Uber Stories
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.
How The Stock Market Plunge Affects Silicon Valley's Startup Market
The stock market took a nosedive last week. How will venture-capital-backed firms like Uber and Snapchat cope?
Uber-Bharti Airtel Partnership To Offer Free 4G Wi-Fi To Passengers In India
Ridesharing is a hotly contested business in Asia where SoftBank-backed local competitors are taking on California's Uber.
Feds Bust Alabama Trucking Firm For Misclassifying Workers As Independent Contractors, Not Paying Overtime
In the trucking industry, driver misclassification runs rampant, critics say. On Tuesday, the Labor Department brought the hammer down.
Princess Beatrice, Boyfriend Dave Clarke Hitch Taxi Ride With Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis
Princess Beatrice and her boyfriend Dave Clarke took an Uber ride with Hollywood couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis in New York.
Uber To Boost Security Staff After Data Privacy Concerns
Uber, valued at about $50 billion last month, has been expanding its security staff in recent months after reports of data breaches.
Hong Kong Uber Arrests: Petition Supporting App Garners Close To 50K Signatures
Uber has a history of success with previous campaigns to attract public support.
Stolen Uber Passwords Selling For 40 Cents On The Dark Net As Prices Plummet
The ride-hailing company enacted two-factor authentication after a surge of complaints earlier this year.
Tencent Leads $90 Million Investment In India’s Doctor-Search Startup Practo
Indian startups have become a huge draw for global investors, including China's Internet giants, as growth picks up in the subcontinent.
4 Uber Drivers With Serious Criminal Offenses Were Cited By Police In Los Angeles
The Los Angeles City Council is debating an airport permit process that would enable ride companies such as Uber legally to pick up riders at the airport.
Next Million Entrepreneurs: Indian Startups Seek To Tackle Innovation Deficit With Grassroots Program
The bedrock of basic research, public money and a vibrant industry-academy partnership that built America's Silicon Valley is missing in India.
Tujia, China's Airbnb-Like Vacation Rental Company, Raises $300M, Valued At Over $1B After Funding
All-Stars Investment, with interests in Xiaomi and Uber's biggest Chinese rival Didi Kuaidi, led the latest $300 million funding round into the Airbnb-like company.
Uber Now Worth $51 Billion After Latest Round Of Funding;Now Most Valuable Startup In The World
Uber's $51 billion valuation ties what Facebook was worth just before it went public in 2012.
Uber Announces $1 Billion Additional Investment In India In Next 9 Months
Uber said it will use the investment to improve operations in the country by expanding its service into new cities and developing payment solutions.
Uber Africa App Update Enables Deaf Kenyans To Become Drivers
The ride-hailing service has paired up with the Kenya National Association of the Deaf to update its app to help deaf Kenyans become drivers.
Beijing Authorities Blame Uber And Didi Kuaidi For Traffic Congestion As Crackdown Ramps Up
Upstart ride-hailing services are worsening traffic congestion in China's capital, the city's transportation agencies say.
Uber Cap Scrapped In NYC As Car-Hailing App Agrees To Hand Over More Data
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday backed away from a plan to temporarily cap the number of Uber vehicles in New York.
Jeb Bush Woos Silicon Valley By Throwing Washington Under An Uber: 'Like General Motors In 1975'
The Republican front-runner said Washington "looks more like General Motors in 1975."
Mexico City Unveils Uber Restrictions After Taxi Protests
The ride-sharing service provider welcomed the regulations, but they were condemned by local labor groups.
Yelp Lawsuit: Sidecar Drivers Sue For $5M For Withholding Tips The Restaurant Review Company Encouraged
Drivers for the rideshare company Sidecar are suing Yelp for failing to get them tips they say they deserve.
Uber Facing $7.3 Million Fine Or Suspension In California After Failing To Comply With Regulatory Rules
The $40 billion ridesharing company failed to provide accessibility information, the California Public Utilities Commission said Wednesday.
Uber Becomes An Issue For Clinton, Bush As 2016 Candidates Debate Economic Policy
Clinton criticized companies like Uber for misclassifying workers as independent contractors.
What Is Gett? A Ride-Hailing Company Is Profitable Internationally, Makes A Half Billion In Revenue And Isn't Uber Or Lyft
Uber Technologies Inc. may be valued at $50 billion, but that's not stopping Gett from pushing its own ride-hailing service globally.


