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Wednesday, October 23

Google accuses Uber defector of stealing self-drive car secrets

The US Department of Justice has filed criminal charges accusing Anthony Levandowski, a pioneer in self-driving car technology, of stealing trade secrets from his former employer Google before joining rival Uber Technologies.

Once proven safe, hailing flying taxis will become normal

Uber Air’s intent to launch an aerial taxi service in 2023 puts renewed focus on drone technology and safety. But when proven safe, the public will accept pilot-free passenger drones in the sky as it has other forms of transport, argues Matthew Marino.

Uber will trial an electric aircraft service in Melbourne next year, with plans to begin commercial flights in 2023. Photo: AAP/supplied

Uber flights set for Melbourne takeoff

Melbourne will be the third city in the world to trial a new app-hailed Uber service that transports people by air, in a step Victoria says will cement the city’s innovation credentials.

Cabbies hail class action against Uber

A class action filed on behalf of thousands of taxi and hire car drivers against Uber alleges the global rideshare giant operated illegally in Australia.

Uber posts $1 billion loss after slowdown

Uber Technologies says growth in bookings for its ride-hailing and delivery services rose just six per cent in the latest quarter, the third quarter in a row that growth has remained in the single digits after double-digit growth for all of last year.

Knoll open to collaborating with Uber on public transport

Transport Minister Stephan Knoll says he is open to considering a proposal to supplement public transport routes with on-demand services provided by Uber.

Illegal no more: 98% of SA Uber drivers complying with the law

Rideshare giant Uber has won a further 12 months’ accreditation in South Australia after demonstrating high levels of legal compliance among its Adelaide drivers.

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Bension Siebert Thursday, August 10
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David Glance Thursday, June 22
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Tom Krisher Wednesday, June 14
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David Washington Friday, March 31
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Uber flights set for Melbourne takeoff

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