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London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Wayve and Uber plan London robotaxi launch after UK speeds up autonomous vehicle rollout | TechCrunch

Wayve and Uber plan to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in London, accelerating U.K. autonomy efforts.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Uber is teaming up with a Microsoft-backed startup to launch robotaxis on the chaotic roads of London

Uber is launching a driverless robotaxi pilot program in London in partnership with Wayve, targeting the chaotic road conditions as a proving ground.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

WeRide is partnering with Uber to bring robotaxis to 15 cities. Its CEO says the deal will help make them safer than human drivers.

Uber collaborates with WeRide to expand robotaxi services to 15 new cities outside the US.
Focus on solving long-tail problems in autonomous vehicles for improved safety.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Wayve and Uber plan London robotaxi launch after UK speeds up autonomous vehicle rollout | TechCrunch

Wayve and Uber plan to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in London, accelerating U.K. autonomy efforts.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Uber is teaming up with a Microsoft-backed startup to launch robotaxis on the chaotic roads of London

Uber is launching a driverless robotaxi pilot program in London in partnership with Wayve, targeting the chaotic road conditions as a proving ground.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

WeRide is partnering with Uber to bring robotaxis to 15 cities. Its CEO says the deal will help make them safer than human drivers.

Uber collaborates with WeRide to expand robotaxi services to 15 new cities outside the US.
Focus on solving long-tail problems in autonomous vehicles for improved safety.
#bill-ackman
fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago
E-Commerce

Billionaire Bill Ackman Sells Alphabet (Google) and Buys a Robotaxi Stock Up 266% Since 2023 (Hint: Not Tesla) | The Motley Fool

fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago
E-Commerce

Billionaire Bill Ackman Sells Alphabet (Google) and Buys a Robotaxi Stock Up 266% Since 2023 (Hint: Not Tesla) | The Motley Fool

#gig-economy
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'Money vs. democracy': Hanif and supporters accuse Uber of election interference * Brooklyn Paper

Uber's financial support aims to influence local elections against labor-friendly candidates.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

An app that says it can help Uber drivers pick profitable rides has arrived in the US. Uber has fought against it before.

GigU helps gig workers make informed decisions on job acceptances to improve earnings.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'Money vs. democracy': Hanif and supporters accuse Uber of election interference * Brooklyn Paper

Uber's financial support aims to influence local elections against labor-friendly candidates.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

An app that says it can help Uber drivers pick profitable rides has arrived in the US. Uber has fought against it before.

GigU helps gig workers make informed decisions on job acceptances to improve earnings.
#rideshare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

#ride-hailing
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

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.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

TfL faces legal action over licence delays for Uber and other private hire drivers

Many of these drivers are not high earners and have limited savings, so even a relatively short delay in TfL issuing them with a licence can have a significant financial impact because they require one to legally work in London.
London politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Uber drivers in B.C.'s capital of Victoria vote to unionize | CBC News

"By and large, they include things like health and safety compensation, exploring whether or not there's a possibility of benefits, and things that would ... form a regular part of a collective bargaining agreement," said Pablo Godoy, UFCW Canada's director for emerging sectors.
Canada news
#ride-sharing
Alternative transportation
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Rideshare companies in India asking for tips before the trip

India's consumer affairs minister criticizes Uber's new tip feature, labeling it unethical and exploitative.
The tip-first, ride-later scheme aims to ensure quicker ride acceptance for drivers.
Alternative transportation
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Rideshare companies in India asking for tips before the trip

India's consumer affairs minister criticizes Uber's new tip feature, labeling it unethical and exploitative.
The tip-first, ride-later scheme aims to ensure quicker ride acceptance for drivers.
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NYC bans Uber and Lyft from randomly barring drivers from working

They've used lockouts to game the rules so they could get away with paying drivers less, and... mobilize drivers against their own interests.
NYC startup
fromCreative Bloq
3 weeks ago

How Frontify helps the world's biggest brands stay consistent and save money

[Our] brand guidelines have been very scattered. Frontify has been able to tie up all these loose ends that we've struggled with for ages.
Marketing tech
#ridesharing
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Uber's new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX

Uber introduces Route Share, an affordable ride option, combining ridesharing with bus-like features to enhance public transit connectivity and reduce car ownership.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Uber's new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX

Uber introduces Route Share, an affordable ride option, combining ridesharing with bus-like features to enhance public transit connectivity and reduce car ownership.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Uber drivers are now more concerned about charging than EV cost

Prices for electric vehicles are declining, making cost less of an obstacle for drivers, but EV adoption faces new challenges with charging access on the rise.
NYC startup
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Uber is launching a new Creative Studio for brands

Uber launches Creative Studio to assist brands in creating ads and real-life experiences using their extensive customer data.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Q&A: Uber Ads hits $1.5 billion run rate as it hires first head of measurement

Uber's advertising business has rapidly grown to a $1.5 billion annual run rate, increasing 60% in a year.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Uber is launching a new Creative Studio for brands

Uber launches Creative Studio to assist brands in creating ads and real-life experiences using their extensive customer data.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Q&A: Uber Ads hits $1.5 billion run rate as it hires first head of measurement

Uber's advertising business has rapidly grown to a $1.5 billion annual run rate, increasing 60% in a year.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I took a chaotic, surreal robotaxi ride through central London. It left me impressed, but with one big question.

