Uber teams up with driver unions to fight robotaxis

3. september 2026 · 11m

Auditors warned Guggenheim Partners about weak controls within its business, and Uber is teaming up with driver unions to try to slow the rollout of robotaxis. Plus, US oil major Chevron and Italy’s Eni are boosting investment in oil production in Venezuela.


Mentioned in this podcast:

KPMG warned Guggenheim unit over deficiencies in internal controls

Uber allies with driver unions in bid to slow robotaxi rollout

Chevron to double Venezuela oil production with $7bn pledge


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