Uber Stories
Seattle Considering Proposed Statewide Rules Over Ridesharing Services Like Uber, Lyft
The proposal follows similar attempts in Colorado and California, where regulations were passed to regulate app-based ridesharing services.
SoftBank-Backed Indian Rideshare Provider Ola Cabs In Talks To Buy Smaller Rival TaxiForSure
As Uber's expansion looms, India's nascent ride-sharing market is already showing signs of consolidation.
Uber Delhi Alleged Rape Victim Reportedly Seeking Damages From Rideshare Company, Hires Wigdor Law
Uber's passengers are looking to make the rideshare startup pay for lax safety measures as technology outpaces regulation.
Uber Safety Lawsuit: Lax Ride-Sharing Model ‘Inherently Dangerous,’ Class Action Claims
A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses the ride-sharing firm of using false claims to promote safety and security.
Under Public Pressure, Uber To Cap Surge Pricing During NYC Blizzard
New York City taxis provided emergency workers and stranded elderly customers with free rides during the blizzard.
Uber, Lyft Battle It Out In San Francisco With Ultra-Low Prices On Carpool Rides
Lyft and Uber's latest squabble is allowing San Franciscans to ride for as little as $2.25.
Uber Resumes Service In New Delhi After Ban, Faces More Trouble In South Korea
The disruptive nature of Uber's technology is ensuring that the company continues to face protests and authorities' ire in several countries.
Uber Raises Another $1.6 Billion In Convertible Debt, In Talks For An Additional $600 Million
Just a month after raising $1.2 billion, Uber secured $1.6 billion to fund its international expansion.
SoftBank Bets Big On Uber Competitors In Asia In Winner-Takes-All Rideshare App Business
As more Asians start using smartphones for more tasks, local rideshare providers are surging in the region ahead of serious expansion by Uber.
Uber CEO Kalanick Wants To Create 50K Jobs In Europe If Cities Will Just Work With Him
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says he can solve Europe's unemployment problem and ease environmental concerns at the same time.
China Bans Uber-Style Taxi Apps After Pressure From Taxi Industry
The transport ministry cited passenger safety as the reason behind the ban, but some experts believe the taxi industry influenced the move.
Uber Kicks Off 2015 With 2 Million Rides, Lawsuit Ruling And Controversial Safe Ride Checklist
Controversy aside, Uber is driving toward an annual revenue run rate of $10 billion by the end of this year.
Uber, Lyft New Year's Eve 2015 Surge Pricing To Cost Riders
And here's the good news: You've been warned.
With Xiaomi Valued At $45B, China Now Has The World's Most Valuable Tech Startup
Xiaomi, the Chinese technology upstart has closed a $1.1 billion round of funding, at a valuation of $45 billion.
India Working To Fix E-Commerce Payments Post-Uber Case: Central Bank Governor
The central bank is working to set a legal framework for the use of advanced e-commerce technologies, said India's central bank governor.
Uber Levies New Fee For UberT Users In New York City
The company introduced a new fee by sending an email to customers on Christmas Eve.
Uber And CEO Indicted In South Korea For Violating Transportation Laws
The ride service company is facing legal charges in South Korea, just the latest country to challenge the service.
Uber Driver In India Charged With Rape, Abduction, Threat To Life; Court Rejects Lifting Ban On Uber
The charges against Shiv Kumar Yadav were filed Wednesday, 17 days after he was arrested for raping a woman passenger in New Delhi, India.
Uber Apologizes For Hiking Fares During Sydney Cafe Siege, Says Passengers Refunded
During last week's hostage crisis, Uber had raised fares four-fold for cabs out of Sydney's Central Business District.
South Korea Prosecutors Indict Local Uber Subsidiary: Yonhap
South Korea has indicted the CEO and local subsidiary of Uber Technologies for violating a law governing public transport.
Taiwan Says Uber 'Violating Law' By Operating Without License
Uber faces an array of challenges and bans in several cities around the world, and yet continues to attract funding.
Uber Apologizes After Singer Accuses Driver Of Sexual Harassment
The South African singer-songwriter is one of several women who have accused Uber drivers of sexual assault in recent weeks.
Uber To Subject Driver Applicants To Lie Detectors, Voice ID Checks
The ridesharing service is under scrutiny in the wake of rape allegations against drivers in the U.S. and India.
Uber Boston Rape Case: Driver Pleads Not Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Passenger
The not-guilty plea came the same week two other woman accused Uber drivers in Boston of sexual assault.
After Alleged Uber Rape, Indian Car Share Services Clamor For Women Drivers But Find Few
That may be changing as several initiatives create opportunities for women drivers -- and women passengers seeking safe rides.
China's Baidu Confirms Investment In Online Taxi Service Uber
Chinese Internet giant Baidu confirmed it is buying a stake in Uber but didn't disclose the stake size or the investment amount.
India’s Ride-Sharing Startups Fight Uber Rape Ban, See Tech As Key To Safety
Apps that use GPS to track vehicle movements will help ensure safer rides for women on the subcontinent, industry executives claim.
Uber Offers Free Rides Out Of Sydney CBD After Criticism For Raising Rates Amid Hostage Crisis
Uber Sydney started the freebies after complaints it used a hostage crisis to price gouge, according to a published report.
Chicago And New York Consider City-Government Sponsored Uber-Like Taxi App
Chicago and New York are considering rolling out their own "e-hail" taxi apps that could beat Uber and Lyft.
Amazon vs. Google: Welcome To The Latest Cold War In Tech, Now Fought In The Open
For years, Google and Amazon have been in a cold war that finally got heated this week.


