Featured in UberBYMichelle MarusNov 8, 2017ShareGM to Rent Bolt EV to Freelance Drivers Through Maven GigGeneral Motors is renting out Chevrolet Bolt EVs to rideshare and delivery drivers through their Maven Gig program. BYMichelle MarusNov 8, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2017ShareUber’s U.S. Business Is Recovering After Scandals, Report SaysBut the company still isn’t doing well. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 31, 2017ShareUber Drivers In Brazil Protest Proposed Ride-Sharing RegulationsProposed legislation would make ride-sharing drivers subject to the same rules as taxi drivers BYStephen EdelsteinOct 31, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 27, 2017ShareUber Shareholder Thinks the Company Is Worth $95 BillionWhat is the world’s biggest ride-hailing company really worth? BYStephen EdelsteinOct 27, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 20, 2017ShareGM May Partner With Uber On Self-Driving Cars, Report SaysWhere does that leave Lyft? BYStephen EdelsteinOct 20, 2017ShareBYMax GoldbergOct 18, 2017ShareUber Built a Miniature Fake City in Pittsburgh to Test Self-Driving CarsThe “city” is equipped with everything from oblivious pedestrians to erratic drivers. BYMax GoldbergOct 18, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 12, 2017ShareUber And Lyft Usage Increases Miles Driven In Cities, Study SaysSo much for decreasing traffic congestion. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 12, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 11, 2017ShareUber Faces at Least 5 Criminal Probes in the U.S., Report SaysThat’s two more than previously reported. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 11, 2017ShareBYRob StumpfOct 10, 2017ShareUber Under Fire After NYC Accessibility Requirements UnfoldUber and other for-hire vehicles may not have the capacity to fulfill new requirements in New York. BYRob StumpfOct 10, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 9, 2017ShareUber, Lyft May Not Be Required to Fingerprint Company Drivers in CaliforniaWill the two ride-sharing companies dodge a bullet? BYStephen EdelsteinOct 9, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 5, 2017ShareDoes Uber Reduce Drunk Driving? Depends on the CityA new study shows Uber has had a bigger impact on drunk driving in some locales than others. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 5, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 4, 2017ShareUber Board Approves Measures to Limit Travis Kalanick’s PowerThe board also agreed to let Japan’s SoftBank buy a big stake in the company. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 4, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 3, 2017ShareKey Document in Uber Vs. Waymo Legal Dispute Finally RevealedBut it may not answer the key question of the lawsuit. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 3, 2017ShareBYJustin HughesSep 28, 2017ShareSan Francisco Police Say Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Guilty of a Majority of Congestion Traffic ViolationsNearly two-thirds of the city’s traffic citations are issued to Uber and Lyft drivers. BYJustin HughesSep 28, 2017ShareBYJustin HughesSep 28, 2017ShareUber Officially Discontinues Car Leasing ProgramThe rumors of Uber shutting down Xchange Leasing are true. BYJustin HughesSep 28, 2017ShareBYJustin HughesSep 27, 2017ShareUber Threatens to Leave Quebec Over New Driver Training RequirementsThe Quebec government says it won’t back down from requiring Uber drivers to complete 35 hours of training. BYJustin HughesSep 27, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 22, 2017ShareLondon Pulls Uber’s License to Operate in the CityBut the ride-sharing company plans to appeal that ruling. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 22, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 19, 2017ShareUber Admits It Doesn’t Base Driver Pay on Rider FaresBut a contract is a contract. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 19, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 15, 2017ShareUber Used ‘Greyball’ Software to Evade 16 Government Officials, Portland Probe FindsThe software allegedly helped Uber operate in Oregon without a permit. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 15, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 14, 2017ShareWaymo Just Won a Key Victory in Its Legal Battle With UberUber must turn over a crucial document to its self-driving car rival. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 14, 2017ShareBYEric BrandtSep 12, 2017ShareJeff Bridges Throws Shade at Uber in New Lyft AdJeff Bridges prefers Lyft over Uber, but that’s, just, like…his opinion, man. BYEric BrandtSep 12, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 31, 2017ShareUber Faces Bribery Probe the Same Day New CEO Accepts JobNewly-appointed CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has his work cut out for him. