Uber announced plans to lay off about 3,300 employees, or 10% of its workforce, marking its largest job cuts since the COVID-19 pandemic. The layoffs aim to simplify management layers and improve decision-making as Uber faces growing competition from robotaxi operators like Waymo and Tesla. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized that the restructuring will help Uber reinvest savings into growth and innovation, particularly in autonomous vehicle technology, with over $10 billion planned for robotaxi development. The company also plans to reduce remote work roles and consolidate teams to enhance operational efficiency.
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 ...
Zoox, an Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, has extended its commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas to include rides to and from Harry Reid International Airport. This expansion follows a recent federal exemption allowing Zoox to operate and ...
Delivery Hero's board has approved Uber's $15 billion takeover offer, recommending shareholders accept the deal. The acquisition would create one of the world's largest on-demand food delivery platforms and expand Uber's global reach significantly. T...
