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fromQNS
17 hours ago

Report: Ride share services continue to fail disabled riders in NYC despite record profits - QNS

Ride share services like Uber and Lyft are failing to adequately serve disabled riders despite significant profits.
#waymo
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
#philanthropy
fromFortune
2 hours ago
Fundraising

MacKenzie Scott rewrote the rules of philanthropy. Who will follow her lead? | Fortune

fromFast Company
4 days ago
Fundraising

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Fundraising

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.
Fundraising
fromFortune
2 hours ago

MacKenzie Scott rewrote the rules of philanthropy. Who will follow her lead? | Fortune

Philanthropy must urgently support those addressing inequity rather than relying on outdated strategies and empty commitments.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.
#autonomous-vehicles
Venture
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Rivian will provide 50,000 robotaxis to Uber in a deal worth $1.25 billion

Rivian and Uber partnered to deploy 50,000 robotaxis, with initial 10,000 R2 vehicles launching in San Francisco and Miami by 2028, scaling to 25 cities by 2031.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
Cars
fromThe Verge
21 hours ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
Venture
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Rivian will provide 50,000 robotaxis to Uber in a deal worth $1.25 billion

Rivian and Uber partnered to deploy 50,000 robotaxis, with initial 10,000 R2 vehicles launching in San Francisco and Miami by 2028, scaling to 25 cities by 2031.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Charity 'feels the pinch' of higher energy prices

Higher energy and fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict are impacting food charities and businesses in the UK.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Legendary NYC taxi hustler says modern airport scammers are out of control

Taxi hustlers in NYC airports are using sophisticated schemes to overcharge tourists, with illegal dispatchers coordinating the scams.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SF Rideshare Rapist' Who Posed As Victims' Driver Found Guilty In SoMa, Mission Assaults

Orlando Vilchez Lazo was convicted of 11 felony counts for kidnapping and raping four women posing as a rideshare driver from 2013 to 2018.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Bay Area man bringing positivity to 'bike life'; hundreds of people expected at rideout in Hayward

A community effort in Hayward aims to promote peaceful biking among youth amidst recent negative incidents involving cyclists.
Retirement
fromFortune
2 days ago

Meet a 74-year-old New Yorker who unretired to become an Uber driver: 'I'm amazed at what people will tell me' | Fortune

Many retirees are returning to work due to financial needs and the desire for social engagement.
fromMoneywise
4 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.
Remote teams
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May - Above the Law

I'm incredibly proud of the firm and what we've accomplished in the last year. We had certainly, the year before, a historic year financially, and this year was also historic in being one of our best financial years in history.
Law
#amazon
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Amazon donates 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest | amNewYork

Amazon delivered its 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest and pledged $150,000 to support food rescue efforts in New York City.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
6 days ago

Ride along: Amazon expands delivery e-bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan

Amazon is expanding its delivery service using electric-assisted bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Amazon donates 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest | amNewYork

Amazon delivered its 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest and pledged $150,000 to support food rescue efforts in New York City.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
6 days ago

Ride along: Amazon expands delivery e-bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan

Amazon is expanding its delivery service using electric-assisted bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan.
#lyft
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Sours on Lyft, Price Target Cut

Lyft's stock is under pressure, with a price target cut to $15 due to winter storms, rising fuel costs, and integration challenges from Freenow.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Lyft CEO David Risher is still a driver for the company: It made him realize being even one minute late could cost the customer their job | Fortune

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Sours on Lyft, Price Target Cut

Lyft's stock is under pressure, with a price target cut to $15 due to winter storms, rising fuel costs, and integration challenges from Freenow.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Lyft CEO David Risher is still a driver for the company: It made him realize being even one minute late could cost the customer their job | Fortune

#fair-fares
fromGothamist
5 days ago
NYC politics

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
3 days ago
New York City

Fare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper

Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
New York City
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
3 days ago

Fare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper

Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | Launch
1 day ago

Bolt expands its Hopp ride-hailing brand into Canadian corporate travel

Hopp for Business targets corporate mobility needs, enhancing expense reporting for finance teams in the Greater Toronto Area.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The kindness of strangers: An online forum user shipped me a car radiator, saving me from financial ruin

