Uber is quickly moving to redefine its place in the global mobility market, undertaking what might be its biggest strategic transformation since it started. The company, which began as an app connecting riders with drivers, is now aiming to build a complete digital infrastructure to manage urban movement. It's relying on self-driving technology, artificial intelligence, and big data, a gamble that could push its market valuation close to a trillion dollars.
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