Aurora, the autonomous vehicle company that acquired Uber ATG last year, has assembled a team of outside experts, shared new details about its operations in a self-assessment safety report and launched a website as part of a broader effort to win over consumers wary of the technology that they may someday share the road with, or… Continue reading Aurora brings in outsiders to boost safety efforts, public trust of driverless vehicles
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Rideshare drivers gather in NYC in hopes of unionizing
Protesters gathered in bright red t-shirts and matching masks bearing the Independent Drivers Guild logo. Placards bearing slogans like “Freeze Hiring, Reactive Workers Now!” and “Unlock Uber” were being handed out at a table toward the entrance. What the gathering lacked in sheer numbers, it made up with enthusiasm. A wide range of speakers approached… Continue reading Rideshare drivers gather in NYC in hopes of unionizing
Taking Lyft’s new e-bike for a spin
The bike had none of the usual signage when I took it for a spin around the chaotic and construction-filled streets of Manhattan. It very much looked like a prototype, with visible soldering on the joints and a not-quite-complete AV system. But it handled well, when merging in and out of traffic — and at… Continue reading Taking Lyft’s new e-bike for a spin
Self-Driving Coalition Announces New Board Members Embark and Aurora
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Self-Driving Coalition – dedicated to working with lawmakers, regulators and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of autonomous vehicles (AVs) – announced today that Aurora and Embark have joined the Coalition’s Board of Directors. Both Embark and Aurora became members in 2020, and their addition… Continue reading Self-Driving Coalition Announces New Board Members Embark and Aurora
Thousands of New York Drivers Create Worker-Owned Version of Uber
“Every single transaction reveals exploitation.” True Ridesharing On Sunday, New Yorkers looking for a ride found themselves with a new alternative to Uber or Lyft: a ride-hailing service called the Drivers Cooperative that’s owned and operated by the drivers themselves. The Drivers Cooperative’s founders told The New York Times that they see their new project… Continue reading Thousands of New York Drivers Create Worker-Owned Version of Uber
Uber and Lyft fares surge by up to 40% as the ride-hailing apps struggle to find enough drivers
Uber and Lyft are hiking up fares amid a driver shortage. Uber prices were up 40% in April compared to the same time last year, data showed. But the labor shortage and surging demand means that earnings for drivers are soaring. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Uber and Lyft are hiking up fares… Continue reading Uber and Lyft fares surge by up to 40% as the ride-hailing apps struggle to find enough drivers
Uber and Lyft rides are pricier due to a lack of drivers (and the waits are longer, too)
Uber and Lyft rides have been almost twice as expensive over the past few months in the US, because the ride-hailing companies have been having difficulties meeting demand. More and more people are going back to their old routines after getting fully vaccinated, which translates to higher demand for rides as passengers fire up their… Continue reading Uber and Lyft rides are pricier due to a lack of drivers (and the waits are longer, too)
The dream of the truly driverless car is officially dead
Driverless technology has been heralded as a way to save costs and save lives. But driverless does not mean humanless. Technology still requires human oversight. This often means increased, not reduced, costs for business and consumers alike. Ashley Nunes is Director for Competition Policy at the R Street Institute. This is an opinion column. The… Continue reading The dream of the truly driverless car is officially dead
Uber is draining its cash-burning Pool
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Could This Be The No.1 EV Stock Of 2021?
While Tesla and Volkswagen compete for EV buyers, a winner of their battles for customers may be another billion-dollar company that doesn’t even make cars called Facedrive. That might come as a surprise after the banner year Tesla had in 2020. In just the last 12 months, Tesla has seen an incredible 503% gain in… Continue reading Could This Be The No.1 EV Stock Of 2021?