Featured in UberBYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 20, 2017Share96 Percent of Uber Drivers Ditch the Company Within a YearDriver retention is something of a problem for the company, according to a new study. BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 20, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownApr 19, 2017ShareGerman Media Giant Axel Springer Invests in UberThe investment was a purely financial decision, according to a report. BYAaron BrownApr 19, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 13, 2017ShareUber Reportedly Used Secret “Hell” Software to Track Lyft DriversBetween 2014 and 2016, Uber used secret software to track drivers from its main rival, according to a new report. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 13, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 11, 2017ShareItaly Bans Uber Across the CountryAn Italian court says the ride-hailing company can’t operate within the nation’s boundaries. BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 11, 2017ShareBYKyle CheromchaApr 5, 2017ShareNew York to Approve Self-Driving Car Testing on Public HighwaysThe testing period will run for one year, and it’s open to any company approved by the DMV. BYKyle CheromchaApr 5, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 4, 2017ShareThe Uber–Waymo Legal Drama Is Heating Up Even FurtherWaymo is turning up the pressure in its ongoing legal spat with Uber over alleged stolen secrets. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 4, 2017ShareBYChristian GilbertsenApr 4, 2017ShareFor Self-Driving Car Start-Ups at the Track, Winning Means Finishing Without Human HelpThere was no neck-and-neck racing at last weekend’s autonomous car track day last weekend outside San Francisco. BYChristian GilbertsenApr 4, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2017ShareFord Leads the Way In Self-Driving Cars, New Study SaysFord and other established automakers are leading in autonomous car tech, according to Navigant Research, while Tesla, Waymo, and Uber lag behind. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownMar 31, 2017ShareKey Witness Won’t Talk in Google V. Uber Self-Driving Car CaseBut that won’t stop the judge or Google from pushing forward. BYAaron BrownMar 31, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownMar 30, 2017ShareBulletproof Vest, a Lobster, and a “Money Bag” Are Among Weirdest Things Lost in UbersThe new Uber Lost & Found Index is a guide to the least expected things ever left in the service’s ride-share cars. BYAaron BrownMar 30, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyMar 28, 2017ShareUber Leadership Is Mostly White Men, Diversity Report RevealsUber’s breakdown of its diversity data reveals plenty of white guys in the upper echelon. BYWill Sabel CourtneyMar 28, 2017ShareBYChristian GilbertsenMar 26, 2017ShareUber to Halt Autonomous Testing ProgramOne more setback for the ride-hailing company. BYChristian GilbertsenMar 26, 2017ShareBYMack HoganMar 25, 2017ShareSelf-Driving Uber Involved in Crash in ArizonaAnother headache for the beleaguered ride-hailing giant. BYMack HoganMar 25, 2017ShareBYChristian GilbertsenMar 22, 2017ShareUber Promises to Change Company Culture, Become More CompassionateWhether it actually does is another story, though. BYChristian GilbertsenMar 22, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownMar 17, 2017Share“Safety Third” Was an Ongoing Joke Between Uber Self-Driving Car EngineersA decent slogan for hooning cars, but not for a company that’s working to build trust between the public and its autonomous cars. BYAaron BrownMar 17, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyMar 16, 2017ShareUber Plans to Take Waymo Self-Driving Car Tech Theft Case to ArbitrationA lawyer for Uber informed a federal judge of the company’s plans on Thursday. BYWill Sabel CourtneyMar 16, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownMar 9, 2017ShareUber Gets Approval to Bring Autonomous Car Testing Back to CaliforniaUber makes amends after getting kicked out of California for not having the right permit. BYAaron BrownMar 9, 2017ShareBYChristian GilbertsenMar 3, 2017ShareUber Says It Will Seek Self-Driving Car Permits in CaliforniaThe ride-sharing company will now obtain testing permits, instead of disregarding the permits altogether. BYChristian GilbertsenMar 3, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownMar 3, 2017ShareUber Reportedly Worked Around Police Investigations With a Secret TrickThe system has been in place on the Uber app since at least 2014. BYAaron BrownMar 3, 2017ShareBYJosh CondonMar 1, 2017ShareWatch Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Be a Massive Dick to His Uber Driver“Some people don’t like to take responsibility for their own shit,” Kalanick says to his driver. “They blame everything in their life on somebody else. Good luck!” BYJosh CondonMar 1, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffFeb 27, 2017ShareUber’s Autonomous Vehicles Responsible For Red Light Violations, Not “Human Error”Internal documents dispute Uber’s public claim. