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Uber promised drivers a way to appeal deactivations. They say it doesn’t exist

Uber Drivers Say Appeal Process for Deactivations Is Nonexistent

Uber promised drivers an appeal process for deactivations under Prop 22.
Drivers say the process is broken or nonexistent.
Rideshare Drivers United filed a lawsuit in April 2026.
Driver Devins Baker was deactivated twice without clear explanation.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 8, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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Ride-Hailing Unions (via pbs.org)

Massachusetts ride-hailing drivers certify the first U.S. app-based union

Massachusetts drivers certified what organizers say is the first U.S. ride-hailing union.
The state’s 2024 ballot measure allows collective bargaining while drivers remain independent contractors.
The outcome could become a template for gig-work labor campaigns in other states.

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DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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Uber turns on Waymo as it pours $10B+ into owning robotaxi alternatives

Uber’s expanding robotaxi push signals a more competitive split with Waymo

Electrek’s candidate metadata says Uber is criticizing partner Waymo.
The excerpt says Uber is investing more than $10 billion in robotaxi alternatives.
Rivian, Lucid and Nuro are named in the supplied excerpt as part of that alternative push.

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DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via electrek.co

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OpenAI and Uber logos alongside a close-up car detail.

Uber Is Turning Real-Time Marketplace Data Into AI Guidance for Drivers and Riders

Uber says it processes 40 million trips per day across 15,000 cities.
OpenAI models are being used for driver guidance and rider voice features.
Uber Assistant summarizes earnings trends and heatmaps into actionable advice.
The company’s stated aim is to reduce cognitive overhead across its marketplace.

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DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via openai.com

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Uber partner Avride is under investigation for self-driving crashes | TechCrunch

U.S. safety regulators open crash probe into Uber partner Avride

NHTSA identified 16 crashes involving Avride’s autonomous system.
Regulators cited problems with lane changes, nearby vehicles, and stationary objects.
Many of the incidents occurred in Dallas after Uber began offering Avride robotaxi rides there.

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 17, 2026·4 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 25, 2026·5 min read·via engadget.com

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 25, 2026·4 min read·via therobotreport.com

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Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies | TechCrunch

Uber Wants to Turn Its Driver Network Into a Data Layer for Self-Driving Cars

Uber says it wants to eventually equip drivers’ cars with sensors for AV data collection.
The company is starting with a smaller in-house fleet through AV Labs.
Uber also says partners could use its planned data platform to run models in shadow mode against real trips.

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Uber begins early test rides of Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro autonomy systems

Uber, Lucid, and Nuro Move Robotaxis Closer to the Public With Early Test Rides

Uber has started early test rides using Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro autonomy systems.
The program is a milestone in a partnership among Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro.
The effort is aimed at building a fleet of autonomous Gravity SUVs for ride-hailing use.

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Uber and Volkswagen Begin Los Angeles Tests of Driverless ID. Buzz Vans

Uber and MOIA have begun on-road validation testing of autonomous ID. Buzz vans in Los Angeles.
The companies plan to scale the fleet to more than 100 vehicles during testing.
Supervised rides are expected later in 2026 as Uber expands its robotaxi partnerships.

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Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

Volkswagen and Uber Start Los Angeles Trials for Autonomous ID. Buzz Fleet

Volkswagen and Uber have started testing autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles.
The first phase uses about 10 vehicles and includes human safety operators.
Commercial launch is targeted for late 2026, with driverless operations expected in 2027.

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Nvidia to power Uber robotaxis starting next year

Nvidia and Uber to Deploy Robotaxis in 28 Markets by 2028

Nvidia will power Uber robotaxis with its full AV software stack starting in the first half of 2027
The partnership targets 28 global markets across four continents by end of 2028
Uber expands its multi-partner AV marketplace strategy rather than developing autonomous tech in-house

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Nissan, Uber reportedly finalizing deal for Wayve-powered robotaxi rollout

Nissan and Uber Near Robotaxi Deal Powered by Wayve AI

Nissan, Uber, and Wayve targeting fiscal 2027 for autonomous ride-hailing deployment
Wayve's camera-first AI learns to drive without pre-mapped HD maps
Technology planned for Nissan Armada, Pathfinder, and Rogue production vehicles

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Uber previews its Dubai air taxi service - Engadget

Uber Previews Air Taxi Booking Service Ahead of Dubai Launch

Uber Air will appear as a booking option in the standard Uber app for eligible routes
Joby Aviation's eVTOL carries 4 passengers at 200 mph with 100-mile range
Dubai selected as launch market for its permissive regulatory environment
Uber claims fares comparable to Uber Black, though aviation experts are skeptical
Expansion planned for New York, Los Angeles, UK, and Japan

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An AI Driver-powered vehicle. Wayve plans to launch commercial robotaxi trials this year.

Wayve Raises $1.2 Billion to Bring AI-Powered Robotaxis to London Streets

Wayve raised $1.2B Series D at $8.6B valuation, led by Eclipse, Balderton, and SoftBank
Commercial robotaxi trials with Uber planned for London in 2026
AI Driver platform uses a single neural network, no maps, deployed zero-shot in 500+ cities
Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis invested alongside Microsoft and NVIDIA
Consumer vehicles with L2+ autonomy targeted for 2027

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