About The Driverless Digest
Welcome to The Driverless Digest, a newsletter that aims to cover the intersection of autonomy and rideshare, and the business of AVs. Whether you're deep in the industry, an AV enthusiast, or just curious about where the future of transportation is headed, we’ve got you covered.
Every week, we break down the biggest stories in driverless tech—covering everything from industry shake-ups and regulatory moves to cutting-edge developments and real-world impact. No fluff, just the insights that matter most.
Our Analysis
We don’t just report the news—we also dig into it and provide analysis based off of 10 years of covering the rideshare industry. Here are a couple of deep dives you might enjoy:
Waymo’s Master Plan – A breakdown of Waymo’s long-term strategies.
Waymo vs Uber – A piece that tackles the question “How is Uber not totally screwed by Waymo?”.
What CPUC Data Reveals About Waymo’s Deadheading and Utilization
New Data Shows AVs Are Cutting Into Rideshare Driver Pay
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The Driverless Digest in the Media
We’re making waves! The Driverless Digest has been featured in major publications, including:
📰 Nola - How will Waymo’s self-driving cars handle New Orleans potholes and parades? - 12/4/25
📰 Sherwood News - It’s Tesla vs. Google in the fight for self-driving supremacy. Trillions are at stake - 11/22/25
📰 Route Zero - The Robotaxi Revolution Is Here—But What About The Humans? - 11/7/25
🎙️ Car Dealership Guy - Trump vs. Elon Threatens Tesla, ft. Kyle Coleman | Daily Dealer Live - 6/6/25
📰 Manager Magazin - How Uber plans to counter the robotaxi attack - 5/28/25
🎙️ Farzad Podcast - Tesla's Robotaxi Is About To Change Everything - 5/22/25
🎙️ Rich on Tech - Rich On Tech Episode 119 - 5/3/25
📰 The Verge – Surge pricing, the scourge of ridehailing, is evolving for the robotaxi era (no paywall) - 4/19/25
📰 The Verge – A Waymo Loyalty Program Could be in the Works - 2/18/25
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If you’re interested in partnering with us, reach out at Harry@therideshareguy.com to learn more.
Stay Connected
Have thoughts on the latest AV developments? Just want to nerd out over driverless tech? Let’s connect! You can always find me on LinkedIn or Twitter, or leave a reply on one of our articles.
Looking forward to bringing you the latest and greatest in autonomy!
- Harry
