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Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days 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.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

Uber has acquired Blacklane to expand into the luxury travel market, enhancing its chauffeur services globally.
Cars
fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle
8 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin employee testing of a Lucid Gravity robotaxi

Uber is testing a premium robotaxi service using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's autonomous driving system.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Uber and DoorDash have an identity theft problem, and it's costing people on tax day

Uber and DoorDash reported earnings for individuals who claim they never worked for the platforms, leading to a lawsuit over identity verification issues.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Uber employees can now request rides in Lucid Gravity robotaxis as part of autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days 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.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
3 hours 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.
#lucid-motors
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago

Lucid Surges 5% as Uber Ups Its Robotaxi Commitment to 35,000 Vehicles and New Capital Flows In

Lucid Group's stock surged after announcing new capital, an expanded partnership with Uber, and a new CEO.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
1 day 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.
Data science
fromInfoQ
1 day 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.
#autonomous-vehicles
European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
Cars
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
5 days ago

Volkswagen's MOIA and Uber begin testing self-driving ID. Buzz minibuses in Los Angeles

Volkswagen's MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, aiming for commercial rides by 2026 and fully driverless service by 2027.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think

Ridehail fleets require different EV designs than retail buyers, as demonstrated by Tesla and Lucid's two-seater autonomous vehicles.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
Cars
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
5 days ago

Volkswagen's MOIA and Uber begin testing self-driving ID. Buzz minibuses in Los Angeles

Volkswagen's MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, aiming for commercial rides by 2026 and fully driverless service by 2027.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think

Ridehail fleets require different EV designs than retail buyers, as demonstrated by Tesla and Lucid's two-seater autonomous vehicles.
Boston
fromBoston.com
21 hours 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.
#ai
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

Instacart acquires Instaleap to expand its enterprise platform internationally | TechCrunch

Instacart acquires Instaleap to enhance international expansion and streamline online operations for retailers.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Intel's Tesla Chip Deal Is a Genuine Game Changer

Intel's stock has surged over 65% year-to-date, driven by strong fundamentals and strategic partnerships in the AI sector.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 days 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.
Media industry
fromFortune
3 days ago

OpenAI's TBPN deal shows how talent, media, and influence are collapsing into one | Fortune

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN reflects a shift in valuing integrated media, talent, and distribution as interconnected assets.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The future of work is here, but hiring hasn't caught up

Companies must adopt a skills-first approach to hiring to fill critical roles and access a broader talent pool.
#waymo
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
5 days 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.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
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.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Taxi Company Has To Pay DoorDash Drivers To Go Shut The Car Doors - Kotaku

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Waymo is hiring gig workers to close car doors, revealing how autonomous tech quietly relies on human labor

Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
5 days 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.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
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.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Taxi Company Has To Pay DoorDash Drivers To Go Shut The Car Doors - Kotaku

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Waymo is hiring gig workers to close car doors, revealing how autonomous tech quietly relies on human labor

#airbnb
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

Airbnb Is Launching Private Airport Transfers in 125 Cities-Here's How the New Service Works

Airbnb expands into transportation with a new chauffeured car service for travelers booking accommodations.
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.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

Airbnb Is Launching Private Airport Transfers in 125 Cities-Here's How the New Service Works

Airbnb expands into transportation with a new chauffeured car service for travelers booking accommodations.
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.
#drone-delivery
fromEngadget
5 days ago
Washington DC

DoorDash and Wing are expanding their drone delivery partnership to Atlanta

European startups
fromFortune
5 days ago

ARK Invest is betting on underdog drone delivery company Manna to beat out Alphabet and Zipline | Fortune

Manna secured $50 million in funding to expand its drone delivery services in the U.S. and Europe, aiming to revolutionize last-mile delivery.
fromEngadget
5 days ago
Washington DC

DoorDash and Wing are expanding their drone delivery partnership to Atlanta

European startups
fromFortune
5 days ago

ARK Invest is betting on underdog drone delivery company Manna to beat out Alphabet and Zipline | Fortune

Manna secured $50 million in funding to expand its drone delivery services in the U.S. and Europe, aiming to revolutionize last-mile delivery.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Waymo and Waze Are Mapping SF's Potholes

BART experienced significant service delays due to an equipment problem near San Bruno affecting train users heading to SFO.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India's quick commerce startups | TechCrunch

India's quick commerce market is rapidly growing, with Flipkart expanding its dark store network amid intense competition and profitability challenges.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
3 days ago

One company pays workers up to $8,000 a year to come in instead of forcing RTO. Is this the future of work or a bandaid?

