Lyft Teams With Mobileye in Series of Autonomous Deals
Lyft announced three new partnerships with autonomous driving technology vendors, including Intel spinoff Mobileye, as it plays catch-up in offering driverless rides on its platform.
Uber Proposes 6% Pay Cut for NYC Drivers
The company wants the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, which sets minimum driver pay, to reduce the per-mile rate in its driver pay formula by 6.1% to $1.277 from the current $1.360.
Uber Shares Slump on Muted Bookings in US Rides Business
Uber Technologies reported weaker-than-expected ride bookings and issued a middling forecast for the holiday quarter, even as it delivered record operating profit.
Uber to Launch Driverless Rides With Waymo in Austin, Atlanta
Uber Technologies will be the sole supplier of driverless rides on Alphabet’s Waymo cars in Austin and Atlanta, a boost to the rideshare app’s ambitions in the autonomous vehicle arena.
Uber Invests in Self-Driving Software Firm Wayve
Uber Technologies is making a strategic investment in U.K.-based autonomous driving software provider Wayve Technologies.
Uber Beats Expectations as Rideshare Demand Remains Strong
Uber Technologies Inc. reported better-than-expected orders in the second quarter, underscoring the continued strength in demand for rideshare and delivery services.
EV Taxi Startup Revel to Lay Off Drivers for Gig Model
Revel Transit, the New York-based electric vehicle ride-hailing startup, plans to lay off its driver employees and operate a gig-work model more akin to rivals Uber and Lyft.
Uber to Launch Shuttle Buses at Airports, Concert Venues
Uber Technologies is launching shuttle bus services to and from airports, concert venues and sports stadiums, bringing a lower-cost service already available overseas to the U.S.
Uber Partners With Revel to Expand Charging Network
Uber struck a partnership with EV ride-hailing startup Revel Transit to make charging stations in New York more accessible as it inches toward making all trips zero-emission by 2030.
Uber Delivers Mixed Report as Profit Grows, Revenue Slows
Uber Technologies gave a mixed picture of its business, showing a second consecutive profitable quarter and an increase in demand for rides and delivery but also slowing revenue growth.