Uber Stories
Uber, Airbnb And Other Gig Employers Demand Harmonized EU Rules Before Regulators Kill Sharing Economy
Dozens of businesses with models rooted in the sharing economy are seeking changes in the way they are regulated by the European Union and its member states.
A Union Turf War Is Snuffing Out The Campaign To Organize Uber Drivers At LaGuardia Airport
Objections from the ranks of organized labor are delaying an effort to unionize Uber drivers at New York City's LaGuardia Airport.
Uber NYC: Angered By Fare Cuts, Drivers At LaGuardia Airport Say They Want A Union
Uber’s move last month to reduce fares was designed to aid an aggressive expansion plan. But instead it has triggered a driver backlash.
New York City Uber Drivers Protest 15% UberX Price Cuts
Workers gathered outside the company’s Long Island City office Monday to demonstrate against the reductions.
Uber Drivers Plan New York City Protest, Slam Reduced Fares As A ‘Wage Cut’
Drivers for the popular ride-hailing service will protest Monday outside the company’s headquarters over a plan to slice fares by 15 percent.
Lyft ‘Dodges A Bullet’ In Worker Lawsuit, But Uber May Not Be As Lucky
Lyft has reached a deal with some drivers who say they were mislabeled as independent contractors. But some say the broader question remains unsettled.
Ride-Hailing Service Lyft Settles California Drivers’ Lawsuit For $12.25M
As part of the settlement, Lyft also agreed to terminate drivers’ services after an advance warning, rather than terminating them at will.
Uber Using Child’s Toy To Stop Drunk Passengers Assaulting Drivers
The ride-hailing company is testing a scheme where the child's toy, Bop It, is left in the back seat of cars to distract drunk passengers.
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.


