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Argo AI’s robotaxis officially available via Lyft in Austin
Ride-hailing giant Lyft and autonomous vehicle technology company Argo AI are now officially offering public robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. This is the second city in which Lyft and Argo are operating a commercial robotaxi service after Miami, which launched in December. Riders in Austin will have the option of choosing a driverless commute directly… Continue reading Argo AI’s robotaxis officially available via Lyft in Austin
CoRise Raises 8.5M in Seed Funding
CoRise, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a live technical upskilling platform, raised $8.5M in Seed funding. The round was led by Greylock Partners, with participation from GSV Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, Mustafa Suleyman, and Greg Brockman. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth and expand operations. Founded by Julia Stiglitz, Sourabh Bajaj, and Jacob Samuelson, CoRise… Continue reading CoRise Raises 8.5M in Seed Funding
Lyft freezes hiring in the US amid economic instability
Lyft has been canceling job interviews this week and is reportedly on a hiring freeze in the U.S., according to anonymous professional network Blind and a report from Bloomberg. The freeze affects all departments in the U.S. and should last into next year as the ride-hail giant continues to face economic unpredictability. “Like many other… Continue reading Lyft freezes hiring in the US amid economic instability
Italy B2C Ecommerce Market Opportunities Databook 2022: Industry to Reach $79 Billion by 2026
DUBLIN, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Italy B2C Ecommerce Market Opportunities Databook – 100+ KPIs on Ecommerce Verticals (Shopping, Travel, Food Service, Media & Entertainment, Technology), Market Share by Key Players, Sales Channel Analysis, Payment Instrument, Consumer Demographics – Q2 2022 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the Q2 2022 B2C… Continue reading Italy B2C Ecommerce Market Opportunities Databook 2022: Industry to Reach $79 Billion by 2026
German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Volkswagen launches real robotaxi offer in Hamburg005317
Volkswagen will in Hamburg schon bald selbstständig fahrende Robotaxis in Betrieb nehmen. 2025 dürften die ersten 1000 autonomen Fahrzeuge im Stadtgebiet auf die Reise geschickt werden. Das Unternehmen sieht in der Hansestadt nach positiven Erfahrungen mit dem elektrischen Sammeltaxi Moia gute Voraussetzungen, eine weitere Alternative im Personentransport zu etablieren.Verantwortlich für das Taxiprojekt ist die Konzerntochter… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Volkswagen launches real robotaxi offer in Hamburg005317
Ford announces team shake-up after supply chain warning for Wall Street
Within 72 hours of warning Wall Street that it planned to spend $1 billion more than expected this quarter on supply chain costs, Ford Motor Co. announced reorganizing part of its executive leadership team that oversees supply chain management and product development — while adding yet more Silicon Valley tech talent. Parts shortages delay production… Continue reading Ford announces team shake-up after supply chain warning for Wall Street
US Lawmakers Push Tech Firms on Abortion Benefits for Gig Workers
When the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, many technology companies assured employees that they would help those who needed to travel to another state to access abortion care. But at some companies, one major segment of their workforces remained shut out: gig workers. Today, a group of 25 Democratic members of… Continue reading US Lawmakers Push Tech Firms on Abortion Benefits for Gig Workers
California Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers
In 2020, California voters approved Proposition 22, a law that app-based companies including Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash said would improve worker conditions while keeping rides and deliveries cheap and abundant for consumers. But a report published today suggests that rideshare drivers in the state have instead seen their effective hourly wage decline compared to what… Continue reading California Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers
Knoetic Raises $36M in Series B Funding
Knoetic, a NYC-based Chief People Officer (CPO) platform for people analytics, raised $36M in Series B funding. The round was led by EQT Ventures with participation from new investor Menlo Ventures, and Accel (which led the Series A). Alastair (“Ali”) Mitchell, Partner and Co-Head of EQT Ventures, will join Knoetic’s Board of Directors. The company intends to… Continue reading Knoetic Raises $36M in Series B Funding