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Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business
Earlier this summer, Travis Kalanick’s Atoms announced a $1.7 billion funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. But even…
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Delivery Hero board backs Uber’s $15B takeover bid
Delivery Hero’s board has signed off on Uber’s $15 billion takeover offer and recommended shareholders approve the deal,…
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Uber is laying off 10% of staff, or 3,300 people
Uber is laying off about 3,300 people, or about 10% of its global headcount, in a bid to…
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Uber launches live video streaming for teen accounts
Uber said Tuesday it is introducing a new live video streaming feature for parents to keep track of…
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Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million (around $966 million) — the second largest penalty…
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TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.…
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Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada
Nevada, get ready for the robotaxis. The Nevada Transportation Authority unanimously approved three permits Thursday that will allow…
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Uber adds Zipline drones to its Eats delivery network
Uber is investing in, and partnering with, drone delivery company Zipline with the goal of making one million…
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Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to Europe
Chinese autonomous vehicle maker Pony AI and Uber plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to four cities in Europe…
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Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake
Uber has sold off its entire stake in Serve Robotics, the autonomous delivery robot company that spun out…