#ride-hailing
#ride-hailing

San Francisco Uber prices surge to new heights after Outside Lands

Ride-hailing prices in San Francisco surge dramatically during major events.

#autonomous-vehicles

E-Commerce

Good news, delivery drivers: DoorDash CEO says robotaxis aren't ready for food delivery

fromTESLARATI

Tech industry

Tesla Bay Area autonomous fleet to grow to over 100 units: Musk

Toronto startup

Waymo's robotaxis are now available on the Uber app in Atlanta

E-Commerce

Good news, delivery drivers: DoorDash CEO says robotaxis aren't ready for food delivery

fromTESLARATI

Tech industry

Tesla Bay Area autonomous fleet to grow to over 100 units: Musk

Toronto startup

Waymo's robotaxis are now available on the Uber app in Atlanta

more#autonomous-vehicles

Women

2 weeks ago

This startup offered ride-hailing for women years before Uber and Lyft - and its founder isn't shying away from the competition

Uber is piloting a feature allowing women riders to request female drivers in select cities.

4 weeks ago

Uber is finally releasing the feature I've been waiting for - a female driver option

Uber is launching a feature to match female drivers with female riders for enhanced safety.

#uber

fromwww.independent.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Women

Uber is finally letting women riders in the US match with women drivers | TechCrunch

Digital life

New Uber feature allows families to remotely book rides for elderly relatives

fromwww.theguardian.com

London startup

Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits

Alternative transportation

Uber's robotaxi chief says the company will still need human drivers, but their jobs will look very different

Alternative transportation

Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation

Uber's plan to grow its ride-hailing business includes suburbanites who already own a car

fromwww.independent.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Women

Uber is finally letting women riders in the US match with women drivers | TechCrunch

Digital life

New Uber feature allows families to remotely book rides for elderly relatives

fromwww.theguardian.com

London startup

Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits

Uber's robotaxi chief says the company will still need human drivers, but their jobs will look very different

Uber plans to integrate robotaxis, significantly impacting human drivers' roles, especially in urban centers.

Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch

Uber introduces affordable fixed-route rides during weekdays to help riders save money.

The new Route Share feature allows up to 50% savings on rides along predefined routes.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Alternative transportation

Uber's plan to grow its ride-hailing business includes suburbanites who already own a car

more#uber

Digital life

Online-only businesses that disrupted traditional markets

Digital models have transformed shopping, transportation and entertainment, reshaping daily life in unprecedented ways.

#waymo

E-Commerce

Teenagers can now hail a Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix | TechCrunch

fromEngadget

NYC startup

Waymo will start testing its autonomous cars in New York again

Alternative transportation

Waymo is gradually expanding its borders in California

fromLos Angeles Times

Cars

Waymo recalls more than 1,200 automated vehicles after minor crashes

Alternative transportation

Waymo and Toyota are dating. If they get serious, a new autonomous vehicle could be created. | TechCrunch

E-Commerce

Teenagers can now hail a Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix | TechCrunch

fromEngadget

NYC startup

Waymo will start testing its autonomous cars in New York again

Alternative transportation

Waymo is gradually expanding its borders in California

fromLos Angeles Times

Cars

Waymo recalls more than 1,200 automated vehicles after minor crashes

Waymo and Toyota are dating. If they get serious, a new autonomous vehicle could be created. | TechCrunch

Waymo and Toyota are exploring a potential partnership to develop new autonomous vehicle technology for ride-hailing and consumer cars.

Cars

Tesla begins expanding Robotaxi access: here's how you can ride

NYC startup

Take a look inside the factory building America's first robotaxi fleet

fromTESLARATI

Cars

Tesla begins expanding Robotaxi access: here's how you can ride

NYC startup

Take a look inside the factory building America's first robotaxi fleet

more#robotaxi

from24/7 Wall St.

Should I buy a car for freedom when Uber is cheaper and I work from home?

Many younger Americans are choosing ride-hailing over car ownership due to high associated costs.

European startups

fromFortune

Why Volkswagen is convinced Waymo and Tesla are vulnerable in the $500 billion robotaxi race - 'not a winner take all market'

Volkswagen aims to enter the autonomous ride-hailing market by partnering with existing transportation providers, highlighting a shift in approach from competitors.

Voi CEO says he's open to acquiring Bolt's micromobility business | TechCrunch

Hjelm's perspective is that Bolt faces challenges in excelling across multiple verticals, asserting micromobility is complex due to its hardware and lack of network effects.

NYC startup

Exclusive: Waymo rides cost more than Uber, Lyft - and people are paying anyway | TechCrunch

"Colloquially, there is an idea that autonomous vehicles are something that will erode driver jobs and put drivers at risk. And I think the irony of what we've seen is that it's actually quite expensive to run an AV, and that that's not going to be happening, at least in the near term."

Alternative transportation

Got kids? You're the sort of customer Uber Eats and DoorDash really want

Families with children are significant users of ride-hailing and delivery apps, using them more and spending more than those without children.

May Mobility to launch robotaxis on Uber platform this year in Texas | TechCrunch

May Mobility will partner with Uber to launch autonomous vehicles in Arlington, Texas, by the end of 2025.

fromEngadget

FTC sues Uber over claims the company makes subscriptions hard to cancel

The FTC is suing Uber for deceptive practices related to its Uber One subscription service, focusing on cancellation difficulties and unclear billing.

European startups

fromSilicon Canals

4 months ago

Lyft to acquire Germany's FREENOW for 175M

Lyft is acquiring FREENOW to enhance its European mobility services and strengthen its position in the growing digital taxi booking market.

European startups