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I've been taking Waymo taxis, and it's even weirder than I expected
Riding around in a robot cab feels totally futuristic — and strangely normal
Adam Rogers
1 min read
Alphabet is pouring billions into Waymo's self-driving taxis as Tesla prepares to reveal its rival
Alphabet said it's committing $5 billion to autonomous ride service Waymo. Meantime, Tesla has set…
Jordan Hart
4 mins read
How flying taxis could go mainstream
Flying taxis could even replace short-haul flights, but certification and new digital infrastructur…
Sarah Sloat
5 mins read
Flying taxis are closer than ever to reality. The booming industry needs to overcome infrastructure hurdles.
The US's first electric air taxis are expected to start flying commercially next year, igniting a m…
Taylor Rains
2 mins read
Black taxi drivers helped fuel the Montgomery Bus Boycott, even as they faced arrests and police pressure
Taxi drivers provided alternate transport for boycotters, lowering their fares to match bus fares.
Yoonji Han
1 min read
Dubai is hoping to launch a fully operational flying taxi service by 2026
The United Arab Emirates city of Dubai hopes to have a functioning flying taxi network by 2026, acc…
Hannah Getahun
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A San Francisco Lyft driver shares how Waymo's self-driving taxis are competing with his top earnings strategy: short rides
A San Francisco Lyft driver says Waymo's self-driving taxis are competing with him for the most pro…
Jacob Zinkula
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Flying taxis could take to the skies by next year. Here's why the aviation industry is so excited about eVTOLs.
Flying-taxi companies such as Archer and AutoFlight hope to change the daily commute with electric …
Pete Syme
4 mins read
Tech's broken promises: Streaming is now just as expensive and confusing as cable. Ubers cost as much as taxis. And the cloud is no longer cheap.
Some tech is getting pricier and looking a lot like the older services it was supposed to beat. Fro…
Alistair Barr
3 mins read
I'm an Uber driver in New York City. Gas prices have hurt our wages so badly that it's hard to pay bills.
Before gas prices spiked, Uber driver Naomi Ogutu could fill up her SUV for $70. Now, it costs abou…
Jamie Killin
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A ground crew worker was killed after being sucked into the engine of a Delta plane as it was taxiing at San Antonio airport
The employee was killed after being "ingested" into the Delta plane engine at San Antonio Internati…
Alia Shoaib
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Cruise says one of its driverless taxis ran over a woman in San Francisco after a hit-and-run driver 'launched' her into the car's path
San Francisco firefighters arrived at the scene and used the jaws of life to lift the robotaxi off …
Kylie Kirschner
2 mins read
Video shows police yelling at a driverless Waymo taxi to stop before it runs over a fire hose
Police officers tried to get the confused car to stop moving by popping a flare in front of it. Tha…
Tim Levin
3 mins read
I'm an Uber driver who only works nights. Traffic is a breeze, and I avoid stressed riders rushing to work.
Uber, Lyft, and taxi driver Anwaar Malik prefers working the night shift because riders are usually…
Jamie Killin
1 min read
A pair of major flying-taxi companies who've been locked in a legal battle for 2 years have buried the hatchet and agreed to work together
Wisk Aero had accused Archer of stealing trade secrets in a 2021 lawsuit, but now they will work to…