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Uber users in Austin are getting matched with Waymo robotaxis

Uber users in Austin now have a choice between a Waymo robotaxi and a human driver. The two companies officially launched Tuesday the "Waymo on Uber"

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Uber and Waymo Begin Driverless Ridehailing Service in Austin

Uber Technologies Inc. on Tuesday will begin offering its customers driverless Waymo rides in Austin, marking the official start of a planned launch between the two companies.

WWSB · 21m

Driverless Uber rides now available in Texas with plans to expand

AUSTIN, Texas (CNN) – People in Austin, Texas, can now call a ride without a driver. Users can book a ride from the Uber app in the autonomous Jaguar I-Pace for no additional cost. The vehicles fit up to four passengers. Uber users can boost their chances of getting a Waymo driverless car by adjusting their rider preferences.

Uber driver saves passenger

WPXI · 1m

Uber driver in Philadelphia saves passenger who suffered brain hemorrhage

An Uber driver in Philadelphia is being hailed as a hero after his quick thinking during his passenger’s medical emergency helped save the man’s life. Taras Zvir was transporting Justin Anderson, 41, to his job on Feb. 25 when the passenger suffered a brain hemorrhage, WPVI reported.

WTVD · 4h

Philadelphia Uber driver helps passenger who suffered brain hemorrhage: 'I just started doing CPR'

"I was immediately like, 'Oh my God, are you OK?'" The quick-thinking driver jumped into action, saving the life of a stranger.

Yahoo · 19h

Quick-thinking Uber driver helps rider who suffered brain hemorrhage

The Northern Liberties resident never could have imagined the situation that unfolded when 41-year-old Justin Anderson ordered a ride to his new job.

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Driverless rides on Uber now challenging Elon Musk’s Tesla in its backyard

Beginning Tuesday, rideshare hailers on Uber in Austin, Texas, can call a driverless Waymo, from Google’s parent company, ...

Despite court setback, Uber keeps up attorney fees cap effort

An advertising campaign from an Uber-backed group calls on legislators to curb “lawsuit abuse” by capping attorney’s fees in ...

Uber is piloting accounts for teenagers in India

Uber has started piloting its teenagers-focused Uber for Teens service in India, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. Uber for ...

Uber launches $5 shuttle from one of the busiest places in Chicago

Popular rideshare service Uber has launched a new shuttle service in Chicago, offering fixed-price rides from events at the United Center, according to a release.

New Uber Shuttle service to offer fans leaving the United Center $5 rides

Riders will be able to reserve a seat on a shuttle using the Uber app up to two days before an event, an Uber spokesperson said. Riders can book up to four seats at a time on 23-passenger buses to the ...