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Uber and May Mobility Partner to Scale Autonomous Vehicles
- Uber and May Mobility have partnered to scale autonomous vehicles in Texas. May Mobility aims to deploy thousands of AVs on the Uber platform in the upcoming years, starting with Arlington, Texas, by 2025.
- The partnership aims to increase AV usage in ride-hail services, expanding access to AVs in various markets and enhancing consumer choices.
- Uber will integrate May Mobility's AVs into its platform, starting with a fleet of hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles equipped with MPDM technology.
- After the initial launch in Arlington, Uber and May Mobility plan to expand to more U.S. markets in 2026, with the goal of revolutionizing autonomous transportation.
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May Mobility to launch robotaxis on Uber platform this year in Texas
- May Mobility plans to launch its autonomous vehicles on the Uber platform by the end of 2025 in Arlington, Texas, through a multi-year partnership.
- This partnership allows May Mobility to expand beyond offering shuttles within campuses and communities, while Uber adds May Mobility to its list of autonomous vehicle collaborators.
- Uber has started offering Waymo robotaxis in Phoenix and Austin, with plans to launch in Atlanta, putting it in competition with Lyft and May Mobility, which also announced a similar partnership for autonomous ride-hail in Atlanta.
- In Arlington, customers will soon have the option to choose a May Mobility vehicle with self-driving technology, with plans to transition to driverless operations after an initial phase with human safety operators. The companies aim to expand to other U.S. markets in 2026 and deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles over the coming years.
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Uber strikes deal with May Mobility to deploy ‘thousands’ of robotaxis
- May Mobility partners with Uber to deploy 'thousands' of autonomous vehicles on Uber's ride-hailing platform in multiple US markets.
- The partnership will begin in Arlington, Texas, at the end of 2025, starting with vehicles operating with safety drivers before transitioning to fully driverless.
- May Mobility, known for its autonomous Toyota Sienna minivans, focusing on transportation contracts, operates in geofenced areas like business districts and college campuses.
- The non-exclusive deal with Uber is part of May Mobility's broader strategy, as it also partners with Lyft, while Uber collaborates with various AV operators for self-driving cars and delivery robots.
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Toyota ‘Collaboration’ With Waymo For Autonomous Cars
- Alphabet's Waymo and Toyota Motor Corporation have reached a preliminary agreement to explore a collaboration focused on developing autonomous driving technologies.
- The agreement aims to combine their strengths to create a new autonomous vehicle platform and integrate self-driving tech into personal vehicles.
- Waymo currently uses the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE for autonomous ride-hailing services and needs an alternative vehicle platform after Jaguar stopped production.
- Toyota's 'Woven by Toyota' unit will be a strategic enabler in the collaboration, contributing advanced software and mobility innovation for improved road safety and increased mobility.
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Volkswagen teams with Uber for robotaxi service with the ID. Buzz
- Volkswagen and Uber have announced a partnership to launch a commercial robotaxi service using autonomous electric ID. Buzz vehicles.
- The service will begin in Los Angeles by late 2026, with human safety operators initially overseeing the fleet before transitioning to fully driverless operations in 2027.
- Volkswagen ADMT, the German automaker's autonomous subsidiary, will start testing in Los Angeles later this year upon securing a testing permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
- The partnership aims to leverage Volkswagen's manufacturing expertise and Uber's ride-hailing network to compete in the growing autonomous vehicle market.
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Uber CEO Says Robots Could Replace Human Drivers by 2040
- Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, predicts that robot drivers will replace human drivers in 15 to 20 years.
- The main reason for the transition is that robot drivers are expected to be safer than human drivers.
- However, for autonomous vehicles to become ubiquitous, a consistent regulatory environment, ground operations, and lower costs are necessary.
- Khosrowshahi believes that ridesharing will eventually beat personal car ownership in a world with autonomous vehicles.
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uber to deploy thousands of volkswagen’s fully autonomous electric vans across the US
- Uber announces plans to deploy thousands of Volkswagen's fully autonomous electric vans across the US.
- The first commercial deployment is expected in 2026, starting in Los Angeles.
- Volkswagen's ID. Buzz AD vehicles will be integrated into Uber's ride-hailing platform.
- MOIA's technology will support system operations and fleet management.
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I quit driving and delivering for Uber. The rush of claiming gigs can easily distract you from making money
- A former Uber driver explains why he quit gig work.
- The rush of claiming gigs and rides can easily distract drivers from making enough money.
- The driver highlights the addictive nature of the apps, with the constant stimulation of accepting orders.
- Lack of critical information also made it difficult for drivers to make informed decisions about the worthiness of a job.
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Uber accused DoorDash of stifling competition. DoorDash says merchants just like them more.
