Self
With Uber, book a car and now a vaccine
Uber just partnered with Walgreen, and people can book a Covid-19 vaccine starting today right in the app
April 28, 2021
Electric Cars
Uber and Arrival partner to design and build a custom electric taxi
The ride-hailing firm and EV startup plan to reveal the vehicle, simply called Car, before the end of 2021
May 04, 2021
Robotics
Uber turns Postmates into new robotic delivery firm, Serve Robotics
The ride-hailing firm acquired Postmates in 2020 for $2.65 billion
March 03, 2021
Self Driving Cars
Lyft sells self-driving division to Toyota for $550m
Ride-hailing firm is selling its Level 5 division to Toyota subsidiary Woven Planet Holdings
April 27, 2021
Auto
Uber is selling its self-flying passenger drone start-up
Uber Elevate is now going to Joby Aviation, with Uber agreeing to let the company use its app when its service eventually launches
December 08, 2020
Self
The best way to get help quickly from Uber
This method typically gets Uber to respond quickly to your problem — and it's not a call
November 24, 2020
Self
Get discounted Uber and Lyft rides to the polls on Election Day
Both companies are giving heavily discounted rides to and from your local polling place on Election Day. Here are the details and codes needed to still use this option.
November 03, 2020
Transportation
Flying taxis are becoming a reality: 10 companies preparing for takeoff
Their backgrounds vary, but each believes they can lead the personal flight revolution
December 03, 2020
Apps
Uber to acquire Postmates in timely food delivery expansion
The nine-year-old company was said to be acquired in a $2.65B all-stock deal
July 06, 2020
Transportation
You now need to wear a mask before hailing that Uber
New rule comes into force globally from May 18
May 14, 2020
Self Driving Cars
Amazon buys Zoox driverless car firm for reported $1.2B
The retailer plans to build a ride-hailing fleet to rival Uber and Waymo
June 26, 2020
Business
Carmaker Hyundai buys robot dog firm Boston Dynamics
The deal is valued at about $1 billion, and would include the robot dog, Spot, which can now be purchased for $75,000 each.
December 10, 2020
Auto
Uber will start sending face masks to some of its drivers
The ride-sharing company, which is still operating during the coronavirus pandemic, will start shipping protective gear, but supplies will be "limited"
April 09, 2020
Smart Home
With Alexa Conversations, your smart lamp could ask if you want to dim the lights
The new feature, which Amazon announced in June, is now available in beta
July 23, 2020
Self
Uber threatens to suspend accounts of riders or drivers with coronavirus
In an email to users Wednesday morning, Uber's CEO said the company is working with health authorities and may cut both rider and driver accounts if they're exposed to COVID-19
March 11, 2020
Transportation
New Lime e-bike has a 25-mile range and is coming to many new cities this year
The new bike is part of a $50m expansion program
March 01, 2021
Self
Drones approved to fly over people — and at night — per FAA
The new rules allow small drones to fly over the heads of crowds and even at night as long as they broadcast their ID
December 30, 2020
Business
Lyft to deliver food and medical supplies during coronavirus pandemic
The Uber rival is combating a fall in demand with new test kit delivery service
March 23, 2020
Self Driving Cars
Half of Americans say they would never use a driverless taxi
Three-quarters also say the technology isn't ready for primetime
May 19, 2020
Self
Technology that went its own way in 2020
The jury out on whether these companies did the right thing, or whether this technology — that tried something different — will stick
December 21, 2020
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