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Boeing is working with startup SparkCognition Inc and the US Federal Aviation Administration to develop a traffic-management system for three-dimensional highways, as well as the regulatory framework that will allow waves of autonomous vehicles to zip safely around buildings.

Boeing's flying car lifts off

Boeing is competing with arch-rival Airbus SE and numerous other firms.

24 Jan 2019 10:12 AM

Uber has already started hiring for its new division. (Photo: AP)

Uber’s next mission - autonomous scooters and bikes

Uber’s ‘Micromobility Robotics’ will be a division within the company’s Jump group, aimed at autonomous scooters.

23 Jan 2019 11:44 AM

Drive AutoPilot is part of the Nvidia Drive platform, currently being used by hundreds of companies involved in self-driving cars

Nvidia says new self-driving platform to hit streets next year

ZF is also offering for the first time the option of using a chip made by rival Xilinx Inc along with Nvidia.

08 Jan 2019 10:19 AM

Google’s Waymo division has completed the most test miles with prototype vehicles, leading rivals including Volkswagen to acknowledge that Waymo is ahead of the pack in terms of developing a prototype.

Mercedes aims to be among top two players to scale autonomous tech

Mercedes-Benz, which is owned by German car and truck maker Daimler is undeterred by Waymo’s progress.

07 Jan 2019 9:41 AM

Tesla, which called the Model 3’s computer “the brain of the vehicle,” added that “choosing any other supplier would have delayed the (Model 3) program by 18 months with clean room setup, line validation, and staff training.”

Tesla urges tariff exemption for Chinese-made car computer 'brain'

Tesla Inc has asked the Trump administration to exempt the Chinese-made car computer “brain” of its new Model 3.

05 Jan 2019 9:34 AM

Uber’s competitors and businesses in the gig economy will also be considering what this means for them. (Photo: AP)

Uber loses UK case on worker rights, expected to appeal

Unions rejoiced at Uber’s third loss in the courts on the issue, and said it was an early Christmas present.

20 Dec 2018 6:20 PM

Uber, which is London’s biggest private hire operator with roughly 45,000 drivers, said it was already taking steps to improve air quality.

Uber and other taxi firms to pay London congestion charge

Most drivers entering London’s central zone pay 11.50 pounds (USD 14.55) Monday to Friday during the day.

20 Dec 2018 3:11 PM

Uber said it was seeking permission from Pennsylvania to resume testing more than seven months after a deadly self-driving crash in Arizona.

Uber gets approval from Pennsylvania to resume self-driving testing

Uber has not yet resumed testing.

19 Dec 2018 10:24 AM

The government said its reforms reflect the review’s findings that completely banning zero hours contracts.

Uber welcomes, unions criticise UK plan to maintain flexible gig economy

Uber, best-known for its ride-hailing service has been criticised for hiring workers on a self-employed basis.

17 Dec 2018 1:03 PM

Uber is eager to beat Lyft to Wall Street, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Uber makes confidential filing for long-awaited IPO

The ride-hailing company filed the confidential paperwork on Thursday.

09 Dec 2018 10:58 AM

After it receives approval from the state of Pennsylvania, Uber plans to begin driving “a handful” of cars on a mile loop between two company offices in Pittsburgh, where Uber first debuted its autonomous vehicles in 2016.

Uber plans smaller, more cautious self-driving car launch

The diminutive launch is a dramatic downsize from Uber’s previous operation.

06 Dec 2018 9:31 AM

the Dutch Data Protection Authority imposed a fine of 600,000 euros (USD 678,780.00) on Uber.

British, Dutch regulators fine Uber for 2016 data hack

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in Britain slapped a 385,000 pound (USD 490,759.50) fine on the firm.

28 Nov 2018 10:49 AM

Germany has been a difficult market for Uber given the strict regulatory environment.

German transport minister wants to welcome Uber, others by 2021

Current law bans drivers from accepting contracts directly from individuals.

19 Nov 2018 9:21 AM

Uber posts $1 billion loss in quarter as growth in bookings slows

Uber is seeking to expand in freight hauling, food delivery and electric bikes and scooters as growth.

15 Nov 2018 3:42 PM

Company officials acknowledge they have a long way to go to regain public trust after the March 18 crash in Tempe, Arizona.(Tempe Police Department via AP, File)

Uber wants to resume self-driving car tests on public roads

The company has filed an application on with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to test in Pittsburgh.

03 Nov 2018 1:28 PM

In 2016, two British drivers successfully argued at a tribunal that Uber exerted significant control over them to provide an on-demand taxi service and that they should be given workers’ rights, which include the minimum wage.

Uber defends its business model over UK worker rights

The Silicon Valley-based company has faced protests, regulator crackdowns and licence losses around the world.

31 Oct 2018 9:45 AM

An employment appeal tribunal upheld that decision last year prompting Uber to go to the Court of Appeal.

Uber defends its business model over UK worker rights

The Silicon Valley-based company, which could be valued at $120 billion, has faced protests, regulator crackdowns and license losses.

30 Oct 2018 7:05 PM

Uber goes to court to defend business model over UK worker rights

An employment appeal tribunal upheld that decision last year prompting Uber to go to the Court of Appeal.

30 Oct 2018 7:57 AM

, dozens of drivers held up placards with messages including “Uber go back” and “Ola is the biggest thief.”

Uber, Ola drivers strike in India, demanding higher fares

Fuel prices in India have risen more than 20 per cent since the start of the year but drivers say fares have not grown at the same rate.

23 Oct 2018 8:00 AM

The company said it would create a standalone business out of its long-haul trucking business. (Photo: WSJ)

Uber enters trailer leasing business

The business, called Powerloop, will be a part of Uber Freight, which connects truckers with shippers.

18 Oct 2018 7:52 AM

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Boeing's flying car lifts off

Uber’s next mission - autonomous scooters and bikes

Nvidia says new self-driving platform to hit streets next year

Mercedes aims to be among top two players to scale autonomous tech

Tesla urges tariff exemption for Chinese-made car computer 'brain'

Uber loses UK case on worker rights, expected to appeal

Uber and other taxi firms to pay London congestion charge

Uber gets approval from Pennsylvania to resume self-driving testing

Uber welcomes, unions criticise UK plan to maintain flexible gig economy

Uber makes confidential filing for long-awaited IPO

Uber plans smaller, more cautious self-driving car launch

British, Dutch regulators fine Uber for 2016 data hack

German transport minister wants to welcome Uber, others by 2021

Uber posts $1 billion loss in quarter as growth in bookings slows

Uber wants to resume self-driving car tests on public roads

Uber defends its business model over UK worker rights

Uber defends its business model over UK worker rights

Uber goes to court to defend business model over UK worker rights

Uber, Ola drivers strike in India, demanding higher fares

Uber enters trailer leasing business

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