Uber is betting billions on a driverless future, but the secret to making the economics work could be — surprise! — its vast army of human drivers. Why it matters: Uber believes a hybrid network of robots and people can keep its expensive autonomous vehicles busier, and therefore more profitable, than fleets made up entirely of robotaxis. The big picture: Think of a high-tech robotaxi like an airplane: It costs money whether it's carrying passengers or sitting on the ground. - The more trips each vehicle makes, the more revenue Uber and its robotaxi partners can squeeze from that expensive asset, offsetting the fixed costs of the technology, vehicle financing, insurance, depot space and other infrastructure. Between the lines:…
Uber is betting billions on a driverless future, but the secret to making the economics work could be — surprise! — its vast army of human drivers. Why it matters: Uber believes a hybrid network of robots and people can keep its expensive autonomous vehicles busier, and therefore more profitable, than fleets made up entirely of robotaxis. The big picture: Think of a high-tech robotaxi like an airplane: It costs money whether it's carrying passengers or sitting on the ground. - The more trips each vehicle makes, the more revenue Uber and its robotaxi partners can squeeze from that expensive asset, offsetting the fixed costs of the technology, vehicle financing, insurance, depot space and other infrastructure. Between the lines:…Open
Tonight on "Jesse Weber Live": Uber has been ordered to pay a California family $40 million in connection with the death of Emily Normandin-Parker, a 23-year-old UCLA graduate. Jesse speaks with Ian Samson, the attorney representing Emily's family. Plus, imagine cutting hours from your workweek without losing pay or benefits. We'll tell you about a push to make that happen and ask our multigenerational panel how they feel about such a dramatic change to the American workweek. Then, the forensic road map of the so-called Philadelphia "House of Horrors." Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins Jesse to break down the investigation. And from "American Idol" to a murder trial: A former reality show contestant is accused of fatally shooting…
The company argued during a five-day arbitration hearing that the driver is an independent contractor under California law, and so Uber can't be held liable for his actions.
Jesse Weber speaks exclusively with Ian Samson, the attorney for the family of Emily Normandin-Parker, who was killed when an Uber driver left her on a freeway in 2023. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
The decision is part of a massive restructuring aimed at trimming management layers and reallocating spending into its ride-sharing, delivery and robotaxi businesses.
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The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
