Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service in downtown Phoenix to include pickups and drop-offs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This is the first time a U.S. robotaxi operator has launched paid trips to and from an airport, which will be an essential use case for autonomous vehicle companies looking to scale. Airport rides make up… Continue reading Waymo launches autonomous rides to Phoenix airport
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Curbee Expands To Southern California
Consumers in Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley and Westminster, can now experience Curbee’s mobile service offering. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Curbee, a mobile car-repair company redefining the convenience and transparency of traditional car maintenance, today announced the launch of five new markets across Southern California. “We are thrilled to… Continue reading Curbee Expands To Southern California
Minnesota and DC sue Target-owned Shipt delivery service for worker misclassification
The Minnesota and District of Columbia attorneys general are suing Target-owned Shipt delivery service over worker misclassification, CBS News has reported. The lawsuits accuse the company of designating its “personal shoppers” (who pick and deliver grocery orders) as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits like state unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation. “Increasingly, we’re seeing companies… Continue reading Minnesota and DC sue Target-owned Shipt delivery service for worker misclassification
Odyssey Raises $4.75M in Seed Funding
Odyssey (formerly known as Agora), a New York-based provider of a platform that helps states connect families to public funding and education services, raised $4.75m in Seed funding. The round was led by a16z through its American Dynamism practice, which invests in founders and companies that solve important national problems, with participation from Village Global, Bling… Continue reading Odyssey Raises $4.75M in Seed Funding
Ford, VW-backed Argo AI is shutting down
Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle startup that burst on the scene in 2017 stacked with a $1 billion investment, is shutting down — its parts being absorbed into its two main backers: Ford and VW, according to people familiar with the matter. During an all-hands meeting Wednesday, Argo AI employees were told that some people… Continue reading Ford, VW-backed Argo AI is shutting down
@Tata-JLR: InMotion Ventures appoints Mike Smeed as Managing Director
Former finance lead for China-based joint venture Chery Jaguar Land Rover returns to UK We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Smeed as Managing Director of InMotion Ventures, following the recent launch of Jaguar Land Rover’s new Open Innovation strategy. By collaborating with start-ups, scale-ups and like-minded external organisations, Open Innovation is a… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: InMotion Ventures appoints Mike Smeed as Managing Director
Lyft relaunches monthly subscription plan at half the price
Ride-hail giant Lyft has relaunched Lyft Pink, its monthly subscription plan, at half of its previous price. At $9.99 per month or $99 per year, the new membership offers perks like free priority pickups and a discount of “at least” 5% on Preferred, Lux and XL rides, the company said Tuesday. Members will also receive… Continue reading Lyft relaunches monthly subscription plan at half the price
U.S. autonomous vehicle group picks ex-Senate aide as director
U.S. lawmakers have been divided for years over how to amend current auto safety regulations to encompass self-driving cars, including the scope of consumer and legal protections. By David Shepardson A group representing self-driving car companies is appointing a former U.S. Senate aide as its new head as the industry works to convince U.S. policymakers… Continue reading U.S. autonomous vehicle group picks ex-Senate aide as director
Lyft’s Pink subscription plan is back with a lower $10 fee (and fewer perks)
Lyft is once again rethinking its monthly subscription plan, and this time the cost might be easier to justify. The company has re-launched its Pink membership at $10 per month or $99 per year, or about half the previous price. You lose the discounts on all rides. Instead, the focus is on perks that may… Continue reading Lyft’s Pink subscription plan is back with a lower $10 fee (and fewer perks)
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Oct 25 (Reuters) – A group representing self-driving car companies is appointing a former U.S. Senate aide as its new head as the industry works to convince U.S. policymakers to speed the deployment of autonomous vehicles and jumpstart stalled legislation. The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) has tapped Jeff Farrah as its first executive director,… Continue reading Untitled