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The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Uber €825 million for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without proper human oversight, breaching EU privacy regulations.
Kuala Terengganu police arrested a man for allegedly brandishing a meat cleaver and behaving aggressively toward a ride-hailing worker at a petrol station on Jalan Pasir Panjang yesterday afternoon.
Amazon-owned Zoox has launched paid robotaxi services in Las Vegas, becoming the first fully autonomous ride-hailing company with NHTSA approval. The move marks a significant milestone in the competitive autonomous vehicle market.
Four major ride-hailing and taxi platforms in Singapore will maintain surcharges on fares until September 30, citing sustained pressure from elevated fuel prices and driver operating expenses.
A former e-hailing driver appeared in Klang courts facing 12 separate charges including armed robbery, fraud, and theft. He pleaded not guilty to all allegations and was granted bail pending trial.
A US federal judge has blocked enforcement of a New York City law requiring Uber and Lyft to provide drivers with 14 days' notice before deactivation, ruling the measure unconstitutional and interferes with platform safety.
Maxim Malaysia has launched an upgraded SOS system allowing users to alert emergency contacts or call 999 within seconds, with GPS location sharing and a network enabling nearby drivers to provide immediate assistance during emergencies.