Tag: Uber
Can ride-hailing companies finally be profitable by eliminating its drivers?
While it's clear that companies like Uber, Grab and Lyft are aggressively expanding and changing the way of modern mobility, it's also no secret...
Putting the brakes on autonomous driving
More than a million people around the world die in road accidents each year, with human error cited as the cause in 90% of...
Grab has acquired Uber’s Southeast Asia operations
If you haven't already heard, Grab announced that it has acquired Uber’s Southeast Asia operations, the largest-ever deal of its kind in Southeast Asia....
Ride-sharing services: Are they doing enough to monitor their drivers/cars?
Sometimes I wonder; are we getting too comfortable with the ride-sharing services available to us? Are we getting a little complacent with our own...
Uber charges rider in Canada more than RM 57,000 for a ride
It's not uncommon for Uber rides to be subject to surge charges, especially during peak hours and when there's more ride requests than there...
Volvo agrees to supply autonomous-compatible cars to Uber
The Swedish premium car maker is set to supply tens of thousands of autonomous driving-compatible base vehicles between 2019 and 2021 in a non...
Taxi drivers stage protest outside Parliament, unhappy with Grab & Uber
Despite the government’s measures to legalise and regulate ride-hailing services in Malaysia, a group of Malaysian taxi drivers was seen protesting outside of the...
Malaysia Budget 2017: What do Malaysian motorists get?
The Malaysia Budget 2017 was recently announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, and while this year's announcement did not significantly impact Malaysian...
Volvo and Uber signs USD300m deal to develop driverless cars
The day when you're able to hail a driverless Uber ride is just around the corner, but only if you're staying in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....
Malaysian Government set to legalise Uber and Grab, albeit regulated
The Malaysian government looks set to legalise controversial ride-hailing apps Uber and Grab, as reported by The Sun. The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD)...
