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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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Uber called an MIT study concluding drivers make less than $4 an hour ‘flawed’Uber called an MIT study concluding drivers make less than $4 an hour ‘flawed’
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“MIT = Mathematically Incompetent Theories (at least as it pertains to ride-sharing),” Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tweeted.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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This is what it’s like to ride in a Waymo driverless vanThis is what it’s like to ride in a Waymo driverless van
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The company put out a new video that shows consumers what its self-driving cars see.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Ford is setting up for an autonomous ride-hail and delivery business in MiamiFord is setting up for an autonomous ride-hail and delivery business in Miami
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The company is testing its cars in a delivery service, mapping out the streets for a driverless ride-hail service and setting up a fleet-management center.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Driverless cars can operate in California as early as AprilDriverless cars can operate in California as early as April
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The California DMV passed regulations that allow for the public testing and deployment of autonomous cars without drivers.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s new ‘Express Pool’ is all about getting more riders to share ridesUber’s new ‘Express Pool’ is all about getting more riders to share rides
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The new UberPool option requires riders to walk a little before and/or after their ride.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber needed to settle Alphabet’s lawsuitUber needed to settle Alphabet’s lawsuit
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Putting this messy legal battle to rest was in the best interest of the company as it tries to go public.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber and Alphabet have settled their self-driving lawsuit with a $245 million equity payoutUber and Alphabet have settled their self-driving lawsuit with a $245 million equity payout
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Uber agreed to pay Alphabet 0.34 percent of a late stock offering that values Uber at a new high: $72 billion.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Bill Gurley contradicted Travis Kalanick’s testimony at the Uber-Waymo trialBill Gurley contradicted Travis Kalanick’s testimony at the Uber-Waymo trial
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The former Uber board member was called as a witness in the trial for Alphabet’s trade secret complaint against Uber.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Lyft considered buying the startup at the center of Alphabet’s suit against UberLyft considered buying the startup at the center of Alphabet’s suit against Uber
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Otto co-founder Lior Ron said selling to Uber was not guaranteed.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Travis Kalanick says Larry Page was upset Uber was poaching self-driving talentTravis Kalanick says Larry Page was upset Uber was poaching self-driving talent
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Kalanick and Page: It’s complicated.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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In Travis Kalanick’s first public appearance since resigning from Uber, his competitive nature was put on trialIn Travis Kalanick’s first public appearance since resigning from Uber, his competitive nature was put on trial
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Kalanick took the witness stand in Alphabet’s lawsuit against Uber.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Watch SpaceX launch its Falcon Heavy rocket into spaceWatch SpaceX launch its Falcon Heavy rocket into space
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The launch will be a test of the most powerful rocket currently in use.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Uber has been trying desperately to win back drivers, so we asked an Uber driver if it’s workingUber has been trying desperately to win back drivers, so we asked an Uber driver if it’s working
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It’s tough to be an Uber driver lately.

By Meghann Farnsworth
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Here’s what we learned from Day 1 of the Uber and Alphabet trialHere’s what we learned from Day 1 of the Uber and Alphabet trial
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The trade secrets lawsuit between Uber and Alphabet’s self-driving arm Waymo began today.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Drivers don’t trust Uber. This is how it’s trying to win them back.
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The $70 billion ride-hail company is changing its ways to please its most important customers: Its drivers.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Indian ride-hail player Ola is taking its fight against Uber global, starting with AustraliaIndian ride-hail player Ola is taking its fight against Uber global, starting with Australia
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Ola, which has often touted its home-field advantage over Uber, expects to expand to a number of other countries, as well.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber looked at buying a truck logistics companyUber looked at buying a truck logistics company
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Load Delivered and Uber met as recently as this month in Chicago.

By Theodore Schleifer and Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s new CEO: Dara KhosrowshahiUber’s new CEO: Dara Khosrowshahi
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After a crazy selection process, can Khosrowshahi get the ride-hail giant back on track?

