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Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Waymo Robotaxis Hit Streets in Atlanta Today

Waymo鈥檚 robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta on June 24 in an expansion of a partnership with Uber that began earlier this year in Austin.

June 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

NYC Sets Smaller Driver Pay Raise After Uber, Lyft Resistance

New York City on June 20 announced new minimum-pay rules for rideshare drivers, settling on a smaller-than-proposed 5% increase following pushback from Uber Technologies and Lyft.

June 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Uber Promotes Company Veteran to Chief Operating Officer

Uber Technologies named longtime executive Andrew Macdonald its first chief operating officer since 2019, part of an executive shake-up that includes the departure of the company鈥檚 top delivery leader.

June 2, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Uber Raises $1.2 Billion With Aurora-Linked Bond Deal

The rare structure 鈥 bonds that turn into equity in another company if the underlying stock exceeds a set price after a period 鈥 offered investors a compelling combination of attributes.

May 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Pony AI Is Said to Confidentially File for Hong Kong Listing

Autonomous driving company Pony AI has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing to help raise capital to grow its business, according to people familiar with the situation.

May 14, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber, Volkswagen Partner to Deploy Autonomous ID Buzz Vans

Uber and Volkswagen have partnered to deploy thousands of electric ID Buzz vans in the U.S., marking the latest partnership to expand autonomous options on the ride-hailing app.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Uber One Subscription Billing Practices Spark FTC Lawsuit

The FTC claims the rideshare and delivery company hurt consumers through 鈥渄eceptive billing and cancellation practices鈥 as part of its flagship subscription service.

April 21, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Lyft鈥檚 Driverless Rides Could Arrive as Soon as Summer

The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Approved to Offer Passenger Rides in California

The permit will allow Tesla initially to carry its employees on a prearranged basis in company-owned vehicles, before later transporting members of the public.

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber Teams With Waymo on Robotaxi Rides in Austin, Texas

Uber will shift into a new gear in Austin, Texas, on March 4 when its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers.

March 4, 2025