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 27, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffFeb 24, 2017ShareWaymo Suing Uber Over Claims of Stolen Self-Driving Car Documents and Trade SecretsAn engineer who migrated from Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle program to Uber, the suit claims, may have brought some inside info along for the ride. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 24, 2017ShareBYCaleb JacobsFeb 23, 2017ShareWaymo is Suing Uber For Theft of Intellectual PropertyGoogle’s autonomous Alphabet project claims one of Uber’s head executives stole secrets regarding self-driving tech developments. BYCaleb JacobsFeb 23, 2017ShareBYChristian GilbertsenFeb 23, 2017ShareUber Tells Users Deleting Accounts the Ride-Hailing Company Is “Deeply Hurting”Following the wake of a tumultuous week, Uber drops a not-so-subtle message to users deleting their accounts. BYChristian GilbertsenFeb 23, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffFeb 22, 2017ShareMobileye Installs Aftermarket Crash Avoidance Tech on Lyft, Uber Vehicles in NYCThanks to Mobileye, 4,500 ride-share cars in NYC just got safer. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 22, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffFeb 21, 2017ShareTaxis in Japan Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Ride RequestsNTT Docomo’s predictive technology increased business for one taxi driver by 20 percent. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 21, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffFeb 21, 2017ShareUber: Eric Holder, Arianna Huffington to Investigate Sexual Harassment IncidentAnother female Uber engineer corroborates Susan Fowler’s claims that sexual harassment and toxic work environments are pervasive at the mobility company, and throughout Silicon Valley. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 21, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffFeb 17, 2017ShareUber Is Facing Strikes All Over the WorldLong hours, low wages, and high commissions stir Uber drivers’ ire. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 17, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffFeb 15, 2017ShareUber’s Partnership With ZipCar Could Mean Easy Money For DriversRenting from ZipCar by the hour to drive for Uber could be a good way to make fast money. Or not. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 15, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffFeb 14, 2017ShareUber Is Becoming a Robotics Company, CEO SaysUberEats drivers could eventually be replaced with food-delivering robots. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 14, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyFeb 10, 2017ShareFrench Man Suing Uber for $48 Million for Allegedly Breaking Up His MarriageThe man claims his wife’s Uber app continued to inform her of his movements even after he logged out of it. BYWill Sabel CourtneyFeb 10, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyFeb 7, 2017ShareLyft Is Beating Uber in App Store Downloads for the First TimeSeemingly buoyed by the #DeleteUber movement, Lyft rose to new heights in Apple’s iOS app store, rising to become one of the most popular free applications being downloaded. BYWill Sabel CourtneyFeb 7, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownFeb 6, 2017ShareUber Hires NASA Veteran to Work On Flying Car ProjectAfter 30 years with NASA, Mark Moore is joining Uber to lead its aviation-related innovations. BYAaron BrownFeb 6, 2017ShareBYCait KnollFeb 6, 2017ShareLyft Surge Prices Above 500% After the Super BowlIt turns out that Lyft and ridesharing competitor Uber don’t actually care about you. BYCait KnollFeb 6, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownFeb 3, 2017ShareUber Lost 200,000 Users in #DeleteUber ProtestIn response, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick left President Donald Trump’s business advisory council. BYAaron BrownFeb 3, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffFeb 2, 2017ShareUber CEO Quits Trump’s Advisory Council to Protest “Extreme Vetting” Executive OrderTravis Kalanick explains his withdrawal in an email to employees. