Singapore, 18 December, 2025 – Momenta, a leading autonomous driving technology company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, which includes a strategic investment by Grab and a joint effort to bring advanced autonomous driving technologies to the region’s complex urban mobility markets. Momenta adopts a distinctive dual approach to… Continue reading Momenta to bring autonomous driving technology to Southeast Asia through Grab partnership and investment
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Uber: WeRide and Uber Launch Autonomous Robotaxi Rides in Dubai, Expanding AV Footprint in the UAE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), today announced the official launch of Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai on the Uber app. Starting today, WeRide Robotaxis will be available on the… Continue reading Uber: WeRide and Uber Launch Autonomous Robotaxi Rides in Dubai, Expanding AV Footprint in the UAE
Uber: A National Trend of Driving Up Rideshare Prices and Limiting Access
By Rainer Lempert, Senior Policy Scientist, and Julia Wunsch, Public Policy Manager Across the US, riders are paying more than they should. In some places, they are being priced out of rideshare entirely. Mounting local fees, costly insurance mandates, and poorly designed pay rules are driving up prices and reducing access to an essential service. The… Continue reading Uber: A National Trend of Driving Up Rideshare Prices and Limiting Access
Uber: Seattle’s Ridesharing Laws Don’t Work for Anyone
By Harry Elworthy, Staff Policy Scientist, and Sehar Noor, Sr. Public Policy Associate Seattle now has the highest rideshare prices in the country. In 2020, lawmakers passed the Fare Share pay standard with the goal of boosting driver pay and setting a new model for gig worker protections. Instead, the policy has only deepened the… Continue reading Uber: Seattle’s Ridesharing Laws Don’t Work for Anyone
Uber: The Hidden “Insurance Tax” Inflating New Jersey Rideshare Fares
If your Uber rides in New Jersey have felt more expensive recently, you’re not alone. An outsized chunk of every fare — nearly one third — is now going directly to pay for an excessive, government-mandated insurance requirement. A new independent study from economic consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) reveals that New Jersey’s rideshare trips are forced to… Continue reading Uber: The Hidden “Insurance Tax” Inflating New Jersey Rideshare Fares
Uber: Uber and Avride Launch Robotaxi Rides in Dallas
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Dallas riders can now be matched with an Avride robotaxi, unlocking a brand-new way to ride with Uber. The service will be available throughout 9 square miles of Dallas–from Downtown to Uptown to Turtle Creek to Deep Ellum–with plans to expand the operating territory in… Continue reading Uber: Uber and Avride Launch Robotaxi Rides in Dallas
Uber: WeRide and Uber Launch Middle East’s First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Commercial Operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800.HK), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced the launch of Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi. This marks the first driverless deployment in the Middle East, as well as the first city outside… Continue reading Uber: WeRide and Uber Launch Middle East’s First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Commercial Operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Uber: Uber Expands Retail Selection with PacSun, Camping World and Lush
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced the addition of PacSun, Camping World and Lush to its apps, further expanding Uber’s growing retail selection and giving consumers more ways to get the products they need, delivered fast and on-demand. This week, shoppers across the U.S. can order from hundreds of PacSun, Camping World… Continue reading Uber: Uber Expands Retail Selection with PacSun, Camping World and Lush
Grab and StraitsX sign MOU to explore the development of Web3 wallets and stablecoin-based settlement layer across Asia
The MOU outlines plans to collaborate in developing Web3 Wallets that will enable Grab users to spend across markets, while allowing any StraitsX partner wallet to transact with Grab merchants SINGAPORE, 18 NOVEMBER 2025 – Grab and StraitsX, the stablecoin-native settlement layer driving global finance, today announced a strategic MOU to explore the development of a Web3-enabled payments infrastructure… Continue reading Grab and StraitsX sign MOU to explore the development of Web3 wallets and stablecoin-based settlement layer across Asia
Grab and NPHVA partner to deliver S$0.50 minimum fare increase for drivers
Joint initiative underscores a shared commitment to enhance livelihoods, welfare and support for the driver community Singapore, 17 November 2025 – The National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) and Grab Singapore (Grab) today jointly announced a S$0.50 increase to the minimum fare for drivers on Grab’s platform with effect from 24 November 2025. This increase… Continue reading Grab and NPHVA partner to deliver S$0.50 minimum fare increase for drivers