Toyota has its sights set on a Blade Runner future as the Japanese automaker backs a move to launch a flying car in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The company is giving about 42.5 million yen ($375,000) to the Cartivator project, which is developing the three-wheeled sci-fi car that relies on drone technology to … Read more
Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google parent Alphabet, has reached an agreement with ridesharer Lyft to test self-driving car technology, the companies said. Waymo and Lyft are joining forces against ridesharing giant Uber, which is racing to develop its own self-driving vehicles. “We’re looking forward to working with Lyft to explore new self-driving products … Read more
Uber is not a transport company but a technology corporation that connects riders to drivers on an online platform, General Manger of Uber Sub-Saharan Africa, Alon Lits has expounded. According to Mr. Lits, Uber is an open and none exclusive platform, which welcomes all who want to use the app to increase their chances for … Read more
A federal judge has asked for a criminal justice review in the case brought by Alphabet self-driving car unit Waymo accusing Uber of stealing its technology. Judge William Alsup, in an order posted late Thursday, said he was referring the case to the Justice Department “for investigation of possible theft of trade secrets.” Alsup said … Read more
Miley Cyrus, whose young career has already undergone marked transformations, on Thursday released a lo-fi rock ballad in a departure from her previous sound. “Malibu,” the first single of an album expected later this year, is driven by a lo-fi, jam-rock guitar with Cyrus’ voice dreamy and understated. In an accompanying video, Cyrus rolls in … Read more
Kumasi, arguably the second busiest City after the country’s capital, Accra stands to benefit from Uber services by close of the third quarter, this year, this is according to General Manger of Uber Sub-Saharan Africa, Alon Lits. Mr. Lits explained that the introduction in the Ashanti Region would be complete by September 2017. The American … Read more
Uber has been criticised many times over the way it runs its business Ride-sharing firm Uber is facing a criminal investigation by the US government. The scrutiny has started because the firm is accused of using “secret” software that let it operate in regions where it was banned or restricted. The software, called “greyball”, helped … Read more
The US government is investigating Uber for the use of secret software called Greyball that allows it to operate in areas where it is banned or restricted, says the Washington Post The US government has launched a criminal investigation into Uber for the use of secret software that enabled the company to operate in areas … Read more
Uber’s CEO is gambling with his company’s future Kalanick, CEO of Uber, who The New York Times recently described as a businessman willing to win at any cost. Although it’s hard to imagine, Kalanick may be putting his mighty Uber at risk. And that risk bears a hefty price, since these days the fortunes of … Read more
Uber operators are under attack from some taxi drivers in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The traditional Taxi drivers at the Accra Mall and the Airport enclave have become hostile towards their rival Uber drivers. According to an Uber driver who spoke to Starr Business’ Osei Owusu Amankwaah, Taxi drivers based at the Accra Mall threatened to … Read more
Uber has unveiled plans to partner with plane manufacturers to develop and test a network of flying cars by 2020. The ride-sharing company said it will run trials in the US city of Dallas and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The flying electric taxis are being developed with aviation companies including Embraer and Bell … Read more
The international transport company Uber says it plans to launch a fleet of flying cars by 2020, the BBC has reported. It said initial networks would be set up in the US city of Dallas and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The flying taxis are being developed in partnership with a handful of … Read more
Uber has unveiled plans to partner with plane manufacturers to develop and test a network of flying cars by 2020. The ride-sharing company said it will run trials in the US city of Dallas and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The flying electric taxis are being developed with aviation companies including Embraer and Bell … Read more
Uber said Tuesday it wants to launch a system of flying cars to move people around cities, with a goal of putting demonstration projects in place by 2020. The ridesharing giant announced a series of partnerships to manufacture “vertical takeoff and landing” (VTOL) vehicles and put networks in place, a system dubbed Uber Elevate. The … Read more
Alphabet’s self-driving car unit Waymo is offering free rides to residents in Arizona as part of its testing of autonomous vehicles. The former Google car division, which has been rebranded as Waymo, announced in a blog post late Monday it was taking applications to be part of its “early rider” program in the Phoenix area. … Read more
Some taxi drivers in the country are protesting the popularity of ride hailing service, Uber, saying they are being pushed out of business by the operations of Uber. According to the taxi drivers, Uber, which uses a mobile app to connect commuters to drivers, since its arrival last year has seen taxi drivers record a … Read more
The successes of the Uber commercial transport services, in Ghana has angered some taxi drivers who think that Uber was taking away their business. The taxi drivers, especially from the Committed Drivers Association have initiated a series of media campaigns to tout their plight for government’s attention. They were on Kasapa FM on Thursday and … Read more
The introduction of Uber taxi services in Ghana is driving local cab drivers out of business, Francis Appiah, Public Relations Officer of the Committed Drivers Association of Ghana, has said. Uber, a technology company that connects passengers and drivers, began operations in Ghana last year. However, local drivers have expressed worry about their drop in … Read more
Taxi unions in the country have given government a 4-day ultimatum to force Uber services to comply with all operational terms in running taxi-cab services in the country. The taxi drivers have hinted of plans to boycott payment of income tax, and all other taxes, cost that comes with commercial operation of such transport. A … Read more
Uber on Friday provided a glimpse at its earnings, saying it is growing strong while working to overhaul company culture at the scandal-dented on-demand ride service. “We’re fortunate to have a healthy and growing business, giving us the room to make the changes we know are needed on management and accountability, our culture and organization, … Read more