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Waymo’s driverless rides coming to Atlanta with updated software already in place
Uber and Waymo will launch autonomous rides in Atlanta this summer. The software powering those cars was already updated ...
Uber's robotaxi chief says the company will still need human drivers, but their jobs will look very different
Uber SVP Andrew Macdonald said human drivers will soon face serious competition from self-driving taxis in city centers.
Uber is hedging its bets when it comes to robotaxis
While Waymo may be Uber’s marquee U.S. partner, the rideshare giant is making it clear it won’t rely on just one self-driving ...
5 new Uber features you should know — including a way to avoid surge pricing
The company on Wednesday announced a route share feature on its platform, prepaid ride passes and special deals week for Uber ...
Ross Gerber Calls Google-Backed Waymo's Self-Driving Taxis 'Better Than A Human,' Says They're 'Tough Competition' For Uber And Tesla
Prominent investor Ross Gerber recently shared that, in his view, Alphabet's Waymo self-driving technology performs better ...
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Uber expands robotaxis in partnership with Waymo, May Mobility, others
Atlanta will soon join Austin, Texas, offering autonomous Uber ride-hailing vehicles, the company's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, ...
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Uber CEO says the Waymo robotaxis on its app in Austin are busier than 99% of human drivers
Waymo began operating its robotaxi on the Uber app in Austin in March.Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Uber and Waymo Uber's CEO said the Waymo robotaxis on its app in Austin are already ...
Uber maintains that human drivers will remain important
Uber's robotaxi program is rapidly expanding, and its autonomous vehicles in Austin are reportedly 99% busier than human drivers.
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Uber and Volkswagen Will Soon Let You Hop in a Shared Self-Driving Ride
Hot on the heels of their partnership announcement, Uber and Volkswagen will soon be launching shared autonomous rides, the ...