Uber has had a good result against litigation in the Netherlands, where its European business is headquartered, that had alleged it uses algorithms to terminate drivers — but which the court has rejected. The ride-hailing giant has also been largely successful in fending off wide-ranging requests for data from drivers wanting to obtain more of… Continue reading Dutch court rejects Uber drivers’ ‘robo-firing’ charge but tells Ola to explain algo-deductions
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South Africa’s FlexClub adds $5M to seed round to scale its car subscription marketplace
The traditional process of buying, insuring and financing cars across emerging markets can be challenging, and it defeats the purpose of building an all-around car shopping experience. Today, FlexClub, a South African company, has been provided with $5 million to improve drivers’ experience in these markets. FlexClub was founded in 2019 by Marlon Gallardo, Rudolf… Continue reading South Africa’s FlexClub adds $5M to seed round to scale its car subscription marketplace
Uber: Leading Rideshare Companies Launch Industry Sharing Safety Program in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber and Lyft today announced the Industry Sharing Safety Program, a first-of-its-kind effort to share information about the drivers and delivery people deactivated from each company’s platform for the most serious safety incidents including sexual assault and physical assaults resulting in a fatality. The goal of the Program is to further enhance the… Continue reading Uber: Leading Rideshare Companies Launch Industry Sharing Safety Program in the U.S.
McDonald’s next move may be hard for customers to swallow (if they notice it)
Your special price will be more than you paid last week… screenshot by ZDNet Everything has changed over the past year. more Technically Incorrect That includes the way people react to so many things. Somehow, even fresh air smells and even tastes a little fresher. Somehow, even the prospect of fast food seems less an… Continue reading McDonald’s next move may be hard for customers to swallow (if they notice it)
Uber is in its strongest position in years
Uber has made many changes over the years, and the pandemic has forced a reckoning in its business. It has offloaded expensive distractions and put its focus back on ride-hailing and food delivery. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is nearing a $100 million payday as Wall Street embraces Uber’s turnaround. Visit the Business section of Insider for… Continue reading Uber is in its strongest position in years
California bill would require all self-driving vehicles to be zero emission by 2025
California might be the first state to give self-driving cars a deadline to electrify. In mid-February, a bill was quietly introduced into the California State Legislature that would require all autonomous vehicles to also be zero emission by 2025. Proposed Bill SB 500, which was introduced by Senator Dave Min and sponsored by the Union… Continue reading California bill would require all self-driving vehicles to be zero emission by 2025
Eco raises $26M in a16z-led round to scale its digital cryptocurrency platform
Eco, which has built out a digital global cryptocurrency platform, announced Friday that it has raised $26 million in a funding round led by a16z Crypto. Founded in 2018, the SF-based startup’s platform is designed to be used as a payment tool around the world for daily-use transactions. The company emphasizes that it’s “not a… Continue reading Eco raises $26M in a16z-led round to scale its digital cryptocurrency platform
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son spent $100 billion building an interconnected tech empire. See how the companies in this network buy, partner and lend to each other to power Masa’s vision.
SoftBank has invested in more than 100 tech companies, creating a vast network of businesses. The Japanese investor wants the companies to work together, which makes them stronger as they grow – but could put them in danger if their peers fail. A review by Insider offers the first comprehensive accounting of vendor and partner… Continue reading SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son spent $100 billion building an interconnected tech empire. See how the companies in this network buy, partner and lend to each other to power Masa’s vision.
This all-women ride-hailing service depends on location technology to keep women safe
Shebah launched on International Women’s Day in 2017 and now has 250,000 users. CEO George McEncroe explains why an all-women ride-hailing service was so necessary. It was as a newly divorced mother of four teenagers that George McEncroe saw a gap in the market. The logistics of getting around in Australia was “a constant nightmare”,… Continue reading This all-women ride-hailing service depends on location technology to keep women safe
Several cab services in Bengaluru switch to e-mode to cut operational costs
Another e-cab service, ‘eee-Taxi’ is also available for the public in Bengaluru. BENGALURU: With fuel prices soaring, an increasing number of cab operators in the city are shifting to electric vehicles to cushion operational costs. With the setting up of charging stations and entry of EV models, more operators are expected to shift to battery-run… Continue reading Several cab services in Bengaluru switch to e-mode to cut operational costs