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 31, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2017ShareUber Will End Post-Trip Tracking of PassengersIs this the start of a new, less-stalkerish Uber? BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 17, 2017ShareGM’s Maven Hints at Plans to Challenge Lyft, Uber in Ride SharingMaven may be sick of sitting on the sidelines. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 17, 2017ShareBYGabriel LoewenbergAug 11, 2017ShareUber Is Giving Away Ice Cream to Win Back Your HeartWith a couple caveats, of course. BYGabriel LoewenbergAug 11, 2017ShareBYJustin HughesAug 11, 2017ShareUber to Add Limited Messaging to Its AppPassengers will be able to message drivers, while drivers may only acknowledge messages for safety. BYJustin HughesAug 11, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 9, 2017ShareUber Phasing Out Xchange Car Leasing Program After Major Unexpected LossesThe losses per vehicle were 18 times what Uber had planned for. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 9, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2017ShareLevandowski Can Be Called to Testify in Uber–Waymo Trial, Judge SaysThe engineer at the center of the Waymo vs. Uber legal battle may be required to testify. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 26, 2017ShareUber Tries to Make Amends by Adding Driver Support MeasuresUber is finally making a concerted effort to address driver complaints. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 26, 2017ShareBYKyle CheromchaJul 25, 2017ShareUber Driver Suspended After Apparently Receiving Oral Sex from Passenger While DrivingThere’s a right way and a wrong way to tip your driver. BYKyle CheromchaJul 25, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 24, 2017ShareMore Bad News for Uber Abroad as Asian Rival Grab Raises $2.5 BillionThe giant ride-hailing company continues to face threats from foreign competitors. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 24, 2017ShareBYJustin HughesJul 20, 2017ShareUberWAV Lets Handicapped Users Hail a Wheelchair-Accessible VanChicago joins the limited selection of cities offering the accessible ride sharing service. BYJustin HughesJul 20, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 13, 2017ShareOne Year After Exiting China, Uber Merges With Yandex in RussiaUber is giving up on another potentially lucrative market. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 13, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 3, 2017ShareUber Upgrades Its Fleet Of Autonomous TrucksUber’s self-driving trucks just got a new suite of sensors. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 3, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJun 29, 2017ShareLyft Is Catching Up to Uber in Total App DownloadsUber is still in the lead—but that lead is shrinking. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 29, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownJun 14, 2017ShareOhio Judge Ordering People Facing Drunk Driving Charges to Install Uber or Lyft“It’s far cheaper than paying the thousands of dollars you’d have to pay for another [DUI],” said Judge Michael Cicconetti. BYAaron BrownJun 14, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2017ShareApple’s iOS 11 Makes It Harder for Uber to Track Your LocationUpdates to Apple’s mobile operating system help curtail Uber’s data mining. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2017ShareJudge in Waymo Lawsuit Forcing Uber to Release Key Otto DocumentThe judge wants Uber to release its due diligence report on Anthony Levandowski’s Otto startup. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownJun 6, 2017ShareUber Fires 20 Employees Following Workplace Sexual Harassment InvestigationThe firing comes after multiple workplace complaints. BYAaron BrownJun 6, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownMay 31, 2017ShareUber Spent More Than $1 Million a Week Subsidizing Uber Pool in San Francisco AloneAccording to a report from Buzzfeed News, the ride-hailing spent giant sums to keep the service going in its home market. BYAaron BrownMay 31, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownMay 31, 2017ShareWaze Carpool Expands to Serve All of CaliforniaAnd users of the service could begin to see ads. BYAaron BrownMay 31, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 30, 2017ShareSpanish Taxi Drivers Striking Against UberTaxi drivers in three Spanish cities are striking to protest ride-sharing services. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 30, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 30, 2017ShareCalifornia DMV Investigating Uber’s Otto Self-Driving Truck DivisionCalifornia regulators believe Uber may have conducted tests without their approval. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 30, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 26, 2017ShareTexas Legislature Overrules Austin, Uber and Lyft to ReturnUber and Lyft are heading back to Austin, thanks to Texas lawmakers. