Roy321
February 27, 2017, 6:30pm
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The following probably gives an idea of Uber culture.
When an Uber self-driving car ran a red light last year, they blamed and suspended the car’s driver, even though it was the car’s software that malfunctioned , according to two former employees
An earlier post on Uber leaving CA
Comment from slashdot:
This is a case of Uber being recalcitrant, not that the laws were restrictive or unfair.
As per this article , [abc.net.au ] the DMV tried to work with Uber to get permits for the vehicles.
The DMV told Uber that if it had obtained a permit, the regulator would have given the green light to the self-driving pilot. DMV director Jean Shiomoto said in a letter sent to Uber that she would “personally help to ensure an expedited review and approval process”, which she said could take less than three days.
So it’s not like the city was trying to stop Uber.
Another 20 companies exploring self-driving cars — including Alphabet’s Google, Tesla Motors and Ford Motor Co — have obtained California DMV permits for 130 cars.
It seems its not difficult for other companies either.
Its just that Uber doesn’t want to play by the rules, even when the rules are being bent for their benefit. The Recode article in the fine summary said it would be $150 per vehicle so it’s not lik…
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