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Apple Layoffs: 190 California Staff Let Go From Project Titan
Apple will terminate 190 employees working in the self-driving car program, Project Titan in California. This was revealed by the company in a filing with the state regulators.
Lyft: Is The Ride Share Company Ready For An IPO?
Lyft is readying itself to list on Nasdaq as the first publicly traded rideshare company.
Uber Sues New York City For Limiting Ride-Hailing Licenses
Uber has sued New York City for restricting its business to protecct taxi drivers.
Uber Reports $1.8B Loss In 2018 Ahead Of $120B IPO
Uber posted a $1.8 billion loss in 2018, putting pressure on investors worried about the valuation of its massive $120 billion IPO.
Amazon Invests In Potential Tesla Self-Driving Technology Competitor
Amazon has invested in Aurora Innovation, a company currently developing its own self-driving vehicle technology.
Why Are Uber, Lyft Prices In NYC So High? Blame This New Law
Riders using ride-sharing apps Uber and Lyft in New York City are paying more now. This follows the minimum wages decree by New York City for drivers working in ride-hailing companies.
Uber To Launch Boat Service 'UberBOAT' In India
Cab aggregator Uber has launched a boat service in India’s commercial capital Mumbai. Named as UberBOAT, the debut service will be operating in the Gateway-Mandwa Jetty sector of Mumbai.
Pregnant Lyft Driver Stabbed To Death By Passenger Who Stole Vehicle
A 39-year-old cab driver in Tempe, Arizona, responded in the early hours of Sunday to a ride request by the 20-year-old accused, who stole the car after stabbing her.
Uber Driver Pleads Guilty To Shooting, Killing 6 People
Jason Dalton went against his attorney's advice and pleaded guilty to committing six murders in 2016 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
What Happened To Brian Dunkleman? 'American Idol' Co-Host Now Uber Driver
Brian Dunkleman began working for Uber in March 2016. He said he earns about $800 a week by working 45 hours.
How To Get A Free Ride On New Year’s Eve: Uber, Lyft And More Promo Codes
Uber and Lyft are offering discounted rides on New Year's Eve and Day this year, so you can get home safe and sound.
Lyft Patent Suggests Advanced Notification System For Autonomous Vehicles, Pedestrians
Lyft appears to be working on an advanced communication system for its self-driving cars, based on a newly granted patent.
How To Get A Free Drink From Starbucks
Starbucks is offering BOGO drinks for Uber riders through Sunday.
Martha Stewart Details Disastrous ‘Very First Uber’ Experience
The lifestyle guru had one mess of a ride.
Google Walkout Organizers Commend Changes, But Reiterate Unmet Demands
Those who organized Google's massive employee walkout last week applauded the changes the company made in its wake, but emphasized the need for more.
Uber Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Drunk Teen Dies Of Car Surfing
The three teenage boys were riding in Danyal Cheema's vehicle, and he allowed them to car surf for extra money, reports said.
How To Get A Free Ride To The Polls On Election Day 2018
See the transportation companies that are offering voters free or discounted rides to the polls for the midterm elections.
Google Fired Nearly 50 Employees For Sexual Harassment In Past Two Years
Google CEO Sundar Pichai admitted the company had terminated almost 50 people for sexual harassment in the past two years.
Food Deliver App UberEats To Serve 70 Percent Of US Population By End Of 2018
Uber's food delivery service UberEats will offer service to significantly more people in the United States by the end of the year.
Uber’s Corporate Development Head Steps Down Following Sexual Misconduct Claims
Uber has confirmed that head of corporate development Cameron Poetzscher has resigned from the company.
Uber Driver Charged With Kidnapping Sleeping Female Passenger, Accused Of Groping Also
The driver changed the passenger's destination in the company’s mobile application while she was asleep. When she woke up, she noticed the vehicle was on the side of the road and the driver was in the backseat with her with his hand allegedly under her shirt.
Uber Going Public? What To Know About The Ride-Sharing Company
Valuation proposals suggested Uber's market value when it goes public next year could be $120 billion.
Uber Proposals Value Company At $120 Billion In A Possible IPO
Uber Technologies Inc. could be valued at $120 billion when it finally goes public next year according to recent proposals made by U.S. banks, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Waze Expanding? Carpool App Grows To Entire United States
Waze Carpool lets commuters link up to help alleviate rush hour traffic.
Alphabet's Waymo May Offer Free Rides To Promoted Destinations
Waymo's ride-sharing service is set to go public soon, and the self-driving cars might make free trips to promoted businesses.
Lyft Publishes Second Annual Diversity Report
Lyft's proportional representation for women went down from 2017 to 2018.
Uber Settles For $148 Million With 50 US States Over 2016 Data Breach
Uber Technologies Inc has settled with the top legal officers in all 50 U.S. states over a massive data breach that the company failed to disclose in 2016, resolving one of the more catastrophic embarrassments that have engulfed the ride-hailing company over the last couple of years.
No Class Action For Unhappy Uber Drivers: US Appeals Court
In a 3-0 decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco reversed a lower court judge's denial of Uber's motion to compel arbitration in three lawsuits.
Singapore Competition Watchdog Fines Grab, Uber $9.5 Million Over Merger
The regulator said it has fined Uber S$6.6 million and Grab S$6.4 million to deter future completed, irreversible mergers that harm competition.
Uber Driver Stabs Passengers During Argument Over Drop Location
After getting lost multiple times, the driver pulled over at a division and demanded the passengers to get out of the car.