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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 is leading a $1 billion round in Lyft that values the company at $11 billionAlphabet is leading a $1 billion round in Lyft that values the company at $11 billion
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David Lawee, a partner at Alphabet’s investment arm CapitalG, is joining the board.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Barry Diller says he will not take independent chairman role at UberBarry Diller says he will not take independent chairman role at Uber
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“I have enough work — to say the least.”

By Theodore Schleifer
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Self-driving Chevy Bolts will roam New York City streets next yearSelf-driving Chevy Bolts will roam New York City streets next year
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GM’s self-driving arm Cruise will be testing its Chevy Bolts in a 5-square-mile part of lower Manhattan.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Alphabet is training law enforcement on how to handle self-driving car crashesAlphabet is training law enforcement on how to handle self-driving car crashes
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The company has also taught its cars to hear and see sirens and pull over.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber is selling shares at two different prices because it canUber is selling shares at two different prices because it can
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This is what happens in private markets

By Edmund Lee
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How Waymo is designing the self-driving car passenger experience to feel convenient and safeHow Waymo is designing the self-driving car passenger experience to feel convenient and safe
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Here’s a sense of today’s self-driving ride.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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How failed OS startup Cyanogen pivoted into self-driving construction equipmentHow failed OS startup Cyanogen pivoted into self-driving construction equipment
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Remember Cyanogen? It’s now Cyngn, and may have since moved on to yet another autonomous tech.

By Mark Harris
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Lyft’s new in-app navigation for drivers knocks out one more previous Uber advantageLyft’s new in-app navigation for drivers knocks out one more previous Uber advantage
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Lyft is working with Google Maps.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Why GM is vertically integrating as it moves deeper into making self-driving carsWhy GM is vertically integrating as it moves deeper into making self-driving cars
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Its latest move: Buying 11-person sensor startup Strobe.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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All the ways Lyft and Uber are competing to be the friendlier app for driversAll the ways Lyft and Uber are competing to be the friendlier app for drivers
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While Uber repairs its image, Lyft is rolling out driver features in lockstep to maintain its promise to drivers.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Driverless tech startup Nauto has hired execs from Microsoft and AlphabetDriverless tech startup Nauto has hired execs from Microsoft and Alphabet
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The company is looking to expand its business — both globally and with new partnerships.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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The U.S. Senate just took the next step to creating a national standard for testing and deploying self-driving carsThe U.S. Senate just took the next step to creating a national standard for testing and deploying self-driving cars
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The bill, called AV Start, still does not include regulations for autonomous trucks.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber is changing its power structure as it prepares for a massive SoftBank investmentUber is changing its power structure as it prepares for a massive SoftBank investment
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Travis Kalanick’s power will be curtailed as part of the grand bargain.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Alphabet successfully pushed back the trial date for its Uber lawsuit until Dec. 4Alphabet successfully pushed back the trial date for its Uber lawsuit until Dec. 4
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A judge decided that Alphabet can pursue new evidence it found in a document that was made public on Monday.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Anthony Levandowski held onto a trove of data on Alphabet’s technology even after he left the companyAnthony Levandowski held onto a trove of data on Alphabet’s technology even after he left the company
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Here’s a timeline of events surrounding Uber’s acquisition of Otto based on our own reporting and a newly public document.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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‘Peace in the kingdom’ will be the goal for Uber’s board meeting today‘Peace in the kingdom’ will be the goal for Uber’s board meeting today
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But first: Endless conference calls. Name-calling. Legal threats. Just another week at the car-hailing traffic accident.

By Kara Swisher
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What’s the biggest food delivery service in your city?What’s the biggest food delivery service in your city?
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Prepared food delivery is a fractured market.

By Rani Molla
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Here’s the due diligence report Alphabet wants to use in its lawsuit against UberHere’s the due diligence report Alphabet wants to use in its lawsuit against Uber
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Alphabet had been fighting to get a hold of this document for months over the course of its litigation against Uber.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Tesla said it would produce 1,500 Model 3s in the third quarter — but it only made 260Tesla said it would produce 1,500 Model 3s in the third quarter — but it only made 260
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However, the company delivered a total of 26,150 cars — a new quarterly high.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s head of Northern Europe quit as the company fights a ban in LondonUber’s head of Northern Europe quit as the company fights a ban in London
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Jo Bertram is leaving after more than four years with Uber.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber has to seat Ursula Burns and John Thain as directors, so here’s what you need to knowUber has to seat Ursula Burns and John Thain as directors, so here’s what you need to know
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Those appointments are likely to happen Tuesday at its board meeting, but it’s not yet clear if they can vote on governance issues.

