WeRide tries buyback maneuver in tight robotaxi race
The developer of driverless technology has unveiled a $100 million share buyback program in a bid to reassure investors after a stock price slide Key Takeaways: Shares in the robotaxi…
Uber’s Chinese robotaxi romance, and Webull’s strong debut
Uber has signed new alliances with Chinese robotaxi operators Momenta and Pony AI, and fortified an existing partnership with WeRide. Why the sudden embrace of Chinese robotaxis? And Webull's stock has charged from the gate with massive gains following its SPAC listing. What's driving this company, which is an unusual hybrid of a U.S.-based business with strong China ties?
BRIEF: Uber taps Chinese partners to accelerate global robotaxi expansion
Ride-hailing platform Uber (UBER.US) is ramping up its efforts in the robotaxi space, teaming up with a growing number of operators to promote the driverless service. Following its announcement this…
BRIEF: Uber to offer Momenta robotaxi service, starting in Europe
Autonomous driving technology company Momenta will offer robotaxi service over Uber’s (UBER.US) ride hailing platform in markets outside the U.S. and China, starting with an unspecified European market, the two…
CaoCao approaches IPO finish line with nod from China’s securities regulator
A Hong Kong listing by the Geely-backed ride hailing app was approved last week by the CSRC, a year after the company first filed for the IPO Key Takeaways: CaoCao’s…
PODCAST: WeRide’s Spin with Uber, and Starbucks’ New China CEO
Uber will offer WeRide robotaxi services starting in the UAE. Is this a big deal, or mostly symbolic? And Starbucks names a new China CEO to revive its flagging local operation. Will that be enough to tackle the challenge from low-price companies like Luckin and Cotti?
WeRide drives into Uber partnership, as U.S. listing plan idles
The robotaxi operator will offer its service to Uber users starting in the UAE, though the pair don’t plan to work together in the U.S. or China for now Key…