Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester Company hails first step in rolling out technology across UK as first autonomous vehicles take to city’s streets The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Uber Eats Deals That Look Good Until You Check the Final Total A buy-one-get-one-free burger or a 40% off promotion can make ordering dinner through Uber Eats seem like a bargain. But the price displayed beside a restaurant’s menu items is only part of what customers pay. Delivery fees, service fees, tips, and higher app menu prices can push the final total… Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 13
Uber driver claims she makes $8,000 a month, yet she still ends up living in her Toyota Prius An Uber driver ended up living in her car. We Got This Covered · Oct 13
Susan Collins’s allies spent $25,000 attacking her rival in the Oregon version of Portland: ‘They can’t even find it on a map’ “Good luck convincing Mainers you know what’s best for them when you don’t know which Portland they live in,” blasted her Democratic rival. Fortune · Oct 12
AMD Stock Is Set to Benefit From Both Physical and Agentic AI AMD is well-positioned to benefit from the proliferation of both agentic AI and physical AI. Barchart · Oct 10
Man uses Uber Courier to deliver $1,500 iPhone. Then the driver allegedly claims the package is ‘illegal’: ‘I’m a little pissed’ "It's about the principle - it's the theft - it's the violation of trust.” We Got This Covered · Oct 9
Uber’s ezCater Acquisition Looks Like a Smart Move to Diversify Revenue Streams Uber is buying ezCater, a profitable catering platform with an average order value of more than $400. Here's why the deal could boost margins and grow the company's Uber for Business arm. Barchart · Oct 9
A lake pilgrimage and a quiet car ride to the beach: last hours of sisters who took own lives in Brighton Inquest hears details of how three women spent their last days but why they ended their lives may never be known The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Uber Eats dives into catering with $2 billion buyout of company serving 140,000 US restaurants Acquisition could help Uber Eats catch up with competitor DoorDash The Independent UK · Oct 7
Specialist Develops Training Standards for Uber’s Global Teams In companies operating across dozens of countries, teaching is not simply about transferring knowledge. It is about creating a common language for people working in different markets, establishing measurable standards, and ensuring that a customer receives a consistent level of service regardless of where they are. inkl · Oct 6
Washington man allegedly waits 2 hours for Uber. Then he sees his driver is going where his last 2 no-show drivers went: ‘same parking lot in Beltsville’ “What are we doing? I just wanna go to a concert.” We Got This Covered · Oct 6
Afghan refugee locked up for killing dog walker in Uxbridge stabbing spree Dawood Safi killed Wayne Broadhurst and stabbed his landlord after arming himself with a knife while gripped by paranoid delusions. Evening Standard · Oct 5
Man who killed dog walker in random London knife rampage given indefinite hospital order Dawood Safi, 28, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility Evening Standard · Oct 5
Navi Mumbai International Airport rolls out multimodal connectivity ahead of winter schedule Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to enhance its transport network with affordable options for passengers. Multiple services include buses, taxis, and airport shuttles, offering economical travel across regions. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation will begin the e-Shivai bus operations on October 7 for passengers. Besides, ride-sharing services such… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Barchart · Oct 3 500 Reasons to Buy Little-Known KIDZ AI Stock KIDZ AI is expanding beyond EdTech into AI infrastructure and autonomous mobility, creating new opportunities for its beaten-down stock.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3 Bailiffs and 100 unpaid teachers: inside the collapse of ‘groundbreaking’ yoga studio Triyoga Formerly a favourite of the A-list, the chain has abruptly ceased trading, leaving teachers and customers blindsided
Motor1 · Oct 2 Uber Driver Gets Fare For Passenger Named ‘Ashley.’ Then He Gets A Call Accusing Him Of Uber Malpractice It was reported by one of my rideshare people."
The Guardian - US · Oct 1 Lyft agrees to pay California $272.5m in largest-ever wage theft settlement More than $237m will be distributed to drivers over firm labeling them independent contractors and not employees
The Times of India · Oct 1 Indian man travels to North Carolina from Mumbai to find 17-year-old girl who blocked him on social media, Uber driver alerts cops An Indian man was arrested and charged with several sex crimes in Davidson County, North Carolina after it was found that he traveled from India to North Carolina to meet a girl with whom he claimed to be in a long-term online relationship. The girl was found to be 17…
Barchart · Sep 30 Grab's Stock Hit a Three-Year Low After Its $4.5 Billion Deal. Then Insiders Bought $30 Million. Grab's bet on Atome Financial rattled investors, but its top executives responded by buying more than $30 million of GRAB stock.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 Who’s your Uber driver on the phone to? Welcome to the long, long diaspora phone call For those employed in arduous solitary work such as cab driving, a marathon phone call is the perfect place to navigate the dislocations of immigrant life
The Economic Times · Sep 30 'Make the apps accountable’: Delhi HC puts Uber, Ola, Rapido on notice over women’s safety The Delhi High Court initiated a plea for improved safety measures for women using app-based cab services. Authorities and ride-hailing companies are required to respond to safety concerns about driver verification and emergency protocols. The court emphasized the need for a 24x7 Command and Control Centre to address passenger emergencies…
Euronews · Sep 30 Europe’s carmakers face growing competition from AI for vital supplies Europe's car industry is most at risk from its reliance on a handful of countries for chips and critical materials, according to a new report which warns that going electric is pitting carmakers against AI and data centres for the same supplies.
We Got This Covered · Sep 29 Woman upgrades to Uber Comfort for one big reason, ends up getting ambushed by driver as soon as she sat inside: ‘So much for the quiet preference’ This is why you need to carry headphones.
We Got This Covered · Sep 29 Woman gets trapped in bumper-to-bumper Miami traffic. Then her Uber driver allegedly requests her to look away: ‘Very uncomfortable’ But really, what do you do in such a situation?