What Happened to Uber’s Vision of an End to Car Ownership? A Report Has Answers

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Uber and Lyft see more demand with robotaxis. Here's what their CEOs say about a driverless future.

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Lyft CEO David Risher
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Lyft CEO David Risher both said in their company's earnings calls this week that they envision a hybrid network of robotaxis and human drivers for the foreseeable future.

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Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash say self-driving tech is the future — and they'll need to spend big to make it happen

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One of DoorDash's Dot robots, which features a red exterior, cameras and other sensors in front of and above it, four wheels, as well as two eye-like lights in the front, sits in a conference room at a company office.
Autonomous technology, such as Dot, DoorDash's delivery robot, will take investment to roll out broadly.

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Lyft's CEO explains why he prefers 'Falcon Mode' to being a hands-off CEO

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Lyft CEO David Risher, who recently said the company is preparing for the changes to the industry that self-driving cars will bring.

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Lyft CEO says robotaxis could create a new role for humans: the 'car tender'

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Lyft's CEO has several ideas on how drivers could earn money in a robotaxi future.

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I'm an Uber and Lyft driver who tried a robotaxi for the first time. I'm not impressed.

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Jason Munderloh, a part-time rideshare driver of 11 years, said he avoids taking robotaxis because he doesn't want to support companies taking jobs away from drivers.

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Waymo is launching robotaxis with Uber rival Lyft

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Waymo fleet
Waymo issued a software recall to more than 1,200 robotaxis after several incidents involving minor collisions into roadway barriers.

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Lyft salaries revealed: How much tech workers at the ride-hailing company get paid

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Lyft app.

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Lyft's CEO says these 3 companies are getting business right

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David Risher.

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Should Lyft and Uber Charge More if Your Battery Is Low? California May Soon Ban That

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An Uber sticker is seen on a car at the start of a protest by ride share drivers on August 20, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
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