- DoorDash has asked the California Superior Court to dismiss Uber's lawsuit, accusing the company of inflating costs and anti-competitive practices.
- DoorDash claims that Uber's lawsuit is a 'cynical and calculated scare tactic' and lacks merit.
- Uber filed the lawsuit in February, alleging that DoorDash engages in unlawful practices to stifle competition with Uber Eats.
- DoorDash, as the leading online food delivery market in the US, denies the accusations, stating that they are based on fair competition.
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What Amazon, Meta, Uber, Anthropic and Others Want in the US AI Action Plan
- Various tech giants, startups, and companies like Amazon, Meta, Uber, Anthropic, Microsoft, Mistral AI, CrowdStrike, and JPMorgan Chase have shared their perspectives on U.S. AI regulation and growth.
- Amazon advocates for energy infrastructure investments, global AI leadership, workforce education in AI, and AI adoption in government agencies.
- Anthropic calls for AI threat testing, chip export controls, energy focus for AI, and monitoring economic impacts of AI.
- Meta highlights the importance of open-source AI models, fair use clarity, federal agency adoption of open models, and warns against stifling innovation with state rules.
- Microsoft emphasizes enhancing computational and energy resources, accessing high-quality data, promoting trust and security, and upskilling the workforce for an AI-driven economy.
- Mistral AI supports open-source innovation, advocates against monopolies, promotes global chip trade, and encourages global AI cooperation.
- Uber stresses the importance of avoiding overregulation on low-risk AI, eliminating patchwork state rules, using existing laws, and adopting a risk-based framework for AI regulations.
- CrowdStrike focuses on AI for cybersecurity, urges AI regulation that doesn't hinder innovation, and emphasizes protecting AI systems and training data.
- JPMorgan Chase calls for greater AI governance, suggests using existing frameworks, sector-specific AI regulation, leveling the playing field for non-banks, and unifying federal and state regulation.
- Overall, these companies aim to shape U.S. AI policy by advocating for infrastructure investments, open innovation, regulatory consistency, and workforce development to drive AI growth.
- Their recommendations focus on areas like energy, chip controls, open-source models, workforce education, cybersecurity, and harmonizing regulatory frameworks across federal and state levels.
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Uber is 'recession-resistant' and might cost users less if a downturn comes, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says
- Rides and deliveries through Uber could get cheaper in a recession, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.
- More people could sign up to work for the app, making Uber's labor costs lower, he said.
- Uber is "recession-resistant," Khosrowshahi said.
- If there is more unemployment, the cost of Uber will come down, because, to some extent, the cost of labor comes down.
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says self-driving on his Tesla is 'delightful' and welcomes Elon Musk's competition in autonomous taxis
- Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi owns a Tesla and finds it 'delightful' with its self-driving capabilities.
- Khosrowshahi welcomes competition from Elon Musk's autonomous taxis and believes the transportation industry has plenty of room for different players.
- Uber would be interested in collaborating with Musk's company, as stated by Khosrowshahi.
- In contrast, Musk made a dig at Waymo during Tesla's Q1 earnings call, mentioning the high cost of their robotaxis.
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Lyft to Start Adding Licensed Taxis to Rideshare Platform
- Lyft is set to start rolling out a feature that will let riders opt in to be matched with a licensed taxi when that vehicle can get there faster than a rideshare one.
- Lyft will launch this feature in St. Louis on May 5, marking its first taxi integration in the U.S.
- Users who opt in to this feature may be picked up in a taxi when they request certain kinds of rides, and they will be able to pay, tip, and rate the cab within the Lyft app.
- Rival rideshare service Uber already includes taxis in its platform in select markets in the U.S. and overseas.
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Uber, Volkswagen pair up to launch robotaxi service in US with self-driving, electric microbuses
- Volkswagen of America and Uber have announced a plan to launch a commercial robotaxi service using self-driving ID.BUZZ vehicles in multiple US cities.
- The companies aim to launch the service in Los Angeles by late 2026, with plans to go fully driverless by 2027.
- Volkswagen ADMT, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary, will begin testing in Los Angeles this year to obtain the required permits.
- This partnership marks a significant step for Volkswagen ADMT as it seeks to develop its autonomous vehicle program in collaboration with Uber.
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VW will deploy ‘thousands’ of robotaxis on Uber’s platform in the US
- Volkswagen is planning to deploy its ID Buzz electric minivans as autonomous vehicles on Uber's ride-hailing platform.
- The deployment will begin with a commercial robotaxi service in Los Angeles in 2026.
- VW aims to have thousands of autonomous vehicles operating in multiple US cities over the next decade.
- The company will start testing the service later this year with safety drivers before moving to fully driverless operations.
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