autonomous vehicles will eliminate jobs, with 70% viewing them negatively, signaling potential public backlash against self-driving taxi expansion.
Independent films
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

Friday Video(s): Kidical Mass, Night-Biking in Tokyo, and More - Streetsblog USA

A mini urbanist film festival featuring various videos on bike lanes, e-bikes, driverless cars, pedestrian safety, and community rides is recommended.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Exclusive: Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions | TechCrunch

Loop uses AI to provide predictive and prescriptive solutions for supply chain management, securing $95 million in Series C funding to expand operations.
Remote teams
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.
Bicycling
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

First look: Also's upcoming e-bike disconnects the pedals and wheels

Also's e-bike uses software to enhance the riding experience, transforming pedaling into a generator-driven process for a more engaging ride.
Careers
fromForbes
2 days ago

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.
#waymo
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Roam Research

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

fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
London startup

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

fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

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

London
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Waymo self-driving cars face toughest test yet: London

Waymo is testing its autonomous driving software in London, moving towards a fully driverless ride-hailing service with trained specialists on standby.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
1 week 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.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
4 days 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.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Waymo wants its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await | CBC News

Waymo is considering expanding its autonomous taxi service to Canada, particularly Toronto, but faces significant challenges including weather and regulatory hurdles.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

Waymo provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly, facing challenges like vehicle paralysis requiring public service intervention.
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.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

"It's really exciting, because not only is it a big milestone for the project, but it's going to be a really visible milestone for all of our guests," Adams said of the testing.
Los Angeles
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

They rode the T to every single station in one fell swoop. Here's how long it took.

A group of friends completed a challenge to ride all MBTA subway lines in one day, taking over 10 hours.
Science
fromKqed
3 days ago

Pleasanton Innovation Fair Brings Robots, Drones, Electric Buses and More This Weekend | KQED

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases science and technology through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments for families and young people.
Brooklyn
fromBusline News
4 days ago

Sign Of The Times: Improving The Rider Experience Continues At Cincinnati Metro - Busline News

Cincinnati Metro is replacing 3,700 bus stop signs to enhance rider experience and modernize transit communication over the next 24 months.
Data science
fromInfoQ
6 days 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.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm are all investing in this buzzy self-driving tech startup | TechCrunch

Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm invested $60 million in Wayve's self-driving technology, enhancing its $1.2 billion Series D funding round.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 week 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.
#tesla
fromFuturism
4 hours ago
Toronto startup

Tesla Driver Alarmed as FSD Takes Him Directly Into the Path of an Oncoming Train

Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
22 hours ago

Tesla is pushing Robotaxi features to owner cars with Spring Update

Tesla is rolling out Robotaxi-inspired features, including an interactive rear passenger display, to existing customer vehicles with the Spring 2026 Update.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla's golden era is no longer a tagline

Tesla is launching its Robotaxi service with the fully-autonomous Cybercab, revolutionizing vehicle ownership and transportation in US cities.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Tesla intertwines FSD with in-house Insurance for attractive incentive

Tesla's FSD now offers financial incentives through improved safety scores, lowering insurance premiums for drivers who utilize the technology.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla just tipped its hand on a major Cybercab feature as production hits Plaid Mode

Tesla is advancing its Robotaxi ambitions with the production of Cybercabs designed for full autonomy, lacking traditional driver controls.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
19 hours ago

Tesla expands Unsupervised Robotaxi service to two new cities

Tesla expands its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, enhancing its autonomous ride-hailing operations in Texas.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
4 hours ago

Tesla Driver Alarmed as FSD Takes Him Directly Into the Path of an Oncoming Train

A Tesla driver narrowly escaped disaster when his car's Full Self-Driving mode engaged at a railroad crossing.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
22 hours ago

Tesla is pushing Robotaxi features to owner cars with Spring Update

Tesla is rolling out Robotaxi-inspired features, including an interactive rear passenger display, to existing customer vehicles with the Spring 2026 Update.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla's golden era is no longer a tagline

Tesla is launching its Robotaxi service with the fully-autonomous Cybercab, revolutionizing vehicle ownership and transportation in US cities.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Tesla intertwines FSD with in-house Insurance for attractive incentive

Tesla's FSD now offers financial incentives through improved safety scores, lowering insurance premiums for drivers who utilize the technology.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla just tipped its hand on a major Cybercab feature as production hits Plaid Mode

Tesla is advancing its Robotaxi ambitions with the production of Cybercabs designed for full autonomy, lacking traditional driver controls.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days 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.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
6 days 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.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago

ZF showcases a new software platform for drivetrain condition monitoring for buses at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin - Sustainable Bus

ZF has launched a new software platform for drivetrain condition monitoring for buses at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Building EVs And Gas Cars On The Same Chassis Was Never Going To Work. This One Photo Proves It.

BMW's i4, i5, and i7 are impressive despite shared underpinnings with gas models, showcasing the limitations of their design compared to dedicated electric platforms.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days 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.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

Florida Town Gives New Residents Free Golf Carts to Replace Their Cars - Streetsblog USA

Babcock Ranch incentivizes residents to drive less by offering free golf carts with new home purchases, promoting a community focused on alternative transportation.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
2 weeks ago

Airbnb launches private car transfers in 125+ cities

Airbnb launches private car transfers in over 125 cities across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, allowing guests to pre-book directly in the app.
fromBusline News
4 days ago

ENC Named To Washington State DES Statewide Transit Bus Contract - Busline News

Being named to the Washington State DES contract is a significant milestone for ENC and a testament to the strength of our product portfolio. This contract gives transit agencies across the region a streamlined path to American-made, Altoona-tested heavy-duty buses in every major propulsion category.
Alternative transportation
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We went from being a 2-car household to just sharing one. So far, the benefits have outweighed the inconvenience.

Sharing a car after totaling one vehicle improved communication, reduced expenses, and preserved independence while helping save money for major life goals.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Google Maps and Apple Maps are making parking harder than it has to be

Navigation apps lack parking guidance, causing drivers to waste time searching for spots and increasing traffic pollution; MIT research demonstrates that providing probability-based parking recommendations could improve travel decisions and reduce congestion.
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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
#ride-hailing
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Waymo is starting to hit a key metric Tesla Robotaxi has yet to hit to become a dependable ride-hailing competitor

Waymo's robotaxis have narrowed price and wait-time gaps with Uber and Lyft while Tesla undercuts competitors on price but has the longest wait times.
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
#robotaxis
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Like an Uber Share' but public: South Bay city to bring low-cost, rideshare-style public transit service

The all-electric vehicle service will allow riders to move anywhere within the city and help address cracks in the current public transit system that left students and others stranded, according to the Sunnyvale City Council, which unanimously approved the service this week.
Alternative transportation
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