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 26, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2017ShareMore Uber, Lyft Riders Are Ditching Their Own CarsA sizable percentage of people are giving up their own cars and relying on ride sharing, according to a new poll. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2017ShareUber Underpaid New York Drivers by Tens of Millions of DollarsThe company shorted New York drivers due to an accounting error, but plans to compensate them. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2017ShareBYKyle CheromchaMay 23, 2017ShareSelf-Driving Cars Could Steal 300,000 American Jobs a Year, Goldman Sachs SaysBus, taxi, and truck drivers could all be affected by the advent of autonomous vehicles. BYKyle CheromchaMay 23, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 22, 2017ShareUber Testing New Policy: Charge What It Thinks You’re Able to PayUber is once again being accused of shady business practices—this time for how it sets rates. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 22, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2017ShareTesla Rebuffed Uber Offer to Partner on Self-Driving Cars Says New BookUber CEO Travis Kalanick pitched Tesla CEO Elon Musk on a self-driving car partnership in 2016, says Fortune writer. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 12, 2017ShareWaymo’s Lawsuit Against Uber Going to Federal ProsecutorsThe judge presiding over Waymo’s lawsuit against Uber asked federal prosecutors to investigate the claims in the case. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 12, 2017ShareBYRob StumpfMay 11, 2017ShareBMW Expands German Ride-Sharing Program With 550 Electric CarsBMW’s DriveNow program is getting a substantial increase in the number of cars that further solidifies the manufacturer’s focus on EVs. BYRob StumpfMay 11, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 11, 2017ShareCourt Could Put Uber’s European Expansion Plans in JeopardyAn advisor to Europe’s highest court recommended that the ride-sharing firm should be treated as a transportation company. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 11, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownMay 10, 2017ShareJust What Exactly Is Uber Freight?It’s unclear what Travis Kalanick’s picture of a truck tagged with the term really means. BYAaron BrownMay 10, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownMay 9, 2017ShareChinese Uber Rival Didi Chuxing Launches English Language AppCould this be a sign of a more serious attempt at global expansion? BYAaron BrownMay 9, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 8, 2017ShareUber Launches Canadian Artificial Intelligence Operation Amid Waymo LawsuitIn the midst of an ongoing legal battle with Alphabet, Uber is tapping a noted AI researcher to improve its autonomous car software. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 8, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 5, 2017ShareJustice Department Opens Criminal Probe Into UberThe Justice Department is investigating Uber’s alleged use of “Greyball” software to circumvent government regulators. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 5, 2017ShareBYEric BrandtMay 4, 2017ShareUber Is in the Clear—For NowA federal judge gives Uber some much-needed good news about their self-driving car program. BYEric BrandtMay 4, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 4, 2017ShareJudge Says Waymo Hasn’t Produced ‘Smoking Gun’ in Uber LawsuitA U.S. judge said he does not see clear evidence that Uber benefited from stolen Waymo self-driving car tech. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 4, 2017ShareBYMax GoldbergMay 1, 2017ShareWatch the Awkward Moment an Uber Driver Accidentally Picks Up a Sex Worker“Hey, you having fun?” BYMax GoldbergMay 1, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 27, 2017ShareLyft Bookings, Ridership Soar As Uber Deals With ControversyLyft usage increased in the first quarter, possibly due to Uber’s many scandals. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 27, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 26, 2017ShareCarmakers Beg California to Ease Self-Driving Car Testing RulesThe automotive companies want the state to leave more of the regulation to the feds. BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 26, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 25, 2017ShareUber Wants Flying Cars in the Air by 2020And this author want to date Kate Upton. Guess which one’s more likely. BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 25, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 25, 2017ShareLyft Drivers Sue Uber Over “Hell” Tracking SoftwareLyft drivers are suing Uber over secret software allegedly used to track them. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 25, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 24, 2017ShareApple Caught Uber Secretly Tracking iPhones With Hidden SoftwareUber tried to hide software that tracked iPhones from Apple—but the ride-hailing company couldn’t outsmart the tech titan. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 24, 2017Share1234567
