Uber partner Avride is under investigation for self-driving crashes
TechCrunch • 5/8/2026 – 5/9/2026
Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Avride, an Uber partner, following the identification of more than a dozen crashes. The investigation also noted one minor injury related to these incidents.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5d
Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score3/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier20% (0.5^110/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 5 days - proven survivor
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