Business News
Hilton’s AI Trip Planner Wants To Book Your Travel. Customers Aren’t So Sure Yet.
The hotel is using AI to keep bookings in-house, but most travelers still don’t trust a chatbot to plan their vacation.
Uber
Business News
You Can Now Book Hotels On Uber: ‘We Want to Become the One App for Everything,’ Says the CEO
The partnership adds 700,000 hotels to the Uber app, with Uber One members getting 20% discounts and earning credits on bookings.
Business News
DoorDash Is Paying Gig Workers to Deliver Photos of Store Shelves and Restaurant Dishes to AI Models
Other platforms, including Uber and Instacart, are testing similar programs.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Uber and Lyft Got Pricier Last Year — Here’s How Riders Responded
Average ride-hailing fares increased by nearly 10% last year.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Uber CEO Says He Expects Employees to Answer His Emails on Weekends ‘Immediately’ — or Else Risk Getting ‘Pushed Out’
It doesn’t matter if you’re studying computer science or literature — there’s one skill that Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi prioritizes above the rest.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Uber Is Buying a Parking App for Those Times You Don’t Want to Uber
The ride-hailing giant is acquiring SpotHero, which offers parking at 13,000 garages and lots across 400 cities.
Business News
Here’s How Much This $9.5 Billion Company Pays Its Workers, From Data Scientists to Software Engineers
The delivery giant is advertising for about 170 open roles on its website.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Uber Is Piloting a New Way for Drivers to Make Extra Cash — Without Being in a Vehicle
Uber is launching a new program for drivers and couriers to earn extra money by training AI while off the road.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Lyft’s CEO Drives for the Company Incognito Every 6 Weeks. Here’s Why.
There are two million Lyft rides taken every day. Sometimes, CEO David Risher is behind the wheel.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Uber’s CEO Says Drivers Will Be Replaced By Robotaxis in About 10 Years: ‘This Is Going to Be a Real Issue’
More than seven million people drive or deliver with Uber every month.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Uber Will Soon Offer Female Riders and Drivers the Option to Avoid Being Paired with Men
Uber announces the launch of a new feature in some U.S. cities that will pair women drivers and riders.
By David James
Business News
‘Mobility at Every Stage of Life’: Uber Announces New Service Geared for Older Riders
Uber now offers senior accounts, a new version of the app with a simplified UI for the elderly.
By David James
Business News
Fewer Gen Zers Are Getting Their Driver’s Licenses. Here’s What’s Behind the Decline, According to Uber’s CEO.
Getting a license used to represent freedom for young drivers. Here's why some Gen Zers are saying no thanks.
By David James
Business News
‘It Is What It Is’: Uber CEO Defends New Return-to-Office Policies at ‘Heated’ All-Hands Meeting
Uber's recent changes include adding a day to its hybrid work policy (from two to three) and upping the sabbatical eligibility requirement.
By Erin Davis
Business News
Uber Released Its Annual List of Things People Leave in Backseats — and It Is Wild
The rideshare giant's annual list of items that passengers left in cars will make you shake your head — and double-check the seat before you get out.
By David James
Business News
Uber CEO Wants to Partner With Tesla on Robotaxis Because ‘No One Wants to Compete Against Tesla or Elon’
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wants to bring Tesla's robotaxis to Uber.
By Sherin Shibu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.