Uber and WeRide Plan Robotaxi Rides in Madrid This Year
Uber, WeRide and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid, bringing autonomous rides to Europe through the Uber app.
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Vrbo Hosts May Soon Pay to Be Seen as Sponsored Listings Arrive
Vrbo is piloting sponsored listings for vacation rentals, adding a paid visibility tool that could reshape how hosts compete for traveler attention.
Google’s Gemini Live Translate Could Change How Travelers Communicate Abroad
Google’s Gemini 3.5 Live Translate brings near real-time speech translation to more than 70 languages, with travel use cases ranging from guided tours to ride-hailing pickups.
YouTrip Launches Family Travel Card for Children in Singapore
YouTrip has launched a family travel card in Singapore, giving children aged 7 to 18 their own card while parents manage spending, alerts and security.
Airbnb Leads $58 Million WeRoad Funding Round as Group Travel Startup Plans U.S. Expansion
Airbnb has led a $58 million Series C round for WeRoad, backing the Italian group travel startup as it prepares to expand into the U.S. market.
Expedia Builds AI Toolkit as Travel Distribution Moves Toward Agentic Booking
Expedia Group is preparing new AI tools for B2B partners, including agentic connections to travel inventory, expanded mobility services and social trip planning.
Airbnb Adds Hotels, Rental Cars and AI Tools as It Pushes Beyond Home Rentals
Airbnb is expanding beyond home rentals with boutique hotels, rental cars, grocery delivery, luggage storage and new AI tools for guests and hosts.
Google’s Universal Cart Pushes Agentic Commerce Toward Travel Booking
Google’s new Universal Cart and expanded commerce protocols could reshape how consumers shop, book hotels and authorize AI agents to complete purchases.
Southwest Airlines Bans Humanoid and Animal-Like Robots From Flights After Viral Cabin Incidents
Southwest Airlines has banned humanoid and animal-like robots from flights after viral onboard incidents raised questions about carry-on rules, batteries and aircraft safety.
HBX Group Buys Bridgify as AI Moves Deeper Into Travel Experiences
HBX Group has agreed to acquire Bridgify, an AI-native travel technology company, as it expands beyond hotels and pushes deeper into experiences distribution.
Kayak Co-Founders Reunite for Booking Holdings AI Travel Startup Lola
Kayak co-founders Steve Hafner and Paul English are working on Lola, a new Booking Holdings-backed AI travel startup focused on conversational access to travel brands.
Uber Expands Into Travel With Hotel Bookings and a Bigger Push to Become an Everyday Super App
Uber is adding hotel bookings, vacation rentals, travel planning tools, and new in-app services as it pushes deeper into travel and strengthens the case for Uber…