Europe’s First Commercial Robotaxi Service Will Hit The Uber App Soon Rimac’s Verne subsidiary is joining forces with Uber and China’s Pony.ai to deploy the first robotaxis in Croatia this year. InsideEVs · Mar 27
Robotaxis Are Expensive, and Investors Are Now Punishing Pony AI Stock. Have They Gone Too Far? Pony stock sinks as Q4 revenue comes in down 18% on a year-over-year basis. BofA analyst explains why PONY shares are still worth buying on the post-earnings dip. Barchart · Mar 26
A Croatian startup, Uber, and Pony.ai are bringing a commercial robotaxi service to Europe A collaboration between Croatian startup Verne, Uber, and China-based Pony.ai is bringing robotaxis to Europe’s roads, starting with Zagreb. Euronews · Mar 26
Tax Tips: How to Use Your Side Hustle to Write Off Car Fees Working as a rideshare driver for such companies as Lyft or Uber can be a great way to earn extra cash as a side hustle. In addition to making your own hours (and quick bucks), being a rideshare driver also comes with an extra benefit that’s easy to overlook: tax… GOBankingRates · Mar 26
Texas man charged after allegedly abandoning his puppy in the departures area of Pittsburgh International Airport Labrador puppy was running free outside departures before police rescue The Independent UK · Mar 24
Grab expands to Taiwan, its first non-Southeast Asian market, with $600 million Foodpanda deal Grab CEO Anthony Tan calls Taiwan a “natural next step” as the superapp enters a high-growth, dense market. Fortune · Mar 24
Uber Prices About To Spike In Certain Sydney Suburbs As Petrol Prices Soar The price changes will reportedly be permanent, so bad news for Sydney's eastern suburbs and north shore residents. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 24
Man charged after allegedly abandoning Labrador puppy at airport when he couldn’t board flight with pet A man from Texas has been charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly left behind a Labrador puppy outside an airport in Pennsylvania when he realised the dog wouldn’t be allowed on his flight. According to a report by local news outlet WDBJ7, the incident took place on the evening… Times Pets · Mar 24
DoorDash offers added payments to US and Canadian drivers as gas prices soar DoorDash is offering extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to help offset rising gas prices The Independent UK · Mar 23
Uber and Volkswagen See Value in Rivian: Should You Too Buy RIVN Stock? Uber intends to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian and buy its R2 vehicles for its robotaxi fleet. Does that make RIVN stock a buy? Barchart · Mar 23
‘Kids say they take a quick look at TikTok’: a new kind of distracted driving is on the rise As watching videos, using touchscreens, and even livestreaming behind the wheel become more common, experts warn of increased risk of crashes The Guardian - US · Mar 23
British Jews ‘frightened and isolated’ after London ambulance arson Many have already made public safety changes, such as caution around giving their name in an Uber The Independent UK · Mar 23
Relief for rideshare drivers amid fare price increases A fuel relief program will give rideshare drivers some cash support, even as other rideshare giants start passing higher fares onto customers. AAP · Mar 23
AAP · Mar 22 Rideshare drivers on notice over offensive behaviour Many women are reporting unwanted conversation, being asked personal and sexual questions and staring by the driver in rideshare vehicles and taxis.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 21 Joel Dahmen Turns Whirlwind, Humbling Week Into Making the Valspar Championship Cut First, an Uber to a Monday qualifier he’d fumble by nine strokes. Then, he earned a Valspar spot and is taking advantage of his limited opportunities.
International Business Times UK · Mar 21 FBI Obtains Final Footage of Nancy Guthrie as Savannah Guthrie Reassesses Her Career Investigators have obtained what is said to be the last known footage of Nancy Guthrie, showing the missing 84-year-old in an Uber the day before she vanished.
Reason · Mar 21 Seattle's Minimum Wage Laws Backfired on Uber and Lyft. Now the Union Wants To Limit Drivers. As demand for trips has plummeted in the wake of the wage hikes, the Drivers Union is trying to limit the number of gig workers on the road.
International Business Times UK · Mar 21 Nancy Guthrie Update: 'He Waited All Day'—FBI Probes 20-Hour Stalking Theory in Disturbing Case Twist Federal authorities are examining new video evidence in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, potentially revealing a suspect's surveillance activities.
We Got This Covered · Mar 20 ‘It was real’: Donald Trump’s disaster relief chief says he once teleported to a Waffle House in Georgia Only a Trump pick can have such superpowers.
Barchart · Mar 20 A $1.25 Billion Reason to Buy Rivian Stock Now Rivian inks an historic $1.25 billion partnership with ride hailing company Uber for its Robotaxi fleet.
TechRadar · Mar 20 'That’s where the danger lies': Uber's former self-driving car boss sounds safety alarm after near-death Tesla experience — as Cybertruck crash sparks fresh controversy Uber’s former head of self-driving critiques Tesla's Full Self-Driving system following crash.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19 I’m tired of always paying for my friends on nights out. What can I do about it? We all see money differently, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. If you want your friends to see it your way, you’ll have to communicate it
The Mary Sue · Mar 19 Uber’s new travel option for women aims to address safety concerns—but it comes with its own risks Uber is rolling out a much-anticipated new feature called ‘Women Preferences’ nationwide across the United States, giving women riders and drivers more control over their ride-sharing experience. This move, which began expanding on March 19, 2026, aims to address long-standing feedback from women regarding comfort and safety.
Fortune · Mar 19 Uber will operate its own robotaxis again—this time with Rivian’s not‑yet‑built EVs After studying the competition for years via partnerships, Uber is apparently ready to take on more risk again.