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Uber’s founder says Atoms will help him finish “unfinished business,” suggesting the new venture is meant to extend or complete goals left unresolved after Uber.
If approved, the merger would create one of the world’s largest food delivery platforms by combining the two companies into a major global player.
Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, roughly 10% of its workforce, to streamline management and redirect resources toward ride-sharing, delivery, and robotaxi growth.
Uber stated that ride video footage will not be accessible to anyone after the trip ends, emphasizing a privacy-focused approach to in-ride recording and limiting post-ride access to the captured content.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Uber €825 million, marking the second-largest penalty ever issued under Europe’s GDPR and highlighting the seriousness of major data protection violations.
Alphabet-owned company is lobbying US regulators to approve the deployment of fully autonomous taxi services.
Permits have been issued that would enable the deployment of up to 8,000 robotaxis within the next year.
Uber is partnering with Zipline and investing in the company as part of their collaboration.
The Inside Products Podcast features Jeetu Patel interviewing Yash Sheth and Atin Sanyal from the newly acquired company Galileo, discussing their extensive backgrounds in conversational AI at Google and Siri, and the evolution of AI technologies that have transformed user interaction with technology.
The partnership is broadening its reach from Zagreb, Croatia, to include four more cities across Europe.
TechCrunch Mobility explores the future of transportation, emphasizing the increasing influence of artificial intelligence in the industry.
The Cosmos EV is scheduled for a 2027 release, with CEO Silvio Napoli prioritizing its development alongside a robotaxi project with Uber and Nuro.
Uber's Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal discusses the company's financial-services goals, complex relationship with Waymo, new AV Labs data initiative, and the noticeable integration of AI for riders and drivers.
Washington, D.C. is currently a hotspot for the clash between Uber and Waymo as they vie for dominance in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Uber's initial plan to expand into seven new European markets by 2026 has been scaled back, with five of those launches currently on hold.
Uber is set to establish two new engineering campuses in India, accommodating nearly 10,000 employees by 2027.
Uber's CTO, Praveen Neppalli Naga, discussed the company's plan to expand its AV Labs program, which was initially announced in January, during an interview at TechCrunch's StrictlyVC event in San Francisco.
StrictlyVC San Francisco will begin TechCrunch's 2023 events on April 30 at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, featuring Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga discussing AI-driven operations.
Uber has initiated a testing phase allowing its employees to use Lucid's autonomous robotaxi service for rides.
Michael expressed enduring resentment and an inability to forgive being ousted from Uber alongside co-founder Travis Kalanick.
Waabi has raised $750 million in Series C funding to advance autonomous trucking and received a $250 million commitment from Uber for deploying 25,000 robotaxis on its platform.
Uber is shifting focus from developing its own robotaxis to providing data to enhance autonomous vehicle partners' ability to address complex scenarios.
The commercial robotaxi service, which started last year, has now removed the human safety operator from its operations.
Uber has launched an in-app video recording pilot in 10 Indian cities to prevent misconduct, addressing the lack of dashcams among drivers.
Recent criticism and actions highlight ongoing issues with the company's treatment of individuals with physical disabilities.
Uber partner Joby has acquired Blade's passenger business, marking a significant development just a month after the acquisition.
Uber has partnered with 20 global autonomous vehicle (AV) companies, including Momenta, to enhance its ridehail, delivery, and freight services, achieving an annualized rate of 1.5 million in mobility and delivery.
Lyft has formed a limited number of robotaxi partnerships compared to Uber, which has secured numerous such deals.
TechCrunch Mobility serves as a key source for news and insights on the evolving landscape of transportation.
Uber is committing significant financial resources to partner with Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro to develop and launch its own robotaxi service.
Uber is in discussions to potentially finance Travis Kalanick's acquisition of Pony.ai, a company valued at approximately $4.5 billion.
Waymo and Uber have launched commercial robotaxi services in Atlanta, marking a significant advancement in autonomous vehicle deployment.
TechCrunch Mobility serves as a key source for the latest news and insights regarding advancements in transportation technology.
During the pandemic, Colgate-Palmolive's chief supply chain officer, Luciano Sieber, initiated a "logistics blitz" to improve global product movement, resulting in an overwhelming amount of data to manage.
Atlanta becomes the second city to offer the "Waymo on Uber" service, allowing users to book autonomous rides through the Uber app.
Uber is expanding into India's B2B logistics market by partnering with a government-backed nonprofit to challenge Amazon and Flipkart's dominance and enhance digital commerce.
Uber invests $100 million in Chinese robotaxi company WeRide to support its expansion into 15 additional cities.
Uber has partnered with Guangzhou-based Pony AI to expand its presence in the global robotaxi market, highlighting its strategic focus on autonomous vehicle technology.
Uber and WeRide are set to expand their commercial robotaxi partnership to 15 more cities, including in Europe, over the next five years following their initial launch in Abu Dhabi.
Uber has partnered with Chinese self-driving firm Momenta to enhance its autonomous vehicle capabilities, following a recent collaboration with May Mobility.
May Mobility will integrate its autonomous vehicles into Uber's platform by 2025, beginning in Arlington, Texas, expanding beyond campus shuttles through a multi-year partnership.
DoorDash seeks dismissal of Uber's lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices, arguing the claims are baseless and lack merit.
Travis Kalanick criticized Uber's new management for discontinuing the autonomous driving program, believing it was a strategic error.
Uber has filed a lawsuit against DoorDash, accusing it of anti-competitive practices by coercing restaurants into exclusive partnerships.
Uber and WeRide have launched a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking Uber's first international autonomous vehicle offering.
Uber is expanding its workforce by hiring contractors for a new AI annotation and data labeling division, Scaled Solutions, serving both internal and external clients.
A couple claimed their daughter consented to updated terms while placing a food order on Uber Eats.
Google invests in Namma Yatri, an open-source, no-commission ride-sharing app in India challenging Uber and Ola.
