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From self-driving cars to subways: how transportation — and the related policies — impacts our lives around the world.

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Alphabet has dismissed three of its four patent infringement claims against UberAlphabet has dismissed three of its four patent infringement claims against Uber
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Alphabet still claims the designs infringe on its patents.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Here’s how to tip your Uber driver in the appHere’s how to tip your Uber driver in the app
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It’s really easy — and totally optional.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Click around the complex web of relationships as Detroit and Silicon Valley try to reinvent the carClick around the complex web of relationships as Detroit and Silicon Valley try to reinvent the car
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It’s early days, and it’s already complicated.

By Rani Molla and Johana Bhuiyan
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Tesla delivered 47,000 vehicles so far this year, barely meeting its goalTesla delivered 47,000 vehicles so far this year, barely meeting its goal
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The electric vehicle manufacturer delivered a little more than 22,000 vehicles in Q2 of 2017.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Full transcript: Johana Bhuiyan answers Uber questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Johana Bhuiyan answers Uber questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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Sexual harassment, lawsuits, firings — can this company be saved?

By Recode Staff
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Uber is being sued by two separate women claiming sexual assault by its driversUber is being sued by two separate women claiming sexual assault by its drivers
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Lisa Bloom, who is representing one of these women, is in the middle of gathering more plaintiffs.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber is denying Alphabet’s claim that it attempted to steal important filesUber is denying Alphabet’s claim that it attempted to steal important files
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The company says no one knew that Anthony Levandowski allegedly downloaded files from Alphabet before joining Uber.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Republicans want to open U.S. roads for companies testing self-driving carsRepublicans want to open U.S. roads for companies testing self-driving cars
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It’s one of 14 bills that House lawmakers debated Tuesday.

By Tony Romm
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MIT is building autonomous drones that can both drive and flyMIT is building autonomous drones that can both drive and fly
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Flying takes a lot of battery life, but driving means getting stuck in traffic.

By April Glaser
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Uber can change, ‘Wild Ride’ author Adam Lashinsky saysUber can change, ‘Wild Ride’ author Adam Lashinsky says
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Lashinsky says Uber needs to bring in new leadership that can reshape its corporate culture.

By Eric Johnson
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Watch live as SpaceX launches its second rocket in 48 hoursWatch live as SpaceX launches its second rocket in 48 hours
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Here’s how to watch the launch.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Alphabet says Travis Kalanick knew one of Uber’s acquisitions had taken Alphabet filesAlphabet says Travis Kalanick knew one of Uber’s acquisitions had taken Alphabet files
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Uber has also been ordered to produce a key document in the case.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Bill Gurley plans to step down from Uber’s board of directorsBill Gurley plans to step down from Uber’s board of directors
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Matt Cohler, his partner at Benchmark, will take his place.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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With her blog post about toxic bro-culture at Uber, Susan Fowler proved that one person can make a differenceWith her blog post about toxic bro-culture at Uber, Susan Fowler proved that one person can make a difference
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The former engineer took a big swing at the car-hailing giant, and did us all an even bigger favor.

By Kara Swisher
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This is who’s running Uber now that CEO Travis Kalanick has resignedThis is who’s running Uber now that CEO Travis Kalanick has resigned
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Kalanick announced on Tuesday that he was resigning from the company.

By Johana Bhuiyan and Rani Molla
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Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has resigned due to investor pressure, and a search for a new leader is onUber CEO Travis Kalanick has resigned due to investor pressure, and a search for a new leader is on
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Benchmark, Fidelity and others demanded his resignation in a letter titled “Moving Uber Forward.”

By Johana Bhuiyan and Kara Swisher
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Uber co-founder: We’ve been too obsessed with growthUber co-founder: We’ve been too obsessed with growth
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Garrett Camp, Uber’s largely MIA co-founder, says the company neglected parts of its culture.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber is finally adding tippingUber is finally adding tipping
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It’s part of the company’s “180 days of change” for drivers that comes with a number of other improvements.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Can Uber’s Travis Kalanick be redeemed? Arianna thinks so. (Me, not so much.)Can Uber’s Travis Kalanick be redeemed? Arianna thinks so. (Me, not so much.)
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An eye for an eye or a clean slate? That is the question.

By Kara Swisher
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Drivers have filed a lawsuit against New York ride-hail player Juno for securities fraudDrivers have filed a lawsuit against New York ride-hail player Juno for securities fraud
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Juno promised drivers equity. When it got acquired by Gett, the equity program was extinguished.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Is Uber sincere about changing?Is Uber sincere about changing?
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And what happens now that even more executives — SVP Emil Michael and CEO Travis Kalanick — are out or on leave?

