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California SB 371 cuts one rideshare insurance requirement
SB 371 lowered one California rideshare coverage limit. Primary liability stayed at $1 million, and cheaper fares still needed evidence.
The returning Bolt’s price is real. Its volume is still a question.
GM announced a sub-$30,000 Bolt with faster charging. Its limited run makes production volume the part to watch.
Lyft reserves Tensor Robocars, with a 2027 launch goal
Lyft's Tensor plan combines a potential owned fleet with privately owned AVs on its network. Reservations and a target launch are not operating rides.
Rivian's voice assistant needs to operate the car, not narrate it
A 2025 leak suggested Rivian would use Gemini. The useful test is whether its assistant can handle real vehicle tasks reliably.
DoorDash adds Serve's sidewalk robots in Los Angeles
Serve's robots joined eligible DoorDash orders in Los Angeles. Completed deliveries showed capability; undisclosed costs left the economics open.
California rideshare drivers can bargain as contractors under AB 1340
AB 1340 gave California rideshare drivers a bargaining path. A union won certification in September 2026; a contract remained the next test.
Discord's support vendor made identity checks a data risk
Discord's 2025 vendor breach exposed support records and ID images. Collecting proof of age created another database to protect.
The Model Y Performance sells speed. I would check the daily ride.
Tesla’s refreshed Model Y Performance has strong published acceleration and range. The meaningful upgrade depends on ride and handling.
DoorDash's Dot robot still has to finish the handoff
Dot entered early access in Arizona in 2025. Its size and speed are less useful than completed orders, handoffs, and intervention cost.
Waymo rides are live in Nashville; Lyft runs the fleet before the app
Lyft's Flexdrive runs Waymo's Nashville fleet. Public rides opened in the Waymo app first; booking through Lyft was a separate step.