Uber is officially taking its ride-hailing dominance to the skies with the introduction of Uber Air, an all-electric air taxi service powered by Joby Aviation. Designed to seamlessly integrate into the natural rhythm of city life, the newly announced platform allows users to book aerial transit directly through the standard Uber app. A single tap […]
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Apr 25, 2025
Volkswagen and Uber to Deploy Autonomous ID. Buzz Fleet in the U.S.
Volkswagen and Uber have announced a long-term strategic partnership to roll out a fleet of fully autonomous, all-electric ID. Buzz AD vehicles on the Uber platform, starting in Los Angeles. Testing begins in late 2025, with commercial service expected in 2026. Developed by Volkswagen’s autonomous mobility arm, ADMT, in collaboration with MOIA, the ID. Buzz […]
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Jun 27, 2024
Uber Is Offering $1000 USD To Give Up Your Car For A Month
Uber is giving 175 people in the US and Canada the opportunity to turn in their personal vehicles and try a “car-light” lifestyle with the help of $1,000 USD. The One Less Car program, running for five weeks from July 22 to August 25, will give participants $500 USD of Uber credit, $300 USD towards […]
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Apr 24, 2024
Tesla Wants to Become the Uber of Robotaxis
Earlier this month, Elon Musk gave an update on Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxis – which wasn’t much, save for that the cars will be unveiled by the company on August 8. Ahead of rolling out the robotaxis, Tesla is previewing a rideshare service where users can hail one of the self-driving vehicles. The service would be […]
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May 23, 2023
Uber Teams Up With Waymo for Driverless Robotaxi Ride Service
Uber will now offer riders the option of hailing a driverless car. The ride service has teamed up with autonomous driving technology company Waymo, which also happens to be a subsidiary of Google-owner Alphabet. With the new partnership, Uber is integrating autonomous cars into its platform, beginning with Waymo’s current operating territory in Phoenix, Arizona. […]