One robotaxi player has grown its share of users so far in 2026 — and it's not Waymo

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A woman carrying a brown paper shopping bag steps out of a Zoox self-driving robotaxi as a light green Zoox banner sits behind it and skyscrapers stand in the distance.
Zoox is picking up momentum judging by monthly active users, according to data from Apptopia.

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Waymo says some of its robotaxis ran out of power during San Francisco's July 4 gridlock and had to be towed

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Some Waymo cars stalled and had to be towed during the July 4th celebrations in San Francisco.

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Uber's insurance and operational fees can vary widely on similar trips

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A black-and-white Uber banner hangs over the columns at the New York Stock Exchange building.
Uber charges fees for insurance and "operational costs" on every trip.

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Uber salaries revealed: See how much the ride-hailing company pays product managers, software engineers, and others

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A self-driving car drives past Uber's headquarters in San Francisco.
Uber has filed fewer H-1B visa applications so far this year, according to federal data.

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Uber investor's suit alleges rider safety took a back seat to the gig-work model

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An Uber logo sticker is seen in the windshield of a black car.
A new lawsuit about sexual assaults takes aim at Uber's top leaders.

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Uber is set for a payday from Lime's IPO — and is interested in doubling down on the scooter bet

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A person rides a Lime electric scooter, with only their black boots and blue pants visible in the photo.
Uber is the largest shareholder in Lime heading into its IPO.

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A Waymo car ended a ride early, then the company told the passenger to get an Uber

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A white self-driving Waymo car, with cameras and other sensors on its roof and its sides, pulls out of a parking lot in San Francisco.
One Waymo rider said that one of the self-driving car company's support staff suggested he take an Uber or Lyft ride instead.

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Waymo's bumpy month

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Waymo driving through flooded road
Waymo temporarily suspended some of its service offerings across the US amid issues with weather and construction zones.

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I made $50,000 as a deaf Uber driver last year. I earn more than I did working in restaurants.

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Uber driver William Parr stands in front of his minivan in a parking lot wearing a grey baseball cap, sunglasses, black pants and a shirt, and a reflective vest.
William Parr started driving for Uber last April.

William Parr

Lyft says its latest AI push is all about helping drivers make more money

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A white-and-pink Lyft sticker sits on the inside of a car's rear windshield.
Lyft has rolled out its AI-based Earnings Assistant tool over the past year.

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