Uber, Wayve launch London’s 1st robotaxi service
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According to a report from the Financial Times, Uber and labor unions representing rideshare and taxi drivers are both working to slow the rollout of autonomous vehicles that offer rides with no driver involved.
Uber and Wayve have begun autonomous rides across the UK's capital, although humans are still supervising them for now
By Akash Sriram Sept 2 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies will lay off about 3,300 employees, or 10% of staff, in its largest cuts since the COVID-19 pandemic, to better navigate the rise of robotaxis encroaching on its ride-hailing business.
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Tesla ambassador melts down over horrible robotaxi ride, says he had to call an Uber after total self-driving failure
He was trying to cover just 2.3 miles. The robotaxi told him it would take well over an hour. The post Tesla “Ambassador” Melts Down Over “Horrible” Robotaxi Ride, Says He Had to Call an Uber After Total Self-Driving Failure appeared first on Futurism.
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.