DoorDash is pulling out of Asia after a tough review, as AI and rising costs shake up gig work and delivery wars heat up.
Videos show Waymo's self-driving cars stuck in floodwaters amid heavy rain in Los Angeles. The company claims its weather capabilities are robust, but recent incidents highlight ongoing safety and operational concerns, including remote operators working abroad and technological limitations in adverse conditions.
DoorDash is pulling out of Japan, Uzbekistan, Qatar, and Singapore after a strategic review. The company aims to focus on markets with better growth potential, impacting around 85 jobs and closing some operations, including a Bengaluru engineering hub. The move follows increased competition and market challenges.
Rising gas prices, driven by the Iran war, have increased costs for US, Canadian, and Australian drivers. Companies are offering incentives, but drivers face reduced earnings and higher expenses. The US IRS is urged to raise mileage deductions to offset costs.