Uber teams up with driver unions to fight robotaxis

优步与司机联盟携手对抗自动驾驶出租车

FT News Briefing

2026-09-03

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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 Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts  The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Today is Thursday, September 3rd, and this is your FT News Briefing.

  • Auditors flagged concerns about one of billionaire Mark Walter's businesses.

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  • MG warned billionaire Mark Walters Guggenheim Partners that it had weak internal controls at one of its units.

  • The warning from the Big Four auditor came months before insurers controlled by Walter revealed

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