By Vox Staff
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Uber has hired its first chief diversity officerUber has hired its first chief diversity officer
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Bo Young Lee will be filling a role the Holder Report recommended that Uber create.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Travis Kalanick discussed compensating the driver he berated in that viral videoTravis Kalanick discussed compensating the driver he berated in that viral video
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Kalanick met with Uber driver Fawzi Kamel to apologize in the days after the video surfaced.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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General Motors is asking the U.S. government to let it test cars without steering wheels in 2019General Motors is asking the U.S. government to let it test cars without steering wheels in 2019
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The automaker is asking the government to make an exemption for 16 of the federal motor-vehicle safety standards.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Ford CEO: Together, let’s take back the streets for livingFord CEO: Together, let’s take back the streets for living
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With the power of AI and the rise of autonomous and connected vehicles, we’re capable of a complete disruption and redesign of the surface transportation system.

By Jim Hackett
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Uber is working with Toyota to create a vehicle and system that is built for ride-sharingUber is working with Toyota to create a vehicle and system that is built for ride-sharing
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Toyota is working with Uber and other partners to develop a new self-driving shuttle service.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Sprint’s Marcelo Claure will join Uber’s board, which is set to grow to 17 directorsSprint’s Marcelo Claure will join Uber’s board, which is set to grow to 17 directors
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Once on the CEO list, he’ll take one of two SoftBank seats — the other going to the Vision Fund’s Rajeev Misra.

By Kara Swisher
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Uber powered four billion rides in 2017. It wants to do more — and cheaper — in 2018.Uber powered four billion rides in 2017. It wants to do more — and cheaper — in 2018.
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“I want to create a zero-defect culture,” Barney Harford told Recode.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Didi is buying an Uber competitor in its fastest-growing regionDidi is buying an Uber competitor in its fastest-growing region
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The ride-hail company is buying Brazilian app 99.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Politics
How to Make Metro Great AgainHow to Make Metro Great Again
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Into the weeds of WMATA’s network design.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Dockless bike-sharing startup LimeBike is working on creating virtual parking spotsDockless bike-sharing startup LimeBike is working on creating virtual parking spots
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It’s the company’s answer to cities’ concerns over bike congestion.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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GM’s Cruise is launching self-driving pilots in cities because that’s where the money isGM’s Cruise is launching self-driving pilots in cities because that’s where the money is
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Cruise has often touted the technological benefits of training its cars how to drive in big cities, but the financial benefit is just as substantial.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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China ride-hail giant Didi Chuxing has raised $4 billionChina ride-hail giant Didi Chuxing has raised $4 billion
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SoftBank and Mubadala are in the round.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber has hired former Orbitz CEO Barney Harford as its first-ever COOUber has hired former Orbitz CEO Barney Harford as its first-ever COO
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Harford and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi worked closely together at Expedia.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Here’s the letter alleging Uber spied on individuals for competitive intelligenceHere’s the letter alleging Uber spied on individuals for competitive intelligence
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The letter has been submitted as evidence in Alphabet’s lawsuit against Uber.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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As Uber wraps up its driver improvement campaign, its head of driver product is leaving the companyAs Uber wraps up its driver improvement campaign, its head of driver product is leaving the company
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Aaron Schildkrout joined Uber in 2015.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber has settled with a woman whose medical files an executive accessed after she was rapedUber has settled with a woman whose medical files an executive accessed after she was raped
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The woman, who was raped by her Uber driver in India, sued the company for intrusion of privacy and defamation.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s deal with a cab firm in Singapore helps the company offload the costs of owning carsUber’s deal with a cab firm in Singapore helps the company offload the costs of owning cars
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Uber has agreed to create a joint venture that merges its car-leasing subsidiary with major taxi firm ComfortDelGro.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Full transcript: The Verge transportation editor Tamara Warren talks Tesla on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: The Verge transportation editor Tamara Warren talks Tesla on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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Will Tesla be acquired? Will it meet its production deadlines? And who will date Elon Musk?

By Recode Staff
Chris Urmson is developing the brains for self-driving cars
The Recode 100

Urmson is No. 98 on the Recode 100.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Kyle Vogt holds the keys to GM’s self-driving ambitions
The Recode 100

Vogt is No. 72 on the Recode 100.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Stefan Heck’s little-known startup, Nauto, works to make cars safer today and self-driving tomorrow
The Recode 100

Heck is No. 68 on the Recode 100.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Dara Khosrowshahi’s path to becoming Uber’s CEO may have come as a surprise, but he may be the leader the company needs
The Recode 100

Khosrowshahi is No. 65 on the Recode 100.

By Johana Bhuiyan