Some drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft shut down their apps Wednesday to protest what they refers as declining wages at a time when both companies are raking in …
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Japan is moving forward to develop flying cars, enlisting firms such as Uber Technologies and Airbus in a government-led group to bring airborne automobiles to the nation in the upcoming …
Germany’s Sixt stated on Thursday it would introduce a new mobility platform this year that covers its traditional car rental and transfer services with a car-sharing offering, challenging automakers BMW …
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Self-driving car expansion in Pittsburgh means $200,000 pay packages for robotics graduates
by David Bondby David BondThere’s a war for skill in Pittsburgh’s flourishing autonomous automobile market. It began with Uber and now consists Argo AI, which is majorly owned by Ford, and a start-up called …
Silicon Valley’s newest mobility start-up, a short-term auto leasing company named Canvas, is backed by old-school muscle: Ford Motor Credit Co, the dealership and customer funding arm of U.S. car …
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Uber’s self-driving unit Otto quietly purchased company that may affect Alphabet lawsuit
by David Bondby David BondA company now owned by Uber since 2016 quietly purchased a small company focusing on sensor innovation utilized in autonomous automobiles, giving the ride hailing company a patent in the …
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Michigan’s new law allows self-driving cars on roads without human drivers
by David Bondby David BondFirms can now test self-driving vehicles on Michigan public roads without a motorist or steering wheel under latest laws that could push the state to the leading edge of autonomous …
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BMW aims to become ‘coolest’ ride-hailing company with autonomous car
by David Bondby David BondBMW will test self-driving automobiles in Munich next year as it looks to stay up to date with ride-hailing companies like Uber, which have invested billions on pay-per-use personal transport. …
How Taxi Firms can Stay Ahead of the Curve in the Current Market The rise of ride-share app Uber has had an enormous impact on the taxi industry, with many …
Self-driving cars and truck start-up Otonomo has closed a $12 million series A round, headed by Bessemer Endeavor Partners and Stageone Ventures, with involvement from Maniv Mobility and LocalGlobe. Established …

