Arizona suspends Uber autonomous car testing indefinitely
Following the recent fatality caused by a self-driving vehicle being tested by Uber in Arizona, the state Governor has suspended his permission to do that sort of thing.
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Uber suspends self-driving projects after fatality in Arizona
Uber has put all activities involving self-driving vehicles on-hold after one of its vehicles reportedly failed to stop or slow enough before hitting and fatally injuring a 49 year-old pedestrian.
Uber introduces taxis for patients in the US
Uber has unveiled its latest initiative which will be known as Uber Health in a bid to bring mobility to the health sector.
Uber looks to autonomous vehicles as solution to employment law issues
Uber has become infamous in recent months over its treatment of staff, so in retaliation for being told how to treat people with a basic level of compassion, it has decided to accelerate autonomous vehicles.
Uber dealt regulation blow by European Court
Uber has been dealt another blow in the courts, with the Court of Justice of the European Union ruling the firm should be considered a taxi company and therefore subject to those rules.
US Senate starts asking questions Uber will not want to answer
Following the news Uber suffered a major data breach, the firm has received a letter from US Senators asking some tough questions which might pile more misery on the under fire brand.
Uber concealed data hack affecting 57 million users for a year
Hackers accessed a bunch of data on Uber drivers and customers in late 2016 but the company chose not to notify either regulators or those affected.
Volvo will supply 24k cars to fulfil Uber’s autonomous dream
Volvo has announced it will sell up to 24,000 autonomous drive compatible vehicles to Uber over the course of 2019-21 as the internet giant transforms its business.
UK getting pretty complicated for Uber but all good in Japan
Uber is going to find itself popping in and out of the court much more than it would like before too long after ending up on the wrong side of a ruling from the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
Uber decision shows London is behind the times
In light of Transport for London deciding not to renew Uber’s license to operate in the capital, there has been a wave of support for the ride-hailing service.
Uber CEO promises to be good from now on
In a public letter to the whole of London Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi struck a conciliatory tone while vowing to appeal the recent decision not to renew its license.
Uber gets booted out of London
Transport for London has decided not to renew the license of ride-hailing service Uber due to public safety concerns.
App economy dodges bullet as Uber wins in court
It’s a rare ray of sunshine for the under-fire Uber, as it won a key battle as the US Second Court of Appeals ruled its Terms and Conditions were legally binding.
Uber Movement smart city data service exploits regulatory flaws
Uber has launched a new business unit – Movement – to offer its data to local authorities to assist city planning, though questions around data monetization and user consent could be raised.
Uber accused of hording a gaggle of stalkers
An ex-Uber employee has unleashed numerous claims the internet innovator is harbouring a horde of stalkers and security protocols which makes Yahoo look like Fort Knox.
Back tax contagion as Indonesia stalks Google
Inspired by the European Commission the Indonesian government has set its sights on Google, with the internet giant possibly facing a bill of $400 million in back taxes for 2015 alone.
Driverless cars arriving imminently whether you want them or not
So much has been made about self-driving cars and their potential to change society. But does anyone really want one?
Intel, Uber and Volvo hit top gear in drive for autonomous vehicles
Intel, Uber and Volvo have announced new initiatives as momentum towards self-driving vehicles begins to accelerate.
Uber launches own mapping technology to drive towards autonomous vehicles
Uber has announced plans to ‘double-down’ its investments in digital mapping technologies to decrease its reliance on external sources and create a route into the autonomous vehicles sub-sector.
Race for Nokia’s HERE heats up, Uber said to bid $3bn
Multiple sources are reporting that Nokia’s mapping unit, HERE, is attracting longing looks from various parties ahead of an anticipated bid in excess of €2 billion.
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