Tag: Uber

Wayve, an A.I. Start-Up for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion

Wayve, a London maker of artificial intelligence systems for autonomous vehicles, said on Tuesday that it had raised $1 billion, an eye-popping sum for a European start-up and an illustration of investor optimism about A.I.’s ability to reshape industries. SoftBank, the Japanese conglomerate that backed Uber and other tech companies, was the lead investor, along… Continue reading Wayve, an A.I. Start-Up for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion

Google updates Android in-car experiences with new apps and features

Google has announced a range of new apps and features set to be delivered across vehicles equipped with Android Auto and Android Automotive OS, while launching a new program to expand the ecosystem of apps available across both of these platforms. Here, the tech giant confirmed that new entertainment apps, such as the multimedia streaming… Continue reading Google updates Android in-car experiences with new apps and features

Tesla keeps cutting jobs and the feds probe Waymo

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! What a wild week for transportation news! It was a smorgasbord of news that seemed to touch every sector and theme in transportation, including tariffs on Chinese… Continue reading Tesla keeps cutting jobs and the feds probe Waymo

Uber will soon let you reserve a shuttle to get home from a big concert or ballgame

Google I/O isn’t the only tech-adjacent event this week. Uber just held its annual GO-GET event and announced a whole bunch of new features coming to the rideshare platform/taxi app/whatever you wanna call it. Much of this news concerns shuttles and expanded ride sharing options, specifically a new option called Uber Shuttle. This lets users… Continue reading Uber will soon let you reserve a shuttle to get home from a big concert or ballgame

Uber has a new way to solve the concert traffic problem

Uber is taking a shuttle product it developed for commuters in India and Egypt and converting it for an American audience. The ride-hail and delivery giant announced Wednesday at its annual Go-Get event in New York City that it will launch a shuttle service in certain U.S. cities this summer. The service will eventually cater… Continue reading Uber has a new way to solve the concert traffic problem

Cover Genius Raises $80M in Series E Funding

Cover Genius, a NYC-based insurtech company for embedded protection, raised $80M in Series E funding. The round was led by Spark Capital with support from existing investors, including Dawn Capital, King River Capital and G Squared. The company intends to use the funds to expedite its growth plans and continue to invest in technology, including improved… Continue reading Cover Genius Raises $80M in Series E Funding

Google adds Max, Peacock, and Angry Birds to cars with native Android software

/ Also, Android Auto is getting the Uber app, in a potential boon to drivers. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Ford Google is adding… Continue reading Google adds Max, Peacock, and Angry Birds to cars with native Android software

Uber just unveiled a shuttle service and 4 other ways to save you money

Uber/Nina Raemont/ZDNET Uber unveiled several new features on Wednesday at its Go Get event that will change how people use the app. The products emphasize cost-effective ride-hailing, scheduled rides, and partnerships. In line with the brand’s goal of being “the everything of motion,” Uber is expanding its offerings with shuttle services to large events; discounted rides;… Continue reading Uber just unveiled a shuttle service and 4 other ways to save you money

Uber is adding scheduled carpool rides and shuttle service for airports and concerts

/ Uber Shuttle, which will launch in Miami, is another example of the company experimenting with different vehicles and trips to diversify its revenue. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City &… Continue reading Uber is adding scheduled carpool rides and shuttle service for airports and concerts