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Archives for May 2018

Uber in ‘discussions’ to get Waymo self-driving cars on its networkUber in ‘discussions’ to get Waymo self-driving cars on its network
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Uber’s new panic button is now live in the USUber’s new panic button is now live in the US
Uber self-driving car saw pedestrian but didn’t brake before fatal crash, feds sayUber self-driving car saw pedestrian but didn’t brake before fatal crash, feds say
Uber to open Advanced Technologies Center in Paris focused on flying taxisUber to open Advanced Technologies Center in Paris focused on flying taxis
Uber and Lyft are terrible at providing wheelchair-accessible service, and here’s the proofUber and Lyft are terrible at providing wheelchair-accessible service, and here’s the proof
Uber ends self-driving operation in ArizonaUber ends self-driving operation in Arizona
Lyft will spend $100 million on new driver support centersLyft will spend $100 million on new driver support centers
Didi, ride-sharing giant of China, overhauls service after passenger is killedDidi, ride-sharing giant of China, overhauls service after passenger is killed
Following Uber’s lead, Lyft is also allowing alleged victims of sexual assault to pursue cases in open courtFollowing Uber’s lead, Lyft is also allowing alleged victims of sexual assault to pursue cases in open court

The company is also waiving the requirement to keep any settlement proceedings confidential

Uber CEO: our future won’t just be cars

Exclusive: Dara Khosrowshahi on bikes, buses, and flying taxis

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Uber will now let you rate your driver mid-tripUber will now let you rate your driver mid-trip
Uber will resume testing self-driving cars in ‘a few months,’ CEO saysUber will resume testing self-driving cars in ‘a few months,’ CEO says
These Uber Air ‘Skyport’ concepts look straight out of Star WarsThese Uber Air ‘Skyport’ concepts look straight out of Star Wars
Lyft’s monthly subscription plan is expanding — and now has a waitlistLyft’s monthly subscription plan is expanding — and now has a waitlist
Uber’s ‘flying taxis’ will be built by these five aerospace companiesUber’s ‘flying taxis’ will be built by these five aerospace companies

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