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 2, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownJan 31, 2017ShareDaimler Will Build Self-Driving Cars for Uber“Making cars is really hard,” said Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. Luckily, Mercedes-Benz’s parent company is here to help. BYAaron BrownJan 31, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffJan 30, 2017ShareBoston’s Safr Is Like Uber, But Just for WomenThe new ride-hailing service is like Uber or Lyft, but only uses female drivers to pick up female passengers. BYLiane YvkoffJan 30, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyJan 30, 2017ShareLyft Donating $1 Million to the ACLU in Wake of President Trump’s Immigration OrdersMove comes on the heels of outcry over arch-rival Uber’s actions during protests on Saturday. BYWill Sabel CourtneyJan 30, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyJan 19, 2017ShareUbers Outnumber Taxis by More Than 3 to 1 in New York CityTradition can’t stand in the way of technology. BYWill Sabel CourtneyJan 19, 2017ShareBYMax GoldbergJan 12, 2017ShareGM Temporarily Halts Some Car Production and the First Ford GT Is Delivered: The Evening RushPlus, great last-minute gifts for the holiday season. BYMax GoldbergJan 12, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffJan 5, 2017ShareDid a Twitter Campaign Draw Uber’s Self-Driving Cars to Arizona After California Shut Them Down?Arizona Governor lobbied the company on Twitter to bring them to his state. BYLiane YvkoffJan 5, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffJan 5, 2017ShareCalifornia DMV Revokes Registrations for Autonomous Uber FleetUber’s self-driving vehicles have been curbed for now, but may resume in 72 hours when it receives an Autonomous Vehicle Testing permit. BYLiane YvkoffJan 5, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffDec 21, 2016ShareBMW’s ReachNow CEO Is Also an Uber DriverSteve Banfield learned firsthand what’s it’s like to drive strangers around—the good, the bad, and the downright strange. BYLiane YvkoffDec 21, 2016ShareBYLiane YvkoffDec 21, 2016ShareUber Will Argue to Regulators It’s Exempt From State Autonomous Vehicle-Testing LawsThe ride-hailing company will make its case today to the DMV and Attorney General’s office. BYLiane YvkoffDec 21, 2016ShareBYLiane YvkoffDec 20, 2016ShareIs Uber’s Legal Fight With California All Part of its Master Plan?Fighting regulatory authorities to expand its business seems to be standard operating procedure for the ride-hailing company. BYLiane YvkoffDec 20, 2016ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 19, 2016ShareFlorida Uber Driver Shoots, Kills Armed Would-Be RobberPolice say the driver had a license to carry—but Uber’s rules don’t allow it. BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 19, 2016ShareBYLiane YvkoffDec 17, 2016ShareA Consumer’s Guide to Riding in a Self-Driving UberLegal or not, a self-driving Uber may be picking you up in San Francisco. Here’s what you need to know before you accept a ride. BYLiane YvkoffDec 17, 2016ShareBYMax GoldbergDec 15, 2016ShareThe 2017 Ford Raptor Does 0-60 MPH in 5.3 Seconds and GM Set to Debut New Crossovers: The Evening RushPlus, the RTIC 65 is on sale for the holidays. BYMax GoldbergDec 15, 2016ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 15, 2016ShareCalifornia Tells Uber to Halt Its Self-Driving Car Program ImmediatelyBut the ride-hailing company isn’t backing down. BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 15, 2016ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 14, 2016ShareWhoa, Did That Self-Driving Uber Run a Red Light in San Francisco?New video appears to depict just that. BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 14, 2016ShareBYLiane YvkoffDec 14, 2016ShareAre Rides In Uber’s Autonomous Vehicles Legal?Uber isn’t licensed for autonomous-vehicle testing in California. The DMV says that’s a problem. BYLiane YvkoffDec 14, 2016ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 14, 2016ShareTesla’s Elon Musk and Uber’s Travis Kalanick Join Donald Trump’s Advisory TeamThe president-elect is tapping some of the big names in tech to provide council. BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 14, 2016ShareBYAaron BrownDec 14, 2016ShareUber’s Fleet