Uber
The latest on Uber, the ride-share and food delivery company. Uber Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Serving primarily gig workers, drivers work as independent contractors. Since its inception, the company has expanded to food delivery with Uber Eats and has revolutionized the use of self-driving cars.
What It's Like to Fly Private Without Breaking the Bank
Is Aero's semiprivate jet service as easy and glamorous as it looks? We test the flight from Los Angeles to Aspen to find out.
Woman Screams 'This is America' at Uber Driver For Mask Mandate
An Uber passenger screams at her 'racist' driver after he insists she wear her mask and refrain from eating in the car or exit the vehicle.
GoFundMe For UberEats Driver Killed In Carjacking Raises Over $400,000
Graphic video showed Anwar, 66, was thrown from his vehicle in a crash after he had clung to the driver's side door during a carjacking.
Woman Who Coughed on Uber Driver Acted 'Responsibly' by Surrendering—Lawyer
Arna Kimiai was filmed by the in-vehicle camera taking off her mask and coughing on driver Subhakar Khadka.
Arna Kimiai, Woman Who Coughed on Uber Driver, Charged With Two Felonies
If convicted, Arna Kimiai could face up to 16 years in state prison and $3,000 in fines.
Florida Man Posed as Uber Driver To Pick Up And Rape Woman, Police Say
Shapsly Silencieux told the young woman he would take her home after she accidentally jumped in his car, believing it to be the Uber she had requested on Saturday night.
Arna Kimiai, Woman Who Coughed on Uber Driver in Viral Video, Arrested
Arna Kimiai, 24, turned herself in to authorities and was booked into the San Francisco County Jail on Sunday night.
Arna Kimiai, Uber Passenger Who Coughed on Driver, to Turn Herself in
An early investor in the ride hailing app started a GoFundMe for the driver, Subhakar Khadka, 32, raising $65,860 for his ordeal.
Lyft Praised for Banning Maskless Woman Filmed Coughing on Uber Driver
The company was responding to a video of the woman saying she prefers using Lyft to Uber.
Uber CEO Not Interested in Bitcoin Investment, Wants to 'Keep Our Cash Safe
While making an appearance on CNBC, though, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi did float the possibility that people could eventually be able to use cryptocurrencies to pay for Uber services.
The 10 Best Super Bowl 2021 Commercials
Whether its classic "Saturday Night Live" characters reuniting to help local businesses or a beer commercial that reminds you of the important things in life, Super Bowl LV has plenty of commercials that even people that don't life football will probably love.
Trump Pardons Anthony Levandowski, Engineer Who Stole Google Trade Secrets
Levandowski previously admitted to downloading thousands of files relating to Google's self-driving car project onto his personal laptop in 2016 as he was preparing to leave the company.
While Biden and Harris Opposed Prop 22, Gov. Newsom Stayed Silent
Voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 22 in November, allowing companies like Uber to continue classing drivers as independent contractors.
Uber CEO Seeks Early COVID Vaccine Access for Drivers, Twitter Reacts
The boss asked politicians to "recognize the essential nature" of drivers while drawing up vaccine distribution plans, just weeks after Uber fought to keep them as contractors, not staff with benefits.
Has a Great Pushback Begun in California?
Every once in a while a politician will say something that reveals they're more interested in making us live the kinds of lives they want us to live—whether it serves our needs or not—than in serving the public.
California Voters Saved the Gig Economy But Workers May Pay a Heavy Price
Uber, Lyft and other app-based work companies say the passage of Proposition 22 in California, which allows drivers to be classified as independent contractors instead of employees, will save the industry—and jobs. But not everyone's convinced it's a good deal for gig workers.
As Uber, Lyft Triumph With California Voters, Adversaries Promise to Fight
California voters approved a ballot measure allowing gig economy firms Uber and Lyft to continue to treat drivers as contractors, not employees. For labor activists, the battle is far from over.
Nikola Shares Recover Some Losses as Investors Await General Motors Deal
General Motors and Nikola have been in ongoing talks about a potential partnership deal worth $2 billion.
Uber Wins Legal Battle to Keep Operating in London
A judge in London ruled that the company was "fit and proper" after its license was previously revoked over safety concerns.
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With Uber and Lyft having to fire drivers nationwide due to policy changes, here are some side-hustles you could opt for instead.
Uber Users Will Have to Take Face Mask Selfies to Order New Rides
Uber is expanding the company's mask verification technology to passengers who have been reported by drivers for not covering their faces during rides.
California Court Grants Emergency Stay for Uber, Lyft to Operate
Both companies will be allowed to continue operating through at least October while an appeal is heard.
After Judge Rules Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees, What Happens Next?
The injunction and the lawsuit are the most potentially damaging challenges to the companies' businesses so far.
Judge Forbids Lyft and Uber to Skirt Law Classifying Drivers as Employees
In his 34-page decision, the judge wrote that Lyft and Uber had demonstrated a "prolonged and brazen refusal" to comply with California's Assembly Bill 5.
'Predator' Who Posed as Boston Uber Driver Accused of Raping 7 More Women
Alvin Campbell is suspected of posing as a rideshare driver despite not working for the company since 2016.
Let This Uber-Driving Attorney Show You How to Get Through a DWI Checkpoint
Jesse Bright, of North Carolina, provided a video tutorial of how to handle yourself in a routine traffic stop.
Uber Driver Claims He Was Fired All for Not Letting Unmasked Customers Ride
The former driver said that he was terminated for denying people who weren't wearing masks rides, but the company cited several reports prior to his firing as the reason for his release.
Peter Manfredonia, Suspect in 2 Murders, Arrested After Uber Rides
Local police and members of the FBI detained Manfredonia without incident Wednesday outside of a Maryland truck stop.
Judge denies injunction calling Uber drivers employees, granting sick leave
Workers say Uber treats them like contract laborers to avoid paying minimum wage and overtime, reimbursing business expenses and providing other employee benefits like paid leave.
Judge Says Ride Share Drivers Should Be Employees but Denies Injunction
Lyft drivers filed a class action suit asking to be classified as employees rather than contractors, in order to get health insurance during the coronavirus pandemic.
