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DOJ Investigating Uber Over Greyballing Issue, Reports Say
A criminal probe has been initiated against the ride-hailing company for using a software tool to evade authorities, said reports.
Is Uber Overcharging? Ride-Hailing Services Quotes Riders One Price, Pays Drivers Based On Another
Uber is reportedly pocketing the difference between the price it quotes passengers and the basis it uses to pay drivers.
Are Young People The Face Of The Gig Economy? They May Not Want To Be
What appears to be an easy side-hustle might come with inflated income expectations and a Byzantine tax burden.
Who Ends Up Paying For The Gig Economy? Uber And Airbnb Make Millions While States Lose Out
The “sharing economy” doesn't exactly share the wealth. Companies like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb make millions of dollars and pay lobbyists to help keep their tax bills low. States, cities — and workers — are coming up short.
Samsung Self-Driving Cars To Begin Testing In South Korea After Winning Ministry Approval
Is Samsung working on an autonomous vehicle? Company gets approval to test self-driving cars in Korea.
Uber Problems: Company May Face Investigation After Reports Of Tracking Users
After a report that Uber continued to track users after they deleted the Uber app, lawmakers and regulators are considering launching in investigation into the company's practices.
Didi Chuxing, Uber-Killer In China, Raises $5.5 Billion For Global Expansion, AI Development
The company brought Uber's China assets in 2016 and now is planning global expansion.
How Do I Find My Uber Rating? Update Makes Your Rider Rating Easy To Find
Uber announced two tweaks to its rating process that will affect both riders and drivers.
Uber Flying Cars: Uber Wants Airborne Vehicles By 2020
Uber hopes to develop cars that are capable of vertical takeoff and landing for testing within the next three years.
Google's Waymo Launches Self-Driving Taxi Program In Phoenix Area
Phoenix area residents can apply to join Waymo's self-driving car program and get free rides from its taxis.
Government Conflicts Of Interest: Gov. Cuomo Promotes Aide With Family Lobbyist Ties
The lobbying firm of Melissa DeRosa’s father works on behalf of unions, trade groups, companies and other organizations in health care, transportation, energy, communications, education, security, hospitality and finance, among many other other industries.
Apple Hires NASA Engineers For Project Titan, Self-Driving Car Venture
Apple has reportedly hired former NASA engineers for its self-driving venture Project Titan. The engineers worked at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and on the autonomous vehicle for exploration of Jupiter's moon.
Unroll.me CEO Jojo Hedaya Apologizes For Company Collecting, Selling User Data
Unroll.me, a service for unsubscribing from newsletters and email subscriptions has been collecting and selling anonymized user data. CEO Jojo Hedaya apologized to users and promised to clarify practices.
Startup Lilium Runs Successful Tests Of All-Electric Flying Car In Germany [VIDEO]
Munich startup Lilium is looking to compete with Uber. The company ran successful tests of its all-electric flying car Lilium Jet in Germany.
Sex Discrimination: Texas House Adds Limited Definition Of Sex To Bill Regulating Uber, Lyft
A bill designed to craft statewide regluations for ride-hailing apps passed the Texas House, with an attached amendment that defines sex as "the physical condition of being male or female."
Should You Tip Your Uber Driver? NYC Drivers Want The Option In The App
Uber drivers in New York City want the app to include a tipping option like the Lyft app does.
Uber Value: Company Increases Revenue, Loses $2.8 billion In 2016
Uber made $20 billion off of rides in 2016 -- but also lost a lot of money.
Uber Problems: California Issues $1M Fine For Failing To Investigate Drunken Driving Reports
The California Public Utilities Commission’s Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division is calling for a $1.13 million fine against Uber for failing to investigate claims of drunken drivers.
Uber Update Allows Cross Streets Pickups, Drop-Offs To Protect Users' Privacy
A new Uber update lets you keep your trips private by letting you plug in cross streets instead of actual addresses.
Uber 'Hell' Program: Uber Reportedly Used Exploit To Track And Target Lyft Drivers
An exploit in Lyft's software was reportedly used to target drivers working for both companies and entice them to work exclusively for Uber.
Italy Bans Uber: Where Else Has The Ride-Hailing Service Run Into Trouble
Uber's Italy unit said that it was "shocked" at the decision and would file an appeal against it.
Uber-Waymo Dispute: Our Self-Driving Technology Different From Waymo’s, Uber Says
Uber fired back Friday with a laundry list of reasons why the judge should deny Waymo’s request for an injunction.
Uber Class Action Lawsuit: Uber Allegedly Shorted Drivers By Manipulating Navigation Data
A class action lawsuit filed against Uber alleges the ridehailing service has been shorting drivers on fares by charging riders for longer routes and paying drivers for shorter ones.
Lyft Gains On Uber, Raises $500 Million While Larger Rival Faces Turmoil
The company raises half a billion dollars in the latest round of funding, bringing its valuation to $7.5 billion.
Uber-Waymo Dispute: Alleged Stolen Self-Driving Technology To Undergo Exam; Uber Prepares To Hit Back
A federal judge Thursday said an expert will examine Uber’s self-driving technology, which was allegedly stolen from Waymo by two of its former employees.
Uber, Lyft Drivers Fail Massachusetts Background Check Over DUIs And Other Offences: Report
Many drivers were rejected for prior offences, some of which included violent crimes.
Self-Driving Cars In New York: Approved Budget Bill Will Allow Testing
New York is closer to allowing testing of self-driving cars in public highways.
Uber-Waymo Self-Driving Car Suit: Another Uber Executive's Name Is Revealed
After Levandowski, Otto co-founder Lior Ron is the second Uber executive named in Waymo's lawsuit.
Uber Sexual Assault? Woman Threatens To Falsely Accuse Driver Of Rape In New York
In the video, the female passenger is heard blaming the driver for hitting her face and being disrespectful to her when she asked him for a phone charger.
Seattle Judge Blocks Law Allowing Uber And Lyft Drivers To Unionize
The law allowed Uber and Lyft drivers, who are independent contractors, to form a union and demand for pay, benefits and better working conditions.