By Eric Johnson
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The Uber India rape victim has filed a lawsuit against the company for accessing her medical filesThe Uber India rape victim has filed a lawsuit against the company for accessing her medical files
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The victim is claiming that Uber invaded her privacy and defamed her.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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This is how Uber plans to change its own company cultureThis is how Uber plans to change its own company culture
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Uber’s chief human resources officer Liane Hornsey sent an email to the staff to address the changes that will be made.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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The investigation into Uber recommends less responsibility for CEO Travis Kalanick and a more independent boardThe investigation into Uber recommends less responsibility for CEO Travis Kalanick and a more independent board
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The Holder report also issued rules on partying and company romances.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is taking a leave of absence from the companyUber CEO Travis Kalanick is taking a leave of absence from the company
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It will be for an undetermined amount of time.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s Kalanick still hasn’t decided if he’s going on leave, and it’s causing intense management turmoilUber’s Kalanick still hasn’t decided if he’s going on leave, and it’s causing intense management turmoil
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Only hours before the Holder report is released and an all-hands meeting that paints an ugly picture of the car-hailing company under his leadership, the CEO mulls his own fate.

By Kara Swisher
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Meet the man who is replacing Uber’s second in command: David RichterMeet the man who is replacing Uber’s second in command: David Richter
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The executive is well liked within the company, though he has remained largely under the radar.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber appointed a Nestle executive to be an independent board memberUber appointed a Nestle executive to be an independent board member
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Wan Ling Martello is the first board member to be appointed since David Drummond stepped down last year.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s SVP of business Emil Michael has left the companyUber’s SVP of business Emil Michael has left the company
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Michael, who was negotiating the terms of his departure, sent an email to staff today.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s board unanimously voted for Holder report recommendations, as the company negotiates an exit with its business headUber’s board unanimously voted for Holder report recommendations, as the company negotiates an exit with its business head
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Uber’s directors met today for seven hours to discuss the findings of an external investigation into the company’s toxic culture.

By Kara Swisher and Johana Bhuiyan
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Who will take over for Uber CEO Travis Kalanick if he takes a leave of absence? Here are some names.Who will take over for Uber CEO Travis Kalanick if he takes a leave of absence? Here are some names.
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The company’s board is in the midst of discussing Kalanick temporarily stepping away from the role.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber SVP of Business Emil Michael is being pressured to resign by the company’s boardUber SVP of Business Emil Michael is being pressured to resign by the company’s board
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Michael, a polarizing figure at the company, may be stepping down as the results of an investigation into the company’s culture are revealed.

By Johana Bhuiyan and Kara Swisher
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How being ‘coin-operated’ at Uber led to a top exec obtaining the medical records of a rape victim in IndiaHow being ‘coin-operated’ at Uber led to a top exec obtaining the medical records of a rape victim in India
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Is this the final straw for CEO Travis Kalanick?

By Kara Swisher and Johana Bhuiyan
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A top Uber executive, who obtained the medical records of a customer who was a rape victim, has been firedA top Uber executive, who obtained the medical records of a customer who was a rape victim, has been fired
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Sources say Eric Alexander carried around confidential information about a woman who was assaulted during a ride in India in 2014.

By Kara Swisher and Johana Bhuiyan
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Lyft is working with a third self-driving tech companyLyft is working with a third self-driving tech company
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NuTonomy, based out of Boston and Singapore, will be plugging some of its self-driving cars into the Lyft network.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber CEO Travis Kalanick’s father’s health has improved after a tragic boating accidentUber CEO Travis Kalanick’s father’s health has improved after a tragic boating accident
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Kalanick posted a heartfelt letter on Facebook about his mother, who passed away in the accident.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Lyft just published its first diversity report and it’s not much better than Uber’sLyft just published its first diversity report and it’s not much better than Uber’s
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Only 18 percent of Lyft’s engineering team are women, just 3 percent more than Uber’s.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s head of finance has left the companyUber’s head of finance has left the company
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The company posted a $708 million loss in the first quarter compared with a $991 million loss the previous quarter.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber fired the executive at the center of the Alphabet lawsuitUber fired the executive at the center of the Alphabet lawsuit
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The ride-hail company has terminated Anthony Levandowski for not cooperating with the lawsuit.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s New York general manager is leaving to join Tusk VenturesUber’s New York general manager is leaving to join Tusk Ventures
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Josh Mohrer is leaving the company after five years.

By Johana Bhuiyan