Uber will no longer provide a free version of its Uber for Business app for business customers. This will result in corporations paying more for the company’s ride-hailing services. LINK
Security researchers warn of a rise in malicious apps masquerading as legitimate taxi-hailing services — cyber-criminals look to capitalize on London’s recent decision to ban Uber. LINK
Waymo vs. Uber Trial postponed until December LINK
Lyft explores an IPO. LINK
Indian Uber rival, Ola, in talks with Softbank, Tencent for new funding of up to $2bn. LINK
BMW is adding Amazon’s Alexa to their 2018 BMW and Mini models. LINK
Daimler buys into another ride-sharing company, the Berlin-based startup called flinc. LINK
Waymo aims is to launch its own ride-sharing service, despite internal issues. LINK
A Senate panel approved bipartisan legislation on Wednesday could pave the way for driverless cars. LINK
Americans express more worry than enthusiastic about coming developments in automation — from driverless vehicles to a world in which machines perform many jobs currently done by humans LINK
Israel-based startup, otonomo, is helping Daimler and BMW compete against Google with Big Data platform. LINK
Ola now helps drivers find public toilets. LINK
Paris went car-free Sunday, and people loved it. LINK
California lawmaker wants to ban gas car sales after 2040 LINK
Ford plans to shift away from developing passenger cars, its C.E.O. says, and focus more on electric SUVs/Trucks. LINK
