While You Were Sleeping: February 3rd, 2015
Published: February 3rd, 2015
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Google appears to be preparing its own ride-sharing app, while Uber is launch a new R&D center outside of Silicon Valley.
- Google is looking to develop an app that can compete with Uber, harnessing the company’s autonomous vehicle technology.
- Financier George Soros is investing in auto dealerships.
- Geico offering insurance for drivers who use ride-sharing services.
- Uber and Carnegie Mellon University form a partnership.
- The U.S. Government’s 2016 budget seeks to triple NHTSA’s funding.
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In thirty years the big three are going to be Uber, Google, and Tesla. I wouldn't bet against Google, they have deep pockets and a lot of very smart people working on this.
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