Uber’s loss of its license to operate in London is just the latest consequence of the company’s resistance to cooperating with local governments, says PVMI director John Paul MacDuffie.…Read More
Can Uber Overcome Its Regulatory Obstacles?
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PVMI Conference in Tokyo Examines ‘The New Mobility’
PVMI’s worldwide network of scholars and practitioners gathered to explore opportunities and challenges of the changing mobility sector.…Read More
Is Uber’s London Win a Sign of Better Times Ahead?
Uber has received a temporary license to operate in London, giving the company a chance to demonstrate that it has indeed changed its controversial ways. The city’s transportation regulator denied Uber a five-year license in 2017.…Read More
Autonomous Car Crashes: Who — or What — Is to Blame?
Two recent fatal accidents involving autonomous vehicles have raised concerns about the future of driverless technology. In an interview with Knowledge@Wharton, PVMI Director John Paul MacDuffie discusses the importance of being compassionate and responsible on the frontier of autonomous vehicle development.…Read More
Uber’s Waymo Settlement: Why the Road Isn’t Clear Yet
Auto industry experts were shocked when Uber settled the lawsuit brought by Waymo weeks before the trial was expected to end. …Read More
Uber’s Data Breach: Can the Company Course-correct?
After Uber failed to notify regulators and the public about a huge data breach, the company is facing serious long-term threats if customers continue to worry about its safety compliance, especially as the industry moves towards driverless cars. …Read More
Reshaping Vehicle and Mobility Ecosystems: Mapping the Terrain for Strategists, Regulators, and Academics
We will aim to move beyond the excitement of the buzz of the current moment and provide a framework on how to think about the complex web of interrelated changes.…Read More
New Tipping Policy Won’t Save Uber
Uber recently introduced a new tipping feature in the Philadelphia region, but PVMI director John Paul MacDuffie is skeptical that the change will be enough to turn around the embattled company.…Read More
4 Things Uber Should Look for in Next CEO
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has stepped down following weeks of turmoil and mounting pressure from five of Uber’s major investors. A shakeup at the top is a start, but can a company made so closely in its founder’s image succeed in redefining itself? A major turnaround is necessary, says PVMI…Read More
How Uber Can Reset Its Corporate Culture
On the heels of a lawsuit accusing Uber of stealing trade secrets, the embattled company is now struggling to overcome revelations about its toxic workplace culture. CEO Travis Kalanick has taken a leave of absence, leaving a group of 14 senior executives in charge to figure out a new course.…Read More