After worrying that he was somehow trying to scam me, I reluctantly sent him my address. A week later, the radiator arrived on my doorstop. A mate was able to help me install it and bingo the car worked again.
Relationships
Education
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

High School Teens Are Repairing Used Cars to Donate to Single Moms

Students repair cars to gift to single moms, providing essential transportation for jobs, education, and medical needs.
#uber
fromEngadget
1 week ago
NYC startup

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
European startups

Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai | TechCrunch

fromEngadget
1 week ago
NYC startup

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
Toronto startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Uber drivers: Your boss knows you're using Tesla's FSD on the job

Some Uber drivers are using Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's approval, despite legal scrutiny surrounding ADAS features.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
European startups

Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Uber expands its $4,000 'Go Electric' grant to drivers nationwide

Uber expands its Go Electric grant to drivers nationwide, offering $4,000 to switch from gas vehicles to electric amid rising gas prices.
#airbnb
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
1 week ago

Airbnb launches private car transfers in 125+ cities

Airbnb launches private car transfers in over 125 cities across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, allowing guests to pre-book directly in the app.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Airbnb is introducing a private car pick-up service | TechCrunch

Airbnb expands services to include car pick-ups in 125 cities through a partnership with Welcome Pickups.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
1 week ago

Airbnb launches private car transfers in 125+ cities

Airbnb launches private car transfers in over 125 cities across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, allowing guests to pre-book directly in the app.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Airbnb is introducing a private car pick-up service | TechCrunch

Airbnb expands services to include car pick-ups in 125 cities through a partnership with Welcome Pickups.
fromTime Out New York
17 hours ago

Citi Bike is giving away unlimited free rides to New Yorkers for Earth Day

"Car-Free Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet-and that our streets play a critical role in our fight against climate change," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in an official statement.
Alternative transportation
#gig-economy
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Swimply's CEO says the app is bringing the gig economy to pools and helping cash-strapped homeowners make money

Swimply allows homeowners to rent out their pools, providing income and enhancing access to private swimming experiences.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Swimply's CEO says the app is bringing the gig economy to pools and helping cash-strapped homeowners make money

Swimply allows homeowners to rent out their pools, providing income and enhancing access to private swimming experiences.
#new-york-city
NYC startup
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC sues to shut down unlicensed e-hail app Empower, which offers cheap rides

New York City filed a lawsuit against the illegal e-hail app Empower for operating unlicensed and uninsured.
NYC startup
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC sues to shut down unlicensed e-hail app Empower, which offers cheap rides

New York City filed a lawsuit against the illegal e-hail app Empower for operating unlicensed and uninsured.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Truro targets former Zipcar users with capital-light expansion in London

Turo does not own or lease vehicles. Instead, it acts as a marketplace, enabling short-term rentals between individuals. This approach significantly reduces capital expenditure and operational overheads.
London startup
Fundraising
fromLas Vegas Review-Journal
5 days ago

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Wheely, an on-demand chauffeur app, makes its US debut in NYC

Wheely plans to expand its chauffeur-hailing services to five major US cities within three years, starting with New York City.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

We went from being a 2-car household to just sharing one. So far, the benefits have outweighed the inconvenience.

Sharing a car after totaling one vehicle improved communication, reduced expenses, and preserved independence while helping save money for major life goals.
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

Treat Nonprofits as Strategic Partners, Not Just Philanthropic Recipients

Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy. Donations flow through foundations, annual reports highlight community contributions, and nonprofit engagement is framed as evidence of corporate responsibility.
Non-profit organizations
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

She Invited Homeless Men to Run. That Instinct Fueled Her $100M Business.

