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Uber Shikara: Reimagining the Dal Lake Experience with Uber’s Touch
- Uber Shikara promises to provide a simple and easy way for tourists to experience the beauty of Dal Lake by eliminating the practical challenges associated with booking a Shikara ride.
- Uber Shikara operates via the Uber app and currently offers one-hour joyrides for ₹ 800 with a maximum of four passengers per ride.
- Tourists can get the benefit of a traditional Shikara ride while seamlessly booking it like an Uber car ride by selecting a Shikara and getting it arrive right at the designated spot.
- The service is eco-friendly, retains traditional values by employing local shikarawallas for rowing, and takes care of hassle-free payments with transparent, fixed pricing.
- Uber compensates the local boatmen at government rates, making it a sustainable option for tourists and the boatmen who row the boats.
- Apart from offering a unique, unforgettable experience, Uber Shikara also ensures a comfortable journey by accommodating the different time schedules and preferences of the travelers.
- With the convenience and reliability of Uber's platform, Uber Shikara enhances the traditional Shikara ride by making the entire process much more accessible and enjoyable.
- Innovative features like guided audio tours, food services from floating vendors, or augmented reality experiences could further enhance Uber Shikara's tourist appeal.
- Uber Shikara is the perfect blend of tradition and modernity that ensures a magical experience while exploring the beautiful destination of Dal Lake.
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Uber drivers warn new feature is ‘putting you at risk’
- Uber drivers have warned that a new feature dubbed the 'trip radar' is dangerous, distracting drivers while they are working, dangerously affecting their income, and threatening the safety of passengers and other road users.
- The system applies monetary competition between drivers who outbid each other while driving, creating hazardous and distracting working conditions.
- App Drives and Couriers Union (ADCU) has called on Uber to cease using the tool, which appears to be causing drivers to lose potential income while also putting them at risk.
- According to the union, Uber has been using Tri Radar to undercut wages and boost their profits. Drivers are having to rely on multiple offers at a time to secure enough work to make a living.
- Some drivers reported being flooded with trip offers at traffic lights and as they slow down for corners while others were being left in limbo for up to 30 or 40 seconds as they wait to be told whether a ride has been allocated to them.
- The distraction of the competition and the amount of information which appears on the screen, is causing drivers to feel the need to react quickly or lose the job that they are aiming for.
- The union has raised concerns that Uber may be using Trip Radar to offer rides on a discretionary basis, driving down earnings, and profitability for its members.
- The competitive nature of the tool means the drivers said they feel pressured to look at their phone and respond to potential bids as quickly as possible, which in turn has led to accidents.
- Some Uber drivers are working double shifts after Trip Radar caused a shortfall in their income.
- Uber claims that the driving app now only throws up urgent trips when a driver is stationary or going slow, but the accuracy of phone GPS was disputed by the union.
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Uber and WeRide Unveil Autonomous Mobility Service in Abu Dhabi
- WeRide and Uber have launched autonomous mobility services in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- This partnership represents the first time autonomous vehicles (AVs) are available on the Uber platform outside the United States.
- WeRide, the world's first publicly listed Robotaxi company, will provide autonomous vehicles for qualifying trips in key areas of Abu Dhabi.
- The service is supported by the Integrated Transport Centre and Tawasul Transport will act as the fleet operator.
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nCino’s Weak Guidance Sends FinTech IPO Index 1.6% Lower
- The FinTech IPO Index slid 1.6% while the broader tech-heavy NASDAQ was 1.1% higher.
- Toast's stock declined nearly 12%, while Upstart's stock lost 6.5%. Alkami's shares were 0.3% higher.
- nCino experienced a 10.9% loss in stock after reporting earnings. Affirm partnered with eight more merchants to offer flexible payment options.
- Robinhood shares rose 3.3% and the company is considering an expansion into sports betting.
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Uber and WeRide launch robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi
- Uber and WeRide have launched a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi.
- Uber has been partnering with autonomous vehicle companies across sectors.
- The launch will initially be small-scale, with plans for expansion in the future.
- A fully driverless commercial launch is planned for later in 2025.
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Uber will need to fingerprint drivers in California to transport teens
- Uber has been given 30 days to require certain drivers to get fingerprinted if they want to continue transporting unaccompanied teens in California.
- The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a ruling that calls for taxi and ride-hail drivers carrying unaccompanied minors to pass a fingerprint background check.
- Uber has opposed fingerprint-based background checks in the past, but the ruling emphasizes the safety of transporting minors and the need to identify potential offenders.
- The ruling is seen as a setback for Uber, but a win for HopSkipDrive, a startup that advocates fingerprint-based background checks for their drivers.
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Uber and Toast Team to Offer Commission-Free Delivery
- Uber is expanding its partnership with restaurant technology platform Toast.
- The integration allows restaurants to save on delivery fees and expand their delivery radius.
- Restaurants can access commission-free delivery for a low flat fee per order.
- This partnership comes at a time when the restaurant industry is facing challenges due to the pandemic.
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Waymo outsources fleet operations to African fintech Moove in Phoenix and Miami
- Waymo is partnering with Moove, an African mobility fintech, to handle fleet management operations for its robotaxi service in Phoenix and Miami.
- This marks Waymo's entry into Miami and Moove's entry into the U.S. market and autonomous vehicles.
- The partnership allows Waymo to focus on developing self-driving technology while Moove handles fleet operations and builds charging infrastructure.
- Waymo intends to transition operations to Moove in Phoenix and plans to launch a fully driverless commercial ride-hail service in Miami in 2026.
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Why is Uber hiring programmers, data labellers for its gig workforce?
- Uber Technologies is hiring programmers and data labellers to expand its gig workforce.
