Uber's Hybrid Marketplace: Driving the Future of Autonomous Rides

Resources

Books

• "The Future of Transportation" - Mentioned as a topic that could be discussed in relation to self-driving cars and car ownership.

Videos & Documentaries

• "The Future of Driving Through Austin is Here" - A news segment or video highlighting Uber's launch of driverless cars with Waymo in Austin.

Research & Studies

• "Study on Self-Driving Car Usage" - Mentioned in relation to user acceptance, with data on opt-in and cancel rates for autonomous vehicles.

Tools & Software

• Uber App - The primary platform through which users interact with autonomous vehicles, making decisions on whether to dispatch a human driver or an AV.
• Self-Driving Car Technology - The underlying technology developed by companies like Waymo and potentially Tesla, enabling autonomous vehicles.

Articles & Papers

• Wall Street Journal Articles on Uber and Self-Driving Cars - The podcast is featured in The Wall Street Journal, and related articles are implicitly referenced for deeper dives.

People Mentioned

• Katie Pizzolato (Vice President, IBM Quantum Platform) - Discussed quantum computing and its potential business applications.
• Sachin Kansal (Chief Product Officer, Uber) - Discussed Uber's strategy for self-driving cars.
• Elon Musk (CEO, Tesla) - Mentioned in the context of Tesla's own robotaxi ambitions and potential for partnership.
• Alexis Green (Producer) - Credited as the producer of the podcast.
• Kasha Brusalian (Video Producer) - Credited as the video producer.
• Aparna Nathan (Fact Checker) - Credited as the fact checker.
• Jessica Fetton (Technical Manager, Sound Designer, Theme Music Composer) - Credited for multiple roles in the podcast production.
• Michael Lavalle (Sound Designer) - Credited as a sound designer.
• Catherine Milsop (Supervising Producer) - Credited as a supervising producer.
• Katie Ferguson (Supervising Producer) - Credited as a supervising producer.
• Aisha Al Muslim (Development Producer) - Credited as a development producer.
• Chris Sinsley (Deputy Editor) - Credited as the deputy editor.
• Philana Patterson (Head of News Audio, The Wall Street Journal) - Credited as the head of news audio.

Organizations & Institutions

• Uber - The central focus of the episode, discussing its strategy for self-driving cars.
• IBM Quantum Platform - Mentioned in relation to quantum computing and its business applications.
• Alphabet - Parent company of Waymo.
• Waymo - A partner of Uber in deploying autonomous vehicles.
• May Mobility - Another partner of Uber in autonomous vehicles.
• Vride - A partner of Uber for autonomous vehicle deployment in the Middle East.
• Tesla - Mentioned as a competitor and potential future partner in the robotaxi space.
• The Wall Street Journal - The publication featuring the podcast and its leaders.
• Flytrex - A drone manufacturer partnered with Uber for delivery services.

Courses & Educational Resources

• Quantum Computing Literacy Program - Recommended for businesses to educate leaders and technical teams on quantum computing basics and implications.

Websites & Online Resources

• boldnames@wsj.com - Email address for listeners to send questions for the podcast.
• ibm.com - Website to learn how quantum computing will accelerate business innovation and growth.
• wsj.com - Website for The Wall Street Journal, where podcast-related columns can be found.

Other Resources

• Robot Cars - The core subject of the episode, referring to autonomous vehicles.
• Self-Driving Vehicles - Synonymous with robot cars, discussed in the context of Uber's strategy and deployment.
• Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) - The technical term for self-driving cars.
• Quantum Computing - Discussed as a developing technology with significant business potential.
• Electric Vehicles - Mentioned as a component of Uber's future vision and a factor in rider preference.
• Sidewalk Robots - Mentioned as a future delivery method for Uber.
• Drones - Mentioned as a future delivery method for Uber, in partnership with Flytrex.