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Uber Dodges London Transport Regulator's Plan To Restrict Service In UK Capital
Transport for London had proposed requiring services like Uber to operate more like conventional taxis.
Hungary’s Taxi Drivers Demand Uber Be Shut down
More than 100 taxis blocked traffic in downtown Budapest Monday as drivers demanded a ban on Uber and other ride-hailing apps.
Uber’s Kalanick Says India’s Payment System Prompted Change In Operations
The ride-hailing company had run into trouble with India’s regulations, which mandated two-step credit-card authentication for making payments.
New York City Uber Study Finds Traffic Congestion Could Get Worse
The ride-hailing company's vehicles aren't significantly contributing to congestion in the city — but that could change, a study says.
Uber Receives Nearly $2B Investment From Chinese Firms
The ride-hailing company's Chinese unit was valued at $7 billion before taking on investment in its Series B funding round, its CEO said.
Uber In China Raises Fresh Funds At $7B Valuation Amid Fierce Battle With Local Rival Didi Kuaidi
The financing would help Uber in its uphill battle to capture market share in China from its local competitor Didi Kuaidi.
December Jobs Report: How Many Gig Economy Workers Are There, Really?
A study says 14.4 million people, including Lyft and Uber drivers, derive significant income from it, but many experts are unconvinced.
Uber Pays $20,000 To Settle New York Probe Into Passenger Privacy Breaches
The settlement is the culmination of a 14-month privacy investigation by the state attorney general.
CES 2016 After Dark: How Silicon Valley Does Sin City — Casinos, Strip Clubs And All
After the product demos and speeches are over, techies are partaking in the many nocturnal pleasures of Las Vegas.
Startup Company Aims At Solving Customer Complaints
Service, a California company, helps resolve problems such as lost luggage and late deliveries, saving clients time and money.
New Year's Day 2016: How To Avoid An Uber Surge Charge After Partying All Night
Fare estimates, splitting fares and carpooling can save riders money after partying 2015 away.
New Year's Eve 2016 Apps: The Best Ways To Enjoy The Global Celebrations
From watching the ball drop in Times Square to catching an Uber at midnight, there's an app for that.
Uber, Lyft Competitor Sidecar Winds Up Operations
The company, which had raised $39 million in financing over four years, cannot continue in its present form, co-founder Sunil Paul announced Tuesday.
Sao Paulo Wants A Cut Of Uber Sales; Cabbies Protest Plan As Inadequate
Taxi unions in Brazil’s largest city say a proposed levy will not be enough to curb the ride-hailing company’s rapidly growing influence.
Uber Gets China's Guangzhou Auto As New Ally To Face Didi Kuaidi, Regulators
Uber needs help with new rules set to be released next year, as well as with coping with a competitor partly owned by China's sovereign wealth fund.
Google Building App To Compete With Facebook Messenger, Others In 2-Billion User Market
Google’s new messaging app will have chatbots that can answer questions, helping the company preserve its lead in search.
Uber vs. Lyft: Ride-Hailing Services Square Off In New Fundraising Rounds
The ride-hailing industry wants to pull in a lot more cash from investors in the coming year.
Google Driverless Car Unit Will Target Uber As Part Of Alphabet's Growing Portfolio Of Moonshots
Alphabet could draw revenue from its self-driving car by offering ride-hailing services in major cities and college campuses.
Uber And Lyft May Need A New Category To Describe Their Workers
Amid a debate over labor in the on-demand economy, two authors are calling for a new, more protected worker category.
Uber, Lyft Drivers Could Win Collective Bargaining Rights In Seattle Council Vote
The plan approved by the city council Monday marks an aggressive attempt to bring labor protections to gig economy workers.
Seattle Considers Uber Union Proposal To Let Drivers Collectively Bargain
An ordinance to be voted on Monday would let drivers for ride-hailing services use nonprofit organizations to negotiate.
Uber Seeks $2.1 Billion In Funding At $62.5 Billion Valuation, Report Says
The ride-hailing company, which claims profitability in more than 80 cities and has seen revenue spike more than 200 percent this year, is seeking $2.1 billion from investors.
VIDEO: Uber Raids Goldman Sachs For Talent
Bankers from Goldman Sachs leave for Uber as the tech world scopes Wall Street for new hires. Fred Katayama reports.
India's Ola Raises $500M In Fresh Funding, Moves To Consolidate Market Vital To Uber
As competition ratchets up with Uber, India's ride-hailing network leader Ola has moved to consolidate its position.
Uber To Restart Premium Taxi Services In South Korea, Tie Up With Hyundai
The ride-hailing company will resume its premium taxi service and partner with Hyundai to provide taxi drivers discounts on luxury sedans.
Uber Driver In India Sentenced To Life In Prison For Raping Passenger In 2014
Shiv Kumar Yadav was found guilty last month of the rape, kidnapping and criminal intimidation of a woman who hailed a ride home from a party in December 2014.
Amazon Prime Now Lawsuit: 4 Drivers Sue For Unpaid Overtime In Proposed Class Action Suit
The legal action by Prime Now drivers follows a number of similar lawsuits filed by drivers at other technology companies.
Uber Plans Another $1B Fund-Raising Round, Report says
Investor interest in Uber appears to be continuing on its growth trajectory as the company reportedly is set for another fundraising round.
Uber, Ola Prices May Be Regulated By Transport Authorities In India's Technology Hub Bangalore
Transport authorities in Bangalore are considering local rules that will regulate the dynamic pricing followed by ride-hailing service providers such as Uber and local competitor Ola Cabs, according to a report.
Uber Driver Accused Of Rape In New Delhi Convicted By Indian Court
In a case that led to a blanket ban on ride-hailing services in India, a driver, who was accused of raping his female passenger in New Delhi, has been found guilty.