Waymo is reportedly considering ending its partnerships with Uber in Austin and Atlanta, signaling a move toward vertical integration to directly own the customer relationship in the robotaxi market. Robotaxis have expanded from just one city a decade ago to over 20 today, with Waymo positioned as a leading developer. Uber aims to control demand and marketplace functions like payments and pricing, but Waymo's strategy could limit Uber's role to a secondary marketplace provider rather than a key player in robotaxi growth. This shift highlights the evolving dynamics between AV developers and ride-hailing platforms.
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 ...
