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Toronto startup
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started

Waymo has achieved 200,000 paid autonomous rides weekly, doubling its figures in six months.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to D.C. next year

Waymo plans to launch its ride-hailing service in Washington, D.C. in 2026, pending regulatory developments.
The service will pause during winter weather until vehicles are equipped with capabilities for snowy conditions.
Toronto startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California permit approval moves Tesla a step closer to directly competing with Uber and Lyft

Tesla receives California approval to begin passenger transport services, launching ride-hailing competition against Uber and Waymo.
Toronto startup
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started

Waymo has achieved 200,000 paid autonomous rides weekly, doubling its figures in six months.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to D.C. next year

Waymo plans to launch its ride-hailing service in Washington, D.C. in 2026, pending regulatory developments.
The service will pause during winter weather until vehicles are equipped with capabilities for snowy conditions.
Toronto startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California permit approval moves Tesla a step closer to directly competing with Uber and Lyft

Tesla receives California approval to begin passenger transport services, launching ride-hailing competition against Uber and Waymo.
more#autonomous-vehicles
#uber
NYC startup
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

More than 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber merged in far-reaching court ruling

The 9th Circuit Court permits over 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber to proceed, challenging the company's legal defenses.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto taxi, ride-hailing companies ask to be included in 'Buy local' campaign | CBC News

Taxi companies urge Toronto to support local services amid U.S. tariff threats.
Council motion aims to protect jobs and promote local vehicle-for-hire companies.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Uber offers a lot more than just car rides - here's some ways you can take an Uber around the world

Uber is expanding its ride options to include unconventional modes of transport such as boats and air taxis by 2025.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Robotaxis could slowly be coming for Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings

Competition from driverless taxis may significantly reduce earning potential for Uber and Lyft drivers in the coming years, creating financial challenges.
NYC startup
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

More than 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber merged in far-reaching court ruling

The 9th Circuit Court permits over 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber to proceed, challenging the company's legal defenses.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto taxi, ride-hailing companies ask to be included in 'Buy local' campaign | CBC News

Taxi companies urge Toronto to support local services amid U.S. tariff threats.
Council motion aims to protect jobs and promote local vehicle-for-hire companies.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Uber offers a lot more than just car rides - here's some ways you can take an Uber around the world

Uber is expanding its ride options to include unconventional modes of transport such as boats and air taxis by 2025.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Robotaxis could slowly be coming for Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings

Competition from driverless taxis may significantly reduce earning potential for Uber and Lyft drivers in the coming years, creating financial challenges.
more#uber
#acquisition
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe | TechCrunch

Lyft is expanding into the European market through its acquisition of FREENOW.
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
European startups

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.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uber-backed mobility fintech Moove acquires Brazil's Kovi, takes ARR to $275M | TechCrunch

Moove acquires Kovi to enhance its mobility financing solutions, aiming to build the world's largest ride-share fleet.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week 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.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uber-backed mobility fintech Moove acquires Brazil's Kovi, takes ARR to $275M | TechCrunch

Moove acquires Kovi to enhance its mobility financing solutions, aiming to build the world's largest ride-share fleet.
more#acquisition
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Gozem nets $30M to expand vehicle financing, digital banking in Francophone Africa | TechCrunch

Gozem aims to be a super-app by expanding services beyond ride-hailing to support drivers financially.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Lyft's new AI customer assistant is powered by Anthropic's Claude | TechCrunch

Lyft collaborates with Anthropic to enhance customer service using AI for riders and drivers, improving efficiency and experience.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
3 months ago
Cars

Looking for a new job? How about becoming an EV teledriver?

Vay is expanding its teledriving fleet in Las Vegas, aiming to revolutionize ride-hailing with electric vehicles and remote drivers.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Hailing a car in Midtown Manhattan is becoming more expensive.

New tolls in Manhattan's congestion zone target passengers of taxis and ride-hailing services instead of the drivers.
Passenger fees aim to alleviate pressure on taxi industry and discourage passengers from switching to ride-hailing apps.
#gig-economy
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
Tech industry

SF overcharged tech company about $100M in taxes, lawsuit alleges

Lyft is suing San Francisco for $100 million in tax refunds, claiming overtaxation based on incorrect revenue assessment from 2019 to 2023.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize

Massachusetts ride-hailing drivers won the right to unionize, marking a historic legal victory for gig workers.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
Tech industry

SF overcharged tech company about $100M in taxes, lawsuit alleges

Lyft is suing San Francisco for $100 million in tax refunds, claiming overtaxation based on incorrect revenue assessment from 2019 to 2023.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize

Massachusetts ride-hailing drivers won the right to unionize, marking a historic legal victory for gig workers.
more#gig-economy
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

India's Rapido exposed user and driver data through leaky website feedback form | TechCrunch

Rapido fixed a security issue that exposed sensitive user and driver information, which could have led to potential scams and data misuse.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kakao Mobility hit with $10.5M antitrust fine for limiting rivals' access | TechCrunch

Kakao Mobility was fined $10.5 million for anti-competitive practices limiting competitors' access to its ride-hailing app.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Lyft fined for duping would-be drivers over potential pay

Lyft misrepresented potential driver earnings in advertisements, leading to legal action and a fine for misleading claims about hourly pay.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Tech industry

I'm an Uber and Lyft driver who's worried Tesla's robotaxis will take ride-hailing jobs

The rise of Tesla's Cybercab threatens traditional ride-hailing jobs, compelling drivers to adapt or face economic challenges.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
San Francisco

Report: Half of Uber, Lyft Trips Replace More Sustainable Options - Streetsblog California

Ride-hail services significantly replace public transport and active modes of transport, highlighting the need for improved public transit connections.
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago
Tech industry

A Florida Lyft driver explains how he picks which rides to take to make the most money

Drivers strategically choose certain ride types to maximize earnings.
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