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Man Gets Coupon For Free Mobil 1 Oil Change. Then He Realizes There’s A Catch: ‘Order Me An Uber’

"Don’t tell us it’s your first oil change."

Motor1 · Jul 26

Tesla's Q2 Earnings, Musk's Robotaxi Bets, SpaceX Merger on the Horizon and More: This Week in Mobility

It’s been another eventful week for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), with second-quarter earnings, expanding Full Self-Driving (FSD) adoption and growing speculation over a Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) tie-up dominating headlines. Here’s a quick recap of the major mobility stories that came in over the week.

Benzinga · Jul 26

Ministers urged to give TfL final say on driverless taxis as London rollout looms

Several firms, including Uber and Wayve, are seeking approval to transport passengers in automated vehicles in London as soon as this year

Evening Standard · Jul 25

Andreessen Horowitz Declares 'Travis Is Back' With $1.7B Robotics Bet

Andreessen Horowitz is making a major bet on the future of AI-powered robotics, backing former Uber (NYSE:UBER) co-founder Travis Kalanick’s next venture with a $1.7 billion funding round for Atoms.

Benzinga · Jul 23

Uber cuts 10% of customer service staff in favor of AI

Second time in two months that ride share giant has laid off staff

The Independent UK · Jul 23

More Indians choosing roads over runways for a Dil Chahta Hai moment

India's expanding highway network and more long weekends are fuelling a sharp rise in Uber Intercity road trips, with Tier-2 city routes growing fastest. Uber data shows travellers increasingly choosing road travel for weekend getaways, heritage destinations and leisure holidays as improved highways reshape intercity travel across India.

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Travis Kalanick’s Atoms secures $1.7 billion from a16z, Uber, others to expand into industrial AI

Atoms, Travis Kalanick's robotics firm, has secured $1.7 billion in funding. This investment, led by Andreessen Horowitz, will fuel industrial AI development. The company focuses on automation for mining, transport, and food production sectors. Atoms also acquired self-driving startup Pronto to enhance its capabilities. This funding supports Atoms' next phase…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Uber cuts 10% customer service jobs as AI becomes latest driver of tech layoffs

Uber has cut 10% of its customer service workforce, marking the first time the company has directly linked layoffs to artificial intelligence. The move reflects a broader Silicon Valley trend as Big Tech firms including Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle and Meta restructure teams, automate work and accelerate AI adoption across operations.

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Uber, Lyft win court block on NYC law requiring notice before firing drivers

US District Judge Gregory Woods in Manhattan said in a written ruling on Tuesday that the city's law adopted earlier this year benefits a small fraction of drivers ‌while interfering with ⁠the ⁠ride-hailing companies' right to police the safety of their platforms.

The Economic Times · Jul 22

How do Lime’s ebikes make money? Share market debut sheds light on finances

The firm’s public listing raised US$167m but analysts have been wondering for years: how does this business stack up?

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22