Uber Stories
Are Uber Drivers Employees? U.K. Tribunal Says Yes
An employment tribunal in the United Kingdom rejected an argument from Uber claiming its drivers are self-employed and not employees of the company.
Flying Taxis In US? Uber Teams Up With NASA For 2020 Goal
Uber plans to get flying taxis in the air by 2020 by partnering with NASA.
Activist Laura Loomer Responds To Uber Ban Over Anti-Muslim Comments
Uber said Laura Loomer violated its Community Guidelines, which include rules like "respect each other," following her complaints and racist remarks about Muslim drivers after the New York City terror attack.
Uber Bans Far-Right Activist Laura Loomer After She Complains About Muslim Drivers
Loomer complained about Muslim Uber drivers just after a terrorist attack in New York City.
NYC Truck Attack Suspect Saipov Was An Uber Driver, Company Confirms
The ride-sharing company confirmed that Sayfullo Saipov, identified as the suspect in the attack, was a driver with its app-based service.
Who Is Sayfullo Saipov? NYC West Side Highway Suspect Hospitalized After Attack
At least eight people were killed.
Uber Partners With Visa, Barclays For Its First Branded Credit Card
The new Uber credit card doesn't have an annual fee and offers a lot of perks to users.
AI God? Elon Musk Rips Anthony Levandowski's Plans For Digital Religion
Elon Musk tweeted that Anthony Levandowski shouldn't be allowed to be working on an AI god.
To Uber Or Not? Why Car Ownership May No Longer Be A Good Deal
Using ride-hailing services full-time would mean avoiding the hassles of owning a car. But it could cost less, too — depending on how you value your time otherwise spent behind the wheel.
Video Shows Apple 'Project Titan' Self-Driving Lexus Test
Video shared on Twitter shows a Lexus equipped with Apple's self-driving technology.
DNC Tech Chief Raffi Krikorian Talks Bridging The Silicon Valley, Politics Gap
Raffi Krikorian, chief technology officer for the Democratic National Committee, talked to IBT about the cultural gap between Silicon Valley and Democrats — as well as the cloud security issues he’s taken head-on.
Uber's India Rival Ola Gets $1.1 Billion Funding From Tencent, SoftBank
Ola, the ride-hailing service which is Uber’s biggest rival in India now has a valuation of $7 billion, according to a report.
Snpachat Context Cards Update: How To Hail Rides, Book Tables And More
Snapchat added Context Cards to the app to help users make reservations, get a cab or see reviews without ever leaving the app.
Google-Backed Waymo To Launch Autonomous Car Service This Month
While Waymo could launch its ride-hailing service this month, the company is in a legal battle with Uber. Here's what the recently revealed court documents say.
Uber Shuts Down US Car Leasing Program After Losses Reportedly Hit $9000/Car
The company said it was losing 18 times more money per vehicle than it had anticipated. At least 500 drivers may lose their jobs following the decision.
Ford And Lyft Team Up For Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service
Ford and Lyft announced they're teaming up to deploy autonomous cars for ride-hailing service.
Uber's John Flynn On Data Security And His Sympathy For Equifax
John "four" Flynn, the Chief Information Security Officer at Uber, laid out some of the biggest challenges for organizations that are warehousing massive amounts of consumer data.
Watch: Dubai Tests Flying Taxi Drone For Future Ride-Hailing Service
Dubai tests an unmanned flying drone for future ride-hailing service.
Uber New CEO On London Decision: Company Is Paying For 'Bad Reputation'
Uber’s new leader, former Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, said in an email about London's decision the company is paying for its "bad reputation."
Uber's London License Loss Can Pave Way For New Local Apps
Transport for London announced it will not renew Uber’s license to operate in the city. The decision could allow other apps to emerge.
London Uber Ban: Company Loses License To Operate, Here Are Some Alternatives
London's transportation department announced it will not renew Uber's license to operate in the city. Here are some Uber alternatives to get you where you need to go.
WATCH: Uber Driver Kicks Out Racist, ‘White-Privilege’ Touting Passengers From Car
The situation became increasingly heated as one passenger hurled a racial epithet at the driver.
John Flynn Of Uber Discusses Keeping Enterprise Security Nimble
John "Four" Flynn, the chief information security officer at Uber, discusses how enterprises can remain nimble when it comes to security.
Uber Under Fire For Sexist Kitchen Comment In ‘Wife Appreciation Day’ Promotion
"Let your wife take a day off from the kitchen," the social media message said.
Parsons Green Explosion: Uber Surge Pricing Began, But Company Will Refund Users
After the Parsons Green attack, Uber's dynamic (surge) pricing was automatically turned on, charging more as people fled the scene. The company says it will refund riders in the area.
Uber Update: iOS App To Stop Tracking Users After Rides End
Uber announced it will discontinue its controversial feature that would track users even after they their ride ended.
Uber CEO Search: Jeff Immelt Backs Out, But Meg Whitman Reportedly Reconsidering
Former GE CEO Jeff Immelt was widely considered a frontrunner for Uber CEO, but has withdrawn from the search process.
Uber May Pick Jeff Immelt As CEO, Investors Like The Idea
Uber could pick former General Electric Chairman Jeff Immelt as new CEO.
Watch: Drunk Girls Go On Rampage After Throwing Up In Uber
This Uber ride ended in disaster.
Another Uber Driver Charged After Locking Teen Girl In Cab, Demanding Sex
Muhammad Fahim, 44, was charged Saturday with three counts of unlawful restraint after he locked a 19-year-old girl inside his cab and demanded that she has sex with him. Uber dismissed the driver more than a month after the incident happened.


