Sponsored Links REUTERS/Caitlin O’Hara Waymo is joining Uber and Lyft in curtailing its ride services to limit the spread of COVID-19, with a notable exception. The Alphabet-owned company has paused both Waymo One service with human overseers in Phoenix as well as its California self-driving tests in order to protect the “health and safety” of… Continue reading Waymo goes dark except for fully driverless rides
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Toyota partners with China’s Momenta on high definition maps for autonomous cars
FILE PHOTO: A logo of Toyota is pictured at Bangkok Auto Salon 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, July 4, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp has partnered with Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta to develop a high definition (HD) mapping platform in China for autonomous driving vehicles, Momenta said in a… Continue reading Toyota partners with China’s Momenta on high definition maps for autonomous cars
Lime temporarily shuts down in CA, WA and some European countries to slow coronavirus
Lime scooters on Microsoft’s campus in Redmond, Wash. (GeekWire Photo / Monica Nickelsburg) Lime is pausing its e-scooter and e-bike services in California, Washington, Italy, France, and Spain, starting Tuesday. The company said the closures are intended to slow the spread of COVID-19. In Lime’s remaining markets, the company is expanding its cleaning procedures and… Continue reading Lime temporarily shuts down in CA, WA and some European countries to slow coronavirus
Uber’s CFO says its ridership has tanked by as much as 50% in cities hit hard by the coronavirus. New data shows that Lyft is suffering, too.
People who drive for Uber or Lyft for a living are seeing demand for their services fall off a cliff in many major urban areas due to restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Uber’s CFO says that in some areas, like Seattle, rides have tanked by about half. He’s confident that… Continue reading Uber’s CFO says its ridership has tanked by as much as 50% in cities hit hard by the coronavirus. New data shows that Lyft is suffering, too.
Uber suspends Uber Pool shared rides in the US and Canada to help limit coronavirus spread
Uber has suspended its shared ‘Uber Pool’ class of rides, the company announced on Tuesday. The Uber Pool option would match up to three passengers together in one vehicle based on their destination, and Uber said in a statement from Uber Rides and Platform Vice President Andrew Macdonald that the company’s “goal is to help… Continue reading Uber suspends Uber Pool shared rides in the US and Canada to help limit coronavirus spread
Uber, Lyft Extends Sick Leave During Coronavirus Pandemic
In response to the plea for social distancing, driver groups have also called on the companies to suspend their carpooling features. Photo via Elvert Barnes/Flickr. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Uber and Lyft have announced new policies that will expand sick leave to drivers. according to The Verge. Now, Uber drivers who test positive for… Continue reading Uber, Lyft Extends Sick Leave During Coronavirus Pandemic
San Francisco’s shelter-in-place order does not apply to gig workers
Earlier today, San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a shelter-in-place order in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order legally requires people to stay home as much as possible unless it’s essential that they leave to do things like go to the grocery store, buy gas or go to the pharmacy. So,… Continue reading San Francisco’s shelter-in-place order does not apply to gig workers
Uber Eats waives delivery fees for independent restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic
Uber Eats said Monday it will waive delivery fees for all orders from independently owned restaurants on the app as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and causes cities to shutter all non-essential businesses. Restaurants throughout the U.S. are facing economic headwinds as city and state officials take steps to stop the spread of COVID-19,… Continue reading Uber Eats waives delivery fees for independent restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic
YC grad SINAI helps companies understand their emissions in a bid to fight climate change
The first step to combating climate change for businesses is for them to understand their contributions to it. That’s where the new Y Combinator graduate, SINAI Technologies, comes in. Founded by Maria Fujihara, a 16-year veteran of the sustainability industry whose previous work had been around the technical adaptation of LEED certification tools, SINAI is… Continue reading YC grad SINAI helps companies understand their emissions in a bid to fight climate change
Uber offers 14 days of financial assistance to drivers with COVID-19
Sponsored Links nycshooter via Getty Images There have been a lot of questions about how so-called “gig” workers like Uber drivers will be affected by the coronavirus pandemic and what, if anything, companies will do to help. Today, Uber detailed its plan for compensating drivers if they are unable to work because of a COVID-19… Continue reading Uber offers 14 days of financial assistance to drivers with COVID-19