The DOJ sues Uber (again) for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities

The US Department of Justice sued Uber on Thursday over disability discrimination… again. The lawsuit claims the company and its drivers "routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities [...]

Lyft launches autonomous fleet with May Mobility in Atlanta

Lyft and May Mobility have teamed up to launch a fleet of autonomous vehicles in Atlanta. It's a pilot program, so it's currently only available to Lyft riders in the area of midtown Atlanta [...]

Uber is shooting for even more upscale clientele with Uber Elite

Uber has launched a new invite-only luxury ride experience called Uber Elite. Aimed at "executives, frequent travelers, and riders looking for a more elevated experience," it sounds like an [...]

Uber and partner Momenta will start testing robotaxis in Europe next year

Uber and its new partner Momenta will start testing an autonomous ride-sharing service in Europe in 2026, Momenta announced. The service will kick off in Munich, Germany using Momenta's self-driv [...]

Uber and Lucid's robotaxis will debut in the Bay Area in 2026

Uber's robotaxi service with EV maker Lucid and self-driving car company Nuro is officially coming to the Bay Area in 2026. The ride-hailing service previously announced plans to deploy at least [...]

At CES 2026, Sony Honda Mobility's latest Afeela 1 still feels woefully out of date

It's been six years since Sony first rolled out its prototype car at CES 2020. It was called the  Vision-S back then, and I remember everyone endlessly debating just how serious the consumer ele [...]

Uber previews its Dubai air taxi service

Uber is one step closer to going airborne. On Wednesday, the company previewed its air taxi booking service ahead of an expected launch in Dubai later this year. The inaugural Uber Air program will le [...]

Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

If you live in Los Angeles, you may soon be able to hail a Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi from the Uber app. The companies' previously announced "multi-year strategic partnership" is near [...]

Uber and WeRide's Abu Dhabi robotaxi service is now fully driverless

After announcing its robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi last year, Uber and WeRide are finally deploying fully autonomous vehicles in in the city, Uber announced. If you request an UberX or Uber Comfort ve [...]