"Driverless cars" refers to vehicles that are designed to operate without a human driver. They use advanced technologies, such as sensors and artificial intelligence, to navigate and make decisions on the road. Full definition
But Uber is facing steep competition from Waymo, which just rolled out the first fleet of driverless cars in Phoenix, AZ, and other players like GM's Cruise. (recode.net)
Uber's purported concern for drivers is also undermined by the amount of money it is investing in driverless car technology. (politico.com)
Starting on January 1, 2016, Ontario will allow testing of driverless cars on provincial roads, but there still needs to be a human operator with a valid driver's licence who can take over in case of problems. (bonnlaw.ca)