Uber’s EV ridehailing business is maturing
Uber is holding its annual Go-Get conference in London today. As part of the event, the company is rolling out a number of changes to its ridehailing and delivery business to reflect the fact that more drivers and couriers are using electric vehicles.
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Uber is adding an EV-only option in many cities
Uber held its second Go-Get Zero event on Tuesday to highlight some of the company's sustainability efforts. First and foremost, it says that there are now enough EV drivers using the service to make an EV-only option available (the current Uber Green includes hybrids).
Uber announces new way for riders to choose EVs, AI assistant
Uber announced new features aimed at making it easier for riders to choose EVs in the ride-sharing app, as well as a new AI assistant to help drivers evaluate switching to an EV.
Uber to launch OpenAI-powered AI assistant to answer driver EV questions
Uber is continuing its push to bring more electric vehicles onto the ride-hail and delivery platform, and it thinks giving drivers a chatbot to answer all their EV questions will help. Starting early 2025,
Uber pushes EV commitment through new AI assistant, expanded platform, and pop-up events
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) unveiled an AI assistant for its app at the company's Go-Get Zero event in London on Tuesday. The new AI-powered assistant that is aimed at helping riders and drivers turn to electric vehicle options is expected to launch early next year in the United States and will later expand to other locations.
Uber's CEO wants you to ride in an electric car — and is fine if it's made in China
In an interview with the BBC, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that EVs made in China would be crucial to fighting the climate ...
Wait a few more minutes for an electric Uber, says boss
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Uber Will Now Take You From Manhattan to LaGuardia for $18
Uber can take you to New York’s LaGuardia Airport for $18, starting Tuesday. The catch? The rides are in 14-passenger vans, ...
Uber to launch AI assistant powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o to help drivers go electric
Uber Technologies will roll out an AI assistant powered by OpenAI's technology to help drivers transition to electric ...
Uber Makes Travel Greener With New Sustainability Features
To show its commitment to being as green as possible, Uber has teamed up with Prince William’s The Earthshot Prize as a ...
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Uber to launch OpenAI-powered AI assistant for drivers in 2025
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Your Next Uber Eats Order Could Have Risky Consequences
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NYC Uber driver threatened to kill rider who got him kicked off app over service dog complaint: feds
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Uber gives users option to only hail full-electric vehicles, launches AI chatbot for the EV-curious
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US Supreme Court denies Uber, Lyft bid to avoid California driver suits
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