Uber teams up with driver unions to fight robotaxis
Summary
This FT News Briefing covers KPMG’s warning about weak internal controls at Mark Walter’s Guggenheim Partners, highlighting broader troubles in his empire. Uber has allied with taxi unions to slow Waymo’s robotaxi rollout amid investor pressure and layoffs. Meanwhile, Chevron and Eni are expanding oil production in Venezuela, though other majors remain hesitant due to legal and security risks.
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FT News Briefing intro and headlines
KPMG flags weak controls at Mark Walter's Guggenheim
Uber allies with taxi unions against robotaxis
Oil majors increase investment in Venezuela
Outro and show notes
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