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Uber Offers 'EV-Only' Option To Help Fight Climate Change
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi acknowledged that customers might have to wait for their rides but said 'a couple of minutes isn't going to kill anyone.'
Olive Garden Owner Announces Uber Delivery Partnership
Customers will be able to order delivery online and through the app at more than 900 locations while delivery will be handled by Uber Direct.
Uber To Expand Autonomous Ride-Hailing To Austin And Atlanta
The company is expanding its partnership with Waymo.
Lyft Races Ahead Of Uber On Wall Street — For How Long?
Uber and Lyft traded places on Wall Street in 2024 as competition for riders rages on. Lyft's shares are up 15% YTD, while Uber's are up 10.3%.
Uber To Buy Delivery Hero's Foodpanda In Taiwan For US$950 Mn
The US giant aims to complete the all-cash acquisition of Foodpanda Taiwan by the first half of 2025, it said in a statement.
Australian Taxi Drivers Win $178 Million Payout From Uber
Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won US$178 million in compensation, their lawyers said Monday after settling a gruelling legal battle.
Uber and Lyft Cease Minneapolis Operations Amid Wage Dispute
Uber and Lyft will halt services in Minneapolis by May 1 after the city council overrides the mayor's veto on a minimum wage ordinance for rideshare drivers.
Uber Is Winning Over Lyft, But The Game Is Not Over
Uber and Lyft are in the right market at the right time. The market is ride-hailing, which has been changing riders' lives worldwide.
From Cupid To Couriers: Valentine's Day Strikes Hit Ride-Hailing And Delivery Apps
Gig workers in the US, Canada and UK plan Valentine's Day strikes demanding fair pay and improved conditions amid declining earnings and rising living costs.
Uber Is Riding To Profitability At A Slower Speed As It Tries To Fix Its Business Model
Uber is a global leader in ride-hailing, food delivery and other mobility services. Its app connects drivers and riders, capitalizing on the economies of a network associated with a large base of users.
Uber Says Demand Is 'Stronger Than Ever' For Holiday Season
The company's forecast for bookings and adjusted Ebtida in the fourth quarter is above analysts' estimates.
In Focus This Week: Israel Aid, Powell Speech, Uber, Disney Earnings
In politics, there will be a new debate of Republican presidential candidates; Donald Trump takes the stand in the civil trial against his family and company.
Uber, Lyft To Pay $328 Mn To Drivers After New York State Probe
Uber and Lyft will pay $328 million to settle a New York probe alleging that the companies "cheated" drivers, in an accord that also establishes paid sick leave, state officials announced Thursday.
Uber Reports Surprise Profit In Q2
Uber reported a surprise profit on Tuesday, pointing to strong growth in its core mobility and delivery businesses despite missing revenue estimates.
Uber Charges Couple $30,000 For A $55 Ride
Douglas Ordonez and Dominique Adams were on a trip to celebrate their anniversary when they noticed a large sum of money charged to their bank account.
Uber Shares Jump As It Reports Higher Sales
Pointing to robust activity in numerous markets, the company reported a 29 percent jump in first-quarter revenues to $8.8 billion.
Marine Vet Who Survived Tours In Iraq, Afghanistan Shot Dead While Driving Uber
A GoFundMe page for the victim's family has raised more than $76,000 as of writing.
An App Born In Russia Is Disrupting India's Ride-Hailing Market By Challenging Uber And Ola
InDrive has a competitive advantage in the Indian market, and that is not because it was founded in Russia, a country that is much loved by Indians.
Jailed Pregnant Woman Asks To Be Freed Because Fetus Didn't Commit Crime
The pregnant woman was charged with fatally shooting a mother of three in an Uber last year.
Uber Driver Convicted Of Killing UK Embassy Worker In Lebanon Loses Death Sentence Appeal
Tariq Houshieh was sentenced to death in Lebanon in 2019 for the sexual assault and murder of Rebecca Dykes, a British government worker.
Uber & Aurora Expand Freight Operations Ahead Of Holiday Rush
Uber & Aurora expand driverless operations in Texas ahead of the holiday season.
Sheymon Moraes Worked As Uber Driver Before Knocking Out Former UFC Star
Prior to his knockout win over Marlon Moraes at the 2022 PFL World Championship, Sheymon Moraes needed to work as an Uber driver to make ends meet.
Passenger Shoots Uber Driver For Refusing To Give Phone And Keys During Argument
When the driver dropped the passengers to their location, one of them demanded to be dropped to another location, leading to an altercation between them.
Uber, Other Ridesharing Companies Consider Benefits For Drivers In Mexico
Ridesharing and delivery companies in Mexico sign a statement alongside activist groups proposing social security benefits for drivers.
Why Uber Doesn't Make Money
With lockdowns over, Uber is back. Ridership is soaring, but the company has yet to make any money to show its stockholders.
Uber, DoorDash, Lyft Stocks Partially Rebound From Plunge Over New Labor Proposals
Uber, DoorDash and Lyft stocks bounced back from Tuesday's tumble after a Biden administration proposal to reclassify contract workers as company employees.
Uber's Security Breached, Investigation Underway
Ride-share company Uber was hacked late Thursday. The company said it has alerted authorities and is investigating the breach.
Uber Expands EV Offerings, Plans To Go All Electric By 2030
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said on Thursday he wants the company to fully transition to EVs by 2030.
Uber, Ukraine Partner To Offer Free Rides To Medical Workers During 'Terrible War'
The ride-sharing company will finance up to 8 million Ukrainian hryvnias ($217,920) worth of trips monthly until November.
Uber's Stock Is Still A Value Trap
Even though the number of active monthly app users and ridership are soaring, it hasn't helped the company become profitable.