Uber has always wanted to be more than a ride; now it has reason to hurry
For years, Uber talked about becoming a super app. Then Waymo started picking up passengers in San Francisco, and the…
TechCrunch Mobility: Lime’s IPO gamble
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is…
Uber partner Avride is under investigation for self-driving crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Avride, a robotaxi company that has partnered with…
Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO
After years of hints and preparation, the Uber-backed electric bike and scooter rental startup Lime has filed for an initial…
Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch
Nuro has been granted a permit to begin driverless testing of Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with its autonomous tech on…
Sierra raises $950M as the race to own enterprise AI gets serious
Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra is raising a $950 million funding round led by Tiger Global and GV, the company…
Dara Khosrowshahi on replacing Uber drivers — and himself — with AI
Dara Khosrowshahi on replacing Uber drivers — and himself — with AI Uber’s CEO on his plan to make Uber…
TechCrunch Mobility: How do you issue a ticket to a robotaxi?
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get…
Waymo Is Trying to Crack Down on Solo Kids in Driverless Cars
As adult riders report new age-verification checks, the self-driving car company says it’s continuing to “refine” its system in places…
Uber taps Hertz to clean, charge, and fix its Lucid Motors robotaxis
Uber’s forthcoming luxury robotaxi service with Lucid Motors and Nuro is getting a fourth partner: Hertz. The companies announced Thursday…