In October, Motional partnered with U.S. on-demand shuttle startup Via to launch a shared robotaxi service in the U.S. next year. In the partnership, Motional’s self-driving vehicles will serve as on-demand, shared robotaxies based on Via technology that covers booking, passenger and vehicle assignment and identification, and fleet management. Motional, headquartered in Boston, plans to… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai JV, Lyft to launch driverless U.S. robotaxi services in 2023000625
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Lyft, Motional to launch multi-city U.S. robotaxi service in 2023
By Paul Lienert 2 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Lyft Inc and Motional will launch a multi-city U.S. robotaxi service in 2023, the partners said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: The Lyft Driver Hub is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson The driverless vehicles will be provided by Motional, a joint… Continue reading Lyft, Motional to launch multi-city U.S. robotaxi service in 2023
Chinese Uber competitor DiDi unveiled a futuristic EV made specifically for ride-sharing — see the D1
DiDi Chuxing has unveiled a custom electric sedan built specifically for ride-shares: the D1. The D1 was built in partnership with electric vehicle maker BYD. The electric vehicle has features like a smart steering wheel, several touchscreens, and artificial intelligence systems. The D1s will be used by drivers across cities in China over the next several… Continue reading Chinese Uber competitor DiDi unveiled a futuristic EV made specifically for ride-sharing — see the D1
Uber in advanced talks to sell air taxi unit: Axios
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: An Uber logo is shown on a rideshare vehicle during a statewide day of action to demand that ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft follow California law and grant drivers “basic employee rights”, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake (Reuters) – Uber Technologies is… Continue reading Uber in advanced talks to sell air taxi unit: Axios
Scale AI Raises $155M in Funding; Valued at Over $3.5 Billion Post-Money
Scale AI, a San Francisco, California-based data platform for AI, raised $155M in new funding. The round, led by Tiger Global, was closed at a valuation of over $3.5B post-money. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate the development of its AI platform and develop new products to serve its customers like OpenAI,… Continue reading Scale AI Raises $155M in Funding; Valued at Over $3.5 Billion Post-Money
Motional gets approval to test fully driverless vehicles in Nevada
Motional, the Aptiv-Hyundai $4 billion joint venture aimed at commercializing autonomous vehicles, is preparing to roll out fully driverless vehicles on public roads in Las Vegas after receiving approval from the state of Nevada. The company’s president and CEO Karl Iagnemma announced Tuesday in a blog post that the state has given permission to test… Continue reading Motional gets approval to test fully driverless vehicles in Nevada
India’s new ride hailing rules cap driver hours and limit surge pricing
Sponsored Links Manish Rajput/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images India is bringing app-based ride hailing services under dedicated regulation for the first time, and it might just set an example for other countries. TechCrunch reports the country has instituted guidelines that set expectations for both drivers and customers. Drivers can’t work more than 12 hours, for… Continue reading India’s new ride hailing rules cap driver hours and limit surge pricing
Hyundai-backed Motional to launch fully driverless cars in Las Vegas
Motional, the self-driving car operator backed by Hyundai and Aptiv, has received the green light to roll out a test fleet of fully driverless cars in Las Vegas. The state of Nevada has granted the company permission to operate its autonomous vehicles without a human safety driver behind the wheel. Currently, only a small handful… Continue reading Hyundai-backed Motional to launch fully driverless cars in Las Vegas
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of November 2 – November 8, 2020
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week of November 2, 2020 – November 8, 2020. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Executives Association (AEA) News- The AEA is excited to open our unique… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of November 2 – November 8, 2020
DoorDash files for IPO and hints at driverless future
Food delivery platform DoorDash filed its widely anticipated IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, and plans to take the company public early next month. The company’s revenue soared in 2020 and it briefly showed a profit, as restaurants closed to in-person dining due to the pandemic, and relied on delivery services. DoorDash… Continue reading DoorDash files for IPO and hints at driverless future