- The company aims to enter the market of AI development outsourcing.
- Uber's new division, Scaled Solutions, will provide AI model training and data labelling services.
- Clients like Aurora Innovation and Niantic are already seeking Uber's gig workforce for their projects.
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Uber and Lyft drivers say Waymo's robotaxis are hurting their earnings in Phoenix and LA
- Uber and Lyft drivers have claimed that the rollout of Waymo One robotaxis has made an already competitive market even more difficult. Last month, Alphabet's autonomous taxi service announced that it was providing more than 100,000 rides a week in the US. While it is unclear how much this is currently impacting drivers' earnings, it is likely that if autonomous taxi adoption continues to grow ride-hail drivers' earnings will drop. Additionally, some Waymo One rides are cheaper than Uber and Lyft, which is deterring passengers from using traditional ride-hailing services.
- While self-driving vehicles could impact drivers' earnings in the US, restrictions on robotaxis could help reduce competition. For example, Waymo One restricts its airport service for Phoenix and San Francisco to human drivers only. In addition, passengers may not yet be comfortable with driverless cars, with some claiming that Waymo One vehicles are a 'hazard on the road.'
- Several companies are competing for a share of the US robotaxi market. However, Waymo One, Alphabet's autonomous taxi service, announced in August that it was providing more than 100,000 paid rides weekly in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix.
- Jason D told Business Insider it's become harder to make money in recent years due to increased competition with human drivers, lower fares, fewer tips from riders, and higher operating costs. Now, he said the rollout of Waymo One robotaxis has made this problem even worse.
- Some Uber and Lyft drivers have claimed that the driverless taxis operating in their markets are driving down their earnings, which is a concern. According to ride-hail experts, if growing adoption of self-driving vehicles continues to rise, it will hurt ride-hail drivers' earnings in the years to come.
- Regulatory hurdles and safety concerns could slow the growth of the robotaxi industry. Comparing the costs of Waymo One against Uber or Lyft is difficult because prices vary by market, length of trip, promotional offers the passenger may have, and whether the client tips a human driver.
- John, an Uber and Lyft driver based in Phoenix, said he thinks Waymo One's robotaxis have hurt his earnings. He sometimes asks his passengers about their experiences using driverless taxis to get a better understanding of his competition.Though restrictions could help limit the impact on ride-hailing drivers.
- To be sure, it's unclear how much robotaxis like Waymo One are currently impacting drivers' earnings. Carl Benedikt Frey, a professor of AI and work at the Oxford Internet Institute, previously told BI there's little evidence that robotaxis have had a significant impact on Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings so far.
- Nicole Moore, a part-time Lyft driver and the president of the driver advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United, previously told BI that trips to and from airports are many drivers' 'bread and butter.' She said that competition from robotaxis for these rides would be a concerning development for drivers.
- Waymo One plans to expand to Atlanta and Austin early next year and will be facilitated through the Uber app. Waymo and Uber did not respond to BI's request for comment.
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Uber Cooperates With FTC Investigation of Subscription Cancellation Policies
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating consumer complaints that Uber Technologies signed them up for Uber One subscriptions without their consent and made it difficult to cancel.
- Uber confirmed that it is cooperating with the investigation and will answer any questions the FTC may have about their cancellation policies.
- The Uber One subscription, which has approximately 25 million subscribers, offers discounts on rides and delivery orders for an annual fee.
- The FTC's 'click-to-cancel' rule, mandating easy cancellation for subscriptions, memberships, and recurring payment programs, is set to go into effect.
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Uber’s subscription service reportedly target of FTC probe
- The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Uber over whether it broke consumer protection laws by allegedly automatically signing people up for its Uber One subscription service and making it hard to cancel.
- The investigation was opened earlier this year after the FTC received customer complaints.
- The FTC has been pushing companies with subscription services to make them easier to cancel lately.
- In the days after Donald Trump won the presidential election, the FTC reportedly tried to get Uber to agree to a settlement involving an 'enormous monetary amount.'
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Teslas likely won’t get California’s new EV tax rebate
- California plans to revive state-tax rebates for electric vehicles if the federal incentive is ended
- The state's EV incentive is likely to exclude Tesla and other automakers to promote competition and innovation
- Ending federal incentives could lead to a 27% drop in EV demand in the US
- Trade group ZETA supports keeping federal incentives for EV production and sale
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Uber and Lyft drivers say they're earning less — so some are starting their own ride services
- As Uber and Lyft driver pay has shrunk, some are starting their own ride services.
- In the early days, driving full-time for the ride-hailing giants paid enough to be a living.
- However, over the last few years, ride-share drivers' earnings have fallen to as little as $3 per ride.
- Drivers are also looking to build relationships with clients over the anonymity associated with Uber or Lyft.
- Around half of LA Uber driver Brian's trips now come from private clients.
- Customers are often looking to avoid the surcharges added to Uber's fares.
- Lyft's app terms allow drivers to work for other companies offering similar services.
- Some drivers get tipped $100 just to wait outside meetings to take people home.
- Offering private rides requires investment from drivers, including car repairs and commercial insurance.
- YouTube driver Torsten Kunert is offering an online course outlining advice for drivers looking to move away from Uber and Lyft.
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Uber Seeks $10m Stake In Pony AI Via IPO
- Uber is seeking to buy a more than $10 million stake in Chinese autonomous driving start-up Pony AI through its US IPO.
- Uber may consider using Pony AI's technology in a partnership outside the US.
- Pony AI's IPO has been delayed and may take place next week as the company addresses regulatory questions.
- Uber previously invested in WeRide, another China-based autonomous driving company, during its US IPO.
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