The AI driver's end-to-end model enables adaptability to London's complex driving environment, which is crucial for navigating the city's chaotic streets effectively.
London startup
#innovation
#partnership
#senior-accounts
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Uber's senior accounts, with larger typeface and fewer buttons, are now widely available

fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Uber's senior accounts, with larger typeface and fewer buttons, are now widely available

#transportation
London startup
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Uber could run train services between Stratford International and Paris

Uber will co-brand trains with Gemini Trains, offering international services from Stratford International to Paris and Brussels, marking a significant expansion in rail travel.
London startup
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Uber could run train services between Stratford International and Paris

Uber will co-brand trains with Gemini Trains, offering international services from Stratford International to Paris and Brussels, marking a significant expansion in rail travel.
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
1 month ago

Efficient CI at Scale: Lessons From Uber - DevOps.com

Uber's SubmitQueue manages monorepo contributions, keeping the mainline green and minimizing CI challenges.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Doug Gordon Takes on John Mulaney's 'Entitled' and Humorless Anti-Bike Insanity - Streetsblog New York City

After the panel discussed the impact of Uber on urban environments, Alissa Walker provided insights on how ride-sharing contributes to traffic congestion and undermines public transit.
NYC politics
#kubernetes
fromInfoQ
1 month ago
NYC startup

Uber Completes Massive Kubernetes Migration for Microservices and Large-Scale Compute Workloads

NYC startup
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

Uber Completes Massive Kubernetes Migration for Microservices and Large-Scale Compute Workloads

Uber's migration from Apache Mesos to Kubernetes signifies a strategic shift in infrastructure architecture and enhances service reliability through gradual implementation.
#logistics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago
London startup

Uber launches Courier service in UK to help individuals and small businesses manage deliveries

Uber launches Courier, a new on-demand delivery service for individuals and small businesses in the UK.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Uber eyes B2B logistics push in India through state-backed open commerce network | TechCrunch

Uber is entering India's B2B logistics market to compete with Amazon and Flipkart through a partnership with ONDC.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Uber launches Courier service in UK to help individuals and small businesses manage deliveries

Uber launches Courier, a new on-demand delivery service for individuals and small businesses in the UK.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Uber eyes B2B logistics push in India through state-backed open commerce network | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Uber ready to launch' driverless cars in UK

Uber is prepared to launch driverless taxis in the UK as soon as regulations allow, despite a 2027 launch date.
The Independent covers critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change without paywalls, making journalism accessible.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French taxi strikes set to strike on Monday

Taxi unions representing French drivers are gearing up for national demonstrations against changes to the fare structure for medical transport, expected to be particularly strong in Paris.
France politics
#employee-relations
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Shocking video shows Uber driver pulling gun on Fla. rapper, her pal: 'She got them crazy eyes'

"Get out of my vehicle now!" the driver yells while calling 911. "You're no longer in the ride. Get out!"
Miami food
Growth hacking
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

The Amazonification of Uber: Part II | TechCrunch

Uber is evolving into a super app with multiple services, akin to Amazon.
Uber One Member Days aims to increase customer engagement and loyalty.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago
NYC startup

Uber is making it a lot cheaper to get to JFK from Manhattan

Uber's new shared shuttle service to JFK offers affordable rides for New Yorkers.
Travel between Manhattan/Brooklyn and JFK is now easier with Uber's app-driven reservations.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Uber staff revolts over return-to-office mandate

Uber faces internal unrest over a new RTO mandate and tighter sabbatical rules, raising employee concerns and dissatisfaction.
Alternative transportation
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Uber Threatens to Exit Colorado Over New Rideshare Safety Bill

Uber has threatened to cease operations in Colorado due to a new rideshare safety bill.
Lawmakers have made several concessions to get Uber's cooperation, yet the company remains non-compliant.
#remote-work-policy
Tech industry
fromYahoo Finance
2 months ago

Uber CEO says his employees can go elsewhere if they don't like his changes, and it's the latest example of management standing their ground

Uber's CEO is prepared for potential employee turnover as the company enforces stricter in-office work requirements.
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