And unlike Uber , this is more of a matchmaking service, which brings together riders with drivers headed in the same direction. Former Alphabet employees also founded Ottomotto and joined Uber to launch driverless tech before the end of the decade.
PM Modi to hold talks with Myanmar President Htin Kyaw today
And after supplying power to Tamu, India was willing to "substantially scale up" the supply of power to Myanmar, he said. He said they had also agreed to work towards a long-term and a mutually beneficial arrangement for trade in pulses.
NLA Special Session ratifies GST Bill
Once ratified by the requisite number of states, the bill will become law and shall be applicable to all states in the country. Sources say the final decision on the dates of the session will be taken by the cabinet committee on parliamentary affairs.
Kyle Larson takes advantage of late restart in NASCAR victory
Provisionally the drivers now in are: Chase Elliott (+27 points ahead of Newman), Austin Dillon (+21) and McMurray (+15). Unfortunately, he endured the dreaded "Sophomore Slump" a year ago that carried over to the start of this season.
Turkish jets strike Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq
A monitoring group said 41 people were killed by Turkish airstrikes on Sunday but Turkey denied any civilian casualties. Obama´s meeting with Erdogan would be their first since a failed coup attempt in Turkey on July 15.
Ben Affleck Teases Potential Batman Movie Villain
It has been rumored that Joe Manganiello will be playing Deathstroke , but that has yet to be confirmed. The solo Batman film, which Affleck is scheduled to direct, has not been given a public release date.
Patriots - Panthers: 3 things to watch for on Friday night in Carolina
He showed marked improvement in last week's match-up against Chicago- completing 16 of 21 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown. The second-year punter out of Wofford College, who signed with Carolina on August 15, boomed two 61-yard punts Friday night.
Connor Shaw calls play that injured him 'cheap BS'
You be the judge: Was Shaw's injury the result of 'cheap BS, ' or just the reality of playing a violent game? But he's a fighter. The second-year quarterback provided a spark to the offense, completing 5-of-6 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown.
German minister says talks on EU-US trade deal have 'failed'
Barack Obama had warned Britain would be "back of the queue" for any new trade deal as TTIP was the priority. His comments were welcomed by Brexit supporters who believe it will pave the way for UK-US trade talks.
Trump vows to begin deportations immediately if sworn in
But Clapper rejected Ryan's request, responding that the meetings would be provided on a non-partisan basis. In Jackson, Miss., Trump announced mid-rally that " Hillary Clinton is a bigot".
Russia to stop Syria strikes from Iran base
Later on Monday, US officials said it was not clear whether Russian Federation had actually stopped using the base. On Tuesday, Russia struck targets in Syria with bomber aircraft based in Iran, the first time that had happened.
Sex Partner With No Zika Symptoms Transmits Virus: CDC
For this reason, people traveling to countries with Zika should avoid mosquito bites for 10 days after they return. The new recommendations will stay in place until the threat of Zika transmission is reduced, the agency added.
U.S. slams European Union tax avoidance crackdown
JP Morgan , an investment banker for Apple, has said the company could face a bill for $19bn (£14.3bn) in a worst-case scenario. In 2015, the commission ruled that Fiat (NYSE: FCAU ) and Starbucks were given "sweetheart tax deals" in the Netherlands.
Springsteen breaks his record for longest US show
The concert, which kicked off the Springsteen's latest tour, was the first of three the band will play at MetLife Stadium. He did play a handful of songs off that album in his 35-song, four-hour set, but mostly offered up a good mix of classics.
Designer Sonia Rykiel, known for a relaxed style, dies at 86
The news of Sonia's death was later confirmed by her 60-year-old daughter Nathalie Rykiel, the artistic director of the brand. The Sonia Rykiel manifesto was that she wanted "women to be eccentric, seductive, mysterious, and to create their own style".