December 9, 2020 City of Salem launches the Salem Skipper: on-demand transit for residents, commuters New service will provide fast, easy, affordable rides around Salem, Mass. December 9, 2020 (Salem, Mass.) — The City of Salem takes another step toward being a car-light community on December 16th with the launch of Salem Skipper, a fast,… Continue reading December 9, 2020 City of Salem launches the Salem Skipper: on-demand transit for residents, commuters New service will provide fast, easy, a…
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Understanding the openpilot Safety Model
We’ve been seeing questions about if modifications to openpilot violate our safety model or not. The safety model has three main principles. The driver must always be paying attention. The driver must always be capable of immediately retaking manual control of the vehicle. The vehicle must not alter its trajectory too quickly for the driver to… Continue reading Understanding the openpilot Safety Model
E.ON and Clever, Ultra-Fast Charging Venture Scandinavia and Hubject aim to improve the customer experience
Berlin, 7 December 2020 – The partners of the Ultra-Fast Charging Venture Scandinavia and eMobility specialist Hubject have joined forces to make their ultra-fast charging sites available on one EV-charging application across three bordering countries: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Forty-eight ultra-fast charging sites (150kW+) will be connected with Hubject’s intercharge platform, the world’s largest cross-provider… Continue reading E.ON and Clever, Ultra-Fast Charging Venture Scandinavia and Hubject aim to improve the customer experience
Uber: Uber Announces Pricing of $1.0 Billion Convertible Senior Notes Offering
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced the pricing of $1.0 billion principal amount of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the “notes”) in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Uber also granted the initial purchasers of… Continue reading Uber: Uber Announces Pricing of $1.0 Billion Convertible Senior Notes Offering
Uber: Uber Announces Proposed Private Placement of $1.0 Billion of Convertible Senior Notes
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $1.0 billion principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the “notes”) in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities… Continue reading Uber: Uber Announces Proposed Private Placement of $1.0 Billion of Convertible Senior Notes
December 3, 2020 ViaVan announces partnership with KVB in Cologne for new on-demand public transport service “Isi” will complement and exten…
December 3, 2020 ViaVan announces partnership with KVB in Cologne for new on-demand public transport service “Isi” will complement and extend Cologne’s public transport network, powered by technology from ViaVan December 3, 2020 (COLOGNE)– ViaVan, Europe’s leader in TransitTech, announces a partnership with Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG (KVB) to introduce on-demand public transport in Cologne. The… Continue reading December 3, 2020 ViaVan announces partnership with KVB in Cologne for new on-demand public transport service “Isi” will complement and exten…
Uber: Uber CFO to Participate in Fireside Chat at 2020 Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced today that Nelson Chai, CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2020 Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on Thursday, Dec 10, 2020. Mr. Chai is scheduled to appear at 8:00am ET (5:00am PT). A live webcast of the event will be available on… Continue reading Uber: Uber CFO to Participate in Fireside Chat at 2020 Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference
Uber: Uber Completes Acquisition of Postmates
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Postmates Inc. in an all-stock transaction, and that the two companies have begun the process of integrating U.S. operations. As previously announced, the transaction brings together Uber’s global Mobility and Delivery platform with Postmates’ beloved business in the U.S.… Continue reading Uber: Uber Completes Acquisition of Postmates
November 18, 2020 May Mobility and Via announce partnership that will integrate on-demand AVs into public transit The partners will launch s…
November 18, 2020 May Mobility and Via announce partnership that will integrate on-demand AVs into public transit The partners will launch services in multiple cities in 2021 November 18, 2020 (NEW YORK) – May Mobility, a pioneer in fixed-route autonomous vehicle technology announces a partnership with Via, the leader in TransitTech, to extend its reach… Continue reading November 18, 2020 May Mobility and Via announce partnership that will integrate on-demand AVs into public transit The partners will launch s…
Building a safer mobility future
I’m thrilled to join Waymo as Chief Safety Officer, where safety is at the heart of the mission to expand access to mobility and save lives. Over the last 20 years, I’ve designed, tested, and deployed complex systems, and most recently served as Vice President of Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance for Virgin Orbit. Prior… Continue reading Building a safer mobility future