Uber, Rivian and robotaxi
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Autonomous vehicles may eventually change the supply of rides, but they may not eliminate the need for ride-hailing platforms.
The new luxury chauffeur service requires riders to schedule trips at least one hour in advance and as far as 90 days ahead.
Uber Technologies, Nissan Motor and U.K. self-driving car startup Wayve have joined forces to offer robotaxi services, with a pilot program in Tokyo planned for late 2026.
Uber customers would end up paying for the new rideshare fee proposed in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s budget plan, the company said. In Parker’s $7 billion city budget plan unveiled Thursday,
Uber Technologies Inc. is launching a new chauffeur ride option targeting corporate and executive travelers, bolstering its $10 billion premium segment in a market where rival Lyft Inc. is also pushing further into high-end offerings.