Uber May Turn To Bitterest Rival To Fix Its Self-Driving Car Program
In the wake of the tragic crash where a self-driving Uber vehicle killed a pedestrian in Arizona, the company was firmly shown the door by the governor’s office, leading to Uber deciding to just shutter its operations in the state. However, with all Uber put into its self-driving vehicle program (including a high-profile and very expensive lawsuit […]
NTSB Releases Initial Report on What Went Wrong in Self-Driving Uber Crash
The biggest story in the field of self-driving vehicles has been, and is still, the self-driving Uber that hit and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, back in March. While there has been a lot of speculation and finger-pointing (all of which was at Uber) as to what went wrong, we now have the closest […]
Uber Fires 300 Employees, Kicking Off Its Full Self-Driving Shutdown in Arizona
Things have been bad at Uber lately—very, very bad. The worst, of course, was one of its self-driving vehicles hitting a pedestrian who was crossing the road with her bike in Arizona, killing her and leading to both a shutdown of Uber’s self-driving vehicle operations across the country and heavy scrutiny into the company’s approach […]
Uber Partners with U.S. Army to Develop Flying Cars
The future you have always imagined may be closer than you think. Uber has swept the roads with its ridesharing service, and now it is taking to the skies. With electric flying cars on the horizon, urban transportation may have a different feel real soon. Benefits and Protection: What is gap insurance? Now working with […]
Report Claims Uber’s Software Labeled Victim of Fatal Crash as ‘False Positive’ To Be Ignored
More news has emerged about the self-driving Uber crash, where an autonomous vehicle operated by the ride-hailing company struck and killed a woman as she pushed her bike across the street in Tempe, Arizona. At the time, it wasn’t entirely clear why the self-driving Uber, which should have been able to detect the woman using […]
Self-Driving Ruling Bill Stalls After Uber, Tesla Crashes
Self-driving cars have been happily puttering along for some time until recently, reassuringly waving off the few collisions that occurred because, after all, they were usually at low speeds and often caused by people rear-ending the meticulously law-following (and therefore granny-driving) self-driving cars. Taking Care: These preventative car maintenance tasks could save you from future […]
A Guide to Becoming an Uber Driver in 2018
As an Uber driver, you can manage your own work schedule and have the freedom to work as many or as little hours as you like — which is why it’s such a popular career path to take, especially in 2018. Now that summer is around the corner, there will be more business for Uber […]
Automakers and Startups Suggest Fix to Prevent Crashes Like Fatal Self-Driving Uber Collision
Much scorn and attention are being thrown around in the wake of a self-driving Uber crash that killed a woman who was crossing the street away from a crosswalk. In particular, this scorn sharpened somewhat when video emerged from the incident that showed the safety driver—who conceivably should have been watching attentively for dangers such […]
Uber Settles Out of Court With Self-Driving Car Crash Victim’s Family
Uber has reached a settlement with the family of Elaine Herzberg, who died after a self-driving Uber struck her as she crossed the street with her bicycle in Arizona. Travel Carefully: Follow these tips for travelling with your pets The crash, which occurred late on Sunday, the 18th, has been under investigation ever since, and […]
Uber Declines to Renew California Self-Driving Testing Permits
Uber seems to be continuing its removal from the self-driving car testing market after the Arizona governor nixed the company’s license to test within its borders. This time, though, Uber is making a choice to do so, by declining to renew a permit to test the autonomous cars in California. At first glance, this would […]
Uber Driver Blames GPS for Impromptu Stairs Incident
This past Monday in San Francisco, an Uber driver had an exhilarating adventure that made headlines. The GPS on his Uber map instructed him to steer down a flight of stairs. Thankfully no one was hurt. Apparently, the driver (who insisted on being identified as “Fred”) made a wrong turn outside a Safeway store when […]
Waymo Defends Self-Driving Cars in Wake of Fatal Uber Crash, Says Its Cars Could’ve Handled It
Tensions are running sky-high among self-driving vehicle operators in the wake of a crash by a self-driving Uber that killed a pedestrian in Arizona, as people are wondering whether self-driving cars are a good idea, after all, particularly since the Uber reportedly didn’t even brake significantly before hitting the woman. Be Safe: Follow these good […]
Arizona Officially Cuts Off Uber’s Self-Driving Testing in the State
Arizona has been something of an open sandbox for self-driving vehicle companies, as the government instituted a policy of regulatory openness to encourage testing. However, this was done with the understanding that the self-driving vehicle producers weren’t biting off more than they could chew, and had vehicles that could avoid collisions. Collisions, that is, like […]
Investigation Shows Uber’s Self-Driving Vehicle System Was Far Behind Competitors Before Fatal Crash
An investigation by the New York Times has found that Uber’s self-driving vehicle project was far behind the competition, having problems with things like maneuvering through construction or driving next to tall vehicles, before one struck and killed a woman in Arizona. Safety First: Take care of the most important safety feature on your car, […]
Velodyne Denies LIDAR System To Blame in Fatal Self-Driving Uber Crash
In the aftermath of a fatal collision between a self-driving Uber and a bicycle-pushing pedestrian, priority seems to be given to the matter of finding out who is to blame. And, after many, many people speculatively said, “Shouldn’t the Uber’s LIDAR sensors have been able to see her before the crash?” LIDAR sensor producer Velodyne […]
According to Uber’s Lost & Found Index, Southern Riders Are Most Forgetful
It’s easy to leave behind a personal item, like your glasses, phone, or even your purse, when you’re hustling in and out of an Uber. And, if you’re hitching a ride in the South, you’re in forgetful company. According to Uber’s 2018 Lost & Found Index, it seems Southern Uber riders are more prone to […]
Arizona Authorities Release Video from Self-Driving Uber Crash That Killed Pedestrian
On Sunday night, a self-driving Uber vehicle in Tempe, Arizona, struck a woman, Elaine Herzberg, who was walking her bicycle across the road. She died after being taken to the hospital. In the few days after the crash, the local police department has been reviewing the video footage and hasn’t released it to the public. […]
Toyota Takes Self-Driving Cars Off Public Roads Following Fatal Uber Accident
Following a fatal accident involving a self-driving Uber car, Toyota has announced it is temporarily taking its entire autonomous vehicle fleet off public roads. NuTonomy, a self-driving startup, is also doing the same. Toyota’s fleet drives itself on public roads near the company’s research center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and in the San Francisco area. […]