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Uber has had a really bad week

by Adam Allington
Feb 24, 2017
The news early in the week was that Uber had hired former Attorney General Eric Holder to look into explosive allegations of sexual harassment by a former engineer at the company. On top of that, Uber is now being sued by Alphabet, the parent company of Google as well as the autonomous driving company Waymo. […]
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Sexual harassment allegation throws spotlight on Uber’s reputation

by Andy Uhler
Feb 21, 2017
Uber has a PR crisis on its hands, and this one has nothing to do with the CEO advising President Donald Trump or alleged strike-breaking in New York. This scandal is related to a former Uber employee’s allegations of sexual harassment at the company and of an inadequate response. Uber has promised an urgent investigation […]
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Trump travel ban weighs on first advisory meeting with business execs

by Amy Scott
Feb 3, 2017
Uber's CEO quit Trump's advisory panel amid some backlash over immigration policy.
President Donald Trump delivers opening remarks at the beginning of a policy forum with business leaders in the State Dining Room at the White House February 3, 2017 in Washington, DC. Leaders from the automotive and manufacturing industries, the financial and retail services and other powerful global businesses were invited to the meeting with Trump, his advisors and family. 
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Uber and Airbnb in the age of Trump

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 31, 2017
In his new book, Brad Stone writes about Silicon Valley startups that are changing the world.
A man poses holding a smartphone showing the App for ride-sharing cab service Uber in London on October 28, 2016.   
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Ridesharing could cut 75 percent of traffic in Manhattan

by Tony Wagner
Jan 6, 2017
If everyone shared we'd save a whole lot of gas without using much time.
Taxis sit in a flooded lot after Hurricane Sandy October 30, 2012 in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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After Uber test drive, Arizona looking to attract more startups

by Adam Allington
Dec 28, 2016
Uber has moved its self-driving cars from California.
Pilot models of Uber self-driving cars.
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Uber testing the rules in California on self-driving cars

by Sam Harnett
Dec 20, 2016
Uber is continuing to operate self-driving cars in San Francisco without a permit to test autonomous vehicles, despite a DMV order to stop.  Uber’s refusal to get a permit could be a play to change the laws for autonomous cars. Many companies have a permit to test self-driving cars in California, among them Tesla, Honda […]
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Google creates 'Waymo', an independent self-driving car company

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 13, 2016
Google’s plan to take over the world takes another step forward. The company has turned its self-driving car project from a research operation to a full-fledged business division, according to the latest from Reuters. The new venture is called Waymo — which stands for “a new way forward in mobility”. The move seems to suggest […]
This picture taken on June 30, 2016 shows the Google's self driving car project on the Google stand at the Viva technology event in Paris.   
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For Hertz, disappointing results reflect challenging times

by Annie Baxter
Nov 8, 2016
The rental car business is running on E.
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Riding while black is a disadvantage, a new study finds

by Lewis Wallace
Oct 31, 2016
Researchers tested hundreds of requests for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft.
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