The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Before … Read more
Uber has announced the first major expansion of its grocery delivery service in the United States. The company is doubling the number of service areas to the north of 400 cities and towns this week. It now serves several major markets through the Uber and Uber Eats apps, including San Francisco, New York City and … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: Although it is recovering, Uber is still losing money. Credit…Teresa Eng for The New York Times Uber said its business was recovering from the slowdown caused by the pandemic, although it continued to lose money. The company said on Wednesday that revenue was $2.9 billion in the first three months … Read more
Arrival, the electric vehicle maker trying to get rid of the assembly line in favor of highly automated microfactories, is partnering with Uber to develop an electric vehicle for hail drivers. The arrival is expected to announce the final vehicle design before the end of the year and production will begin in the third quarter … Read more
Uber loses a lawsuit over driver classification, we survey mobility investors, and new data suggests a COVID-19 vaccine should be easier to transport. This is your daily crisis for February 19, 2021. The big story: Uber loses the UK legal challenge The UK Supreme Court has reiterated previous rulings that the Uber drivers who brought … Read more