After Once Touting Self-Driving Cars, Uber Sells Unit To Refocus On Core Businesses

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An Uber sticker is seen on a car at the start of a protest by ride share drivers on Aug. 20, in Los Angeles. Uber said it will sell its self-driving research unit to startup Aurora.





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Uber has lost money since it was founded, and a highly anticipated IPO did not fare as well as expected.

Uber’s self-driving technology also courted controversy after a high-profile fatal accident in Arizona.

As the company continues to chase profitability, it appears to be refocusing attention on its core businesses — ride-hailing and food deliveries. Earlier this year, it sold its scooter and electric bike division to a micromobility company.

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• self-driving


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