2026 Roland Garros: Tips for Enjoying the French Open How to get around, what to eat and who to watch. Sports Illustrated · May 18
Uber CEO on Travis Kalanick; Micron’s warning to India Dara Khosrowshahi told ET in an interaction that Uber is open to collaborating with founder Travis Kalanick. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. The Economic Times · May 18
Australian Mum Started a Laundry Side Hustle — 'The Laundry Lady' Scaled to $12 Million Across Three Countries Susan Toft built The Laundry Lady from a spare room side hustle into an $8.6 million laundry operation across three countries without franchising. International Business Times UK · May 18
Uber open to teaming up with Travis Kalanick on autonomous vehicles: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed openness to partnering with ousted founder Travis Kalanick on his new autonomous vehicle venture. This marks a significant shift, as Uber previously sold its self-driving unit and now favors a partnership-led strategy in autonomous mobility. The Economic Times · May 18
Dara Khosrowshahi on Uber’s India bets, AI & jobs; Nvidia’s Simplismart bet Happy Monday! Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sat down with ET to discuss the company’s ambitions in (and for) India, among other things. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. The Economic Times · May 18
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on India bets, Travis Kalanick, jobs in the AI era & more Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi anticipates India becoming its largest market in a decade, highlighting dynamic growth and talent. The company is investing in tech centres and a data centre partnership with Adani Group, while exploring logistics and local commerce opportunities. The Economic Times · May 18
Uber still ahead despite stiffening competition, playing to win: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi asserts the company's dominance, highlighting expansion into allied businesses and India's projected rise as its largest market. He also expressed openness to revisiting food delivery and potentially partnering with Travis Kalanick on autonomous vehicles, while emphasizing India's growing role in AI infrastructure development. The Economic Times · May 18
Man Cancels His Uber. Then He Gets In And Demands A Ride Anyway: 'Trying To Scam Me' Rideshare drivers deal with a lot. Drunk passengers, people throwing up in their cars, people getting back from the beach and making their car wet and sandy. Odors. Motor1 · May 17
LIRR Strike Prompts Shuttle Bus Service: See the Route Map and Cheat Sheet for Monday's Commute With Long Island Rail Road service fully suspended due to the strike, the MTA is running limited shuttle buses and pointing riders to buses, subways and low‑cost options to reach New York City. Here's a quick guide for Monday's commute. Latin Times · May 17
Cerebras Stock Opened Trading with a Wild Rally. It Still Has a Lot of Runway Before It Catches Up with Nvidia and AMD. Recently, Cerebras went public with the largest IPO of the year, but it is still far away from the big names in the AI space. Barchart · May 17
Uber Stock: 3 Reasons Why Analysts See Over 50% Upside Potential While UBER stock has dipped so far this year, Wall Street sees massive upside ahead. Barchart · May 16
Texas Uber driver has passenger named Caleb. Now he’s trying to find Caleb’s girlfriend after overhearing his shocking plans to betray her A Texas Uber driver is sending a message to a University of Texas graduate after overhearing a conversation. The conversation in question? Her boyfriend’s plan to break things off and move to a new city afterward. TikToker Shawn TV (@Shawntv96) posted a video with more than 261,000 views that went… The Mary Sue · May 16
Flipkart puts IPO on ice; Rapido's $240 million raise Flipkart has hit pause on its IPO in a jittery market. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. The Economic Times · May 15
Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a US$1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to begin in 2027. The projected $48 million annual revenue would go entirely to support the chronically underfunded Philadelphia school district, which faces a $300 million budget deficit. The Conversation · May 15
The Economic Times · May 15 Rapido raises $240 million from Prosus, WestBridge, Accel; valuation hits $3 billion Urban mobility startup Rapido has secured $240 million in a funding round led by Prosus, valuing the company at $3 billion. This raise is part of a larger $730 million round and will be used to expand markets, grow its captain network, and enhance technology.
The Economic Times · May 15 Petrol, diesel price hike impact: From milk, onions, Blinkit deliveries to Uber fares & others, here's all that may get costlier Petrol, diesel price hike impact: Centre’s Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices may not feel massive immediately, but its ripple effect could slowly hit everyday expenses — from vegetables and milk to Blinkit deliveries, cab rides, and even flight tickets. Since fuel powers transport across India,…
The Economic Times · May 15 Oracle leaves freshers in limbo; D2C carts go cold Happy Friday! Oracle has started pulling back campus offers from top institutes, leaving students caught in the crossfire. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
The Economic Times · May 14 India crowns Meta AI; More layoffs hit tech India is now the ground zero for Meta’s AI push, WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart told us. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
The Economic Times · May 14 Uber to add two new tech centres in India: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi at Bengaluru townhall Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced plans for two new tech centers in Bengaluru and Hyderabad by the end of 2027, significantly expanding its India footprint. The company is also prioritising its two-wheeler market, which has become a key growth segment despite regulatory hurdles and rising fuel prices.
MarketBeat · May 13 WeRide Q1 Earnings Call Highlights WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 58% year over year, as management pointed to expanding Robotaxi deployments, broader autonomous driving commercialization and traction for its L2++ advanced driver assistance system. Founder, Chairman and CEO Dr. Tony Han said total
Barchart · May 13 Cathie Wood Remains Bullish About Tesla’s Robotaxi. TSLA Stock Is Waiting for a Financial Trigger Higher. The celebrity fund manager believes that Robotaxi will stay ahead of Waymo.
The Economic Times · May 13 There's more to Uber’s India data centre bet than meets the eye Uber is setting the stage for its first-ever data center in India through a strategic alliance with the Adani Group. This development not only accentuates India's pivotal role in the global tech arena but also highlights the significance of local data processing and artificial intelligence. For Uber, this venture paves…
The Economic Times · May 13 Uber's India data centre bet; Cyber cover meets AI risk Uber will establish its first data centre in India with the Adani Group. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
The Independent UK · May 13 Super-efficient Lucid EVs coming to the UK in 2028, says company boss Exclusive: Three high-tech SUVs will lead the way for award-winning efficiency-focused US brand from Silicon Valley
The Economic Times · May 13 Uber teams up with Adani for first data center in India Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced a partnership with Adani Group to establish Uber's first data center in India. This facility, set to be operational later this year, will enable Uber to test and deploy technology, supporting its growth as a global innovation hub for the company.