BYMichelle MarusNov 8, 2017ShareGM to Rent Bolt EV to Freelance Drivers Through Maven GigGeneral Motors is renting out Chevrolet Bolt EVs to rideshare and delivery drivers through their Maven Gig program. BYMichelle MarusNov 8, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2017ShareUber’s U.S. Business Is Recovering After Scandals, Report SaysBut the company still isn’t doing well. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 31, 2017ShareUber Drivers In Brazil Protest Proposed Ride-Sharing RegulationsProposed legislation would make ride-sharing drivers subject to the same rules as taxi drivers BYStephen EdelsteinOct 31, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 27, 2017ShareUber Shareholder Thinks the Company Is Worth $95 BillionWhat is the world’s biggest ride-hailing company really worth? BYStephen EdelsteinOct 27, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 20, 2017ShareGM May Partner With Uber On Self-Driving Cars, Report SaysWhere does that leave Lyft? BYStephen EdelsteinOct 20, 2017Share
BYMax GoldbergOct 18, 2017ShareUber Built a Miniature Fake City in Pittsburgh to Test Self-Driving CarsThe “city” is equipped with everything from oblivious pedestrians to erratic drivers. BYMax GoldbergOct 18, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 12, 2017ShareUber And Lyft Usage Increases Miles Driven In Cities, Study SaysSo much for decreasing traffic congestion. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 12, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 11, 2017ShareUber Faces at Least 5 Criminal Probes in the U.S., Report SaysThat’s two more than previously reported. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 11, 2017Share
BYRob StumpfOct 10, 2017ShareUber Under Fire After NYC Accessibility Requirements UnfoldUber and other for-hire vehicles may not have the capacity to fulfill new requirements in New York. BYRob StumpfOct 10, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 9, 2017ShareUber, Lyft May Not Be Required to Fingerprint Company Drivers in CaliforniaWill the two ride-sharing companies dodge a bullet? BYStephen EdelsteinOct 9, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 5, 2017ShareDoes Uber Reduce Drunk Driving? Depends on the CityA new study shows Uber has had a bigger impact on drunk driving in some locales than others. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 5, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 4, 2017ShareUber Board Approves Measures to Limit Travis Kalanick’s PowerThe board also agreed to let Japan’s SoftBank buy a big stake in the company. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 4, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 3, 2017ShareKey Document in Uber Vs. Waymo Legal Dispute Finally RevealedBut it may not answer the key question of the lawsuit. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 3, 2017Share
BYJustin HughesSep 28, 2017ShareSan Francisco Police Say Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Guilty of a Majority of Congestion Traffic ViolationsNearly two-thirds of the city’s traffic citations are issued to Uber and Lyft drivers. BYJustin HughesSep 28, 2017Share
BYJustin HughesSep 28, 2017ShareUber Officially Discontinues Car Leasing ProgramThe rumors of Uber shutting down Xchange Leasing are true. BYJustin HughesSep 28, 2017Share
BYJustin HughesSep 27, 2017ShareUber Threatens to Leave Quebec Over New Driver Training RequirementsThe Quebec government says it won’t back down from requiring Uber drivers to complete 35 hours of training. BYJustin HughesSep 27, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 22, 2017ShareLondon Pulls Uber’s License to Operate in the CityBut the ride-sharing company plans to appeal that ruling. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 22, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 19, 2017ShareUber Admits It Doesn’t Base Driver Pay on Rider FaresBut a contract is a contract. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 19, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 15, 2017ShareUber Used ‘Greyball’ Software to Evade 16 Government Officials, Portland Probe FindsThe software allegedly helped Uber operate in Oregon without a permit. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 15, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 14, 2017ShareWaymo Just Won a Key Victory in Its Legal Battle With UberUber must turn over a crucial document to its self-driving car rival. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 14, 2017Share
BYEric BrandtSep 12, 2017ShareJeff Bridges Throws Shade at Uber in New Lyft AdJeff Bridges prefers Lyft over Uber, but that’s, just, like…his opinion, man. BYEric BrandtSep 12, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 31, 2017ShareUber Faces Bribery Probe the Same Day New CEO Accepts JobNewly-appointed CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has his work cut out for him. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 31, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2017ShareUber Will End Post-Trip Tracking of PassengersIs this the start of a new, less-stalkerish Uber? BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 17, 2017ShareGM’s Maven Hints at Plans to Challenge Lyft, Uber in Ride SharingMaven may be sick of sitting on the sidelines. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 17, 2017Share
