Everywhere you look these days automakers scramble to put together their own autonomous vehicle program and 'lead the change.' Just recently I was reporting on Uber's desire to begin testing their autonomous Volvos again - and that's not even a car company. Now, Daimler wants to introduce its own ride-hailing service, and it will use Mercedes-Benz S-Class models as its test beds. The two German giants plan to deploy the pilot program as early as the first half of next year. The Mercedes S-Class models, which will be equipped with Level 4 or Level 5 automation, will be deployed on the streets of San Jose, California. Daimler Mobility Services is currently working on an app for your mobile phone which will allow you to summon a self-driving S-Class so you too can experience the joys of being driven around without having to put up with a driver asking you annoyingly personal questions. Keep reading to learn more about Daimler and Bosch's concerted efforts to bring Mercedes-branded automation to the streets of California