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Las Vegas robotaxi rides available on Uber soon with Zoox expansion

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Uber has partnered with Zoox to add robotaxi rides bookable on the ride-hailing giant’s smartphone application.

The partnership will launch this summer in Las Vegas, allowing riders to book rides in Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxis using Uber’s app, the two companies announced Wednesday. Rides can still be booked using Zoox’s app.

“We are excited to partner with Uber, a company that shares our vision for transforming mobility,” Zoox CEO Aicha Evans said in a statement. “This partnership is an opportunity to continue advancing the use of autonomous mobility in daily life. Through our collaboration, Zoox will provide a differentiated rider experience to those who already know and love the convenience of riding with Uber.”

Amazon-owned Zoox has been operating a free robotaxi service in Las Vegas since last fall, offering free rides to and from Resorts World, Topgolf, New York-New York and Area 15. The rides bookable on the Uber app will also be limited to Zoox’s approved sites.

Zoox plans to expand its site list this year while implementing a fee to ride the service. Zoox has deals in place with T-Mobile Arena and Sphere to add dedicated ride zones at both properties. Zoox and Uber also plan to expand their partnership, adding shared rides in Los Angeles by the middle of next year.

The partnership with Uber marks the first time Zoox has struck a deal with a third-party ride-hailing platform.

Since 2019, Zoox has been operating in Southern Nevada and are based out a 190,000-square-foot headquarters located in the southwest valley.

Zoox robotaxis are four-seater pods, with two seats on each side facing each other, with no steering wheel or pedals and have the ability to move forward and backward at 75 mph. Riders can charge their phones inside the vehicles and they can control the temperature and music from screens located within the robotaxi.

“The Zoox robotaxi is unlike any other vehicle on the planet – it was purpose-built from the ground up to deliver an extraordinary experience,” Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber said in a statement. “Zoox’s commitment to safety and their advanced autonomous driving technology make them an ideal partner. We’re thrilled to work together to introduce more riders to the future of mobility.” https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/las-vegas-robotaxi-rides-available-on-uber-soon-with-zoox-expansion-3723373/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=latest&utm_source=post_3723395&utm_term=Las%20Vegas%20robotaxi%20rides%20available%20on%20Uber%20soon%20with%20Zoox%20expansion

Woman finds live maggots in fried chicken at Malaysia bazaar; netizens raise food safety concerns

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A woman who bought food at a Ramadan bazaar in Malaysia in an attempt to support local stallholders was shocked to discover live maggots in her fried chicken. 

In a video posted on her TikTok account on Feb 23, the woman expressed disappointment over what she described as poor food quality standards among some stallholders.

“Very sad and disappointed that some stallholders are dishonest. We buy with money, not for free. I didn’t want to cook today because I wanted to support the stallholders, but I never expected this would be what I received,” she said.

“Don’t push cleanliness and food quality aside just because you want to make a quick profit.”

According to the post’s caption, the bazaar is believed to be located in Taman Jana in Taiping, Perak. 

While she felt upset over the incident, the woman added that she was thankful her son had spotted the pests before eating the fried chicken.

“This is not only a loss of money, but it has also spoiled a family’s mood while breaking fast,” she said, adding that she had paid via QR code, which could serve as proof of purchase.

In the comments section, several netizens raised concerns about food safety, while others advised her to seek a refund.

“Go back and ask them for a refund. You can also file a report at a clinic. You can say you have eaten contaminated food and the clinic will provide treatment,” one user wrote.

“My brother bought fried chicken in the morning. The chicken was still hot on the outside. It tasted fine at first, but then he saw the bones were full of worms. He vomited,” one commenter shared. 

Another user suggested that the food may have been left exposed.

“This food may have been in the open without being sealed. Flies could have laid eggs, which would turn into maggots if the food was left out for too long. I hope people will be more careful when buying exposed food,” the user wrote. https://www.asiaone.com/malaysia/woman-maggots-fried-chicken-ramadan-bazaar-taiping-perak

El Al to begin rescue flights for Israelis stranded due to Operation Roaring Lion

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El Al announced on Monday that it has begun preparing a rescue operation to return Israelis stranded overseas due to Operation Roaring Lion. The rescue flights will begin once Ben-Gurion Airport reopens and approvals are received from the state and security authorities.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced that Egypt had agreed to allow Israeli flights to land at the Taba and Sharm El Sheikh airports as part of the rescue flight operations.

The airline said it is prioritizing passengers whose flights were canceled and that rescue flights for El Al and Sun d’Or customers will be operated at no additional cost.

In the first stage, El Al said it is preparing rescue flights from its main destinations in the United States, the Far East, and Europe.

The initial planned US destinations are New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, while the Far East destinations include Bangkok and Phuket, the airline said.

El Al added that the first European destinations being prepared are Larnaca, Athens, Rome, Milan, Paris, Budapest, Tbilisi, Sofia, Warsaw, Bucharest, Madrid, London, Barcelona, Geneva, Amsterdam, Munich, and Zurich.

Tickets to the public only after existing passengers are accommodated

El Al said that rescue flights for El Al and Sun d’Or customers whose flights were canceled will not incur an additional charge and will be made available for public sale only after all affected customers have been brought home.

The airline said it is proactively updating customers regarding changes and developments, with ongoing updates published on its website and social media channels.

Subject to approvals from security authorities, El Al said it is examining the operation of flights on KlasJet aircraft from nearby European destinations to Taba, Egypt, or Aqaba, Jordan, for El Al and Sun d’Or customers.

Those flights, if approved, would also be offered without additional cost to eligible customers, the airline said.

Hundreds of flights canceled worldwide

El Al’s rescue flights are needed as thousands of flights were canceled across the world, leading to what The Guardian called “the most acute aviation shock since the Covid-19 pandemic paralyzed the industry.”

According to the Guardian, nearly 2,800 flights were canceled on Saturday, the first day of the attack on Iran, with an additional 3,156 canceled on Sunday and at least 1,239 on Monday.

Among the most disrupted airlines were Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, who were forced to suspend flights to and from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar respectively.

The economic impact of the flight disruption is larger the inconvenience to individual flyers, the Guardian reported.

Stock in aerospace industries dropped, including for Japan Airlines (whose shares fell by 5.6%), Singapore Airlines (4.5%), Qantas Airlines (5.4%), and Cathay Pacific (2.9%).

The price of crude oil jumped as well due to the war, causing even more financial strain for everyone, including the aviation industry. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888466