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Delhi Bans Uber, Police Book Company For Cheating; Thailand Asks Company To Halt Services
Uber's cab service was banned in New Delhi after a woman claimed that she was raped on Friday by a driver contracted by the company.
Uber's India Chief Could Face Questioning By Local Police After Rape Charge Against Its Driver
New Delhi's state government banned the cab service Monday, shortly after Uber's CEO released a statement criticizing local screening systems.
New Delhi Bans Uber; Cab Driver Suspected Of Rape Spent 7 Months In Jail For 2011 Sexual Assault
Local police said that the driver, suspected of raping a woman in New Delhi India on Friday night, spent months in jail in a 2011 rape case.
Uber Driver Allegedly Rapes Passenger In New Delhi, Is Being Sought By Police
Police are searching for the driver, after a woman filed a complaint that he physically assaulted and raped her Friday night.
With $1.2B In New Funding, Uber Is Now Worth More Than Netflix, Twitter
The ride-sharing service is now worth nearly as much as General Motors.
Here's Why Investors Think Uber Is Worth More Than Netflix And Twitter
It potentially replaces the yellow cab, private car, mass transit and car rentals.
Uber Trying To Raise More Than $1 Billion In The Midst Of A PR Disaster And Loud Driver Dissatisfaction
Money speaks loudly. The ridesharing company Uber is looking to raise $1 billion amid controversy.
Uber's Controversial Job Posting Highlights Aggressive Tactics In Battle With Taxi Industry
The service seeks "oppositional researchers" to dig up dirt on its foes.
Sen. Al Franken Questions Uber About Privacy Policy [FULL LETTER]
Sen. Al Franken penned a letter to Uber CEO Travis Kalanick about the company's privacy policy.
Uber Promises To Change, But It Has A Habit Of Violating Its Own Privacy Policy
Uber's New York GM Josh Mohrer is under internal investigation for using 'God View' to track a journalist.
Uber CEO's 13-Tweet Apology Misses Opportunity To 'Clean House'
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick apologizes for a colleague's comments suggesting the company could intimidate journalists.
Uber Exec Mulled Task Force To Intimidate, Harass Journalists
The ride-sharing company's public image takes another beating.
Ridesharing Service Uber To Partner With Music Service Spotify
Tired of listening to your taxi driver's outdated playlist? Grab an Uber car and listen to your Spotify playlist.
Congress Rides The Uber Bandwagon: Car Service Popular With Washington Lawmakers, Study Says
As local municipalities debate the legality of Uber, politicians in Washington are loving the ride.
Uber Partners With Lenders In India To Offer Car Loans To Cabbies
Uber is looking to boost its presence in India by teaming up with lenders to give loans to aspiring cab drivers.
Lyft Says COO Lifted Confidential Docs Before Joining Rival Uber
Travis VanderZanden is accused of breaching his confidentiality agreement.
Uber Issues Holiday Reminder To Users: Surge Pricing Will Be In Effect
Uber's surge pricing reminder also gives the ride-sharing company the ability to say it warned customers.
Nevada Puts The Brakes On Ride-Sharing App Uber
Nevada's state’s attorney general filed a court order against ride-sharing app Uber late Friday.
Uber Your Flu Shot? Car Service Announces Vaccine Pilot Program
Drivers transport a registered nurse to deliver and inject the shot to customers anywhere within the test cities of New York, Boston and Washington.
Uber, Lyft Almost Always Cheaper Than Traditional Taxis, Researchers Find
A new study claims that Uber and Lyft rides are almost always cheaper than traditional taxis.
Surge-Pricing Earns Uber An 'F' From Better Business Bureau
The problem is that there's no clear alternative for frustrated customers.
Is Uber Safe? Ride Share Company Provides Your Driver Minimal Training
Not only does Uber not require that all of its drivers get basic training, if they want it, they have to pay for it themselves.
Uber Circulates Petition To Urge Pennsylvania Lawmakers To Bless Car Service
The car service wants to launch its uberX low-cost option in all 67 counties as well as in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Lyft Acquires Hitch App With Eyes On Uber's Carpooling Service
Lyft hopes Hitch, it's new acquisition, will give the company ground in its rivalry with Uber.
Silicon Valley Startup Homejoy Using Homeless Contractors As Housecleaners
Silicon Valley startups often use independent contractors, but in Homejoy's case, they're sometimes homeless.
Uber Expands Low-Cost Cab Service In India Even As Potential Payments Ban Looms Ahead
Uber, California's hot taxi startup has expanded its Indian service, adding its low-cost UberX option in three Indian cities
CEO Kalanick Wants Uber To Be Your Delivery Service, Eyes Emerging Markets For Core Ride Sharing Business
Uber chief Travis Kalanick says global expansion in ride-sharing underway as he tests U.S. markets for delivery services.
Uber's Carpool Service Shuttered In Latest California Regulatory Setback
Uber has struggled to overcome arcane legal statutes through its five-year history.
Uber Claims To Create 50,000 New Jobs Every Month
An Uber spokesperson didn't backpedal when asked about CEO Travis Kalanick's bold claim.
Uber Banned In Germany: Cab-Hailing Service Could Face Fines Of $328K Per 'UberPop' Trip
If Uber continues to operate, it could face fines of up to $328,225 per trip.