Return-to-office mandates have led to talent loss, prompting companies to adopt financial incentives to encourage in-office work.
#lyft
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Lyft (LYFT) Trades 31% Below Price Targets After Falling Nearly 50% From 1-Year High

Lyft's stock is currently undervalued compared to analysts' price target, despite recent revenue misses and market challenges.
Media industry
fromDigital Trends
4 days ago

The influencer economy's invisible workers are first in line for the AI chop

The creator economy relies on a hidden labor force and AI tools to produce content efficiently, often at the expense of workers' roles.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
Careers
fromRemotive Blog
6 days ago

How to Land a Remote Job in 2026

Remote hiring has shifted from a competition problem to a credibility problem, complicating the hiring process for candidates.
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

Brightspeed introduces EasyMove to help people relocate simply

"For too long, our industry has treated moving customers like brand new ones. EasyMove flips that model. Our customers shouldn't lose their history, their pricing or their trust just because they're changing addresses."
Alternative transportation
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it - lessons from online freelancing

Generative AI is transforming freelance work, impacting demand and wages while also creating new opportunities for skilled freelancers.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

Tesla adds 'streaks' and other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software | TechCrunch

Tesla is launching a new self-driving app to simplify Full Self-Driving subscriptions and enhance user engagement with gamified statistics.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.
#doordash
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

DoorDash and Uber tap gig workers to collect data for everything from training AI to stocking stores

DoorDash is expanding gig work to include tasks like AI training and inventory monitoring, moving beyond traditional delivery services.
Digital life
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

I Tried DoorDash's Tasks App and Saw the Bleak Future of AI Gig Work

DoorDash's Tasks app allows users to gather training data for AI and robotics by filming everyday tasks for pay.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

DoorDash and Uber tap gig workers to collect data for everything from training AI to stocking stores

DoorDash is expanding gig work to include tasks like AI training and inventory monitoring, moving beyond traditional delivery services.
Digital life
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

I Tried DoorDash's Tasks App and Saw the Bleak Future of AI Gig Work

DoorDash's Tasks app allows users to gather training data for AI and robotics by filming everyday tasks for pay.
#urban-logistics
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
5 days ago

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is live in Zagreb

Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, operating with safety operators onboard, aiming for fully driverless operations soon.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks 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.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.

Automakers are increasingly offering partial automation features through subscription models, despite consumer fatigue with ongoing payments.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Amazon starts to 'monetize' speed as it tests a radical new all-day, 10-window delivery service

Amazon is testing a new delivery system with 10 distinct windows to expand delivery hours and monetize faster shipping options.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.
Toronto startup
#e-bike
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
6 days ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
6 days ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change

Tesla's all-electric Semi is gaining positive feedback from drivers for its innovative features and ease of use.
#ride-hailing
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Former Delivery Drivers Are Getting Weird New Jobs as Delivery Robots Take Over

When delivery units operated by companies like Coco or Serve Robotics run into real-world obstacles - like a garden, for example - these robot wranglers spring into action, freeing them from potholes, helping them upright after a fall, and ferrying them back to headquarters for maintenance.
Los Angeles
#gig-economy
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
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

DoorDash robots headed for Fremont streets

The little red four-wheeled delivery vehicle is expected to operate near Fremont's Downtown and City Center, an area centrally located near a high density of restaurants, apartments and other businesses in the city. Manufactured by Sonic Manufacturing Technologies in Fremont, DoorDash Dot can travel up to 20 miles per hour. It has built-in cup holders and enough cargo space to fit an extra-large pizza and a case of water.
Toronto startup
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Ride hailing inDrive acquires Pakistan's KraveMart to bolster grocery delivery | TechCrunch

inDrive acquires Pakistan-based quick-commerce startup Krave Mart to expand grocery delivery services across South Asia as part of its super-app strategy.
#robotaxis
Alternative transportation
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Uber and Lyft Got Pricier Last Year - Here's How Riders Responded

Uber and Lyft fares increased 9.6% in 2025, with average rides rising from $21.58 to $23.66, causing 60.4% of riders to reduce usage despite continued company growth and profitability.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here's How It Works

Google and Samsung's Gemini voice assistant now enables task completion through third-party apps like Uber and food delivery services, reviving decade-old promises with improved AI capabilities.
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