By Kara Swisher
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Here’s the proposal to change Uber’s governance, which is aimed at limiting Travis Kalanick’s powerHere’s the proposal to change Uber’s governance, which is aimed at limiting Travis Kalanick’s power
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The changes, listed.

By Kara Swisher and Theodore Schleifer
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Despite opposition, Travis Kalanick has appointed two new directors to Uber’s boardDespite opposition, Travis Kalanick has appointed two new directors to Uber’s board
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The ousted Uber CEO said he made the move in response to efforts to take away his voting power.

By Kara Swisher and Theodore Schleifer
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Uber is closing down its car-leasing program because it was losing more money than expectedUber is closing down its car-leasing program because it was losing more money than expected
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The ride-hail company has had little luck finding a buyer for its Xchange leasing business.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Ford’s partnership with Lyft finally gives it a clear plan for self-driving carsFord’s partnership with Lyft finally gives it a clear plan for self-driving cars
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Lyft users will eventually be able to hail a Ford self-driving car.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Toyota is trusting a startup for a crucial part of its newest self-driving carsToyota is trusting a startup for a crucial part of its newest self-driving cars
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It’s a vote of confidence for lidar maker Luminar, facing competition from behemoths like Velodyne.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Announcing the inaugural Recode 100 — nominate someone today!Announcing the inaugural Recode 100 — nominate someone today!
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Help us celebrate the real winners of 2017.

By Dan Frommer
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Dyson, the company that makes fancy vacuums, is building an electric carDyson, the company that makes fancy vacuums, is building an electric car
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Founder James Dyson announced the company’s plans in a staff email.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber drivers will get a flat fee for every new pick up on Pool ridesUber drivers will get a flat fee for every new pick up on Pool rides
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The ride-hail company is rolling out the fourth chapter of its driver improvement campaign.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s memo on London ban: ‘There is a high cost to a bad reputation’Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s memo on London ban: ‘There is a high cost to a bad reputation’
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“Going forward, it’s critical that we act with integrity in everything we do.”

By Johana Bhuiyan
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London has decided to ban Uber — but Uber can operate during its appealLondon has decided to ban Uber — but Uber can operate during its appeal
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The city’s transport regulator says Uber is “not fit and proper” to hold its license.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Hyperloop One raised an $85 million round at a valuation that tops $700 millionHyperloop One raised an $85 million round at a valuation that tops $700 million
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That brings the company’s total funding to $245 million.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Alphabet’s Waymo wants Uber to pay $2.6 billion in damages for a single allegedly stolen trade secretAlphabet’s Waymo wants Uber to pay $2.6 billion in damages for a single allegedly stolen trade secret
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As of today, Waymo is pursuing nine separate trade secret claims.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber is fighting Alphabet’s request to delay the trial in its self-driving lawsuitUber is fighting Alphabet’s request to delay the trial in its self-driving lawsuit
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The first trial is scheduled for October 10.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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How Bozoma Saint John plans to fix Uber’s brand problemHow Bozoma Saint John plans to fix Uber’s brand problem
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“Nobody is okay with this.”

By Rani Molla
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Uber has to turn over a critical document in the Alphabet lawsuitUber has to turn over a critical document in the Alphabet lawsuit
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Alphabet has been fighting to get hold of this due diligence report for months.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has introduced a new set of voluntary guidance for self-driving carsU.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has introduced a new set of voluntary guidance for self-driving cars
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Chao said the Department of Transportation is already working on version three of the guidance, which will be released in 2018.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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A federal agency says an overreliance on Tesla’s Autopilot contributed to a fatal crashA federal agency says an overreliance on Tesla’s Autopilot contributed to a fatal crash
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The National Transportation Safety Board met on Tuesday to determine the cause of May’s fatal Tesla crash.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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SoftBank and Uber’s deal talks have advanced under Uber’s new CEOSoftBank and Uber’s deal talks have advanced under Uber’s new CEO
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The negotiations have entered a new stage.

By Theodore Schleifer
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General Motors is starting to build cars that can eventually drive without a humanGeneral Motors is starting to build cars that can eventually drive without a human
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The Chevy Bolt EVs will be built with the hardware necessary to enable fully self-driving cars.

By Johana Bhuiyan