A US court ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who claimed she was raped by a driver, a ruling that could impact thousands of other cases against the ride-share company, according to reports from the BBC. The jury found Uber responsible for the driver's behavior after a two-day deliberation in Arizona. Uber stated its intention to appeal the verdict.
The plaintiff, Jaylynn Dean, alleged she was sexually assaulted in the car while using the ride-sharing service, as reported by the BBC. The jury rejected additional claims in the lawsuit, including negligence and defective safety systems. This ruling could set a precedent for other similar cases against Uber.
In other news, a California aviation company, Pivotal, is taking reservations for its electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle, the Helix, according to Fox News. The flying car is priced at approximately $190,000, with deliveries potentially starting in less than a year. The company has spent over a decade developing the aircraft, which represents a step towards making flying cars a reality.
Meanwhile, a new group supporting initiatives around the nation's 250th birthday is offering access to former President Trump and other perks to donors who contribute at least $1 million, according to the New York Times. The group, Freedom 250, is planning elaborate celebrations, potentially overshadowing other plans for the semiquincentennial. The group is seen as another avenue for individuals and companies to gain favor with the former president through tax-deductible donations.
Also, a report from National Highways revealed that many smart motorways are not delivering the expected value for money, according to the BBC. Two schemes, including sections of the M25 and M6, were found to offer "very poor" value. The AA, representing motorists, called the schemes a "catastrophic waste of time, money and effort." Only three out of sixteen projects across England were on track to deliver the financial benefits initially anticipated, although most were delivering safety benefits as originally forecast, National Highways said.
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