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Self-driving taxis are speeding ahead in America—so why is Europe still waiting?

On a warm winter day in Phoenix, self-driving taxis zoom past every few blocks, their empty front seats barely raising an eyebrow. The real surprise? How little the locals seem to notice. The only ...
Business Travel News

Lyft Agrees to Acquire European Taxi App Freenow

Lyft has agreed to acquire Freenow, a European taxi-hailing and mobility app, from BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for about €175 million ($197 million), the ride-hailing company announced ...
NBC Washington

Lyft to buy taxi app FreeNow for $200 million to expand into Europe

U.S. ride-hailing firm Lyft on Wednesday announced that it's buying European taxi app FreeNow in a 175 million euro ($199 million) deal. The company said that the acquisition — Lyft's first in Europe ...

Wayve, an A.I. Driverless Car Start-Up in Europe, Raises $1.2 Billion

The deal values London-based Wayve at $8.6 billion. The $1.2 billion funding, which could grow to $1.5 billion if Wayve meets ...
NBC Los Angeles

Lyft to buy taxi app FreeNow for $200 million to expand into Europe

U.S. ride-hailing firm Lyft on Wednesday announced that it's buying European taxi app FreeNow in a 175 million euro ($199 million) deal. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The ...