Uber Taps China's Baidu for Robotaxis
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Uber has partnered with a number of firms for robotaxi services, but this latest alliance is getting more attention than most.
Uber just announced a deal today with the company that runs one of the largest robotaxi fleets in China, as the ridehail giant nears its goal of becoming the world’s ultimate autonomous vehicle clearinghouse.
Uber Technologies is accelerating its global robotaxi expansion through a landmark multiyear alliance with China's Baidu Inc. This renewed partnership, rekindling ties from a strategic investment over a decade ago,
The Hong Kong government on Tuesday unveiled proposals to regulate online ride-hailing services provided by tech companies like Uber, requiring platforms, cars and drivers to be licensed before hitting the road.
She wrote that her “heart felt instantly happy and it gave me a sense of safety.” The driver explained that he couldn’t drop her off at the new address because he was unwell, hadn’t eaten, and was heading home, which happened to be near her initially entered location.
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