Google is reportedly planning to use its driverless cars to compete with Uber

Feb02

by Sindy Cator on February 2, 2015 at 11:01 pm

We now have an idea of what Google wants to do with its self-driving cars: compete against Uber, according to a report by Bloomberg. The publication learned from someone close to the Uber board that Google plans to offer its own ride-hailing service, probably powered by its self-driving cars. Uber’s board was informed by Google’s own Chief Legal Officer David Drummond, who joined the board in 2013. Google Ventures is one of Uber’s largest benefactors, having invested $258 million in the company in August of 2013 – today’s report would certainly place the companies at odds. The news comes soon after a report…