Uber’s robotaxi launch comes right on the heels of Google-backed Waymo’s similar launch in Miami. And while Uber may have taken the tech to international shores, experts believe that companies actually making these autonomous taxis, will have an edge over aggregators such as Uber...
in delivering better customer experiences and decreasing operational costs. Partnerships and localized offerings are increasingly used in order to address regional demands and extend market presence. Companies are also looking at hybrid and electric vehicle solutions to stay ahead in the space of meeting...
The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), which oversees for-hire vehicles in the city, has now adjusted the rule to require that insurance policies simply be “issued by companies authorized to do business” in New York state. This change removes the burden on vehicle owners to assess the ...
has built the first passenger drone in Africa. Inspired by companies like Uber and Volocopter, Morris set out to create this prototype to show the world that the people in Africa have the brain power to develop passenger drones, and ultimately to be the first nation in the world with flying...
The Middle-East and North Africa Taxi Market is growing at a CAGR of greater than 5% over the next 5 years. Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft, Bolt Private, Talixo and Gett are the major companies operating in this market.
But Tesla is already behind the robotaxi competition—much of which is based in China, one of the U.S automaker’s most important markets. Several Chinese startups and tech companies are already testing fleets of self-driving cars in cities like Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Beijing with the blessi...
Strategic Partnership and Robotaxi Deployment in the UAE with Uber:In September 2024, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) announced a strategic partnership to integrate WeRide’s Robotaxis onto the Uber platform. In October 2024, Uber invested in WeRide’s Initial Public Offering (IPO)...
Both companies are working with Abu Dhabi government agencies to build ecosystems in the city for their respective aircraft. Jack DaleoUpdated Apr 25, 2024 1:57 PM EDT Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt (from left), Archer CEO Adam Goldstein, and Aqeel Ahmed Al Zarouni, assistant director general for...
The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), which oversees for-hire vehicles in the city, has now adjusted the rule to require that insurance policies simply be “issued by companies authorized to do business” in New York state. This change removes the burden on vehicle owners to assess the ...
In various aspects, robotaxis can potentially lower total operating costs and boost profit margins for ridesharing businesses. Driver salaries are sometimes the biggest expense for ridesharing companies. Robotaxis eliminates the need for paying drivers, which can drastically lower operating expenses. There ...