Uber once sold riders on a simple promise: Order a car right from your phone for less than a taxi. One major change happened behind the scenes: up-front pricing. Instead of relying on a predictable rate based largely on time and distance, Uber now uses algorithms and a range of real-time factors to determine what
Chinese tech giant Baidu has begun testing autonomous vehicles in London as part of its partnership with Lyft and Freenow, the German taxi and multi-mobility app that Lyft now owns. Baidu is the latest in a series of companies trialling self-driving technology in the UK ahead of commercial robotaxi deployments. The trial, which began Tuesday
This As Told Essay is based on a conversation with Cynthia Everett, a ride-hailing customer in New York. Business Insider verified the price differences he described with screenshots. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. I work in group homes and provide care to people with disabilities. That means a lot of traveling
