Google is working on its own ride-hailing service to compete with Uber, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, Uber has announced a strategic partnership with Carnegie Mellon University that will see the creation of the Uber Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., that will focus on developing long-term transportation technologies to further Google’s business. The situation smacks of a soap opera for the autonomous and ride-sharing industries.
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Will Google and Uber Invade Each Other's Turf?
Posted by: Richard Adhikari February 3, 2015 03:41 PMGoogle is working on its own ride-hailing service to compete with Uber, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, Uber has announced a strategic partnership with Carnegie Mellon University that will see the creation of the Uber Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., that will focus on developing long-term transportation technologies to further Google’s business. The situation smacks of a soap opera for the autonomous and ride-sharing industries.