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
Uber
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.
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.
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.
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.
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