Tag: uber

Tech leaders recommend colleagues for Trump’s cabinet

Some tech investors and executives have been trying to influence the incoming Trump administration to appoint Silicon Valley insiders for cabinet positions, The...

From Lime to Uber to Hertz: Free and discounted Election Day rides

Election Day is nearly here, and if you haven’t already mailed in your ballot or gone in for early voting, you might need...

Tesla stock sank, Uber rose after robotaxi event. Here's why.

Uber (UBER) shares ticked higher on Friday after Tesla's (TSLA) robotaxi event left investors largely disappointed. GLOBALT Investments senior portfolio manager Thomas Martin...

Uber to launch OpenAI-powered AI assistant to answer driver EV questions

Uber is continuing its push to bring more electric vehicles onto the ride-hail and delivery platform, and it thinks giving drivers a chatbot...

Waymo begins offering robotaxi rides via Uber in Austin

Waymo has gotten one step closer to a commercial launch in Austin by early 2025. This week, the company will open its fully...

Uber snags another robotaxi deal, aviation startups land VC bucks, and where Rivian Foundation money is going

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