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#uber
fromFortune
3 days ago
Travel

Uber riders complain they were charged more for paying with Amex cards-one viral video shows a $13 difference | Fortune

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week 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.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
Travel
fromFortune
3 days ago

Uber riders complain they were charged more for paying with Amex cards-one viral video shows a $13 difference | Fortune

Uber riders report higher fares when using American Express cards compared to other payment methods.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week 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.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks 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.
#airbnb
Travel
fromGamintraveler
7 hours ago

Airbnb Went From "Live Like A Local" To "Pay Like A Hotel, Clean Like A Maid"

Airbnb has lost its appeal due to rising costs, hidden fees, and inconsistent service, prompting travelers to seek better alternatives.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
3 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 hours ago

Transit officials warn NY, NJ commuters to work from home during World Cup as rideshares put on notice

Commuters in New York and New Jersey are advised to work from home during the World Cup to avoid severe travel disruptions.
#lyft
fromFortune
2 days ago
European startups

'This is very transformative for the business': Lyft's head of growth on taking a big step into London's black cab sector | Fortune

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Business

Lyft's stock plummets 16% as a disappointing quarter presents a setback for its comeback story

Lyft's stock fell 16% after disappointing Q4 results, an unexpected 2025 operating loss, revenue short of estimates, and increased price competition.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Business

Lyft CEO David Risher is still a driver for the company: It made him realize being even one minute late could cost the customer their job | Fortune

Lyft directly enables riders to keep jobs, prompting CEO-led operational changes and product launches to prioritize reliability and pricing sensitivity.
European startups
fromFortune
2 days ago

'This is very transformative for the business': Lyft's head of growth on taking a big step into London's black cab sector | Fortune

Lyft has expanded globally, acquiring Gett's UK business to dominate London's black cab market and enhance its international presence.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Wall Street Sours on Lyft, Price Target Cut

Lyft's stock is under pressure, with a price target cut to $15 due to winter storms, rising fuel costs, and integration challenges from Freenow.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Business

Lyft CEO David Risher is still a driver for the company: It made him realize being even one minute late could cost the customer their job | Fortune

#tesla
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago
Cars

Tesla Cybercab gets crazy change as mass production begins

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Tesla launches robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, and oops, it's already unavailable

Tesla launched a robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, but availability is limited and appears to be an attempt to boost stock prices.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla Cybercab gets crazy change as mass production begins

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Tesla launches robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, and oops, it's already unavailable

Tesla launched a robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, but availability is limited and appears to be an attempt to boost stock prices.
#dynamic-pricing
E-Commerce
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

The meaning behind 'dynamic pricing' and its impact to consumers

Dynamic pricing adjusts prices based on market conditions, demand, and supply, impacting both online and brick-and-mortar shopping.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The secret reason your delivery order costs more than your neighbor's

Companies increasingly use personalized data and algorithms to charge different prices to different customers for identical products, often without transparency.
#robotaxi
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Tesla's Cybercab goes into production - so why is Musk tapping the brakes?

Elon Musk acknowledges the need to solve autonomy for a successful robotaxi business.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US news

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.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Tech industry

The price gap between Waymo and Uber is narrowing | TechCrunch

Waymo robotaxi fares in the San Francisco Bay Area average $19.69, narrowing the gap with rising Uber and Lyft prices.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Tesla's Cybercab goes into production - so why is Musk tapping the brakes?

Elon Musk acknowledges the need to solve autonomy for a successful robotaxi business.
Toronto startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Hyundai's Motional wants to deploy robotaxis at lower costs. Here are 5 takeaways from our chat with the CEO.

Motional focuses on cost-effective scaling of self-driving technology to establish a profitable robotaxi business.
#waymo
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks 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.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks 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.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

One viral JetBlue blunder has customers convinced it uses surveillance pricing to upcharge on flights

JetBlue's reply to a customer about ticket pricing suggested that users could see different fares based on their browsing behavior, raising concerns about surveillance pricing.
Privacy professionals
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California's rail systems need more riders. High gas prices could be fueling a new surge

California's gas prices have risen 30% since the start of the year, with the average price for regular gas in Los Angeles-Long Beach jumping from $4.67 in February to $5.93 in March. In San Francisco, the average increased from $4.83 to $5.99 during the same period.
Europe news
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

BlaBlaCar Bus heading towards ceasing operations in France?

If the project is confirmed at the end of the procedure, the group could fully exit the long-distance services market starting from January 4, 2027. The company, which relies heavily on regional subcontractors to operate its routes, would leave behind many uncertainties regarding the future of routes, drivers, and the vehicles dedicated to this activity.
France news
#doordash
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Doordash Plans to Pay Drivers in Stablecoins Using Tempo Blockchain: Report

Doordash plans to pay its Dashers in stablecoins via the Tempo blockchain, which aims for real-world payments and high transaction speeds.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Doordash Plans to Pay Drivers in Stablecoins Using Tempo Blockchain: Report

Doordash plans to pay its Dashers in stablecoins via the Tempo blockchain, which aims for real-world payments and high transaction speeds.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Uber, Time and eos are 2026 Future Leader Awards finalists

The Future Leader Awards recognize emerging leaders with impactful contributions in their industries, emphasizing measurable outcomes and innovative strategies.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago
NYC politics

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

fromFortune
5 days ago
Venture

Exclusive: Startup Humble debuts cabless autonomous truck targeting $900 billion U.S. freight industry | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Gadgets

Some Waymo riders are so lazy that gig workers are getting paid $24 to close the door for them | Fortune

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

Autonomous vehicles require a comprehensive discussion on benefits, risks, and regulations to ensure a balanced approach to their integration into society.
Venture
fromFortune
5 days ago

