Waze shuts down its carpool service due to fewer commuters
A pandemic decline in office commutes has lead to Google shutting down the feature.
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Uber will bring back shared rides to nine US cities this summer
The company has relaunched its carpooling service after a two-year hiatus.
Bird is reportedly laying off almost a quarter of its staff
Layoffs will affect personnel across divisions and regions.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Uber is ditching the 'split fare' feature in April
But it's not gone forever.
Arrival offers an early look at its first electric car
It's designed for rideshare drivers, but don't call it a taxi.
Uber's audio recording safety feature is coming to the US
Other new measures include audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck enhancements.
Uber, PayPal and Walgreens set up a Vaccine Access Fund
Anyone can donate and help to cover the cost of rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites into orbit
It was also the company's first rideshare mission.
Lyft settles with Justice Department over disability lawsuit
The rideshare company will pay a $40K civil penalty, educate drivers.
Lyft commits to all electric vehicles by 2030
They want to make EVs make economic sense.
Lyft will deliver essential items for governments and businesses
Its drivers will transport meals, groceries, medical supplies and other necessities.
Uber's app update offers message translations and makes pickups clearer
The feature tackles problems caused by language barriers.
Uber passengers in California can 'favorite' drivers
The company has introduced a number of new features for its CA drivers.
Uber reportedly tells its staff not to disclose potential crimes
Uber says it's not its job to determine whether a crime has occurred.
Uber is testing PIN-based pickup at the Portland airport
Uber is launching a pilot program at Portland International Airport.
Ford’s Chariot rideshare service expands to New York City
The crowdsourced shuttle service wants to ease commuter congestion
UberPool riders in London might have to do some walking
Get those boots ready.
ICYMI: Another thing likely to survive with the cockroaches
Microscopic organism DNA to make us bunker-ready.
Report: Google is turning Waze into a ride-sharing platform
Launching this fall, it'll be more about carpooling than on-demand trips.
19Uber drivers' rates protest takes to the SF streets
Drivers angry over dwindling pay create gridlock in front of Uber HQ.
