It was several years ago, at a tech conference in Laguna Beach, Ca., that the venture capitalist Bill Gurley issued one of what would become repeated warnings that startups were staying private too long. Comparing companies that refuse to go public to undergrads whose college careers extend several years past the point that they should,… Continue reading Did unicorns like Lyft and Uber wait too long?
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The future of urban mobility will be shaped by these six issues
Stand at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 90th Street for a couple minutes and you’ll notice that, like many other New York City street corners, it’s loud. Cars and buses zoom by and horns blare. The occasional bike jockeys for space. Waves of pedestrians cross the three-lanes to enter Central Park. That same intersection… Continue reading The future of urban mobility will be shaped by these six issues
Lyft Builds Out its Design Team by Adding 5 New Directors
Lyft designers are the driving force behind how we frame the consumer experience and tackle problems like shaping behavior change and reimagining cities. We’re excited to continue that momentum as we welcome a new group of talented and expert designers to the Lyft family. Directors Brian Ng, Jessica Rosenberger, Renato Valdés Olmos, Nick Barrett, and… Continue reading Lyft Builds Out its Design Team by Adding 5 New Directors
Aptiv Announces Autonomous Driving Milestones and Expands Capabilities with the Opening of its Las Vegas Technical Center
New facility is home to Aptiv’s Las Vegas autonomous vehicle commercial operations, command center, and customer showroom. LAS VEGAS, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), provider of the first autonomous driving technology to be used in a public commercial autonomous vehicle (AV) service, announced today the grand opening of its Las Vegas Technical… Continue reading Aptiv Announces Autonomous Driving Milestones and Expands Capabilities with the Opening of its Las Vegas Technical Center
Arizona residents attack self-driving cars – The Telegraph
Arizona residents have attacked self-driving cars with rocks and slashed their tyres. Police reports obtained by local media suggest that the Chrysler Pacifica cars run by Google sister company Waymo have become a target for some disgruntled locals, with 21 incidents recorded in the past two years. One car had its tyres slashed while parked… Continue reading Arizona residents attack self-driving cars – The Telegraph
A Waymo Rider Talked Publicly About the Service — Even Though He Wasn’t Supposed To
Contract, Schmontract Michael Richardson is one lucky guy. In mid-September, self-driving car company Waymo accepted the technologist and entrepreneur into its early rider program in Phoenix, Arizona. Like all riders, Richardson signed a nondisclosure agreement (NDA), a legal contract forbidding him from talking about his experience as a Waymo rider. Now he’s getting away with… Continue reading A Waymo Rider Talked Publicly About the Service — Even Though He Wasn’t Supposed To
Why 130,000 Lyft Passengers Were Ready to Ditch Their Personal Cars in Less than 24 Hours
Widespread Demand for Lyft’s Ditch Your Car Program Reflects North Americans’ Frustration with Car Ownership Personal cars are a major cause of congestion and one of the leading sources of greenhouse gas emissions. That’s why Lyft is working towards a future where people have access to a variety of alternatives to personal cars including bikes,… Continue reading Why 130,000 Lyft Passengers Were Ready to Ditch Their Personal Cars in Less than 24 Hours
Stoneridge Invests $10M in Autotech Ventures’ Fund
Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) made a $10m investment in a fund managed by Autotech Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on ground transportation technology located in Menlo Park, California. The investment, which will be contributed over the expected 10-year life of the fund, is expected to provide the company with increased visibility to early-stage companies.… Continue reading Stoneridge Invests $10M in Autotech Ventures’ Fund
Say Yes to More When You Choose to Ride With Lyft
When driving stops you, riding lets you go. Parallel parking? Nope. Missed turns? Nope. Room for six? Yep. Another glass? Double yep. Lyft gives you the freedom to spend a night out on the town, the freedom to take spontaneous trips, and, yes, even the freedom for answering emails on the go (if that’s your… Continue reading Say Yes to More When You Choose to Ride With Lyft
UPDATE 1-Defunct startup Sidecar sues Uber: ‘hell-bent on stifling competition’
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Defunct startup Sidecar Technologies Inc, which pioneered on-demand ride-hailing, is suing Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL], alleging it engaged in predatory pricing and anticompetitive practices that ultimately put Sidecar out of business. FILE PHOTO: The Uber, Lyft and Juno logos are seen on a car as it drive up 6th Avenue in… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Defunct startup Sidecar sues Uber: ‘hell-bent on stifling competition’