Tech & Startups
Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber
TechCrunch · US
The contract between the two companies ends in May 2028, Uber told TechCrunch.
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Tech & Startups
Tesla’s door handles may spur new US safety rules
TechCrunch · US
The new rule-making process follows a series of incidents, including fatal ones, in which people have become stuck inside cars.
Geopolitics
Hong Kong high-speed rail link sets record as passenger trips top 16m in 6 months
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s cross-border high-speed rail link carried more than 16 million passengers in the first six months of the year – the highest since its debut in 2018…
Tech & Startups
Tesla spending skyrockets as Cybercab, Semi, Megapack production timeline slips
TechCrunch · US
Tesla's 26% boost in revenue wasn't enough to offset rising operating expenses and capital expenditures as it pushes to launch a new generation of products.
Geopolitics
How should Hongkongers prepare for road trips? Experts weigh in after Japan accidents
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong travellers should be mindful of driving fatigue, unfamiliar road signs and their insurance coverage when going on road trips overseas, experts have w…
Tech & Startups
Einride bets $38M on EV charging as it scales electric trucking
TechCrunch · US
The acquisition — Einride's first as a publicly traded company — will expand its EV-charging ecosystem as it works to scale its electric trucking business.
Tech & Startups
Tesla spins up robotaxi pilots in Orlando and Tampa ahead of Q2 earnings
TechCrunch · US
The company didn't say how many are in each city and has taken a far more cautious approach to scaling the network than CEO Elon Musk had promised.
Tech & Startups
TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules
TechCrunch · US
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Tech & Startups
Waymo says San Francisco service has resumed after one-hour pause
TechCrunch · US
This isn’t the first time power outages have caused issues for Waymo.
Tech & Startups
A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore
TechCrunch · US
A recent road trip in an EV revealed just how much faster and more reliable DC Fast charging has become in the U.S.
Tech & Startups
San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiasco
TechCrunch · US
In the wake of a massive hours-long gridlock event, San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie has told state regulators it's time to put more requirements on robotaxi o…
Tech & Startups
Sheryl Sandberg leads $10 million investment in AI-powered vehicle inspection service
TechCrunch · US
The startup, founded in 2021, lets enterprise customers use smartphones to scan and spot vehicle damage.
Tech & Startups
Tesla driver in fatal Texas crash pressed accelerator 100%, NTSB confirms
TechCrunch · US
The safety board confirmed Tesla's account of the crash, which the company shared days after it happened last month.
Tech & Startups
Lucid Motors denies report it’s considering bankruptcy
TechCrunch · US
The company said the "rumors are completely false" after its stock sank more than 50% on a report that it was weighing the option.
Tech & Startups
Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”
TechCrunch · US
Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company's financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship with Wa…
Tech & Startups
Uber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo
TechCrunch · US
Washington, D.C. has become a battleground for Uber and Waymo's competing views.
Startups
Two-wheelers present bigger challenge for Delhi EV policy: Crisil Ratings
Your Story · India
While the 'April 2028 EV-only registration' requirement provides a clear roadmap for the two-wheeler industry to accelerate investments in electric products, c…
Geopolitics
Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hongkonger Lam Chun and his family hopped onto a high-speed train for the first time last month for a five-day holiday in Zhangjiajie in Hunan province, findin…
Geopolitics
Dubai Metro expansion: Road closures announced near Burj Khalifa until 2026-end
Indian Express – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the temporary closure of road…
Geopolitics
US rail boom still lags behind cars and planes
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
As gas prices fluctuate and flights get more expensive, US Americans are rediscovering trains — only to find a system built to move boxes, not people.
Geopolitics
In a first, Japan to run overnight Shinkansen bullet train on Tokyo-Osaka route
Indian Express – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Japan is introducing an overnight Shinkansen bullet train service, named Tokaido Lumiere Exp…
Tech & Startups
Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes in Texas
TechCrunch · US
Aurora said it plans to expand to new routes between McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026.
Geopolitics
First section of Fanling Bypass to open soon. So how will Hongkongers benefit?