BYGabriel LoewenbergAug 11, 2017ShareUber Is Giving Away Ice Cream to Win Back Your HeartWith a couple caveats, of course. BYGabriel LoewenbergAug 11, 2017Share
BYJustin HughesAug 11, 2017ShareUber to Add Limited Messaging to Its AppPassengers will be able to message drivers, while drivers may only acknowledge messages for safety. BYJustin HughesAug 11, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 9, 2017ShareUber Phasing Out Xchange Car Leasing Program After Major Unexpected LossesThe losses per vehicle were 18 times what Uber had planned for. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 9, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2017ShareLevandowski Can Be Called to Testify in Uber–Waymo Trial, Judge SaysThe engineer at the center of the Waymo vs. Uber legal battle may be required to testify. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 26, 2017ShareUber Tries to Make Amends by Adding Driver Support MeasuresUber is finally making a concerted effort to address driver complaints. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 26, 2017Share
BYKyle CheromchaJul 25, 2017ShareUber Driver Suspended After Apparently Receiving Oral Sex from Passenger While DrivingThere’s a right way and a wrong way to tip your driver. BYKyle CheromchaJul 25, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 24, 2017ShareMore Bad News for Uber Abroad as Asian Rival Grab Raises $2.5 BillionThe giant ride-hailing company continues to face threats from foreign competitors. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 24, 2017Share
BYJustin HughesJul 20, 2017ShareUberWAV Lets Handicapped Users Hail a Wheelchair-Accessible VanChicago joins the limited selection of cities offering the accessible ride sharing service. BYJustin HughesJul 20, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 13, 2017ShareOne Year After Exiting China, Uber Merges With Yandex in RussiaUber is giving up on another potentially lucrative market. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 13, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 3, 2017ShareUber Upgrades Its Fleet Of Autonomous TrucksUber’s self-driving trucks just got a new suite of sensors. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 3, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJun 29, 2017ShareLyft Is Catching Up to Uber in Total App DownloadsUber is still in the lead—but that lead is shrinking. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 29, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownJun 14, 2017ShareOhio Judge Ordering People Facing Drunk Driving Charges to Install Uber or Lyft“It’s far cheaper than paying the thousands of dollars you’d have to pay for another [DUI],” said Judge Michael Cicconetti. BYAaron BrownJun 14, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2017ShareApple’s iOS 11 Makes It Harder for Uber to Track Your LocationUpdates to Apple’s mobile operating system help curtail Uber’s data mining. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2017ShareJudge in Waymo Lawsuit Forcing Uber to Release Key Otto DocumentThe judge wants Uber to release its due diligence report on Anthony Levandowski’s Otto startup. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownJun 6, 2017ShareUber Fires 20 Employees Following Workplace Sexual Harassment InvestigationThe firing comes after multiple workplace complaints. BYAaron BrownJun 6, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownMay 31, 2017ShareUber Spent More Than $1 Million a Week Subsidizing Uber Pool in San Francisco AloneAccording to a report from Buzzfeed News, the ride-hailing spent giant sums to keep the service going in its home market. BYAaron BrownMay 31, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownMay 31, 2017ShareWaze Carpool Expands to Serve All of CaliforniaAnd users of the service could begin to see ads. BYAaron BrownMay 31, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 30, 2017ShareSpanish Taxi Drivers Striking Against UberTaxi drivers in three Spanish cities are striking to protest ride-sharing services. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 30, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 30, 2017ShareCalifornia DMV Investigating Uber’s Otto Self-Driving Truck DivisionCalifornia regulators believe Uber may have conducted tests without their approval. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 30, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 26, 2017ShareTexas Legislature Overrules Austin, Uber and Lyft to ReturnUber and Lyft are heading back to Austin, thanks to Texas lawmakers. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 26, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2017ShareMore Uber, Lyft Riders Are Ditching Their Own CarsA sizable percentage of people are giving up their own cars and relying on ride sharing, according to a new poll. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2017ShareUber Underpaid New York Drivers by Tens of Millions of DollarsThe company shorted New York drivers due to an accounting error, but plans to compensate them. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2017Share
