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Uber CEO Search: Executive Denies Travis Kalanick Will Rejoin Company
Uber shot down rumors that Travis Kalanick would return to the company as CEO.
Uber CEO Search Doesn't Convince Women, Three Men Are Top Candidates
Despite Uber's push to find a female leader, the company seems to have come up short.
Fake Uber Driver Allegedly Assaults Ashville Woman: How To Identify Legitimate Drivers
Uber lists down steps on its app for you to figure out if the trips you are taking and their drivers are legitimate. It encourages their riders to first check every detail that is sent to them on their apps regarding the driver and the vehicle.
Uber In Singapore: Company Used Recalled Cars Until One Caught Fire [Report]
Uber's Singapore office used cars that had been subject to a recall for its drivers and passengers.
Study: Majority Of Drivers Say Next Vehicle Will Be Autonomous
Here's how many Americans plan on getting an autonomous vehicle for their next car purchase.
Uber Lost And Found Service Will Charge $15 to Return Items
The company will charge a $15 "lost item fee" from users in order to incentivize drivers to return lost items.
Grab, Uber's Southeast Asia Rival, Gets $2.5 Billion In Funding
Singapore-based ride-hailing service Grab has locked down around $2.5 billion in funding.
Uber Driver Appears To Receive Oral Sex From Passenger In Video
An Uber driver was reportedly performing a sex act with a passenger in the middle of a ride.
Self-Driving Ships: Norway Companies Developing Autonomous Cargo Boats
Two companies in Norway are developing a shipping vessel that won't need a human crew.
This Self-Driving Technology Could Make Autonomous Cars Cheaper By Using 3D Maps
The new technology has been created by former Tesla engineers and uses cheap consumer tech in place of expensive sensors used on self-driven cars.
Helicopters Over Uber And Lyft? Ridesharing May Change Due To Heavy Traffic
Zoom offers services based on customer's weight and distance of flight.
Who Is Bryce Marlatt? Republican Oklahoma State Senator Tried To Kiss Uber Driver, Has Duties Revoked
A female Uber driver a police complaint against Sen. Bryce Marlatt of Woodward saying he forcefully grabbed her and tried to kiss her.
How Do You Tip An Uber Driver? Company Rolls Out Biggest Policy Change Post Kalanick Resignation
The feature marks a reversal in Uber's policy since the company previously resisted introducing it, even though rivals such as Lyft already have the feature.
Uber Drivers Can Now Get Tipped In App; Find Out Where
Uber has now implemented tipping into its ride-sharing application in over 100 U.S. and Canadian cities.
Uber, Lyft Might Not Be Able To Track Users Post Ride As New Software Hides Travel Data
The software encrypts your travel data and hides it from the company operating the ride-hailing service.
Uber's New Feature Lets Users Request Rides For Other People
Uber's newest feature lets users requests rides for other people, making the app more useful for those who may have senior family members.
Lyft Adds A Very Familiar Feature To Its App For Android, iOS
Lyft has updated its app by adding a very familiar feature.
New 'Uber For Escorts' Rendevu App Helps Sex Workers Stay Safe
The sex industry is notoriously difficult to regulate. Could the Rendevu app help keep sex workers safe?
Self-Driving Car Testing: Waymo, Avis Budget Group Partner On Arizona Fleet
Waymo will work with Avis Budget Group to help support its self-driving research in Arizona.
Here's How Many People Are Going Back On Uber App Now That Travis Kalanick Is Gone
After numerous scandals, here's how many former Uber users might go back to the app now that former CEO Travis Kalanick is gone.
Uber Waymo Lawsuit: Court Filing Reveals Travis Kalanick Knew Fired Engineer Had Google Information
The Uber-Waymo lawsuit just got more interesting. Waymo's filing reveals former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick knew Anthony Levandowski had Google information in his possession.
Why Uber Needs More Than A New CEO To Fix Its Problems
Companies need also to root out a bad leader’s followers among the rank and file and make other important internal changes.
Who Will Be Uber’s Next CEO? The Search Is On Following Travis Kalanick's Departure
Uber has cast its net.
What's Next For Uber? Sheryl Sandberg Board's 'First Choice' CEO Candidate, Sources Say
In the wake of Travis Kalanick's resignation as Uber's CEO, sources close to the company's board say members want a woman to lead the embattled company: Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Resigns Under Pressure From Investors
Calls for the CEO to resign were gaining more and more weight from investors since Friday. According to reports, his resignation was preceded by hours of boardroom debates pressuring him to resign.
Should You Tip Uber Drivers? Update Adds In-App Tipping
Uber will roll out tips for U.S. drivers throughout the summer.
Miami Police Give Uber Driver $250 Ticket For Not Speaking Proper English
Cell phone video shows a Miami police officer issuing a $250 ticket to an Uber driver for not speaking proper English.
Tech Startups With At Least One Female Founder Twice As Likely To Hire Women, Study Says
U.S. tech startups that include at least one female founder are twice as likely to hire on women in comparison to all-male founding teams and all of the top Fortune 500 tech giants, a new survey finds.
Uber Apologizes To NYC Riders, Former Employee Claiming That 'It's All A Show'
Uber recently sent an apology email to former New York City riders, but an ex-employee says the company's move is "all a show."
Why Is Travis Kalanick Leaving Uber? CEO's Departure Comes After Months of Scandals
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will temporarily step away as the leader of the ride-hailing service.