March 20, 2026

Uber gave up on driverless cars. Now it's paying the price.

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Uber gave up on driverless cars. Now it's paying the price.

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Uber launched a driverless car project in early 2015.

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The project was aimed at competing with companies like Waymo and Tesla.

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In 2018, Uber cancelled its autonomous vehicle project following a fatal incident.

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The decision to halt the project has led to ongoing discussions about the future of autonomous driving technology.

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Critics question whether Uber should have continued its investment in driverless cars despite the risks.

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