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Hailo, founded in 2017, raised about US$340 million and was once valued over US$1 billion.

The Israeli AI chip startup said the move is part of a restructures to focus on physical AI markets such as robotics and drones.

Standing on the curb with your arm flapping in the air is so last century. The best way to grab a cab now is to reach into your pocket and let a taxi booking app do all the work.

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority has issued certificates of registration for the taxi-booking apps and is reviewing applications for more.

Uber has a lot of potential enemies. But a merger of Asia’s taxi apps might be its biggest threat.

Everyone’s Uber will share ride data with a local university and the Fukuoka City government in order to improve transportation infrastructure.

Line’s entry into the on-demand taxi industry could be a big hit in Japan. But what does that mean for the rest of Asia?

Hailo Japan has been spinning its wheels in Osaka for over a year. A new CEO could help kick the taxi hailing service into high gear.

These regulations aren’t solving the real problem: existing regulations that are curtailing taxi supply.

It faces competition from Uber, GrabTaxi, and Easy Taxi. But it’ll have an easier ride than the US market.