of Self-Driving Volvo XC90s Comes to San FranciscoThe autonomous ride-hailing vehicles are making their way home. BYAaron BrownDec 14, 2016ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 8, 2016ShareThese Behaviors Can Get You Banned from UberThe ride-hailing company wants you to understand very clearly what you can and can’t do. BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 8, 2016ShareBYMax PrinceNov 15, 2016ShareLyft’s Getting Rid Of Its Signature Pink MustacheThe light-up handlebar is out. The new “Amp” is in. BYMax PrinceNov 15, 2016ShareBYMax PrinceNov 2, 2016ShareMajor Overhaul Turns Uber App Into Data Mining MachineThe ride-sharing service’s first major redesign in four years packs a bevy of new features. It also wants to peek inside your calendar and address book. BYMax PrinceNov 2, 2016ShareBYAaron BrownOct 25, 2016ShareUber Self-Driving Truck Autonomously Drives 120 Miles to Deliver BeerThe first delivery from Uber’s Otto division contained 51,744 cans of Budweiser. Here’s to Otto. BYAaron BrownOct 25, 2016ShareBYAaron BrownOct 7, 2016ShareIs Uber’s “Upfront Pricing” Ripping Off Riders and Drivers Alike?You might want to think twice before agreeing to that Uber price in advance. BYAaron BrownOct 7, 2016ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyAug 23, 2016ShareLyft Talked to Uber, GM, Apple, and Google About Selling ItselfBut so far, attempts to sell appear to have come to naught. BYWill Sabel CourtneyAug 23, 2016ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyAug 22, 2016ShareMassachusetts Will Tax Uber and Lyft to Help Old-Fashioned Taxis5-cent-per-ride levy designed to support the traditional cab industry. BYWill Sabel CourtneyAug 22, 2016ShareBYMax GoldbergAug 19, 2016ShareThe Tesla Model S Gets Even Faster and Ford Announces It Will Build More GTs: The Evening RushPlus, Zipcar and Yakima team up and Stio Outdoor Apparel arrives on the scene. BYMax GoldbergAug 19, 2016ShareBYAaron BrownAug 18, 2016ShareUber and Volvo Rolling Out Self-Driving Taxis in Pittsburgh This MonthUsers will be selected at random for a ride in the autonomous XC90s. BYAaron BrownAug 18, 2016ShareBYBen KeeshinAug 12, 2016ShareBMW’s i Division Could Move to Purely Electric CarsBegone, range-extending gasoline engines. BYBen KeeshinAug 12, 2016Share1234567
BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 20, 2017Share96 Percent of Uber Drivers Ditch the Company Within a YearDriver retention is something of a problem for the company, according to a new study. BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 20, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownApr 19, 2017ShareGerman Media Giant Axel Springer Invests in UberThe investment was a purely financial decision, according to a report. BYAaron BrownApr 19, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 13, 2017ShareUber Reportedly Used Secret “Hell” Software to Track Lyft DriversBetween 2014 and 2016, Uber used secret software to track drivers from its main rival, according to a new report. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 13, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 11, 2017ShareItaly Bans Uber Across the CountryAn Italian court says the ride-hailing company can’t operate within the nation’s boundaries. BYWill Sabel CourtneyApr 11, 2017Share
BYKyle CheromchaApr 5, 2017ShareNew York to Approve Self-Driving Car Testing on Public HighwaysThe testing period will run for one year, and it’s open to any company approved by the DMV. BYKyle CheromchaApr 5, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 4, 2017ShareThe Uber–Waymo Legal Drama Is Heating Up Even FurtherWaymo is turning up the pressure in its ongoing legal spat with Uber over alleged stolen secrets. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 4, 2017Share
BYChristian GilbertsenApr 4, 2017ShareFor Self-Driving Car Start-Ups at the Track, Winning Means Finishing Without Human HelpThere was no neck-and-neck racing at last weekend’s autonomous car track day last weekend outside San Francisco. BYChristian GilbertsenApr 4, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2017ShareFord Leads the Way In Self-Driving Cars, New Study SaysFord and other established automakers are leading in autonomous car tech, according to Navigant Research, while Tesla, Waymo, and Uber lag behind. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownMar 31, 2017ShareKey Witness Won’t Talk in Google V. Uber Self-Driving Car CaseBut that won’t stop the judge or Google from pushing forward. BYAaron BrownMar 31, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownMar 30, 2017ShareBulletproof Vest, a Lobster, and a “Money Bag” Are Among Weirdest Things Lost in UbersThe new Uber Lost & Found Index is a guide to the least expected things ever left in the service’s ride-share cars. BYAaron BrownMar 30, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyMar 28, 2017ShareUber Leadership Is Mostly White Men, Diversity Report RevealsUber’s breakdown of its diversity data reveals plenty of white guys in the upper echelon. BYWill Sabel CourtneyMar 28, 2017Share
