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Uber To Offer Waymo Robotaxi Rides In Austin, Atlanta
- Uber expands deal with Waymo to offer robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas and Atlanta.
- Starting early next year, Uber users in these cities will be matched with driverless Waymo vehicles for some trips.
- The deal allows Waymo rides to be offered through the Uber app, expanding Waymo's services to a broader user base.
- Waymo faces investor pressure to increase revenues, while Uber faces competition from Tesla's upcoming robotaxi launch.
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Our Staff Has Wildly Differing Opinions On The PS5 Pro — Here's Why
- The PS5 Pro, a mid-gen refresh of the 2020 PS5 console, has been officially unveiled by Sony with a $700 price tag.
- Opinions among the Kotaku staff are divided, with some writers finding the price justifiable and others prioritizing different purchases.
- The PS5 Pro offers upgraded graphics and performance, but the high price has sparked debate and criticism.
- Sony has confirmed that at least 13 games will feature improvements when the PS5 Pro launches on November 7.
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Waymo and Uber to Expand Robotaxi Collaboration to Austin and Atlanta Evolution from Adversaries to Collaborators
- Waymo and Uber are expanding their robotaxi collaboration to new markets, moving from competitor to collaborator with plans to introduce autonomous taxis to more cities across the US. Starting in early 2025, Waymo's self-driving cars will be available for rides via the Uber app in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia.
- Waymo and Uber’s recent partnership began in 2022 when they integrated Waymo’s autonomous vehicles into Uber’s app in Phoenix. This successful collaboration has driven both companies to extend their collaboration to Austin and Atlanta.
- The responsibilities for managing the robotaxi fleet will be shared between Waymo and Uber in the new Uber app markets, with Uber handling tasks such as cleaning, maintenance, and depot operations, while Waymo will supply the autonomous vehicles and manage customer service and roadside assistance.
- This move comes after Waymo already operates its autonomous ride-hailing service in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, recently achieving a milestone of 100,000 rides per week across these cities.
- The industry's challenges are significant, with stringent regulatory restrictions and high costs associated with autonomous technology. Nonetheless, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi are both optimistic about the expanding collaboration.
- Moreover, the Waymo-Uber collaboration extends beyond ride-hailing into autonomous trucking, with Waymo’s technology being used in Uber’s Freight division.
- The collaboration between Waymo and Uber signifies a major step towards a driverless future in urban transportation, with both companies positioning themselves for the future of ride-hailing and autonomous transportation.
- In general, the companies’ partnership serves as a hopeful example for rivals to put aside their differences and collaborate to create a better, more accessible, and equitable transportation infrastructure.
- The expansion of Waymo's robotaxi service to Austin and Atlanta is a promising development for the ride-hailing industry. However, the regulatory and technological challenges involved underscore the need for collaboration to make autonomous technologies safe and viable.
- The partnership between Waymo and Uber is a demonstration of industry cooperation on a mutually agreeable outcome, improving and enhancing smart mobility for urban transportation systems across the US.
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Waymo robotaxis will be on the Uber app in Austin, Atlanta in early 2025
- Uber users in Austin and Atlanta will have the ability to request a Waymo robotaxi through the app starting in early 2025.
- This partnership expands upon Waymo's existing availability on the Uber app in Phoenix since October 2023.
- Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, currently operates in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.
- The partnership involves Uber handling fleet management services while Waymo takes care of testing, operations, and driver support.
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Travis Kalanick reflects on what it was like being ousted from Uber, and why he doesn't 'think about the ex very much'
- Travis Kalanick reflects on his departure from Uber and his current role as CEO of CloudKitchens.
- Kalanick faced investor pressure and scandals leading to his resignation in 2017.
- He discusses the challenges faced by CloudKitchens in the post-pandemic decline of ghost kitchens.
- Despite his past with Uber, Kalanick focuses on his new venture and does not dwell on the past.
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Uber Black takes re-entry into Indian market after 10 years
- Uber has re-entered the Indian market after almost ten years with its premium service, Uber Black.
- This move is aimed at meeting the growing demand for high-end services in India, where consumers are seeking comfort, elegance, and customization.
- Uber Black offers features such as professional chauffeurs, luxurious cars, and customizable journey options to cater to the premium segment.
- Uber's relaunch of Uber Black in India reflects changes in customer behavior, the economy, and the competitive landscape in the transportation industry.
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I've applied to nearly 2,200 jobs and am ready to give up
- Kevin Cash, a Navy veteran with five degrees and a background in business intelligence, has applied for nearly 2,200 jobs since getting laid off in November 2022.
