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Waymo and Uber prepare to launch robotaxi service in Atlanta this summer
- Uber and Waymo are preparing to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Atlanta this summer.
- Uber is inviting customers in Atlanta to join a list if they're interested in hailing a Waymo robotaxi.
- Under the partnership, Uber handles the charging, maintenance, and cleaning of the autonomous vehicles, while Waymo monitors the tech and autonomous operations.
- The service will initially cover 65 square miles of Atlanta, including the Downtown, Buckhead, and Capitol View areas, with plans to expand in the future.
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Uber cofounder says AI means some consultants are in 'big trouble'
- Uber cofounder Travis Kalanick believes consultants who primarily execute tasks or follow instructions are at risk of being replaced by AI.
- Kalanick jokes about a future in which consultants can be obtained by pushing a button, emphasizing the potential disruption AI may bring to the consulting industry.
- Consulting firms like Deloitte and EY are already utilizing AI agents to automate core consulting work, with Deloitte's Zora AI platform and EY's AI tax agents.
- Kalanick suggests that consultants who focus on building AI tools rather than just using them will have a competitive advantage in the changing consulting landscape.
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Uber Partners With Instacart to Extend Reach of ‘Sponsored Items’
- Uber Advertising has partnered with Instacart's Carrot Ads to extend the reach of Uber Eats' Sponsored Items formats to consumer packaged goods (CPG) advertisers.
- CPG advertisers in the U.S. can now reach millions of shoppers on Uber Eats using the Carrot Ads solution, offering increased discoverability of relevant products and brands.
- The integration allows CPG advertisers to build campaigns using Instacart Ads Manager that automatically extend throughout the Instacart Ads ecosystem, including the Uber Eats grocery and retail marketplace.
- The partnership aims to provide CPG brands of all sizes with a way to easily reach a engaged audience and meet their advertising goals.
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Live and dead animals, a DNA test, and 175 hamburgers among odd items left in Ubers
- Uber has released its annual "Lost & Found Index" of the most unusual items left behind in cars.
- Among the unique items are a mannequin head with human hair, a Viking drinking horn, and a Ghostbusters ghost trap.
- Other bizarre items left in Ubers include breast milk, a chainsaw, a DNA testing kit, and 175 hamburgers.
- The list also includes a wide array of items such as a club promoter sign, pink fan, unicycle, Witches broom, and DJ mixing board.
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Uber’s On-Call Copilot with Paarth Chothani and Eduards Sidorovics
- Uber has created Genie, an AI-powered on-call copilot, to enhance the efficiency of engineering teams and streamline incident resolution.
- Paarth Chothani is a Staff Software Engineer on the Uber AI Gen AI team, and Eduards Sidorovics is a Senior Software Engineer on the Uber AI Platform team.
- In an interview with Sean Falconer, they discuss the challenges that led to the creation of Uber Genie and the architecture of the system.
- Genie assists with on-call management by providing real-time responses, streamlining incident resolution, and facilitating team collaboration.
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Uber and OpenTable to Roll Out Connected Dining Offerings
- Uber and OpenTable have partnered to create a connected dining experience.
- The offerings will include access to dining reservations, transportation, and membership benefits.
- The partnership will redefine what it means to dine out in a connected world.
- The platforms' collaboration will provide additional opportunities for restaurants to drive revenue and engage new diners.
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Uber and DoorDash Hope to Hitch Ride With GOP Tip Law
- Uber and DoorDash are hoping to benefit from proposed GOP legislation that removes taxes on workers' tips.
- Legislation proposed by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Vern Buchanan would provide a tax break for restaurant and casino workers, but not independent contractors like Uber drivers or DoorDash couriers.
- Uber and DoorDash are urging lawmakers to include their workers in the legislation, emphasizing the growing role of digital tipping on their platforms.
- The proposed legislation would limit the tax break to a $25,000 income-tax deduction and tie eligibility to employer reports of tips and wages.
