Tag: Uber

Uber and Party City Partner to Deliver Celebration Supplies on Demand

Hundreds of Party City stores are now available to shop on demand through the Uber Eats platform SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Party City, the global celebrations leader, announced a partnership to bring party supplies and much more to customers nationwide. Party City is the first… Continue reading Uber and Party City Partner to Deliver Celebration Supplies on Demand

Uber drops ride discounts for subscribers, switches to cash back

“I only subscribed for the discounted rides, so I’ll go ahead and cancel now,” Harri Weber, a colleague and erstwhile Uber One subscriber, told TechCrunch.  Ditching the 5% discount might also send Uber users into the arms of Lyft, whose Lyft Pink membership still offers 5% off on rides. Moving away from ride discounts also… Continue reading Uber drops ride discounts for subscribers, switches to cash back

Serve Robotics to deploy up to 2,000 sidewalk delivery bots on Uber Eats

Serve Robotics, the Uber spinout that builds autonomous sidewalk delivery robots, is expanding its partnership with Uber Eats. The Nvidia-backed startup will now deploy up to 2,000 of its cute little bots via Uber’s platform in multiple markets across the U.S. The partnership is slated to last through the beginning of 2026. This expansion not… Continue reading Serve Robotics to deploy up to 2,000 sidewalk delivery bots on Uber Eats

Serve Unveils Commercial Deal with Uber to Enable Scaling of Robotic Delivery

After a Successful First Year in Los Angeles, Serve Has a Plan to Deploy Up to 2,000 AI-Powered Sidewalk Delivery Robots in New Markets on the Uber Platform SAN FRANCISCO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Serve Robotics Inc., the leading autonomous sidewalk delivery company, unveiled the scope of their partnership with Uber Technologies Inc.… Continue reading Serve Unveils Commercial Deal with Uber to Enable Scaling of Robotic Delivery

9 Best Electric Kettles (2023): Gooseneck, Temperature Control, Cheap

If you don’t have an electric kettle in your kitchen, you’re missing out. Not only are these appliances slightly more energy-efficient than using a stovetop, but they’re portable and boil water more quickly. These days, electric kettles come in various sizes with different kinds of spouts, and you’ll often find models with customizable temperature settings… Continue reading 9 Best Electric Kettles (2023): Gooseneck, Temperature Control, Cheap

7 Best Heart Rate Monitors (2023): Chest Straps, EKG, Watches

Those days of getting a heart rate reading only when you visit your physician are truly a thing of the past. You don’t even have to spend big money or leave your home to get a sense of your heart rate during exercise or at rest. The rise of optical and EKG (electrocardiogram) sensors that… Continue reading 7 Best Heart Rate Monitors (2023): Chest Straps, EKG, Watches

British EV maker Arrival seeks second chance with US EV tax credits

DETROIT/BICESTER, England, May 25 (Reuters) – British electric van startup Arrival , which has hit many road bumps in its quest to become the next Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), now hopes huge subsidies from the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and a second reverse merger will give it a fresh shot at survival. Since it was founded… Continue reading British EV maker Arrival seeks second chance with US EV tax credits

Urban Air Mobility Business Model Report 2023: Regulations and Airspace Management Crucial to Unlocking Market Potential

DUBLIN, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Urban Air Mobility Business Models: Flying Taxis, Personal Drones and the 3rd Dimension of Vehicles” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report captures the business models, technological innovation and emerging opportunities in Urban Air Mobility, from drones to flying taxis. Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is a system… Continue reading Urban Air Mobility Business Model Report 2023: Regulations and Airspace Management Crucial to Unlocking Market Potential

New York City to deploy up to 13 fast EV charging hubs at municipal parking lots

The New York City (DOT) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) have agreed to create up to 13 fast charging hubs at municipal parking facilities across the city, and each will feature roughly 50 charging plugs.  Once installed, these chargers will bring the city closer to achieving the Adams Administration’s goal of all New Yorkers… Continue reading New York City to deploy up to 13 fast EV charging hubs at municipal parking lots