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Arrival restructures (again), Bird shrinks and highlights from Disrupt
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. This is a shorter version of The Station newsletter that is emailed to subscribers. Want all the deals, news roundups and commentary? Subscribe… Continue reading Arrival restructures (again), Bird shrinks and highlights from Disrupt
Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2022: Geiger-Mode Technology Presents Lucrative Opportunities
DUBLIN, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global robo-taxis market is expected to grow from $1.05 billion in 2021 to $1.71 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 63.3%. The robo-taxis market is expected to grow to $11.01… Continue reading Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2022: Geiger-Mode Technology Presents Lucrative Opportunities
Ford CEO Jim Hackett on the future of computing, cities, and self-driving cars – Quartz
In May 2017, Ford announced that it had replaced its CEO, Mark Fields, who had been with the company since 1989, with Jim Hackett. Despite being on Ford’s board since 2013, Hackett was probably best known for leading Steelcase, the large office-furniture company, for decades and turning around its fortunes, as well as for working… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Hackett on the future of computing, cities, and self-driving cars – Quartz
Uils wants to lend LatAm’s rideshare drivers cash based on their driving record
When Uils launched in 2021, it was a car rental service for rideshare drivers. But after the founders realized that many rideshare drivers don’t have access to credit, particularly in Latin America, the Buenos Aires-based company pivoted to fintech, offering financial services to drivers through a behavioral scoring engine based entirely on a person’s driving… Continue reading Uils wants to lend LatAm’s rideshare drivers cash based on their driving record
Lyft co-founder says autonomous vehicles won’t replace drivers for at least a decade
Human drivers on the Lyft platform aren’t going to be replaced by autonomous vehicles anytime soon, company co-founder and president John Zimmer told the audience today at TechCrunch Disrupt. “I can’t imagine anytime in the next decade-plus where we would need any less drivers,” he said, noting that he envisions autonomous vehicles handling anywhere from… Continue reading Lyft co-founder says autonomous vehicles won’t replace drivers for at least a decade
Uber launches new advertising division to boost revenues
Uber Technologies Inc has launched a new advertising division as the ride-hailing firm looks to diversify its revenue sources through tie-ups with brands and marketers. With a reach of 122 million monthly active users globally, the company said on Wednesday it will sell ad space inside its ride-hailing and UberEats apps, along with in-vehicle digital ads, sponsored mails and storefront ads. “While consumers are making purchase decisions and waiting for… Continue reading Uber launches new advertising division to boost revenues
Don’t worry, Uber WILL find a way to advertise to you
Uber has officially launched its advertising division and unveiled its in-app ad experience, Journey Ads, in an attempt to drive more revenue. The company said Wednesday it will sell ad space inside its ride-hailing and Uber Eats apps, as well as in-vehicle digital ads, sponsored mails and storefront ads. Uber has historically tried to add… Continue reading Don’t worry, Uber WILL find a way to advertise to you
Lyft now lets you reserve parking spaces
/ Search and pay for spaces ahead of your travel plans. The new Lyft parking feature allows users to search for and reserve parking spaces directly within the app.Image: Lyft Lyft users can now search, reserve, and pay for parking spaces from the app in cities across the US, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. Drivers… Continue reading Lyft now lets you reserve parking spaces
Want to tip for your Amazon delivery? Drivr is a new app for that
Tipping in the U.S. is a critical part of how the wheels turn in the service economy. One service area that’s been very overlooked, however, is the world of last-mile delivery — a service job that falls between the cracks when it comes to tipping because those who deliver products typically don’t work for the… Continue reading Want to tip for your Amazon delivery? Drivr is a new app for that