Exclusive: Startup Humble debuts cabless autonomous truck targeting $900 billion U.S. freight industry | Fortune

Humble launched an electric autonomous freight vehicle, the Humble Hauler, designed for efficient dock-to-dock unloading.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Gadgets

Some Waymo riders are so lazy that gig workers are getting paid $24 to close the door for them | Fortune

E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

UPS Found a More Profitable Business Than Package Delivery - And It's Worth $706 Billion

UPS is significantly reducing Amazon deliveries and focusing on profitable returns through its Happy Returns subsidiary.
Travel
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Airfare Keeps Going Up. Here Are Some Tricks to Finding Cheap(er) Tickets

Global instability is driving up airfare prices, with a 14.9% increase in the US due to fuel price spikes and airline consolidation risks.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

The delivery fee crackdown is going national from the FTC to Mamdani's NYC settlement

A crackdown on delivery apps is emerging in the US, focusing on pricing transparency and regulation of fees.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Legendary NYC taxi hustler says modern airport scammers are out of control

Taxi hustlers in NYC airports are using sophisticated schemes to overcharge tourists, with illegal dispatchers coordinating the scams.
fromWashington Monthly
6 days ago

How Amazon's AI Algorithms Raise the Prices You Pay

The complaint alleges that Amazon maintains a monopoly in online retail through a self-reinforcing cycle of dominance that thwarts competitors and entrenches its market grip.
E-Commerce
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How to Price Your Product Like the Last Unit Sets the Market

The highest-cost marginal customer determines market price, not averages; focus on scarcity and the last unit for effective pricing.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.
#new-york-city
NYC startup
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

NYC sues to shut down unlicensed e-hail app Empower, which offers cheap rides

New York City filed a lawsuit against the illegal e-hail app Empower for operating unlicensed and uninsured.
NYC startup
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

NYC sues to shut down unlicensed e-hail app Empower, which offers cheap rides

New York City filed a lawsuit against the illegal e-hail app Empower for operating unlicensed and uninsured.
Alternative transportation
fromQNS
2 weeks 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.
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.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How much gig workers earn per hour across Uber, Grubhub, and similar apps

Gig work hourly pay varies significantly across apps, with TaskRabbit earning $38/hour, Spark $23/hour, Uber $22/hour, and DoorDash $11/hour according to Gridwise analysis of 1 billion tasks.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month 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.
#gig-economy
#lax-airport-fees
#ride-hailing
Travel
fromWander With Jo
1 month ago

Round-Trip Flights are a Trap

Multi-city flight bookings often cost less than round-trip tickets because airlines price individual flight segments separately rather than requiring returns to origin cities.
#robotaxis
#ride-hailing-pricing
Roam Research
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The cost of Uber and Lyft rides rose nearly 10% last year - and riders say they're cutting back

Uber and Lyft fares increased 9.6% in 2025, prompting 60.4% of riders to reduce app usage, while companies maintain profitability through market expansion.
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.
Roam Research
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The cost of Uber and Lyft rides rose nearly 10% last year - and riders say they're cutting back

Uber and Lyft fares increased 9.6% in 2025, prompting 60.4% of riders to reduce app usage, while companies maintain profitability through market expansion.
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.
Growth hacking
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
2 months ago

The Smart Adjustment Frequent Travelers Swear By Once You Flip This Step, Flight Pricing Makes More Sense

Searching flights in reverse direction (destination-to-home) can exploit regional fare differences and often yields much lower prices than home-origin searches.
#lax-fee-increase
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

LAX board approves fee hike for companies like Uber, Lyft and others

Los Angeles World Airports approved a fee hike for ride-hailing and taxi companies at LAX, effective when the Skylink people mover opens in summer, expected to increase passenger transportation costs.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

LAX board approves fee hike for companies like Uber, Lyft and others

Los Angeles World Airports approved a fee hike for ride-hailing and taxi companies at LAX, effective when the Skylink people mover opens in summer, expected to increase passenger transportation costs.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Will Pricing Algorithms Spell the End of the Fair Market Price?

Personalized pricing algorithms use consumer data to estimate individual willingness to pay and adjust prices accordingly, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in commerce.
#taxi-regulation
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shares in trucking and logistics firms plunge after AI freight tool launch

Trucking and logistics stocks plunged after Algorhythm's AI SemiCab claims triggered investor fears of automation cutting demand, causing a sector-wide sell-off.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Does Citi Bike's Price Increase Promote Reckless Riding In NYC?

Citi Bike's rising per-minute e-bike fees incentivize riders to bike faster and run red lights, creating public safety risks.
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

'Decline and recline': Uber and Lyft drivers are rethinking what trips to accept to navigate soaring gas prices

Rising gas prices from Middle East conflict force ride-hailing drivers to prioritize profitable trips, while EV owners remain unaffected by fuel cost increases.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why booking Tuesday afternoon gets you cheaper flights than any other time - Silicon Canals

Ever found yourself staring at flight prices, watching them jump around like a nervous cat? Last month, I was booking a trip to Prague (one of those cities where you can practically taste the history in the cobblestone streets), and I noticed something odd. The same flight I'd been tracking for days suddenly dropped by nearly £80 when I checked it on a Tuesday afternoon.
Business
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
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Opinion: A Fairer - And Better Way - For Taxi Passengers To Pay The Congestion Toll - Streetsblog New York City

Replace flat taxi and Uber surcharges with per-minute fees for trips in the Manhattan congestion zone to improve traffic relief by nearly 20 percent while maintaining revenue neutrality.
Alternative transportation
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Council wants to replace city's ride share service with Lyft, Uber vouchers

Palo Alto City Council considers replacing its Link ride-share service with Uber and Lyft vouchers for low-income residents to reduce costs and improve service efficiency.
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