- He has been struggling financially and now drives for Uber and does Taskrabbit gigs.
- Cash says many posted jobs are fake and has tried to network through his Uber passengers.
- He has a 0.55% chance of getting a phone screener and a 0.28% chance of getting an interview for each application that he submits.
- Cash had his resume professionally reviewed nine times and has stopped applying for jobs after hitting 2,200 applications.
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Bolt drivers seek to be classed as workers at London employment tribunal
- Drivers working for Bolt are seeking to be classed as workers rather than self-employed contractors at an employment tribunal.
- The drivers claim they should be treated as workers because of the significant control Bolt has over how they work.
- The case comes as the new Labour government prepares to strengthen workers' rights.
- Bolt has announced that drivers will receive holiday pay and a guarantee of the national living wage.
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Uber Integrates Freight and Delivery-as-a-Service Platforms
- Uber Freight has integrated with Uber Direct, the company's Delivery-as-a-Service platform.
- The integration brings together one of North America's largest logistics networks with a same-day delivery courier network.
- Uber Freight's Parcel Transportation Management System (PTMS) is now integrated with Uber Direct to enable faster delivery options.
- This integration aims to speed up networks, lower transportation costs, improve service reliability, and enhance customer experience.
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Tesla launches Uber integration for easy navigation for drivers
- Tesla has officially launched Uber integration for easier navigation and convenience for drivers on its platform.
- The partnership allows Uber drivers using a Tesla to accept rides from their phones, with pickup and dropoff information and navigation displayed directly on the Tesla center screen.
- The integration is compatible with both Android and iPhone, offering a more accurate and convenient way for Uber drivers to navigate.
- This integration also helps drivers avoid range anxiety by enabling battery-aware matching for trip requests within the Tesla's battery range.
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‘Amazon, Apple, Meta, Uber, Salesforce have campuses’: Telangana minister KTR on ‘Happening Hyderabad’
- Anand Mahindra heaped praises on India’s rapid growth, quoting a tweet on Google building its second-largest office outside of the US in Hyderabad.
- Responding to Anand Mahindra, the minister said that Amazon too has the world’s largest campus in Hyderabad. Not only that, Hyderabad houses the second-largest campuses of “Apple, Meta, Qualcomm, Micron, Novartis, Medtronic, Uber, Salesforce”. “That’s why I call it ‘Happening Hyderabad’,” he said.
- Social media users express pride in Hyderabad's rapid growth, crediting stable governance and government policies.
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Future of Urban India revolves around shared mobility: Uber India report
- Uber releases report on "Future of Cities & Shared Mobility in India," highlighting the need to promote shared mobility and reduce private car ownership for more effective and affordable transportation.
- Uber India presents the report to the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, emphasizing the role of ride-sharing platforms in reducing traffic congestion & pollution.
- The report suggests that India can achieve sustainable growth by embracing creative mobility solutions, improving public transportation, & encouraging the transition to sustainable mobility.
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Amazon teams up with Uber to allow customers to track Uber Eats orders through Alexa
- Amazon and Uber partner up to allow customers to track Uber Eats orders through Alexa, Amazon's voice assistant.
- The new feature will give Echo device owners updates on their food delivery status and is set to launch later this month.
- Customers can turn on the "Track with Alexa" option in the Uber Eats app's voice assistant settings and receive updates through the Echo's blue ring light or Alexa's voice announcement.
- The integration is expected to drive adoption of Alexa's third-party voice apps and increase customer satisfaction by providing a convenient and hands-free way to track food deliveries.
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Engineer turns Uber driver, and her inspiring story goes viral on social media
- A Facebook post by Param Kalyan Singh shared the inspiring story of Uber driver Dipta Ghosh, highlighting her educational background and the courageous decision she made to become a commercial driver.
- Ghosh, who holds a BTech degree and worked for six years in various companies, decided to get a commercial driving license and drive for Uber after her father's death in 2020 to avoid leaving her mother and younger sister alone.
- Despite the challenges, Ghosh is happy with her profession, works six days a week for up to seven hours and earns around ₹40,000.
- Ghosh's story has received positive reactions on social media, with many applauding her courage & determination.
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Here's a list of things people left behind in Uber Cabs
- Uber's Lost and Found Index features the most commonly forgotten and unusual items left behind by riders.
- The report highlights 10 most commonly forgotten items, and 50 most unique lost items.
- Clothing, phones, keys, wallets, headphones, jewellery, books, watches, laptops, and backpacks were among the most commonly forgotten items.
- The list of 50 most unique items included a fingernails, a fog machine, a lightsaber, a mannequin wig head, and an important pregnancy test.
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