SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced that its on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery is now available to Uber and Uber Eats customers in over 400 cities and towns across the U.S., including major markets like San Francisco, New York City, and Washington DC. This marks Uber’s first major grocery expansion in the… Continue reading Uber: Uber Accelerates National Grocery Availability Across the U.S.
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German Manager Magazin: 11 billion dollar valuation and hardly any income000951
The robot car company Aurora is the first promising developer of future technology to go public. So far from, among others Amazon supported company takes – like many start-ups currently – an abbreviation via the merger with an already listed company shell, a so-called Spac (“Special Purpose Acquisition Company”). Aurora is valued at around eleven… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: 11 billion dollar valuation and hardly any income000951
Uber CEO says ride prices will be close to normal by September
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that ride prices will return “to nearly the good old days” by September, The New York Times reported on Thursday. During the pandemic, the popular ride-sharing app lost billions as people isolated at home. Now, users are opening the black-and-white app again — only to be shocked by high prices… Continue reading Uber CEO says ride prices will be close to normal by September
Uber CEO: CEOs are paid too much (UBER)
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi thinks his fellow C-suiters are overpaid, he told The New York Times. He made around $12 million in 2020 and more than $42 million in 2019, when you include stock bonuses. CEO pay rose sharply in 2020, with several executives raking in paydays in excess of $100 million. See more stories… Continue reading Uber CEO: CEOs are paid too much (UBER)
Uber’s CEO says he ‘nearly got killed’ while delivering for UberEats on bike in San Francisco (UBER)
Uber’s CEO delivered food for UberEats, and he told The New York Times he “nearly got killed.” Dara Khosrowshahi said “traffic was nuts” as he rode his bike near a baseball park in San Francisco. He said he spent time delivering food in late June and made about 0.3% of his daily salary. See more… Continue reading Uber’s CEO says he ‘nearly got killed’ while delivering for UberEats on bike in San Francisco (UBER)
Uber negotiated a huge cut to a $59 million fine it received for refusing to share data about sexual assaults on its service
Uber was fined $59 million last year for refusing to disclose data on 3,000 sexual-assault reports. The company negotiated that fine down to $150,000 and won’t have to disclose identifiable data. Uber will also donate $9 million to a victims’ relief fund and toward improving the industry. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Uber… Continue reading Uber negotiated a huge cut to a $59 million fine it received for refusing to share data about sexual assaults on its service
The rising stars of self-driving vehicles, from companies like Waymo, Aurora, and Cruise
Qian Chu, 27, TuSimple TuSimple As a senior technical project manager at TuSimple, Qian Chu leads the team responsible for technology development, testing, and integration. She was one of TuSimple’s 25 first employees and plays an important role in keeping the development of TuSimple’s automated-driving system on track, a TuSimple spokesperson said. Chu has a… Continue reading The rising stars of self-driving vehicles, from companies like Waymo, Aurora, and Cruise
Pittsburgh’s Locomation puts a convoy twist on autonomous trucking
The Pittsburgh Strip District, once home to Industrial Age giants Alcoa, Heinz, U.S. Steel and Westinghouse, has evolved over the past decade into a technology and robotics hub, and notably, a testbed of autonomous vehicles. That activity has more recently spilled out beyond Smallman Street, so-called Robotics Row, past the confines of the Strip District… Continue reading Pittsburgh’s Locomation puts a convoy twist on autonomous trucking
Uber, Tesla, and Rivian are locked in a war for talent. Here’s how much they pay their employees.
Insider has analyzed salary data from some of the top transportation-tech companies. The list includes Tesla, Uber, Rivian, and Amazon-owned Zoox. The data comes from filings shared with the US government. See more stories on Insider’s business page. The war for talent between transportation technology companies is heating up, as the incumbents and upstarts poach… Continue reading Uber, Tesla, and Rivian are locked in a war for talent. Here’s how much they pay their employees.
VCs back ‘vanlife’ as Seattle travel startup Cabana raises $10M for its camper rental service
(Cabana Photo) Seattle-based startup Cabana is riding interest in “vanlife” travel and just landed $10 million to fuel growth of its service that brings together camping, car sharing, and boutique hotel luxuries. The startup, launched by former Seattle Department of Transportation head and Lime exec Scott Kubly, allows campers to rent a renovated cargo van… Continue reading VCs back ‘vanlife’ as Seattle travel startup Cabana raises $10M for its camper rental service