Uber has launched a self-driving car in China, despite CEO Travis Kalanick's comment to Uber drivers that such technology was decades away. The UberX - available only to the ride-hail firm's most loyal customers - is armed with an array of sensors, as well as an engineer and safety driver - both of whom would step in only if required to do so. While the self-driving car could mean big profits for Uber, who would take 100% of any fees charged, the company would also be faced with the challenges of operating and maintaining a fleet of cars.
Uber has launched a self-driving car in Pittsburgh, despite CEO Travis Kalanick's comment to Uber drivers that such technology was decades away. The UberX - available only to the ride-hail firm's most loyal customers - is armed with an array of sensors, as well as an engineer and safety driver - both of whom would step in only if required to do so. While the self-driving car could mean big profits for Uber, who would take 100% of any fees charged, the company would also be faced with the challenges of operating and maintaining a fleet of cars.