Shanghai airport police and multiple departments have cracked down on taxi misconduct such as passenger dumping. Refusal rates at Pudong and Hongqiao airports dropped 54% and 84.29% year-on-year, short-trip order shares fell, and passenger complaints decreased.
Uber is partnering with autonomous driving company Pony.ai and Verne to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Europe, starting with Zagreb, Croatia. On-road testing has begun, and Uber is investing in Verne to support expansion. The partnership aims to scale autonomous ride-hailing, with plans to grow the fleet to thousands over the next few years. This move is part of Uber's broader strategy to become a major facilitator of autonomous vehicle trips, following recent partnerships with Rivian, Zoox, and others.
SAP Concur published an article recommending businesses increase rideshare use over taxis by adjusting rideshare expense and insurance policies. It notes rideshares are typically safer and less expensive than taxis, and that rideshare apps track and share itineraries and locations, helping organizations fulfill duty of care. The article provides a potential savings formula and notes best-practice rideshare spend percentages range from 41% to 77% depending on industry.