Uber

Business News

Uber’s Business, Cash Flow, and AI are Why it Will Set a New High

Uber is driving the push to autonomous vehicles and is positioned to dominate the AV service industry, connecting riders with rides with its AI assistance.

By Thomas Hughes

Business News

Uber’s Future: Analysts Forecast a 40% Stock Surge in 2025

Analysts' conviction is firm: Uber is undervalued and could rise by 40% or more in 2025. Drivers include the robust free cash flow.

By Thomas Hughes

Building a Business

This Entrepreneur Went From Driving An Uber to Running a Million-Dollar Air Purifier Business

How Mike Feldstein, Founder and CEO of Jaspr, is reimagining commercial-grade air purifiers for everyday home use.

By Jon Bier

Business News

Travis Kalanick Reflects on What It Was Like Being Ousted from Uber, and Why He Doesn’t ‘Think About the Ex Very Much’

Ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says he has moved on from his messy breakup with the company seven years ago.

By Jaures Yip

Side Hustle

He Spent a Weekend Working on His Side Hustle in an Airbnb. Then a ‘Big Breakthrough’ Led to $53 Million — and Counting.

Anish Dhar, co-founder and CEO of Cortex, got the idea for the project management platform while he was an engineer at Uber.

By Amanda Breen

Business Ideas

There’s a New Wave in Online Shopping — And These Strategies Are Fueling All The Success

Here's why niche marketplaces are becoming a new trend and growing rapidly, gaining 67% of consumers' trust.

By Slava Bogdan

Business News

Uber Is Fixing One of the Biggest Complaints Families and Parents Have With the Company

Uber Car Seat is now available in New York and Los Angeles.

By Emily Rella

Business News

You Can Now Have an Uber Driver Ship Pre-Paid Packages to UPS, FedEx for a $5 Flat Fee

Rejoice, lazy returners of the online shopping world.

By Emily Rella

Business News

Uber Eats to Roll Out New Payment Options in 2024, Aiming to Enhance Access to Fresh Groceries for Vulnerable Populations

Starting in 2024, Uber Eats will allow individuals with EBT cards to use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to pay for grocery delivery orders.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business News

Lyft Is Introducing a New Feature to Make Women Feel Safer Riding In and Driving Its Cars

The feature matches riders and drivers based on gender preferences.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business News

Uber Launches ‘Carshare’ Service in North America Amid Expanded ‘Go Green’ Initiatives

The company first launched its car-sharing service in Australia last year.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business News

Uber Suspends Its Diversity Chief After ‘Don’t Call Me Karen’ Session Elicits Outrage

Head of diversity Bo Young Lee led a series of discussions about race and the experiences of underrepresented groups called "Moving Forward."

By Amanda Breen

Side Hustle

A Simple Household Chore Turned Into a Side Hustle — Now She Earns Up to $24,000 Per Month

Christian Sanya, 44, was working as a medical laboratory technologist in 2019 when she discovered a side gig that would change her life.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

Uber Is Expanding an Initiative That Will Save Riders Money — Here’s Where It’s Coming Next

The program, which paused in 2020, re-launched last summer.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

Gig Workers Advocate For More Safety Following Attacks on Drivers

While apps like Uber and Doordash require a myriad of personal information from their workers to ensure the safety of customers, drivers have limited knowledge of the customer.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business News

Uber Eats Is Wiping Out 5,000 Vendors Known As ‘Ghost Kitchens’. Here’s Why Your Favorite Delivery Joint Could Be Axed Next.

Uber Eats currently has an estimated 40,000 ghost kitchens listed on its app.

By Emily Rella

Business News

Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Getting Kicked Off Their Driver Apps Spontaneously

A study found that the issue impacts drivers of color more than others.

By Gabrielle Bienasz

Business News

Uber Drivers Reveal the 5 Worst Things Passengers Can Do During a Ride. You Could Be Guilty of Doing Them Without Even Realizing.

Not tipping, being rude, and adding stop-offs at drive-thrus were just some of the complaints.

By Kate Duffy

Business News

Uber Breaks Out of the Tech Funk With Quarterly Revenue Up 49% From Last Year

Digital ads' loss is transportation's gain.

By Gabrielle Bienasz

Business News

Video: Uber Drivers and Passengers Attacked in Cancun by Rival Cab Drivers

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory about the escalating taxi turf wars.

By Dan Bova

Business News

This Is the No. 1 Career Mistake Young People Make, According to Uber’s CEO

You might think it's a great idea — but it can do more harm than good.

By Amanda Breen