Uber Stories
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.
Uber May Have Received $600 Million Investment From China's Baidu
Uber is having a lot of problems around the world, but raising money isn't one of them.
Uber Driver Shiv Kumar Yadav Says Women Succumb To His Charm; Has Allegedly Raped At Least 6 Women
The Uber cab driver has so far been accused of rape by six women, but people in his village say there may be other victims.
More Indian States Ban Uber, Following New Delhi Rape Case Involving Cab Driver
Karnataka banned the U.S.-based taxi-service provider Uber, following similar actions by New Delhi, Hyderabad and Maharashtra.
Startup Shyp Looks To Bring Uber-Style Convenience To Package Delivery
Pay a $5 pickup charge and they'll come to your house to send your items anywhere in the world.
Start Spreading The News: What You Should Read Today [12/10/14]
From the CIA torture report to Uber's bad week, here's what's making headlines Wednesday.
Uber Official To Be Questioned Again By Delhi Police, Hyderabad Bans Services Amid Rape Claim
Hyderabad became the second city to ban Uber's services after a New Delhi rape allegedly involving a company-affiliated driver.
Worldwide Pushback Against Uber Could Spell Trouble For Ridesharing Startup
It's been a rough week for Uber, which faces bans in four countries and a lawsuit by Portland, Oregon.
Uber Cab Driver A Serial Offender: Out On Bail For 2013 Rape Case, Arrested In 2006 Under Arms Act
Shiv Kumar Yadav, who is accused of raping a woman in New Delhi on Friday, was reportedly out on bail in a 2013 rape case.