Earlier Reports of Uber-Carnegie Mellon Driverless Vehicle Partnership a ‘Misconception’

Mr. Spice said the lack of joint research or criticism from some quarters about Uber hiring away university researchers are not indications that there is animosity between the two groups. “We’re happy Uber is here,” he said. “It’s a great thing for the city. It’s a great thing for us. They are doing their thing, we’re doing our thing, but that doesn’t mean we won’t do things together in the future.”