Waymo is reportedly seeking an exit from its deal with Uber, which has made the Alphabet-owned company’s robotaxis available on the ride-hailing giant’s network in Austin and Atlanta, according to the Financial Times. Waymo has already told Uber that it intends to offer robotaxis on its own app in those markets starting in January 2028
This As Told Essay is based on a conversation with Cynthia Everett, a ride-hailing customer in New York. Business Insider verified the price differences he described with screenshots. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. I work in group homes and provide care to people with disabilities. That means a lot of traveling
After weeks of speculation, Uber has officially agreed to acquire Delivery Hero, a purchase that will take the transportation and delivery giant’s status to new heights and into nearly 100 markets across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Germany-based Delivery Hero also reached a separate deal to sell its business in 14 markets,
Uber has spent the last year quietly moving beyond the two businesses most people associate it with. There’s ride-hailing, of course, and delivery, but spend time on the app and you’ll now find Expedia-powered hotel bookings, “buy for me” concierge features, and boat rentals in Europe. Under the hood, so to speak, there’s a lot
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In February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets by 2026, but now the Financial Times reports that five of those launches are on hold. Launches from countries that have been paused include Austria, Norway and Greece. Uber appeared to confirm the decision to the Financial Times, saying recent launches in