Why do I get to be the runner, and these guys get to be the homeless guys on the corner? Why can't we all be runners? She didn't have an answer. It would've been easy to let that question dissolve with her footsteps. Most people would have. But Mahlum saw something in those men that others had missed.
Running
Women in technology
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Uber expands its program that helps pair women riders and drivers

Uber's Women Preferences feature, enabling women riders and drivers to connect with each other, is now available nationwide after successful testing in multiple cities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Uber job listing hints at sharper focus on subscriptions for drivers

The company is hiring for a New York-based product manager to define and execute product strategies that create net-new subscription packages for its drivers and couriers, according to a listing posted this week. The candidate will also create a cohesive strategy for global testing and expansion, and assess how this business model should evolve given different responses from our competitors.
E-Commerce
#gender-based-matching
Women in technology
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a nationwide women-only matching feature for riders and drivers despite ongoing discrimination lawsuits challenging its legality under California law.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Uber launches women-only option across the US

Uber expanded its women-only matching feature nationwide, allowing female riders and drivers to request each other, despite facing discrimination lawsuits from male drivers in California and similar legal challenges faced by competitor Lyft.
Women in technology
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a nationwide women-only matching feature for riders and drivers despite ongoing discrimination lawsuits challenging its legality under California law.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Uber launches women-only option across the US

Uber expanded its women-only matching feature nationwide, allowing female riders and drivers to request each other, despite facing discrimination lawsuits from male drivers in California and similar legal challenges faced by competitor Lyft.
fromEngadget
6 days ago

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.
Toronto startup
Fundraising
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Volunteers refurbish used bikes to support the Boys & Girls Clubs

Volunteers refurbish donated bikes for resale, funding programs for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County.
#ride-hailing
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Uber expands female driver option in the US amid mounting assault cases

Riders will see a new on-demand booking option called "Women Drivers" alongside the existing UberX, Comfort, UberXL and Black offerings. Customers can reserve such a trip in advance, or set their preference in the app settings to increase the likelihood of being matched with a woman. The feature is also offered in cities where teen accounts are available.
Women in technology
Los Angeles
fromQueerty
1 month ago

The Los Angeles Metro wants you to "ride the D" - Queerty

Los Angeles Metro's D Line extension t-shirt with the slogan 'Ride the D' generated viral social media attention for its double entendre appeal.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
6 days ago

London's delivery riders get dedicated cycle hubs in push to tidy up gig economy

Cycle hubs in London provide e-bike rentals and maintenance for couriers, addressing their unique challenges and promoting safer, more efficient cycling.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I quit driving for Uber after I got a full-time finance job. Ride-hailing took more unpaid work than it used to.

Uber driver earnings declined significantly after the company switched to upfront pricing algorithms, requiring 50% more unpaid time online to earn the same income.
Toronto startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Hyundai's Motional wants to deploy robotaxis at lower costs. Here are 5 takeaways from our chat with the CEO.

Motional focuses on cost-effective scaling of self-driving technology to establish a profitable robotaxi business.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Uber is shooting for even more upscale clientele with Uber Elite

Uber launches Uber Elite, an invitation-only luxury ride service featuring professional chauffeurs, new luxury vehicles, premium amenities, and personalized airport pickup for high-end travelers.
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

'Decline and recline': Uber and Lyft drivers are rethinking what trips to accept to navigate soaring gas prices

Rising gas prices from Middle East conflict force ride-hailing drivers to prioritize profitable trips, while EV owners remain unaffected by fuel cost increases.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

BART partners with Uber to offer discounted rides to, from some Bay Area stations

BART and Uber integrated apps so riders can plan and pay for combined trips at all 50 stations, with temporary $5 discounts at ten stations.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says Uber has a quiet edge in the robotaxi wars

Uber Eats might end up playing a key role in its parent company's robotaxi business, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said. The ride-hailing app is working with multiple companies, such as Alphabet-backed Waymo, to make self-driving cars available through its app. Waymo's robotaxis have already proven more efficient than most human Uber drivers in cities such as Atlanta and Austin, Uber has said.
Artificial intelligence
Alternative transportation
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Council wants to replace city's ride share service with Lyft, Uber vouchers

Palo Alto City Council considers replacing its Link ride-share service with Uber and Lyft vouchers for low-income residents to reduce costs and improve service efficiency.
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