Peduto: Uber’s Self-Driving Operations Expanding In Pittsburgh Despite Some Layoffs

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s mayor is setting the record straight about reports of layoffs by Uber.
While the company is laying off about 100 autonomous vehicle operators, Mayor Peduto says most are being let go elsewhere and Uber’s self-driving operations in Pittsburgh are expanding.
Peduto says Uber is hiring more highly qualified operators with an eye to safety.
“They’re looking at more specialized drivers. They’re obv