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Microsoft, Baidu Partner To Push Self-Driving Cars Around Globe

Microsoft, Baidu Partner To Push Self-Driving Cars Around Globe
Microsoft, Baidu Partner To Push Self-Driving Cars Around Globe
July 19, 2017  |  Innovation

Microsoft and Baidu announced plans Tuesday (July 18)  to partner to drive adoption of self-driving cars around the globe. In a press release the companies...

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Today in Data: Uber in Danger Zone?
Today in Data: Uber in Danger Zone?
July 17, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

2017 has not been the best of the best for ride-hailing company Uber. From its CEO stepping down to employees filing and winning lawsuits, Uber...

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Uber Drivers Score Small Victory In Fight To Be Treated As Employees
Uber Drivers Score Small Victory In Fight To Be Treated As Employees
July 14, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

Uber was dealt a bit of a blow Thursday (July 13) when its drivers won a victory in its fight to be counted as employees...

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Lyft Announces Receipt Forwarding for Business Travelers
Lyft Announces Receipt Forwarding for Business Travelers
July 11, 2017  |  Real-Time Payments

Lyft said Tuesday that it is debuting a new feature, receipt forwarding for business travelers and travel managers. The ride hailing company said in a...

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Washington, D.C., Ups Its Taxi Game With Square
Washington, D.C., Ups Its Taxi Game With Square
July 04, 2017  |  What's Hot

For the last few years, ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have taken off and completely disrupted the taxi industry. As we reported last month,...

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Uber Might Acquire Engineering Team From Car Valet Startup Luxe
Uber Might Acquire Engineering Team From Car Valet Startup Luxe
June 12, 2017  |  Startups

Uber is in acquisition talks to fold in much of the engineering team from on-demand car valet startup Luxe. According to Fortune Magazine, Uber interviewed employees of Luxe’s...

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Lyft Goes Black Car
Lyft Goes Black Car
May 26, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Lyft is introducing luxury black cars in five major cities this week in an attempt to compete for Uber’s high-end clientele. According to Bloomberg Technology, the new...

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Vulog’s Plan To Compete With Uber
Vulog’s Plan To Compete With Uber
May 25, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Drivers for ride-hailing services no longer need to own their own car. Instead, Uber and Lyft drivers can now take advantage of shared cars via...

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