BYChristian GilbertsenMar 26, 2017ShareUber to Halt Autonomous Testing ProgramOne more setback for the ride-hailing company. BYChristian GilbertsenMar 26, 2017Share
BYMack HoganMar 25, 2017ShareSelf-Driving Uber Involved in Crash in ArizonaAnother headache for the beleaguered ride-hailing giant. BYMack HoganMar 25, 2017Share
BYChristian GilbertsenMar 22, 2017ShareUber Promises to Change Company Culture, Become More CompassionateWhether it actually does is another story, though. BYChristian GilbertsenMar 22, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownMar 17, 2017Share“Safety Third” Was an Ongoing Joke Between Uber Self-Driving Car EngineersA decent slogan for hooning cars, but not for a company that’s working to build trust between the public and its autonomous cars. BYAaron BrownMar 17, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyMar 16, 2017ShareUber Plans to Take Waymo Self-Driving Car Tech Theft Case to ArbitrationA lawyer for Uber informed a federal judge of the company’s plans on Thursday. BYWill Sabel CourtneyMar 16, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownMar 9, 2017ShareUber Gets Approval to Bring Autonomous Car Testing Back to CaliforniaUber makes amends after getting kicked out of California for not having the right permit. BYAaron BrownMar 9, 2017Share
BYChristian GilbertsenMar 3, 2017ShareUber Says It Will Seek Self-Driving Car Permits in CaliforniaThe ride-sharing company will now obtain testing permits, instead of disregarding the permits altogether. BYChristian GilbertsenMar 3, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownMar 3, 2017ShareUber Reportedly Worked Around Police Investigations With a Secret TrickThe system has been in place on the Uber app since at least 2014. BYAaron BrownMar 3, 2017Share
BYJosh CondonMar 1, 2017ShareWatch Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Be a Massive Dick to His Uber Driver“Some people don’t like to take responsibility for their own shit,” Kalanick says to his driver. “They blame everything in their life on somebody else. Good luck!” BYJosh CondonMar 1, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffFeb 27, 2017ShareUber’s Autonomous Vehicles Responsible For Red Light Violations, Not “Human Error”Internal documents dispute Uber’s public claim. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 27, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffFeb 24, 2017ShareWaymo Suing Uber Over Claims of Stolen Self-Driving Car Documents and Trade SecretsAn engineer who migrated from Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle program to Uber, the suit claims, may have brought some inside info along for the ride. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 24, 2017Share
BYCaleb JacobsFeb 23, 2017ShareWaymo is Suing Uber For Theft of Intellectual PropertyGoogle’s autonomous Alphabet project claims one of Uber’s head executives stole secrets regarding self-driving tech developments. BYCaleb JacobsFeb 23, 2017Share
BYChristian GilbertsenFeb 23, 2017ShareUber Tells Users Deleting Accounts the Ride-Hailing Company Is “Deeply Hurting”Following the wake of a tumultuous week, Uber drops a not-so-subtle message to users deleting their accounts. BYChristian GilbertsenFeb 23, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffFeb 22, 2017ShareMobileye Installs Aftermarket Crash Avoidance Tech on Lyft, Uber Vehicles in NYCThanks to Mobileye, 4,500 ride-share cars in NYC just got safer. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 22, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffFeb 21, 2017ShareTaxis in Japan Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Ride RequestsNTT Docomo’s predictive technology increased business for one taxi driver by 20 percent. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 21, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffFeb 21, 2017ShareUber: Eric Holder, Arianna Huffington to Investigate Sexual Harassment IncidentAnother female Uber engineer corroborates Susan Fowler’s claims that sexual harassment and toxic work environments are pervasive at the mobility company, and throughout Silicon Valley. