Business News
Uber and Motional Bring Robotaxi Service to Las Vegas
Uber's Las Vegas network will be the first to offer Motional autonomous vehicles.
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Business News
New ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Game Exposed by Hacker, Could Be Linked to Attack on Popular Rideshare Company
The FBI and U.S. Department of Justice have stepped in.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
Uber Will Pay Over $2 Million to Disabled Riders After Charging Them With Waiting Fees, and It Might Have to Pay Millions More
Uber reached a settlement with the DOJ agreeing to pay over $2 million to affected riders.
Business News
5 Takeaways from ‘The Guardian’s’ Exposé on Uber’s Leaked Documents
From explicit internal communication to "weaponizing" drivers, leaked Uber documents reveal the company's unorthodox and questionable practices.
Business News
Uber Is About to Send a Cartoon-Like Robot to Your Front Door
Some customers will have the option to choose robot delivery starting Monday.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
As Tech Stocks Plunge, Uber Banks on a New Strategy — One in Direct Opposition to Lyft’s
Uber's main competitor is taking a different approach because it faces a slightly different challenge.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
You’ll Soon Be Able to Order Flights Through the Uber App
The company is pilot testing new integrations in its U.K. market.
By Emily Rella
Business News
Lyft Follows Uber as Both Announce New Surcharges, Fees Due to Gas Price Hikes
Both rideshare companies announced new surcharges due to increased prices on gas.
By Emily Rella
Business News
How to Check Your Ratings From Uber Drivers, Plus 5 Ways to Avoid Getting a 1-Star Review
How much does your rating matter? Potentially a lot.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
‘This Is About Respect’: NYC to Raise Minimum Pay for Uber and Lyft Drivers, But Pushback Is Expected
The rideshare companies say state regulations will make services more expensive for customers and limit competition.
By Amanda Breen
Business Branding
These Are the Most Hated Brands in Every Country in the World (Infographic)
Spoiler: Tesla and Uber made multiple appearances on the list.
Business News
Uber, Lyft Ride Prices Up 40% on Driver Shortage
Ride-hailing companies are struggling to meet demand.
By Euni Han
Business News
Uber Agrees to Union For U.K. Drivers
In a landmark deal, the ride-hailing giant allows U.K. workers to join a trade union.
By Euni Han
Building a Business
Amazon, PayPal, Uber and More: Here’s What You Can Learn From These Startups That Seemed Destined to Fail
The ideas that everyone thinks will fail are often the most lucrative of all. Here's why.
Business News
Uber, Lyft to Share Information About Drivers Banned for Assault
The ridesharing firms are inviting other US organizations to join the Sharing Safety Program.
Business News
Uber’s Green EV Ride Service Comes to 1,400 More American Cities
It's also introducing driver EV rentals through Avis.
By Steve Dent
Business News
Uber Completes Its $2.65 Billion Purchase of Postmates
The all-stock deal will see Postmates' apps and branding live on.
Business News
California Votes to Strip Employee Protections From Uber and Lyft Drivers
Proposition 22 was voted in by a wide 58 to 42 percent margin.
By Steve Dent
Business News
Facebook, Uber, and Dating Sites Top List of Companies Collecting Your Personal Data
Beyond tracking your viewing habits, purchases, and even location, companies are gathering all the stats they legally can, right down to your height, weight, hobbies, and pets.
Business News
California Wins Injunction Against Uber and Lyft, Classifying Drivers as Contractors
The state is suing to make them comply with AB5.
Business News
Uber Acquires Food Delivery Service Postmates for $2.65 Billion
Uber hopes the to-go trend continues as restaurants and bars reopen across the country.
Business News
Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees, According to California Regulator
They must ensure that their services comply with the state's new gig-worker law.
Business Operations & Logistics
What Does the Crisis Mean for the Sharing Economy?
If the sharing economy cannot deal with its fundamental vulnerabilities in a moment of crisis, it could spell the end of its meteoric rise as a business model.
Business News
Uber Lays Off Another 3,000 Full-Time Workers
The layoffs come just weeks after 3,700 customer support and recruiting team employees lost their jobs.
Business News
Uber to Riders and Drivers: Wear a Mask or Lose Access to App
Uber will ask drivers to take a selfie through the Uber app before picking up rides. Riders will indicate in the app that they have a mask or face covering.
By Michael Kan
Business News
Report: Uber to Require Drivers, Riders to Wear Face Coverings
As countries begin to relax lockdown measures, Uber ramps up its safety measures.
Business News
Lyft Drivers Earn Extra Cash Transporting Food, Supplies for Charities, Businesses
Essential Deliveries gets meals and home and medical necessities to government agencies, nonprofits, businesses and healthcare organizations.