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Uber Launches London’s First Robotaxi Service Amid Global Restructuring

Uber partnered with AI firm Wayve to deploy London’s inaugural fleet of autonomous taxis, operating initially with onboard safety drivers. At the same time, the company announced a strategic retreat from Nigeria and Uganda alongside a 10 percent global workforce reduction to streamline operations.

2 Sept, 16:51 — 3 Sept, 05:00
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ReutersVery High8h ago

Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London's first robotaxis - Reuters

Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London's first robotaxis  Reuters

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BBCHigh14h ago

Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring

The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".

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NYTMostly Factual8h ago

Uber and Wayve to Start Testing Robotaxis in London

Uber and the British start-up Wayve are the latest to start testing autonomous cars in one of the world’s largest markets for ride-hailing services.

By Adam Satariano

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bloombergHigh8h ago

Uber, Wayve Launch Robotaxi Service in London to Compete With Waymo

The centuries-old roads in the UK capital present challenges that Los Angeles and San Francisco don’t.

By Olivia Solon and Natalie Lung

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FTVery High3h ago

Uber allies with driver unions in bid to slow robotaxi rollout

Ride-hailing app admits its effort to back workers may appear ‘ironic’ after years of clashes with drivers

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets

Wayve robotaxis added to Uber app and will have human in front ready to take over if needed – but only 15 cars licensed Londoners are now able to hire self-driving taxis for the first time, after rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles were added to the Uber app on Thursday. The chances of landing a robotaxi on request immediately are slim, with only 15 vehicles so far licensed. That contrasts with the more than 100,000 private hire vehicles in the capital – roughly the same number of Uber custo...

By Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual5h ago

Australian staff caught up in Uber’s global cull of 3300 jobs

The company is cutting 3300 roles globally while promising to spend more than $US10 billion on driverless cars.

By David Swan

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with immediate effect; to cut 10% workforce worldwide

As part of the restructuring, Uber plans to cut 3,300 jobs, or around 10 per cent of its workforce.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual8h ago

Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London's first robotaxis

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star-malaysiaMixed7h ago

Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London's first robotaxis - The Star

Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London's first robotaxis  The Star

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myjoyonlineMixed5h ago

Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London’s first robotaxis

Uber launched autonomous rides in London on Thursday using AI technology developed by Britain's Wayve, making the ​city the second in Europe after Zagreb, where the ‌company offers robotaxis.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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BBC2 Sept, 16:51First to report

Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring

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kuwait-times2 Sept, 20:10

Uber says laying off about 10% of workforce worldwide - Kuwait Times

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bloomberg2 Sept, 23:00

Uber, Wayve Launch Robotaxi Service in London to Compete With Waymo

NYT2 Sept, 23:00

Uber and Wayve to Start Testing Robotaxis in London

Reuters2 Sept, 23:02

Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London's first robotaxis - Reuters

channel-news-asia2 Sept, 23:02

Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London's first robotaxis

investing-com2 Sept, 23:25

Uber launches autonomous rides in London with Wayve AI

wsj2 Sept, 23:41

Uber, Wayve Bring Robotaxis to London - WSJ

nzz2 Sept, 23:45

Mehr Robotaxis und Drohnen: Uber will sich für die Zukunft rüsten und entlässt zehn Prozent seiner globalen Belegschaft

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star-malaysia3 Sept, 00:48

Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London's first robotaxis - The Star

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sydney-morning-herald3 Sept, 01:59

Australian staff caught up in Uber’s global cull of 3300 jobs

myjoyonline3 Sept, 02:14

Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London’s first robotaxis

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hindustan-times3 Sept, 03:34

Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with immediate effect; to cut 10% workforce worldwide

FT3 Sept, 04:00

Uber allies with driver unions in bid to slow robotaxi rollout

seeking-alpha3 Sept, 04:27

Uber and Wayve debut London’s first autonomous taxi fleet

orf3 Sept, 04:31

Uber und Wayve starten mit Robotaxi-Fahrten in London

jutarnji-list3 Sept, 04:53

Uber pokrenuo autonomne vožnje u Londonu

The Guardian3 Sept, 05:00

London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets

le-figaro3 Sept, 05:43

Uber et Wayve lancent à Londres ce jeudi un premier service de robots-taxis... avec un humain à bord

der-standard3 Sept, 06:24

Uber startet Robotaxi-Dienst in London

dr-dk3 Sept, 06:40Latest update

Taxakørsel i selvkørende bil bliver muligt i London