Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) is one of the best falling stocks to invest in, according to analysts. On June 17, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and its strategic partner Lucid announced Houston as the second market for the planned expansion of their autonomous ride-hailing service. The launch of the robotaxi service in Texas is slated […]
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Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk has teased an update for the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system that would let owners converse with xAI‘s Grok like they would with a chauffeur. Conversational Grok On Wednesday, user @KHendricks13 took to X to share her idea of a feature that the FSD system could benefit from. “Need to be able to converse w/ Grok,” the user said, like riders do with an Uber Technologies Inc. driver. "Hey Grok, turn right here." "Drop us off right here, we’ll walk due to traffic." "Drop at e
DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) is one of the best NASDAQ stocks with high upside potential. On June 11, DoorDash launched “Ask DoorDash,” a new AI-powered chatbot that allows users to place food and grocery orders and make reservations using photos and text prompts. Currently debuting in select markets, the feature is part of a broader industry […]
UBER's new family safety app integration lets parents request teen rides, track trips in real time and coordinate transportation through a single platform.
Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) is one of the 10 best electric and autonomous driving stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 11, Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) announced that Baidu’s autonomous vehicles will start road testing throughout London within the coming weeks. A commercial robotaxi launch is scheduled for the second half of the year, pending […]
Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is one of the 10 best electric and autonomous driving stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 1, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Autobrains revealed their business collaboration around a robotaxi program launch in Munich. This initiative brings together Uber’s ride-hailing platform, Autobrains’ Agentic AI technology, and NVIDIA’s DRIVE […]
The three-way agreement brings together Stellantis' vehicle manufacturing capabilities, Wayve's AI-based autonomous driving software, and Uber's mobility network.
The Turkish Competition Board said on Friday it had approved Uber Technologies Inc.'s acquisition of the delivery arm of Turkey's Getir from Emirati controlling shareholder Mubadala. "The commitment by Uber Technologies Inc. to invest a total of US$500 million in Turkey is expected to support high-quality employment, strengthen local engineering capabilities, and positively contribute to the development of Turkey's digital and technology infrastructure," the competition board said. Uber said in February it had agreed to acquire Getir's delivery arm, expanding the U.S.-based company's Turkish footprint.
Lyft expands into luxury chauffeuring while Uber leverages global scale and robust cash flow, see how their strategies and financials stack up.
Amazon is in discussions to sell its custom-made Trainium artificial intelligence chips directly to external corporate data centers.
Lucid Group (NasdaqGS:LCID) has announced a partnership with Uber and Nuro to deploy autonomous robo-taxis in Houston. The service is planned to launch in 2027, combining Lucid's electric vehicles with Uber's ride-hailing platform and Nuro's self-driving technology. This initiative marks a shift for Lucid from purely premium EV manufacturing toward offering autonomous mobility services. Lucid Group is best known for its premium electric vehicles, but this new collaboration with Uber and...
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Consumer Reports tested 40+ routes across 18 states and found riders checking the same trip at the same time got wildly different prices — up to 160% apart.
Uber's Zurich robotaxi plan with WeRide marks its second European deployment as the partners push autonomous ride-hailing deeper.
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Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is among the stocks with the best earnings growth for the next 3 years. Ivan Feinseth, an analyst at Tigress Financial, elevated the price target on Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) to $115 from $110 on June 12. In a research note, the analyst said that the company’s long-term potential is supported […]
The feature would allow drivers to make natural-language requests, such as "turn right here" or "drop us off here," while FSD is active.
The latest trading day saw Uber Technologies (UBER) settling at $70.91, representing a -3.19% change from its previous close.
Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian joins the show to discuss why Uber (UBER) and Lucid (LCID) chose Houston, Texas, as their next robotaxi market, what makes the city an attractive testing ground for autonomous ride-hailing and why there's so much riding on this launch for both companies.
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Uber plans mid-2027 driverless rides in Houston, backed by a 50,000-square-foot depot and Lucid-Nuro vehicles.
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Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) announced expanded autonomous vehicle alliances with Stellantis and Wayve to develop and deploy Level 4 robotaxis across major global markets. The company also reported plans to roll out an exclusive robotaxi program with Lucid and Nuro in San Francisco and Houston, supported by dedicated Uber facilities and a large autonomous fleet commitment. These autonomous initiatives focus on integrating Stellantis vehicle platforms, Wayve’s AI driving software, and Uber’s...
Earlier this week, Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber Technologies, Inc. announced plans to jointly develop and deploy Level 4 robotaxis globally, while Uber, Nuro, and Lucid confirmed Houston as the second market for their autonomous ride-hailing program following an initial rollout in the San Francisco Bay Area. These alliances signal Uber’s intent to be the central platform connecting multiple autonomous vehicle partners and fleets, potentially reshaping how supply is sourced and managed across...
Shares of luxury electric car manufacturer Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) jumped 7.5% in the afternoon session after the company, along with partners Uber and Nuro, announced plans to launch a robotaxi service in Houston in mid-2027.
The service will be accessible through the Uber app and is being developed in collaboration with Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), pending regulatory clearance.
Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA, EPA:STLA), Wayve, and Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER, XETRA:UT8) have announced a new partnership aimed at accelerating the global rollout of fully autonomous ride-hailing services, marking a significant step in the race to commercialize driverless mobility. The...