Uber Stories
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.
Uber Driver Allegedly Rapes Unconscious Woman After She Falls Asleep In Car
An Uber driver in Manhattan allegedly took an unconscious woman to his apartment and raped her after she fell asleep in his car.
Is Your Uber Travel Data Safe? Company Faces Decades Of FTC Audits
Uber and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement Tuesday which will allow the government authority to conduct privacy audits with the company for 20 years.
Everything We Know About New Uber For Business Update
The company's Uber for Business update will feature new custom travel programs.
Worst Password Practices: Uber, Spotify Top List Of Worst Password Requirements
A study conducted by password manager Dashlane found some of the top apps and online services use outdated password requirements.
Uber Agrees To 20 Years Of Audits In FTC Privacy Settlement
Uber has agreed to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over data privacy and security issues.
Benchmark Capital Sues Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick For 'Selfish' Fraud
Travis Kalanick has been sued by Uber supporter Benchmark Capital over his time as CEO at the ride-hailing company.
Uber Update Adds In-App Chat Feature So Riders Can Easily Message Drivers
Uber has announced that it is adding a built-in chat feature on its app, so users can contact their drivers without sharing their phone numbers.
Self-Driving: Tesla, Uber, Lyft And Others Building Own Vehicle Fleets
Self-driving is expected to change the current models of vehicle ownership and transportation.