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Nissan and Uber are nearing a deal to create a robotaxi fleet, with a Wayve-powered rollout planned.
The collaboration aims to use Nissan's ProPilot system and AI to enable autonomous taxis.
The timeline targets the 2027 fiscal year for the autonomous rollout.
The reports come as part of Automotive News coverage of Nissan and Uber negotiations.
Wayve is identified as the technology provider for the robotaxi system.
The article emphasizes a broader market reset that includes EV discounts and strategic shifts.
Nissan plans to showcase AI integration with its ProPilot system in future models.
The robotaxi initiative aligns with Uber's interest in autonomous ride-hailing services.
The report highlights a joint effort to advance AI-driven mobility solutions.

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Uber expanded its Women Drivers feature to the entire United States, allowing female riders to request a woman driver nationwide.
The rollout occurs amid a California class-action lawsuit alleging the policy discriminates against men.
Uber says about one-fifth of its U.S. drivers are women, with numbers varying by city.
The feature includes options to request a female driver, reserve in advance, or set a gender preference in-app.
The policy excludes nonbinary riders or drivers from the Women Drivers feature.
Uber argues the feature serves a public safety interest and has consulted safety groups in its design.
The company previously piloted the option in several cities before expanding nationwide.
Lyft has a similar program, pursuing gender-based driver and rider safety options nationwide.
The policy is part of broader safety measures following numerous reports of sexual assaults involving rideshare services.
Uber emphasizes ongoing safety collaborations and steps beyond the Women Drivers feature.

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