Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 596) July 13th, 2026 Uber just made a major move that could reshape the future of autonomous vehicles—and it may completely change the robotaxi race. In today&#x27;s episode, we cover the biggest stories in autonomous driving, robotaxis, and delivery robotics: • Uber&#x27;s brand-new autonomous vehicle strategy and what it means for the future of ride-hailing • Why Waymo is facing increasing criticism and negative press • A shocking incident where an Uber driver allegedly stabbed a passenger after a drop-off at Boston Logan Airport • Colorado moves closer to drone delivery as one city councilman voices support • A deep dive into Serve Robotics: robot cost, components, manufacturing, repair expenses, safety operators, networking, GPS systems, and how these delivery robots actually work If you&#x27;re following the future of transportation, AI, autonomous vehicles, robotaxis, drone delivery, Tesla, Waymo, Uber, or robotics, this episode covers the biggest developments you need to know. 👇 What do you think? Is Uber&#x27;s new strategy the right move? Can Waymo overcome its recent setbacks? Are delivery robots and drones ready for mainstream adoption? Share your thoughts in the comments. iPhone &amp; Android Users, the GIGU app is now available, sign up below: https://www.gigu.app/us/ios

#595 | Uber's HUGE Robotaxi Move | Waymo in Trouble? + Driver Attack, Drones & Serve Robotics

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What's up everybody, welcome to the Rideshare Rodeo Podcast. Tonight, we have, here let me turn this down a little bit. We have Uber's autonomous vehicle strategy, something that we've been talking about, but they kind of finally just laid it out in an interview with Wired. The Robo Taxiing Lobbying Effort. No Bail for Uber Drivers who stabbed their passengers at the airport.

And if we have time, if not, we'll do it Thursday. Why, why sharing economy, gig economy drivers are disengaging and how platform design can win them back. That's from, that's from physics.org by the way. And then the latest gig economy hustle, restaurant line sitting. We are sad.

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#595 | Uber's HUGE Robotaxi Move | Waymo in Trouble? + Driver Attack, Drones & Serve Robotics

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#595 | Uber's HUGE Robotaxi Move | Waymo in Trouble? + Driver Attack, Drones & Serve Robotics

Read the full transcript

The candid version is on a podcast, not the earnings call.

The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.