South China Morning Post – World · China
The eastern section of Hong Kong’s new Fanling Bypass will be commissioned on May 3, marking the first major transport infrastructure project to be completed u…
Geopolitics
World Cup 2026: Fans to pay $150 for train ticket to stadium
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Transportation costs for World Cup fans traveling to US stadiums could be more than 10 times higher than regular fares. Local officials and FIFA bosses are tra…
Geopolitics
Singapore’s robotaxi drive revs up with help from Chinese AV leaders
South China Morning Post – World · China
In a quiet street in northern Singapore, a car plies the road like any other – except it is a left-hand drive from China and the person in the driver’s seat ha…
Geopolitics
Queues stretch past an hour as traffic jams hit mega bridge during Easter, Ching Ming
South China Morning Post – World · China
Traffic at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge reached peak levels during the first two days of the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with checkpoint queues someti…
Geopolitics
Passengers forced to stand for hours on regional Victoria trains as free tickets supercharge long weekend demand
The Guardian – World · Europe
Reduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowdingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Tech & Startups
TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’
TechCrunch · US
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. T
Tech & Startups
The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab.
TechCrunch · US
It's a new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass-produce the Optimus robot.
Geopolitics
Revamped transport fare scheme triggers concerns about cost for working elderly
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s elderly residents have raised concerns about the financial burden placed on their low-income peers under the revised HK$2 (26 US cents) transport f…
Tech & Startups
United’s mobile app now shows TSA wait times at select airports
TechCrunch · US
The TSA wait times feature is one of many new additions to the United app, including automatic rebooking assistance and real-time time weather radar maps.
Tech & Startups
Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts
TechCrunch · US
The company struggled with quality issues when Gravity production started last year, and the new recall shows it's not out of the woods yet.
Geopolitics
China ‘immersive’ fun buses see rise of mobile venues for karaoke, films, dim sum, and more
South China Morning Post – World · China
In recent years, a new “city bus” trend has been gathering pace in southern China. It offers a fresh spin on the “city walk” craze and sees buses transformed i…
Tech & Startups
Toyota’s Woven Capital appoints new CIO and COO in push for finding the ‘future of mobility’
TechCrunch · US
Woven Capital is the growth-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, focused on backing founders building in space, cybersecurity, and autonomous driving.
Tech & Startups
Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai
TechCrunch · US
Uber and WeRide have launched robotaxi operations without a human safety operator in Dubai as part of a broader expansion in the Middle East.
Tech & Startups
Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash
TechCrunch · US
DoorDash joins Greenoaks Capital in another $200 million funding round for Also, bringing its total funding to more than $500 million.
Tech & Startups
Nomadic raises $8.4 million to wrangle the data pouring off autonomous vehicles
TechCrunch · US
The company turns footage from robots into structured, searchable datasets with a deep learning model.
Tech & Startups
FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy
TechCrunch · US
FedEx recently announced a partnership with Berkshire Gray as the company works with external players to develop its automation tech.
Tech & Startups
Airbnb is introducing a private car pick-up service
TechCrunch · US
Airbnb is partnering with transportation company Welcome Pickups to let users book a private car service during their trip.
Tech & Startups
Uber is buying Berlin startup Blacklane to bolster its ‘Elite’ offering
TechCrunch · US
It's a notable exit for Blacklane, which has raised more than $100 million from backers like Mercedes-Benz and Sixt.
Geopolitics
Dual-airport strategy in Delhi, Mumbai signals India's aviation boom
Times of India – World · India
India's aviation landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from single, overburdened airports to a dual-airport model in major cities like…
Geopolitics
Easter bank holiday expected to be UK’s busiest on roads in four years
The Guardian – World · Europe
Drivers planning nearly 21m leisure journeys from Thursday to Monday despite soaring fuel prices, say expertsThe four-day bank holiday weekend is expected to b…
Geopolitics
Interchange for EPE & Delhi-Mumbai Expressway link for quick access to Noida airport
Times of India – World · India
Noida International Airport opens March 28. The government is building new roads to connect the airport. These projects will make travel easier from Delhi and …
Tech & Startups
Waymo’s skyrocketing ridership in one chart
TechCrunch · US
Waymo's weekly paid robotaxi trips have increased tenfold in less than two years.
Tech & Startups
Skip the TSA Line: Where to Find Travel by Bus, Train, and Boat
Wired · Global
These apps and websites find bus, train, and ferry tickets when you want more options than flying to your destination.
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