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Uber Eats Adds Petco to Roster of Delivery Partners
- Uber has partnered with Petco to offer pet owners home delivery via Uber Eats.
- Petco locations in the contiguous United States are now available on Uber Eats for pet food and supplies delivery.
- The partnership aims to provide pet parents with an easy and convenient way to get trusted food, treats, and supplies right to their door.
- Uber views this partnership as an opportunity to expand its retail and grocery offerings.
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Uber Shuttle will get you to JFK airport for $10
- Uber is expanding its shuttle service to include JFK airport, offering rides from specific stops in Manhattan or Brooklyn to JFK for just $10 (increasing to $25 after April 30th).
- By offering a more affordable option for airport transportation, Uber aims to address customer frustration over the rising cost of booking a car to JFK.
- Customers can book up to four seats in the shuttle using the Uber app, with rides available up to seven days in advance or on the day needed.
- Uber plans to operate four routes to JFK, partnering with fleet providers, and the service will run every 30 minutes from 5AM to 10:45PM, seven days a week.
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Waymo Confirms Washington DC Robotaxi Plan For 2026
- Alphabet's Waymo self-driving division has confirmed the expansion of its driverless robotaxi service, Waymo One, to Washington, DC.
- Waymo One will be available on the Waymo One app in 2026, as the company responds to growing demand.
- Waymo plans to introduce fully autonomous ride-hailing service in the US capital after preliminary trials in the region.
- Waymo One currently operates in several US cities and provides over 200,000 fully autonomous paid trips each week.
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California Uber and Lyft drivers push for settlement in wage theft claims
- Ride-share drivers in California are pushing for a settlement in wage theft claims, with negotiations underway next week with Uber and Lyft.
- At least 250,000 drivers in California who drove for Uber and Lyft between 2016 and 2020 are estimated to be eligible for the settlement.
- The drivers allege misclassification as independent contractors prior to the passage of Prop 22, which created an exemption for gig workers.
- Drivers are seeking compensation for unpaid wages, including overtime, meal and rest breaks, and mileage reimbursement.
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BYD revenue rises 29% to over $100 billion, glowing spirals from Space X rocket sighted
- Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported annual revenue for 2024 of 777 billion yuan ($107bn), surpassing Tesla's reported revenue of $97.7bn.
- Uber launched autonomous taxis in Austin, Texas and plans to bring similar technology to London.
- A large glowing spiral seen in the UK was likely caused by frozen exhaust smoke from SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
- UK technology secretary urges opponents of new AI copyright regime not to resist change; Australian authors sue Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram) for alleged copyright infringement.
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Why Don’t Ride-Hailing Apps Allow Location URLs?
- One potential reason for the limitation is that Google Maps itself doesn’t support search by URL.
- Ride-hailing apps could solve this problem by allowing users to input a location URL and extract GPS coordinates from the link.
- This improvement could save users time and effort, especially in unfamiliar cities.
- Ride-hailing companies may be prioritizing other features or have not received enough feedback about this issue.
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BYD annual sales top $100 billion, 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection
- China's electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, reported annual sales topping $100 billion, with revenue rising 29% to Rmb777bn ($107bn) last year.
- Facebook and Instagram owner, Meta, has agreed to stop targeting a UK citizen with personalized adverts and is considering offering an advert-free version of its platforms.
- DNA testing firm, 23andMe, has filed for bankruptcy protection and the CEO has resigned, while planning to continue operating during the sale process.
- Samsung is reportedly close to launching its own XR smart glasses as a lightweight and wearable alternative to bulky mixed-reality headsets.
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Need to call an Uber or Lyft on base? The US Army's opening the gates.
- The US Army is partnering with Lyft and Uber for a military base access pilot program.
- The pilot aims to improve transportation for over 600,000 personnel on six Army bases.
- If successful, the initiative could expand to over 20 military bases nationwide.
- This pilot program aims to simplify transportation options for everyone on Army bases and improve access to reliable and convenient transportation for military personnel and their families.
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