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Uber adds emergency button to its app to directly dial 911Uber adds emergency button to its app to directly dial 911
Coming soon to the Uber app: bikes, rental cars, and public transportationComing soon to the Uber app: bikes, rental cars, and public transportation
Uber redesigned its driver app with input from actual driversUber redesigned its driver app with input from actual drivers
Uber acquires dockless bike-share startup JumpUber acquires dockless bike-share startup Jump
Uber halts its service in Greece after legislative crackdownUber halts its service in Greece after legislative crackdown
Uber is shutting down its on-demand delivery service, UberRushUber is shutting down its on-demand delivery service, UberRush
Nvidia further distances itself from Uber in wake of fatal self-driving crashNvidia further distances itself from Uber in wake of fatal self-driving crash
Uber settles with victim’s family after fatal self-driving car crashUber settles with victim’s family after fatal self-driving car crash
Otto co-founder Lior Ron leaves UberOtto co-founder Lior Ron leaves Uber
Uber scaled back the number of sensors on its self-driving cars: reportUber scaled back the number of sensors on its self-driving cars: report
Uber won’t renew its permit to test self-driving cars in CaliforniaUber won’t renew its permit to test self-driving cars in California
Nvidia suspends self-driving car tests in wake of Uber crashNvidia suspends self-driving car tests in wake of Uber crash
Uber suspended from autonomous vehicle testing in Arizona following fatal crashUber suspended from autonomous vehicle testing in Arizona following fatal crash
Uber suffered from self-driving car problems before Sunday’s fatal crashUber suffered from self-driving car problems before Sunday’s fatal crash
Tempe Police release footage of fatal crash from inside self-driving UberTempe Police release footage of fatal crash from inside self-driving Uber
Uber starts a perks program for its trucking appUber starts a perks program for its trucking app
Uber drivers denied service to woman with cerebral palsy, new lawsuit claimsUber drivers denied service to woman with cerebral palsy, new lawsuit claims
Uber’s former head of self-driving cars put safety secondUber’s former head of self-driving cars put safety second
Toyota halts its self-driving car testing in wake of Uber crashToyota halts its self-driving car testing in wake of Uber crash
Uber ‘likely’ not at fault in deadly self-driving car crash, police chief saysUber ‘likely’ not at fault in deadly self-driving car crash, police chief says
Uber’s self-driving car showed no signs of slowing before fatal crash, police sayUber’s self-driving car showed no signs of slowing before fatal crash, police say
Uber halts self-driving tests after pedestrian killed in ArizonaUber halts self-driving tests after pedestrian killed in Arizona
Self-driving cars will use flashing lights and weird noises to ‘talk’ to pedestriansSelf-driving cars will use flashing lights and weird noises to ‘talk’ to pedestrians
Uber is bringing its urban planning tool Uber Movement to LondonUber is bringing its urban planning tool Uber Movement to London
Uber Eats expands to 100 new cities in Europe, Middle East, and AfricaUber Eats expands to 100 new cities in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announces new investment fund focused on job creationFormer Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announces new investment fund focused on job creation
Uber’s self-driving trucks are now delivering freight in ArizonaUber’s self-driving trucks are now delivering freight in Arizona
The self-driving car war between Arizona and California is heating upThe self-driving car war between Arizona and California is heating up
Uber is driving patients to their doctors in a big grab for medical transit marketUber is driving patients to their doctors in a big grab for medical transit market
Uber’s culture fixer, Frances Frei, is leaving the companyUber’s culture fixer, Frances Frei, is leaving the company

The Harvard Business School professor will remain an adviser to the car-hailing company, but she’s off to educate other execs

Nissan plans to launch its own self-driving taxi service in JapanNissan plans to launch its own self-driving taxi service in Japan
Uber Express Pool offers the cheapest fares yet in exchange for a little walkingUber Express Pool offers the cheapest fares yet in exchange for a little walking
Uber changed the way it reports violent incidents in London in effort to appease city officialsUber changed the way it reports violent incidents in London in effort to appease city officials
Watch this self-driving car navigate the snowy streets of MoscowWatch this self-driving car navigate the snowy streets of Moscow
Uber wants to be public transportation, and I have some serious concernsUber wants to be public transportation, and I have some serious concerns
The Waymo v. Uber trial has shaken my confidence in self-driving carsThe Waymo v. Uber trial has shaken my confidence in self-driving cars
Uber will require drivers in the US to take six-hour breaks between long shiftsUber will require drivers in the US to take six-hour breaks between long shifts
Who blinked first in Waymo v. Uber?Who blinked first in Waymo v. Uber?
Uber rejected a $500 million settlement from Waymo earlier this week: reportUber rejected a $500 million settlement from Waymo earlier this week: report
Waymo and Uber reach a surprise settlementWaymo and Uber reach a surprise settlement
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