Ride service Uber Technologies Inc said on Aug 18 it acquired self-driving trucks startup Otto and formed a US$300mil (RM1.21bil) alliance with Volvo Car Group to develop self-driving cars.
Uber's moves reflect its eagerness to advance self-driving technology. If its ambitions are realised, these vehicles could over time reduce its biggest cost, paying drivers.
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