Category: Mobility Companies

Expanding the Waymo Open Dataset with new labels and challenges

We launched the Waymo Open Dataset back in 2019 as one of the largest and most diverse autonomous driving datasets ever released for research. At the time, it consisted of multimodal sensor data from 1,000 driving segments. As a result of the overwhelmingly positive reception and high engagement, we have continuously evolved the dataset beyond… Continue reading Expanding the Waymo Open Dataset with new labels and challenges

Grab Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results

Strong end to 2021 with another record quarter and year in Gross Merchandise Value (“GMV”), exceeding the high end of full year 2021 guidance range 2021 GMV grew 29% year-over-year (“YoY”) to $16.1 billion, and Q4 GMV grew 26% YoY to $4.5 billion Deliveries continues to outperform with GMV growing 56% YoY in 2021, and… Continue reading Grab Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results

Uber: Uber CEO to Participate in Keynote Hosted by Morgan Stanley

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, will participate in a keynote at the 2022 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Monday, March 7, 2022. Mr. Khosrowshahi is scheduled to appear at 3:00pm PT (6:00pm ET). A live audio webcast of the event will be available on… Continue reading Uber: Uber CEO to Participate in Keynote Hosted by Morgan Stanley

February 24, 2022 Motional and Via launch on-demand robotaxi service in Las Vegas

February 24, 2022 Motional and Via launch on-demand robotaxi service in Las Vegas February 24, 2022 (Las Vegas, NV) — Motional, a global driverless technology leader, and Via, the global leader in TransitTech, today announce the launch of a new robotaxi service in Las Vegas, which will provide free self-driving rides to passengers in downtown… Continue reading February 24, 2022 Motional and Via launch on-demand robotaxi service in Las Vegas

Utilizing key point and pose estimation for the task of autonomous driving

Imagine: you’re driving a car and you see a person standing on the corner of a street. How do you know if they’re going to cross? Interpreting another road user’s intent and actions can be challenging and complex, even for human drivers. It is a driver’s job to gauge whether another road user wants you… Continue reading Utilizing key point and pose estimation for the task of autonomous driving

Enabling autonomous freight movement for C.H. Robinson’s customers

This long-term, strategic partnership will initially include running multiple pilots for C.H. Robinson’s customers in the Dallas-Houston transportation lane with our Waymo Via test fleet. We’ll then work together to shape the future development and expansion of autonomous driving technology across the industry. C.H. Robinson has a network of nearly 200,000 shipper and carriers and… Continue reading Enabling autonomous freight movement for C.H. Robinson’s customers

Grab and Secura partner to offer security training courses and job opportunities in security services for up to 200 driver- and delivery-partners

Partnership aims to contribute to building a local talent pool to fulfill growing manpower demands in the security sector SINGAPORE, 16 February 2022 – Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, and Secura Group Limited (新保安集团有限公司) (“Secura” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), one of the leading providers of security products,… Continue reading Grab and Secura partner to offer security training courses and job opportunities in security services for up to 200 driver- and delivery-partners

February 11, 2022 Arlington Via Rideshare Celebrates 1 Million Trips with Free Rides on Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2022 Arlington Via Rideshare Celebrates 1 Million Trips with Free Rides on Valentine’s Day Feb. 11, 2022 (Arlington, TX) — It’s a deal that’s sweeter than a heart-shaped box of chocolates! To celebrate 1 million trips on Arlington’s Via Rideshare public transportation service, all rides will be free this Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14,… Continue reading February 11, 2022 Arlington Via Rideshare Celebrates 1 Million Trips with Free Rides on Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2022 Hamilton Flex, Via and Waikato’s new on-demand public transport service, is already receiving rave reviews

February 7, 2022 Hamilton Flex, Via and Waikato’s new on-demand public transport service, is already receiving rave reviews January 18, 2022 (Waikato, New Zealand) — Hamilton Flex, a new tech-enabled, on-demand public transport system trialled over the weekend by Waikato Regional Council, has had positive feedback from passengers. Flex is powered by Via, the global… Continue reading February 7, 2022 Hamilton Flex, Via and Waikato’s new on-demand public transport service, is already receiving rave reviews