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.
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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AMPLIFY - FinanceLyft and Uber Might Lay Off Drivers: 3 Other Side-Hustles You Could Choose
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.
How Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and More Are Responding to Coronavirus Outbreak
The outbreak of novel coronavirus is challenging common practices in the gig economy, with companies facing increased political pressure to offer workers sick pay if they need time off.
Is Uber App Not Working? Uber Logins Denied, Down Reports Worldwide
Users of the car service app Uber are reporting outages around the world, including not being able to login to the app.
Oregon Uber Driver Locked Passenger in His Car, Raped Her, Police Say
Medford Police detectives Antonio Gonzalez-Salinas, 51, "repeatedly locked the doors as he was sexually assaulting" the 21-year-old victim.
Cruise Origin: Take a Look Inside the New Electric Self-Driving Vehicle
"We didn't just want to improve on the car. We wanted to reimagine transportation as if the car had never existed," Cruise CEO Dan Ammann wrote in a blog post this week.
Driver Goes Double Speed Limit, Uber Gives Passenger $5 Coupon
An Ontario woman said her driver sped through several stop signs during the trip.
Florida Man Accused of Kidnapping Ride-Share Driver For Free Ride
The driver said he feared for his life when he was threatened with a gun after realizing the man in his vehicle wasn't the one who had booked the ride.
Oregon Rep. Says Uber Can Do More To Prevent Sexual Assaults
Uber received nearly 6,000 reports of sexual assault in the United States over a two-year time span.
Uber London Ban: Taxi Alternatives When Visiting U.K. Capital
As Uber loses its license to operate in the capital, we look various other travel options open to tourists, including affordable ways of getting around.
Uber Chief Vows 'We Will Keep Going' After Losing London Operator License
"We have robust systems and checks in place to confirm the identity of drivers and will soon be introducing a new facial matching process," Uber said after its London license was rejected.
The Starting 5: Impeachment, Uber, Emmys And More
Congress is taking a break this week ahead of Thanksgiving so, for now, enjoy a few days of relative peace and quiet.
Will Uber Ever Make a Profit? Maybe—If It Charges a Monthly Fee
Before you write off this idea to save the tech company, ask yourself: How much would I pay for this app?
