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Regulators release guidance for driverless technology

By Annie Baxter

September 20, 2016

A passenger look on as he rides in a pilot model of an Uber self-driving car in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. — ANGELO MERENDINO/AFP/Getty Images

The DOT hopes to shape the future of driverless technology.

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Uber revs up first fleet of 'driver-less' cars in Pittsburgh

By Erika Beras

September 14, 2016

Uber's fleet of autonomous cars, parked in front of the company's Pittsburgh office. — Erika Beras

Pennsylvania law still requires a human in the driver’s seat, who can take control.

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Uber and Lyft battle to attract new drivers

By Adam Allington

September 14, 2016

Uber has been trying to boost their profitability by cutting rates for drivers over the past three years, while also offering incentives to bring new people in on the front end. — STR/AFP/Getty Images

Signup bonuses and retention deals are part of the new rideshare package.

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Tech Intervention: Slow it down a little, Volvo

By Molly Wood

August 19, 2016

Pump the brakes on those self-driving car plans.

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Having Uber may not cut down on drunk driving after all

By Marketplace staff and Kai Ryssdal

July 28, 2016

San Bruno police officers stop cars at a DUI checkpoint on November 27, 2006 in San Bruno, California. — Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

The company claims to reduce DUIs, but a new study found ride-sharing has no impact on drunk driving.

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Bicycle classes help Maine refugees get around town

By Caroline Losneck

July 12, 2016

Papy David Musongela (right) works on his bike with instructor Ainsley Judge (left). — Caroline Losneck

Classes teach how to repair and maintain bicycles for those who can't yet drive.

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What are tech companies doing to stop distracted driving?

By Dan Gorenstein

April 27, 2016

The number of Americans that use their phone while driving is up in spite of widespread bans. — freestockphotos

Distracted driving is a public health crisis. But there are no easy fixes.

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Figuring out how to regulate self-driving cars

By Andy Uhler

January 13, 2016

A Google self-driving car maneuvers through the streets of in Washington, DC. Car makers want regulations, to protect themselves from liability, but who should create them? — KAREN BLEIER/AFP/GettyImages

Car makers want regulations to protect themselves from liability. But who should create them?

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