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Mercedes planning self-driving limousine service
German carmaker's plans will rival the likes of Google and Uber.
Tom Watson: Scourge of Rupert Murdoch, Westminster paedophiles and Uber
Activist MP Tom Watson has been elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
Migrant crisis: UberGiving campaign sees Uber collect donated items for refugees in 23 cities
Uber sponsoring drivers to collect donations from users and bring them to charity shops in 20 countries.
Baidu among investors as Uber raises $1.2bn for China operations
The online taxi-hailing start-up plans to expand its operations to 100 cities in China.
UberChina to get $1bn finance to compete with Didi Kuaidi
Investors have agreed to funding that would value UberChina at about $7.5bn.
Quantum computing startup gets boost with $50m investment from early Google investor
Early investor in Google, Uber and Snapchat has backed a UK-based quantum computing startup.
Uber seen projecting three-fold rise in 2015 bookings worth $10.84bn
Bookings reached $2.91bn in 2014 and $687.8m in 2013, according to a presentation.
Uber: Flawed background checks let murderers, child molesters 'become drivers'
US prosecutors say Uber is not telling customers how background checks on drivers are carried out
Half of UK unemployed think zero-hour contracts are exploitative
Around 47% of unemployed turned down these contracts, expressing the need for guaranteed level of income.
Uber quadruples security staff to protect its data and drivers from attack
Uber security staff to increase to 100 by end of 2015 to guard against cyber attacks and real-world tensions.
Project Titan: Apple reportedly looking to test self-driving car in California's Bay area
Apple officials contacted GoMentum Station, former naval base near San Francisco that is being converted into testing ground for autonomous vehicles.
South Carolina: Uber driver Patrick Aiello accused of kidnap and rape of female passenger
The social studies teacher was denied bail and is being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.
Hong Kong police raid Uber offices and detain 3 employees
Uber is facing probe in Hong Kong over its drivers, who allegedly operate without proper licence and insurance.
SAP connected cars division creates 'the Uber of parking and refuelling'
SAP's connect cars labs creates parking and refuelling systems which take payments automatically like Uber
Uber drivers and passenger fight in London over clipped wing mirror during Tube strike [Video]
Amateur footage shows three men involved in road rage brawl in Angel, Islington.
London tube strike: Cab drivers condemn Uber's high fares
Licensed Taxi Drivers Association criticizes Uber for 'exploiting' commuters during tube strikes.
Uber is world's highest valued start-up at $50bn
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is second-biggest at valuation of $46bn, followed by Airbnb at $25.5bn.
Ripple's Chris Larsen adds up savings for banks using distributed ledgers
Ripple Labs CEO Chris Larsen explains how distributed ledgers have halve the costs of global payment networks.
Uber to invest $1bn to expand Indian operations
Uber looks to India and China for growth amid competition from Ola and Didi Kuaidi.
Uber cars come under attack amid taxi driver protests in Mexico City
Cabbies in Mexico came out to protest against popular app.
Uber faces UK legal action over drivers' rights
Lawyers argue that Uber must treat its drivers as employees and not contractors or partners.
Gett taxi app promises chilled champagne deliveries in 10 minutes
Uber rival Gett uses Knowledge learners to deliver Veuve Clicquot to Londoners in less than 10 minutes.
Uber delivers smartphones to your door after Xiaomi partners with app for launch of Mi Note Pro
Xiaomi teams up with car-sharing firm for debut of its large-screen Mi Note smartphone in Singapore.
Project Titan: Apple hires automotive veterans for autonomous car project
World's largest company hires automotive veterans for autonomous electric-car project
Los Angeles airport to become largest air hub to allow Uber pick-ups
LAX is set to become the largest US airport to allow popular ride-sharing services to pick up passengers at the terminals.
Uber hit by $7.3m fine and possible suspension in California
Ride-sharing giant says it will appeal the California Public Utilities Commission's decision.
Uber competitor Gett targets blind passengers with adapted app
The taxi app has launched an optimised version of their software for the visually impaired.
Former Boston Uber driver accused in 2014 rape faces five new sexual assault charges
The 46-year-old man has been linked to sexual assaults from as far back as 2006.
Russell Brand warns against dangers of Uber to London economy
Russell Brand defends London's black cab drivers and accuses Uber of tax evasion in the UK.
Brazil: Uber continues services after lawmakers vote to ban the app
Uber has continued to function in Sao Paulo after the government voted to ban the use of private cars.