Nexar Appoints Zach Greenberger as Chief Executive Officer, Luc Vincent as Chief R&D Officer To Scale Real Insights For The Real World

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nexar, a leading AI mobility company, announced today the appointments of Zach Greenberger as its new Chief Executive Officer and Luc Vincent as its new Chief R&D Officer, effective tomorrow, Friday, September 20, 2024. Greenberger succeeds co-founder Eran Shir, who has successfully led the company since its founding and… Continue reading Nexar Appoints Zach Greenberger as Chief Executive Officer, Luc Vincent as Chief R&D Officer To Scale Real Insights For The Real World

Uber launches new rider verification program as a safety measure for drivers across the US

Getty Images/Anadolu Agency/Contributor Uber will be expanding its rider verification program across the US starting Sept. 18. That expansion is important because, in case you haven’t heard, being a driver for the ride-sharing platform can be dangerous. There have been several instances where an Uber driver has been put in harm’s way or outright scammed.… Continue reading Uber launches new rider verification program as a safety measure for drivers across the US

Nium Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer Appointments

Investment banking veteran, Andre Mancl, joins as CFO; Fraud risk expert, Philip Doyle, to lead regulatory compliance operations   SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced two executive appointments that strengthen its leadership team and underscore the company’s focus on driving efficient and responsible growth.… Continue reading Nium Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer Appointments

Waymo Giving 100,000 Robotaxi Rides Per Week But Not Making Any Money

Running a robotaxi empire ain’t cheap. Waymore Revenue As its competitors falter, the Google-owned and California-based robotaxi service Waymo seems to be in cruise control. According to figures the company shared in August, Waymo is now giving over 100,000 paid rides to customers each week in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, using its fleet of… Continue reading Waymo Giving 100,000 Robotaxi Rides Per Week But Not Making Any Money

Uber takes stake in SoftBank-backed self-driving tech startup Wayve

Wayve CEO and co-founder Alex Kendall. Wayve LONDON — Uber and British artificial intelligence startup Wayve announced a partnership Thursday that will see the two firms collaborate on autonomous driving technology. As part of the deal, Uber is also investing an undisclosed amount into Wayve for a minority stake, the companies said in a statement.… Continue reading Uber takes stake in SoftBank-backed self-driving tech startup Wayve

Waymo Is Picking Up at the Airport. That’s a Big Deal

On Tuesday, Alphabet’s self-driving vehicle developer Waymo said it would begin operating all-day, curbside pickups and drop-offs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona. The announcement came with little fanfare—a post on X. But it signals that after years of delay, self-driving vehicles might be (literally) moving in the right direction. The new curbside… Continue reading Waymo Is Picking Up at the Airport. That’s a Big Deal

Lyft is testing a new rider verification safety measure

Lyft is piloting its own rider verification program, much as Uber did earlier this year. This feature confirms to drivers that the person getting in their vehicle is who they say they are. The program is launching first in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Phoenix and Seattle. Lyft will confirm riders’ legal names… Continue reading Lyft is testing a new rider verification safety measure

Ford could come up with an Uber rival: Report

Ford could come up with an Uber competitor before its own self driving cars hit the streets, Business Insider reported.  The automaker’s Executive VP and President of North America Raj Nair informed Business Insider that he “would never rule it out,” on being asked about the launch of an on demand mobility service with a… Continue reading Ford could come up with an Uber rival: Report

RALIANCE Statement on Lyft 2024 Safety Transparency Report Publication

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —  RALIANCE issued the following statement on Lyft’s 2024 Safety Transparency Report: “RALIANCE commends Lyft’s initiative to promote customer and community safety by publishing its 2024 Safety Transparency Report. This report builds on Lyft’s 2021 safety report, underscoring their commitment to corporate and public transparency. We proudly partnered with Lyft… Continue reading RALIANCE Statement on Lyft 2024 Safety Transparency Report Publication

GM-owned Cruise will partner with Uber to offer driverless rides

A Cruise autonomous taxi in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday Aug. 10, 2023.  David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Uber Technologies and General Motors’ Cruise have agreed to a multi-year partnership, under which the embattled autonomous vehicle company plans to offer driverless rides to Uber users as soon as next year. The… Continue reading GM-owned Cruise will partner with Uber to offer driverless rides