Uber operating self-driving cars in California, despite threatened legal action

Uber will continue operating its Volvo self-driving cars on San Francisco, California streets, despite repeated warning from state regulators the ride-hailing service doesn't have proper permits to do so. Uber launches Shanghai branch, plans to invest $1b in China China's taxi monopoly battle continues, Didi Kuaidi raise $3b Two years hard labour: Korea to move forward with Bill to ban Uber Government review calls for taxi regulation reform In a letter obtained by the Associated Press, California's Department of Justice said "the attorney general will seek injunctive and other appropriate relief," if Uber doesn't get the special permit to allow for self-driving vehicles. The permit would cost Uber $150. Uber believes its Volvo test cars, which hit the streets on Wednesday, are operating within California law -- not needing a permit. The California DoJ didn't offer a deadline for Uber to obtain the permit, but a spokeswoman told the AP it will take action "early next week" if Uber doesn't comply.