BYKyle CheromchaMay 23, 2017ShareSelf-Driving Cars Could Steal 300,000 American Jobs a Year, Goldman Sachs SaysBus, taxi, and truck drivers could all be affected by the advent of autonomous vehicles. BYKyle CheromchaMay 23, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 22, 2017ShareUber Testing New Policy: Charge What It Thinks You’re Able to PayUber is once again being accused of shady business practices—this time for how it sets rates. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 22, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2017ShareTesla Rebuffed Uber Offer to Partner on Self-Driving Cars Says New BookUber CEO Travis Kalanick pitched Tesla CEO Elon Musk on a self-driving car partnership in 2016, says Fortune writer. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 12, 2017ShareWaymo’s Lawsuit Against Uber Going to Federal ProsecutorsThe judge presiding over Waymo’s lawsuit against Uber asked federal prosecutors to investigate the claims in the case. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 12, 2017Share
BYRob StumpfMay 11, 2017ShareBMW Expands German Ride-Sharing Program With 550 Electric CarsBMW’s DriveNow program is getting a substantial increase in the number of cars that further solidifies the manufacturer’s focus on EVs. BYRob StumpfMay 11, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 11, 2017ShareCourt Could Put Uber’s European Expansion Plans in JeopardyAn advisor to Europe’s highest court recommended that the ride-sharing firm should be treated as a transportation company. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 11, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownMay 10, 2017ShareJust What Exactly Is Uber Freight?It’s unclear what Travis Kalanick’s picture of a truck tagged with the term really means. BYAaron BrownMay 10, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownMay 9, 2017ShareChinese Uber Rival Didi Chuxing Launches English Language AppCould this be a sign of a more serious attempt at global expansion? BYAaron BrownMay 9, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 8, 2017ShareUber Launches Canadian Artificial Intelligence Operation Amid Waymo LawsuitIn the midst of an ongoing legal battle with Alphabet, Uber is tapping a noted AI researcher to improve its autonomous car software. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 8, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 5, 2017ShareJustice Department Opens Criminal Probe Into UberThe Justice Department is investigating Uber’s alleged use of “Greyball” software to circumvent government regulators. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 5, 2017Share
BYEric BrandtMay 4, 2017ShareUber Is in the Clear—For NowA federal judge gives Uber some much-needed good news about their self-driving car program. BYEric BrandtMay 4, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 4, 2017ShareJudge Says Waymo Hasn’t Produced ‘Smoking Gun’ in Uber LawsuitA U.S. judge said he does not see clear evidence that Uber benefited from stolen Waymo self-driving car tech. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 4, 2017Share
BYMax GoldbergMay 1, 2017ShareWatch the Awkward Moment an Uber Driver Accidentally Picks Up a Sex Worker“Hey, you having fun?” BYMax GoldbergMay 1, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 27, 2017ShareLyft Bookings, Ridership Soar As Uber Deals With ControversyLyft usage increased in the first quarter, possibly due to Uber’s many scandals. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 27, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 26, 2017ShareCarmakers Beg California to Ease Self-Driving Car Testing RulesThe automotive companies want the state to leave more of the regulation to the feds. BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 26, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 25, 2017ShareUber Wants Flying Cars in the Air by 2020And this author want to date Kate Upton. Guess which one’s more likely. BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 25, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 25, 2017ShareLyft Drivers Sue Uber Over “Hell” Tracking SoftwareLyft drivers are suing Uber over secret software allegedly used to track them. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 25, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 24, 2017ShareApple Caught Uber Secretly Tracking iPhones With Hidden SoftwareUber tried to hide software that tracked iPhones from Apple—but the ride-hailing company couldn’t outsmart the tech titan. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 24, 2017Share