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Canada Elections 2015: Uber Offering Free Rides To Polls For New Customers
“Voting on election day is a big decision. We want you to think about what’s important to you -– not how you’re going to get to and from the polls,” Uber said.
Uber Delivery Service ‘No Longer An Experiment’: UberRush Expands To Two New Cities
Declaring the service "no longer an experiment," Uber partners up with Shopify and Clover.
Election Fundraising Totals: Donald Trump Spends Hundreds Of Thousands On Hats, Jeb Bush And Marco Rubio Both Really Like Uber
The Donald Trump campaign spent more on hats and T-shirts than on almost anything else last quarter.
Uber Wins UK High Court Battle Over Taxi App
In a significant victory for the ride-hailing company, the High Court in London has ruled that the Uber app does not break the law.
Uber In Paris: Minimum Fares Reduction Protested By French Drivers For The Ride Booking Service
Drivers for the service have also formed their own union in response to Uber's rate decision.
India Moves A Step Closer To Homogeneous Rules On Ride-Hailing Services Such As Ola And Uber
Ride-hailing services could get streamlined in India sooner rather than later as the country moves to publish extensive guidelines on the sector.
China Publishes Draft Rules To Regulate Online Car-Hailing Services
The legality of car-hailing services has vexed regulators in China where authorities say drivers are operating outside the law.
Uber ‘Targets Intoxicated Female Riders’ But Misleads On Safety, Sexual Assault Lawsuit Claims
The car-hailing giant pitches itself as a safe option for partiers, but a new lawsuit charges that pitch is deceptive and harmful.
Uber Sex Assault Lawsuit Filed: Women From Connecticut, Florida Sue Over Passenger Safety
Two women known only as Jane Doe 1 and 2 have filed a lawsuit against ride-hailing service Uber over sexual assault.
China’s First Ride-Hailing App License A 'Milestone' In Market Opening, And A Boost To Uber's Chinese Ambitions
Shanghai's granting of a license to Uber's local rival Didi Kuaidi could open the floodgates for a shake-up of China's taxi market, experts say.
Lyft Teams With Shell, Hertz To Challenge Uber, Give Drivers More Benefits
Lyft is forging new partnerships with several companies to support its drivers and compete with Uber.
Marco Rubio Hopes Sharing Economic Plan, Outreach To Young Tech Entrepreneurs Will Undercut Hillary Clinton
The Republican presidential candidate discussed the fast-growing "gig" economy in a campaign speech Tuesday in Manhattan.
Rape In India: Woman Allegedly Raped At Knifepoint By Private Transport Driver, Cleaner In Bangalore
India's mega cities whose growth has been fueled by the rise of the country's outsourcing and other services sectors remain unsafe for women.
Button Opens Marketplace For Connecting Apps With Partners Uber, Airbnb, Foursquare, Ticketmaster And Miami Dolphins
Button, a New York startup, launched a system to allow any brand or mobile app developer to connect their app with leading companies, including Uber, Airbnb and Ticketmaster.
How To Make It In The Gig Economy: 4 Tips For Freelancers
The informal motto of the on-demand economy has a nice ring to it: “Be your own boss.” But going out on your own is far from simple.
Uber Executives Face Trial In France For Deceptive Practices, Concealing Data
The ride-sharing service's UberPop option was banned in France, and the company has faced hostile protests from French cab drivers.
Uber Launches UberCommute In China As Battle With Didi Kuaidi Intensifies
The new service is expected to help the San Francisco company cope with growing competition from local players.
Twitter Inc (TWTR) Engineer Leaves For Uber's Mobile Development Team As Company Pushes International
The ride-hailing app has become a new landing strip for top engineers and developers at other tech companies.
Uber, Lyft 'Indispensable' To San Francisco Workers, SF Supervisor Says
Scott Weiner, a San Francisco city supervisor who is running for California's Senate, has been an enthusiastic proponent of the controversial ride-hailing services.
Apple Meets California DMV Officials As Driverless Car Project Titan Moves Forward
Apple has recently met with officials from California's department of motor vehicles to discuss autonomous car regulations, supposedly for their secret "Project Titan" driverless car project.
Uber Rival Gets A Lyft With $100M Didi Kuaidi Investment
Lyft has received a $100 million investment from Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Kuaidi which will allow users to hail taxis from either company in their native apps.
India's Ola Cabs Close To Raising More Than $500 Million In Fresh Funding
Competition between Uber and India's largest ride-hailing services provider, Ola Cabs, has risen to fever pitch.
Ola Cabs Creates Unit To Buy And Lease Cars To Drivers As Uber Steps Up Competition
ANI Technologies has added a car-leasing unit to lock drivers into its Ola Cabs service and fend off Uber.
As The Sharing Economy Grows, Labor Advocates Propose A New Approach To Worker Rights
A report calls for policymakers to extend basic labor rights to Uber drivers and Postmates couriers.
Uber In China: Seven Reasons Travis Kalanick's Far East Push Is Doomed To Fail
China is a dream market for Uber, but despite raising $1.2 billion and planning a huge expansion, the challenges it faces could be too great to overcome.
The Real Reason Everyone Calls Billion-Dollar Startups 'Unicorns'
Venture capitalist Aileen Lee is as surprised as anyone that the term took off: "I had no idea it was going to be of interest to anyone."
Uber Ban In Brazil? Unemployment Being Caused By Ride-Sharing Service, President Rousseff Says
The ride-sharing service's latest global backlash comes from Brazil's president.
Uber India Rape Complainant Withdraws US Lawsuit: Report
Uber needs its deep pockets to fight litigation at home and in emerging markets, as ridesharing services clash with conventional taxis.
Uber Drivers Gain Class-Action Status In Lawsuit That Could Reshape An Emerging Industry
A decision in California clears the way for a class-action suit against the ride-hailing company, as drivers seek to change their employment status and claim tip money.
Woman In China Robbed, Molested By Uber Driver: Report
Chinese police have arrested a driver who allegedly pulled a knife on the woman after suddenly stopping in a tunnel and robbed her of more than 5,000 yuan.