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Uber and Baidu agree deal to deploy autonomous vehicles globally

Uber and Baidu agree deal to deploy autonomous vehicles globally

Uber and Baidu agree deal to deploy autonomous vehicles globally

Perry Richardson

Jul 152 min read

Will premium pricing define the long-term model for autonomous vehicles like Waymo?

Will premium pricing define the long-term model for autonomous vehicles like Waymo?

Will premium pricing define the long-term model for autonomous vehicles like Waymo?

Perry Richardson

Jul 132 min read

National Motorbike Council warns fast-tracking driverless taxis risks motorcycle safety

National Motorbike Council warns fast-tracking driverless taxis risks motorcycle safety

National Motorbike Council warns fast-tracking driverless taxis risks motorcycle safety

Perry Richardson

Jul 122 min read

WHAT’S CHEAPER: an Uber, a Lyft or a Waymo ride?

WHAT’S CHEAPER: an Uber, a Lyft or a Waymo ride?

WHAT’S CHEAPER: an Uber, a Lyft or a Waymo ride?

Perry Richardson

Jul 72 min read

PERMITS, SERVICE AREAS, VEHICLE TYPES: Government begins to set out next phase for driverless taxi and private hire services

PERMITS, SERVICE AREAS, VEHICLE TYPES: Government begins to set out next phase for driverless taxi and private hire services

PERMITS, SERVICE AREAS, VEHICLE TYPES: Government begins to set out next phase for driverless taxi and private hire services

Perry Richardson

Jun 273 min read

Uber predicts number of human drivers WILL GROW in next ten years as operator prepares for self-driving London trials

Uber predicts number of human drivers WILL GROW in next ten years as operator prepares for self-driving London trials

Uber predicts number of human drivers WILL GROW in next ten years as operator prepares for self-driving London trials

Perry Richardson

Jun 233 min read

House of Lords debate accessibility concerns around self-driving Uber vehicles and bus pilot plans

House of Lords debate accessibility concerns around self-driving Uber vehicles and bus pilot plans

House of Lords debate accessibility concerns around self-driving Uber vehicles and bus pilot plans

Perry Richardson

Jun 222 min read

NEW SET OF RULES: TfL reveal autonomous Uber service is unlikely to fall under taxi or private hire vehicle licensing regulations

NEW SET OF RULES: TfL reveal autonomous Uber service is unlikely to fall under taxi or private hire vehicle licensing regulations

NEW SET OF RULES: TfL reveal autonomous Uber service is unlikely to fall under taxi or private hire vehicle licensing regulations

Perry Richardson

Jun 183 min read

MPs to hear ADCU concerns around mass private hire driver job losses triggered by autonomous ‘robo-taxi’ trials

MPs to hear ADCU concerns around mass private hire driver job losses triggered by autonomous ‘robo-taxi’ trials

MPs to hear ADCU concerns around mass private hire driver job losses triggered by autonomous ‘robo-taxi’ trials

Perry Richardson

Jun 172 min read

Gradual self-driving vehicle rollout to involve engagement with taxi driver groups, says DfT

Gradual self-driving vehicle rollout to involve engagement with taxi driver groups, says DfT

Gradual self-driving vehicle rollout to involve engagement with taxi driver groups, says DfT

Perry Richardson

Jun 162 min read

DRIVER IMPACT: London Assembly Member raises ‘cause for concern’ over fast-tracked driverless Uber trials in London

DRIVER IMPACT: London Assembly Member raises ‘cause for concern’ over fast-tracked driverless Uber trials in London

DRIVER IMPACT: London Assembly Member raises ‘cause for concern’ over fast-tracked driverless Uber trials in London

Perry Richardson

Jun 112 min read

Self-driving taxi and bus pilots to launch in England from 2026 as industry gears up for big change

Self-driving taxi and bus pilots to launch in England from 2026 as industry gears up for big change

Self-driving taxi and bus pilots to launch in England from 2026 as industry gears up for big change

Perry Richardson

Jun 102 min read

Wayve and Uber confirm London autonomous vehicle trials under new UK framework

Wayve and Uber confirm London autonomous vehicle trials under new UK framework

Wayve and Uber confirm London autonomous vehicle trials under new UK framework

Perry Richardson

Jun 102 min read

Driverless cars pose ‘no chance’ of threat to black cab trade despite Uber’s autonomous readiness, says LTDA

Driverless cars pose ‘no chance’ of threat to black cab trade despite Uber’s autonomous readiness, says LTDA

Driverless cars pose ‘no chance’ of threat to black cab trade despite Uber’s autonomous readiness, says LTDA

Perry Richardson

Jun 82 min read

Taxi insurance expert sceptical over immediate UK readiness for Uber robotaxi rollout, but concerns for cabbies' long-term future

Taxi insurance expert sceptical over immediate UK readiness for Uber robotaxi rollout, but concerns for cabbies' long-term future

Taxi insurance expert sceptical over immediate UK readiness for Uber robotaxi rollout, but concerns for cabbies' long-term future

Perry Richardson

May 242 min read

Uber ‘ready to launch’ robotaxi services in UK with full deployment focused around DfT consultation

Uber ‘ready to launch’ robotaxi services in UK with full deployment focused around DfT consultation

Uber ‘ready to launch’ robotaxi services in UK with full deployment focused around DfT consultation

Perry Richardson

May 192 min read

Uber and WeRide reveal plans to expand autonomous vehicle partnership to 15 more global cities

Uber and WeRide reveal plans to expand autonomous vehicle partnership to 15 more global cities

Uber and WeRide reveal plans to expand autonomous vehicle partnership to 15 more global cities

Perry Richardson

May 72 min read

Volkswagen and Uber join forces to launch ‘thousands’ of autonomous ride-hailing cars in Los Angeles

Volkswagen and Uber join forces to launch ‘thousands’ of autonomous ride-hailing cars in Los Angeles

Volkswagen and Uber join forces to launch ‘thousands’ of autonomous ride-hailing cars in Los Angeles

Perry Richardson

Apr 252 min read

ROBO-TAXIS: Local authorities will hold power to BLOCK automated taxi and private hire vehicle permits

ROBO-TAXIS: Local authorities will hold power to BLOCK automated taxi and private hire vehicle permits

ROBO-TAXIS: Local authorities will hold power to BLOCK automated taxi and private hire vehicle permits

Perry Richardson

Apr 42 min read

Uber and WeRide join RTA to roll out driverless rides in Dubai

Uber and WeRide join RTA to roll out driverless rides in Dubai

Uber and WeRide join RTA to roll out driverless rides in Dubai

Perry Richardson

Apr 22 min read

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