Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle maker Pony.ai have announced plans to introduce 2,000 robotaxis in four European cities as part of their expanded partnership. Pony.ai will provide the autonomous driving technology, while Uber will leverage its ride-hailing platform to operate the service. The companies have not yet disclosed the specific cities or deployment timeline but aim to scale commercially with a joint-deployment model. This move highlights their ambition to grow in the emerging robotaxi market beyond their existing operations in China and the Middle East.
Uber's profits doubled and free cash flow surpassed $10 billion, yet its stock price remains flat and down over the past year. The market appears to be pricing in risks from autonomous vehicle rivals like Waymo, which could disrupt Uber's dominance i...
Travis Kalanick, Uber's co-founder, is preparing to return to the ride-hailing industry through his new startup, Atoms, which focuses on robotaxi technology. Atoms recently secured $1.7 billion in funding and is recruiting autonomous vehicle engineer...
Walmart is launching delivery of Dunkin' products from its stores and plans to expand to most Dunkin' locations nationwide, competing directly with food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. This move builds on Walmart's existing Subway deli...
Job openings in the U.S. reached 7.27 million in July 2026, the highest since May, yet payrolls declined by about 23,000 jobs, mainly due to a hiring freeze for workers aged 22 to 25. AI adoption is reshaping the labor market by reducing entry-level ...
