Uber, Bird loses bid for U.S. tariff relief on Chinese-made bikes, scootersTourism Insight News

Uber, Bird loses bid for U.S. tariff relief on Chinese-made bikes, scooters

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office rejected Uber Technologies Inc’s request for relief from 25% tariffs imposed on Chinese-made electric bicycles,…

Mexico tax plan for riding hailing firms may soon be mandatoryTransport

Mexico tax plan for riding hailing firms may soon be mandatory

A tax withholding plan in Mexico for drivers at ride-hailing firms envisaged as voluntary when it was unveiled earlier this…

Uber buys rival Careem in $3.1 bln deal to dominate ride-hailing in Middle East

Uber buys rival Careem in $3.1 bln deal to dominate ride-hailing in Middle East

Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc will spend $3.1 billion to acquire Middle East rival Careem, buying dominance in a…

Uber hires former adviser to David Cameron to lead lobbying in northern Europe

Uber hires former adviser to David Cameron to lead lobbying in northern Europe

Uber Technologies has hired an ex-adviser to former British prime minister David Cameron to lead the ride-hailing firm’s lobbying efforts…

Uber chief product officer to leave in latest executive departurePersonalities

Uber chief product officer to leave in latest executive departure

Uber Technologies Inc Chief Product Officer Jeff Holden is leaving the ride-hailing company, an Uber spokesman told Reuters on Thursday,…

Auto industry lawyers warn automated driving hype will be a legal matter

Auto industry lawyers warn automated driving hype will be a legal matter

Deadly crashes involving Tesla Inc and Uber Technologies vehicles operating entirely or in part under automated systems have made a…

Self-driving car industry faces critical test after first deathTourism Insight News

Self-driving car industry faces critical test after first death

The death of a woman in Arizona struck by a self-driving car with no human control, the first fatality involving…