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 21, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffFeb 17, 2017ShareUber Is Facing Strikes All Over the WorldLong hours, low wages, and high commissions stir Uber drivers’ ire. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 17, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffFeb 15, 2017ShareUber’s Partnership With ZipCar Could Mean Easy Money For DriversRenting from ZipCar by the hour to drive for Uber could be a good way to make fast money. Or not. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 15, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffFeb 14, 2017ShareUber Is Becoming a Robotics Company, CEO SaysUberEats drivers could eventually be replaced with food-delivering robots. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 14, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyFeb 10, 2017ShareFrench Man Suing Uber for $48 Million for Allegedly Breaking Up His MarriageThe man claims his wife’s Uber app continued to inform her of his movements even after he logged out of it. BYWill Sabel CourtneyFeb 10, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyFeb 7, 2017ShareLyft Is Beating Uber in App Store Downloads for the First TimeSeemingly buoyed by the #DeleteUber movement, Lyft rose to new heights in Apple’s iOS app store, rising to become one of the most popular free applications being downloaded. BYWill Sabel CourtneyFeb 7, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownFeb 6, 2017ShareUber Hires NASA Veteran to Work On Flying Car ProjectAfter 30 years with NASA, Mark Moore is joining Uber to lead its aviation-related innovations. BYAaron BrownFeb 6, 2017Share
BYCait KnollFeb 6, 2017ShareLyft Surge Prices Above 500% After the Super BowlIt turns out that Lyft and ridesharing competitor Uber don’t actually care about you. BYCait KnollFeb 6, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownFeb 3, 2017ShareUber Lost 200,000 Users in #DeleteUber ProtestIn response, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick left President Donald Trump’s business advisory council. BYAaron BrownFeb 3, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffFeb 2, 2017ShareUber CEO Quits Trump’s Advisory Council to Protest “Extreme Vetting” Executive OrderTravis Kalanick explains his withdrawal in an email to employees. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 2, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownJan 31, 2017ShareDaimler Will Build Self-Driving Cars for Uber“Making cars is really hard,” said Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. Luckily, Mercedes-Benz’s parent company is here to help. BYAaron BrownJan 31, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffJan 30, 2017ShareBoston’s Safr Is Like Uber, But Just for WomenThe new ride-hailing service is like Uber or Lyft, but only uses female drivers to pick up female passengers. BYLiane YvkoffJan 30, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyJan 30, 2017ShareLyft Donating $1 Million to the ACLU in Wake of President Trump’s Immigration OrdersMove comes on the heels of outcry over arch-rival Uber’s actions during protests on Saturday. BYWill Sabel CourtneyJan 30, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyJan 19, 2017ShareUbers Outnumber Taxis by More Than 3 to 1 in New York CityTradition can’t stand in the way of technology. BYWill Sabel CourtneyJan 19, 2017Share
BYMax GoldbergJan 12, 2017ShareGM Temporarily Halts Some Car Production and the First Ford GT Is Delivered: The Evening RushPlus, great last-minute gifts for the holiday season. BYMax GoldbergJan 12, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffJan 5, 2017ShareDid a Twitter Campaign Draw Uber’s Self-Driving Cars to Arizona After California Shut Them Down?Arizona Governor lobbied the company on Twitter to bring them to his state. BYLiane YvkoffJan 5, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffJan 5, 2017ShareCalifornia DMV Revokes Registrations for Autonomous Uber FleetUber’s self-driving vehicles have been curbed for now, but may resume in 72 hours when it receives an Autonomous Vehicle Testing permit. BYLiane YvkoffJan 5, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffDec 21, 2016ShareBMW’s ReachNow CEO Is Also an Uber DriverSteve Banfield learned firsthand what’s it’s like to drive strangers around—the good, the bad, and the downright strange. BYLiane YvkoffDec 21, 2016Share
