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Video shows moments before Uber self-driving car hits pedestrian

Footage of the fatal crash in Arizona shows how the Uber vehicle failed to slow down as a 49-year-old woman walked her bike across the street.

USA

Uber self-drive car in fatal road accident

An Uber self-drive car has been involved in an accident in Arizona, which killed a 49-year old woman. Uber has suspended its trials of autonomous vehicles in North America whilst the investigation is underway.

USA

Uber suspends self-drive programme in North America after fatal accide

The ride-hailing company has paused operations and tests in the US and Canada after a woman was killed by a self-driving car.

Economy

Uber co-founder Kalanick to sell part of stake

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick is selling almost a third of his 10 percent stake in the ride-share company.

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Economy

EU court says taxi rules apply to Uber

The European Court of Justice rules that Uber should come under taxi service regulations

World News

Taxi drivers protest against Uber and Cabify

Taxi drivers say the apps pose unfair competition.

Economy

UK data privacy regulator has 'huge concerns' about Uber hack

The UK's data privacy body has begun an investigation into the huge data breach at Uber.

United Kingdom

Uber loses landmark employment rights case in the UK

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld a ruling that Uber's drivers be given the right to paid holidays and the national minimum wage

Sci-Tech

UBER and NASA team up over flying taxis

Flying taxis could soon move from science fiction to science fact if NASA and UBER have their way

Brazil

Uber drivers in Brazil protest stricter regulations

The dispute between governments and the ride-sharing app Uber is one that travels all around the world.

Economy

Uber appeals London ban

Taxi app Uber has lodged an appeal after it was banned from operating in London, its most lucrative European market.

Economy

"Not fit and proper": Uber loses London licence

Transport for London has stripped Uber of its licence to operate from the end of the month, over what it called the ride-hailing service's "lack of corporate responsibility".

USA

Expedia's Dara Khosrowshahi 'to become new Uber CEO'

Uber reportedly hires Expedia Inc chief in top spot.

Economy

Report into gig economy proposes policy changes to protect workers' rights

A challenge for Theresa May's government is how to protect rights without stifling the economy

Business Series

Uber suffers fresh legal blow in France

EU court rules in favour of France against Uber

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Spain: taxi drivers strike against private, ride-hailing companies

Spain's taxi drivers strike against Uber and Cabify.

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Taxi drivers protest against Uber in Croatia

USA

Uber director resigns after sexist remark

USA

Uber accepts criticisms, will ovehaul work practices

Ride-hailing firm Uber accepts Holder report criticising company and may ask CEO Kalanick to step aside

Business Series

Uber dealt a setback in taxi versus techie debate

An adviser to the Court of Justice of the European Union says Uber does provide a transport service and should be licensed.