Wayve: Nvidia, Uber and Softbank backed EV startup set for global expansion March 3, 2025 British artificial intelligence (AI) startup Wayve, which develops autonomous vehicle systems, has announced plans to accelerate its international expansion by launching a new hub in Stuttgart, Germany. Backed by tech giants Uber and Softbank, the self-driving firm is testing its AI-powered self-driving tech in Germany and the US and plans to secure partnerships with various automakers. [...]
Uber shares tumble despite ‘strongest quarter ever’ February 5, 2025 Uber shares tumbled on Wednesday despite boss Dara Khosrowshahi hailing its “strongest quarter ever” amid surging demand. The San Francisco-based firm reported a 20 per cent rise in revenue to $12bn (£9.7bn) over the three months ended 31 December. Total trips on its platform grew 18 per cent year-on-year to around 3.1bn. Khosrowshahi lauded the [...]
Chauffeur firm Blacklane looks to ‘double down’ on London after Saudi cash injection January 13, 2025 Luxury chauffeur service Blacklane is looking to “double down” on London after announcing its largest-ever funding round late last year. The Berlin-based firm, which counts Mercedes-Benz and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)’s Tasaru Mobility among its investors, raised £53.5m in October amid long-running reports of a possible Initial Public Offering (IPO). Blacklane’s airport transfer [...]
Deliveroo: UK consumers help group’s growth October 17, 2024 More Brits ordering takeout in the UK and Ireland helped Deliveroo post growth in its third quarter, as it maintained its full year guidance. The food delivery company booked gross transaction value (GTV) of £1.78bn, up six per cent year on year in constant currency, as orders jumped to 71.1m, up from 69.7m in the [...]
Why Uber chief thinks electric cars are ‘just plain better’ October 8, 2024 Electric vehicles (EVs) are “just plain better”, the chief executive of Uber has claimed, as the ride-hailing app giant detailed plans to doubling down on accelerating to be fully electric in the UK. Dara Khosrowshahi made the comments as he spoke at Uber’s annual green event at the Science Museum in London on Tuesday. The [...]
Uber partners with Wayve to offer self-driving rides August 29, 2024 Uber has already announced tie-ups with self-driving group's Waymo and Cruise this year as it pushes into the nascent autonomous vehicle market.
Uber fined £245m over inadequate protection of drivers’ data August 26, 2024 The Dutch data protection watchdog has slapped a 290 million euro (£245.5 million) fine on ride-hailing service Uber for allegedly transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection. Uber called the decision flawed and unjustified and said it will appeal. The Dutch Data Protection Authority said the data transfers spanning [...]
Uber reports better-than-expected results as food delivery drives growth August 6, 2024 Uber reported stronger-than-expected second quarter results on expansion in its core business and increased orders for food and trips via membership subscribers. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) at the NYSE-listed company grew by 71 per cent year-on-year to $1.6bn (£1.3bn) in the quarter ended June 30. Monthly active consumers of Uber [...]
Bolt drivers to be guaranteed national living wage while remaining self-employed August 1, 2024 Bolt has launched a scheme that will guarantee its drivers are paid the national living wage in the UK despite remaining self-employed.
Court of Appeal overturns VAT obligation to taxi fares in Uber case July 15, 2024 Court has overturned a landmark ruling that for all private hire journeys outside of London should be paying VAT, a ruling that will be seen as a win for the taxi industry