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A Routine Grocery Run Turned Into a Life-Saving Mission After an Uber Driver Spotted Something in a Passenger’s Yard That He Couldn’t Ignore

‘To have this kind of help makes you feel valued. It is such a psychological uplifting experience.’

The Mary Sue

Who's Winning The Robotaxi Race? It's... Complicated

Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up. This week, we got updates from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Wayve, and Lucid.

InsideEVs

Waymo’s self-driving cars are crashing and shrieking. But after riding in one, I realised none of that will matter

ANALYSIS: Being driven by nobody is haunting, thrilling and dystopian. Until it isn’t, writes Andrew Griffin

The Independent UK

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An Uber driver for World Cup fans was injured in Kansas City shootings that also left a man dead

Police say that an Uber driver taking American fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead

The Independent UK

California voters will decide on dueling initiatives backed by Uber and trial attorneys in November

Two initiatives, with rideshare companies and trial attorneys taking opposing sides of the campaigns, qualified for the November ballot in California on June 17.

Ballotpedia

Gig workers are endlessly exploited. AI could make more of us share their fate

As companies integrate AI and hire fewer employees, a shift toward a ‘gig economy’ will commence

The Guardian - US

Who Fires the Sales Team During a Major Launch? Shock Rivian Layoffs Hit Hundreds as New R2 SUV Takes the Road

Rivian has laid off hundreds of employees shortly after launching its R2 SUV, aiming to cut costs and improve profitability amidst ongoing financial challenges.

International Business Times UK

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Rapido's early backers look to sell shares worth Rs 100 crore

Angel investors are offloading Rapido shares worth Rs 100 crore as part of a larger $730 million funding round. Swiggy, an early investor, has fully exited its stake. The deal aims for a $3 billion valuation, though some investors are pushing back on pricing.

The Economic Times

Uber driver refuses to let a mother fit her child on her lap to squeeze five passengers into his car, then cancels the ride and reports her

The mother allegedly said she was “willing to risk it.”

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RIVN Stock Layoffs: What to Know About the Latest Rivian Job Cuts

Rivian shares extend gains as the company announces new round of layoffs. Here’s why these job cuts aren’t bearish for RIVN stock.

Barchart

Uber, Stellantis, And Wayve Want To Blanket The World In Robotaxis

Uber seems to have spent the past year attaching itself to every major robotaxi effort it can, and now Stellantis is joining that list.

InsideEVs

California Rideshare Drivers Move Toward Unionizing, Following Massachusetts

Uber and Lyft drivers in both states say low pay, rising gas prices and a lack of transparency in how they're compensated have fueled organizing efforts.

Capital & Main

Lucid And Uber Will Bring Robotaxis To Houston Next

The Lucid, Nuro, and Uber partnership is moving fast. Their next stop after California is Texas.

InsideEVs

Don't let your brand name hold you back

The dos and don'ts of naming a brand.

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Barchart

The $2.7 Billion Reason YUM Stock Is Up Today

YUM stock rallied today as the company announced the sale of the Pizza Hut division for $2.7 billion. Here’s why management decided in favor of unloading the popular pizza chain.

The Mary Sue

Wichita Woman Was Scammed by a $2,000 Tree Service. Then, TikTok and a Mowing Service Came to her Rescue with GoFundMe: ‘Humanity is so Amazing’

Elderly people are oftentimes targeted by scammers, and the outcomes would usually be devastating. Debbie, an elderly lady from Wichita, has an unkempt yard. SB Mowing (@sbmowers) gave her a visit and cleaned her yard for free. When they heard about Debbie’s tragic experience, SB Mowing shared the story on…

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Hyderabad Driver Inspires Thousands After Leaving Amazon

Most people step into a cab, reach their destination, and move on with their day. But sometimes, a simple ride turns into a memorable conversation that leaves a lasting impression.

The Economic Times

Noida airport gets round-the-clock cabs, fares range from Rs 1k to Rs 3k

Noida International Airport passengers found taxis to be a dependable transport option. Several cab aggregators like Uber, Ola, and Rapido offered services with introductory discounts. Premium cab operators also provided chauffeur-driven options. UPSRTC buses are also serving the airport, though with a shuttle requirement. These services ensured smooth connectivity for…

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Woman tries controversial tactic to get more food with Uber Eats. She doesn’t know whether to be happy or disappointed that it worked

A woman decided to try a new strategy while ordering with Uber Eats. Then she realized how disappointing it was that it worked. Ishini (@ishiniw), a TikToker, posted a video that received more than 79,000 views. In it, she explained how simply changing her name to a male’s on the…

MarketBeat

Alphabet's Most Overlooked Division Just Had a Big Week

Wing expanded drone delivery to seven U.S. cities via Walmart, while Waymo launched a $29.99 monthly membership program, drawing fresh attention to Alphabet's Other Bets segment.

Barchart

Why Wells Fargo Is Warning That Surging AI Token Costs Is a Death Knell for Hyperscaler Stocks Like Meta and Microsoft

As AI token costs surge, Wells Fargo warns that hyperscalers like Meta and Microsoft could face growing pressure on the very technology driving their explosive growth.

Reason

Your Uber Driver May Soon Be Unionized. At What Cost?

It is in part an attempt to treat gig workers as full-scale employees rather than independent contractors. Drivers and riders will pay the price.

Fortune

The ‘AI superstar’ CEO behind a self-driving truck unicorn on why she’d rather hire Gen Z making the ‘AI-first’ transformation than industry veterans

Raquel Urtasun, founder of autonomous truck startup Waabi, talks to Fortune about unicorn hiring in the AI age: “Fear can paralyze your ability to embrace that change.”

AAP

US:Kiefer Sutherland hits back over assault lawsuit

Court documents have revealed more details of an alleged incident where a "visibly intoxicated" Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in January.

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Kiefer Sutherland hits back over assault lawsuit

Kiefer Sutherland has insisted an Uber driver has given a "distorted account" of their alleged altercation and plans to fight his lawsuit.

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