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Waymo pushes back its self-driving truck efforts to focus on ride hailing
Waymo is downplaying its autonomous trucks in favor of making robotaxis a success.
Lyft's app now lets you request a tow truck and schedule maintenance
Lyft's app now helps you take care of your own car, including repairs and tow trucks.
Lyft and Motional to offer driverless taxi rides in Los Angeles
Lyft and Motional have announced plans to launch a driverless ride-hailing service in Los Angeles using Ioniq 5 EV Level 4 robotaxis.
Uber now offers EV rides in 25 cities
Uber has expanded its Comfort Electric service "nationwide" to 24 US cities, letting users request rides in all-electric vehicles.
Anonymous claims responsibility for Moscow traffic jam tied to app exploit
On Thursday morning, Moscow’s busy Fili district became the site of a traffic jam unlike almost any before it.
Uber tests train and bus bookings in the UK
As it promised earlier this year, Uber is testing bus and train travel options in the UK via a partnership with Germany's travel platform Omio.
Uber doesn't need to offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles in all cites, judge rules
A federal court has ruled that Uber does not need to provide wheelchair-accessible service in every US market.
Lyft will pay $25 million to settle claims it hid safety issues before its IPO
Those issues include reported sexual assaults by its drivers.
Lyft joins Uber in cutting back on new hiring
After Uber announced that it was cutting back on hiring and other expenses due to the economic slowdown, rival Lyft is doing the same.
Washington is first state to guarantee pay and benefits for Uber and Lyft drivers
Washington State's governor has signed a pay guarantee for Uber and Lyft drivers into law.
Toyota and Aurora test robotaxis in Texas
Toyota and Aurora are testing robotaxis in Dallas, Texas.
Uber looks to speed up sale of its stake in Russian ride-hailing app Yandex
The company currently owns a 29% stake in Russia's largest ride-hailing platform.
Lyft and Kakao drivers can soon take ride requests through Android Auto
Lyft and Kakao apps are coming to Android Auto to help drivers give you rides, while Motorola could make wireless Android Auto available to many more people.
Waymo will add custom-built EVs by Chinese company Geely to its robotaxi fleet
In the future, Waymo's robotaxi fleet in the US will feature electric vehicles build specifically for the service by Chinese automaker Geely.
Via's personal ride-hailing will shut down next week
Via is shutting down its ride-hailing services after December 20th to shift its attention to mass transit.
Hyundai's next robotaxi is an upgraded Ioniq 5 EV
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 electric car will be Motional's first commercial robotaxi, hitting the streets in 2023 with help from Lyft.
China orders Didi ride hailing app pulled from stores over privacy issues
China has ordered Didi's ridesharing app pulled from app stores for allegedly violating personal data collection rules.
Uber teams up with Arrival to make custom EV taxis
Uber has teamed with UK-based auto manufacturer Arrival to create an electric vehicle specifically for ride-hailing purposes.
Lyft lets you request rides directly from your healthcare provider
Lyft is introducing a healthcare pass that lets health plan provides and social services organizations cover rides for eligible patients.
Uber and Lyft create a shared database of drivers banned for assault
Uber and Lyft will work together to share information on US drivers and delivery people accused of sexual assault to ensure those individuals are banned on both platforms.
