New Yorkers got a little more visibility this week into when apps like Uber and DoorDash use algorithms to set prices. The state's Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act took effect on Monday. Under the ...
Waymo is reportedly exploring options to exit its partnership with Uber. The autonomous vehicle unit intends to launch its ...
Tesla(NASDAQ: TSLA) is taking a different approach to its robotaxi business than almost every other company. Not only does it eschew expensive hardware like LiDAR (light detecting and ranging) to ...
A recent investigation conducted by Consumer Reports has revealed that some users may see "dramatically different prices for the same Uber and Lyft rides at similar times." According to CR, this goes ...
If you’ve ever summoned an Uber (and really, who hasn’t?) you will have used a lot of features that made you happy. You knew how long you’d have to wait, you knew how much it would cost, you tracked ...
"But that's exactly what happens in surveillance pricing." ...
Atlanta rideshare drivers report drastic earnings drops and corporate displacement one year after Waymo launched its autonomous vehicle fleet.
For years, gig-economy executives have wielded the blunt instrument of surge pricing to manage their workforce ...
WNBA All-Star weekend has become a tentpole event on the women's sports calendar, with events and networking surrounding the actual game. Executives describe it as a can't-miss weekend.
A new app, called Throo, is among a small number of upstarts in New York City offering discounted rates and using slick ...
Uber and Lyft drivers hold placards during a protest against the ridesharing companies’ low wages, February 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. Credit: Ronen Tivony/Sipa USA via AP Images Flexibility. Since the ...