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driver shortage
Coverage of driver shortage in the Nexus archive.
- Go eyes robotaxis and acquisitions after Japan’s biggest IPO of 2026. Here’s why it matters
Go's IPO in 2026 became Japan's largest of the year, raising ¥88.6 billion to address Japan's driver shortage through robotaxis and acquisitions. The funding aims to boost the struggling listing season and support the taxi-hailing app's expansion plans.
- We spoke to new Priority Waste CEO in a parking lot. Here’s what he said
Priority Waste CEO Aaron Johnson acknowledged poor service quality, citing driver shortages, aging equipment, and delayed trash bin deliveries. The company has hired 41 drivers and purchased 91 new trucks to address issues, but cities like St. Clair Shores and Westland are withholding payments or switching providers due to ongoing disruptions.