BYLiane YvkoffDec 21, 2016ShareUber Will Argue to Regulators It’s Exempt From State Autonomous Vehicle-Testing LawsThe ride-hailing company will make its case today to the DMV and Attorney General’s office. BYLiane YvkoffDec 21, 2016Share
BYLiane YvkoffDec 20, 2016ShareIs Uber’s Legal Fight With California All Part of its Master Plan?Fighting regulatory authorities to expand its business seems to be standard operating procedure for the ride-hailing company. BYLiane YvkoffDec 20, 2016Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 19, 2016ShareFlorida Uber Driver Shoots, Kills Armed Would-Be RobberPolice say the driver had a license to carry—but Uber’s rules don’t allow it. BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 19, 2016Share
BYLiane YvkoffDec 17, 2016ShareA Consumer’s Guide to Riding in a Self-Driving UberLegal or not, a self-driving Uber may be picking you up in San Francisco. Here’s what you need to know before you accept a ride. BYLiane YvkoffDec 17, 2016Share
BYMax GoldbergDec 15, 2016ShareThe 2017 Ford Raptor Does 0-60 MPH in 5.3 Seconds and GM Set to Debut New Crossovers: The Evening RushPlus, the RTIC 65 is on sale for the holidays. BYMax GoldbergDec 15, 2016Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 15, 2016ShareCalifornia Tells Uber to Halt Its Self-Driving Car Program ImmediatelyBut the ride-hailing company isn’t backing down. BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 15, 2016Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 14, 2016ShareWhoa, Did That Self-Driving Uber Run a Red Light in San Francisco?New video appears to depict just that. BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 14, 2016Share
BYLiane YvkoffDec 14, 2016ShareAre Rides In Uber’s Autonomous Vehicles Legal?Uber isn’t licensed for autonomous-vehicle testing in California. The DMV says that’s a problem. BYLiane YvkoffDec 14, 2016Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 14, 2016ShareTesla’s Elon Musk and Uber’s Travis Kalanick Join Donald Trump’s Advisory TeamThe president-elect is tapping some of the big names in tech to provide council. BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 14, 2016Share
BYAaron BrownDec 14, 2016ShareUber’s Fleet of Self-Driving Volvo XC90s Comes to San FranciscoThe autonomous ride-hailing vehicles are making their way home. BYAaron BrownDec 14, 2016Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 8, 2016ShareThese Behaviors Can Get You Banned from UberThe ride-hailing company wants you to understand very clearly what you can and can’t do. BYWill Sabel CourtneyDec 8, 2016Share
BYMax PrinceNov 15, 2016ShareLyft’s Getting Rid Of Its Signature Pink MustacheThe light-up handlebar is out. The new “Amp” is in. BYMax PrinceNov 15, 2016Share
BYMax PrinceNov 2, 2016ShareMajor Overhaul Turns Uber App Into Data Mining MachineThe ride-sharing service’s first major redesign in four years packs a bevy of new features. It also wants to peek inside your calendar and address book. BYMax PrinceNov 2, 2016Share
BYAaron BrownOct 25, 2016ShareUber Self-Driving Truck Autonomously Drives 120 Miles to Deliver BeerThe first delivery from Uber’s Otto division contained 51,744 cans of Budweiser. Here’s to Otto. BYAaron BrownOct 25, 2016Share
BYAaron BrownOct 7, 2016ShareIs Uber’s “Upfront Pricing” Ripping Off Riders and Drivers Alike?You might want to think twice before agreeing to that Uber price in advance. BYAaron BrownOct 7, 2016Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyAug 23, 2016ShareLyft Talked to Uber, GM, Apple, and Google About Selling ItselfBut so far, attempts to sell appear to have come to naught. BYWill Sabel CourtneyAug 23, 2016Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyAug 22, 2016ShareMassachusetts Will Tax Uber and Lyft to Help Old-Fashioned Taxis5-cent-per-ride levy designed to support the traditional cab industry. BYWill Sabel CourtneyAug 22, 2016Share
BYMax GoldbergAug 19, 2016ShareThe Tesla Model S Gets Even Faster and Ford Announces It Will Build More GTs: The Evening RushPlus, Zipcar and Yakima team up and Stio Outdoor Apparel arrives on the scene. BYMax GoldbergAug 19, 2016Share
BYAaron BrownAug 18, 2016ShareUber and Volvo Rolling Out Self-Driving Taxis in Pittsburgh This MonthUsers will be selected at random for a ride in the autonomous XC90s. BYAaron BrownAug 18, 2016Share
BYBen KeeshinAug 12, 2016ShareBMW’s i Division Could Move to Purely Electric CarsBegone, range-extending gasoline engines. BYBen KeeshinAug 12, 2016Share