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Uber’s Surge Pricing Tactic During London Bridge Terror Attack Ignites Social Media Outrage
After Uber’s ride-sharing premium ignited social media outrage, the company moved to refund fares and assure the public of its good intentions.
Airbnbs For People With Disabilities: Hosts Tend To Reject These Travelers More, Study Says
Airbnb hosts are more likely to reject people with disabilities compared to those who are not disabled, researchers find.
How Walmart Is Speeding Up Its Delivery Processes To Compete With Amazon
To compete against online giants Amazon, Walmart will allow store employees to deliver orders while driving back home, to speed up its online delivery services.
Eliza Wasni, 16-Year-Old Girl, Charged With Stabbing, Murdering Uber Driver In Chicago
Eliza Wasni, a teenager from Chicago, who was charged with murder of her Uber driver was taken into custody by the police after they tased her as she refused to drop her weapons.
Didi Chuxing, Yandex Developing Self-Driving Technology To Compete With Tesla, Waymo And Uber
Russian tech giant Yandex unveiled its prototype self-driving technology Tuesday — the company has modified a Toyota Prius V with sensors, artificial intelligence and "proprietary computing algorithms".
Texas Bathroom Bill: Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google Lobby Against Proposal
Tech giants including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google are demanding Texas not move forward with a bill that would bar transgender students from using the bathroom that matches their gender identity.
Uber Waymo Lawsuit: Uber Fires Anthony Levandowski, Former Google Engineer At Center Of Case
Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski has been fired by Uber because of his unwillingness to cooperate in the lawsuit filed by Waymo.
Watch Pilots Test The Kitty Hawk Flyer, Flying Vehicle Backed By Larry Page
Behind-the-scenes video shows pilots testing the Kitty Hawk Flyer, the flying vehicle project backed by Alphabet CEO and Google co-founder Larry Page.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick's Troubling Times Continue As Mother Killed In Boating Accident
Tragedy strikes Travis Kalanick as his company, Uber, remains embroiled in numerous controversies including the allegation that it has been stealing from its drivers.
Uber And Lyft In Austin: New Texas Law Allows Ride-Hailing Services To Operate Throughout State
A bill expected to be signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbot will allow Uber and Lyft to operate once again in the city of Austin without abiding by the city's strict background check requirements.
Uber-Waymo Lawsuit: Uber Threatens To Fire Engineer At Center Of Waymo Case, Report Says
Uber said former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski could potentially be terminated from the company if he continues to refuse to cooperate with investigators.
Uber Adds 'Uber Freight' For The Trucking Business
Uber has made a new app available for truckers looking for a way to ease the challenges of the trucking business.
Sexism In Silicon Valley: Women Protest Light Sentence, Plea Deal Given To Former Cuberon CEO
Abhishek Gattani, the former Cuberon CEO who was recorded threatening and allegedly beating his wife, will accept a plea deal of just 15 days in jail, according to multiple reports.
Elon Musk Turned Down Tesla-Uber Partnership Offer Made By Travis Kalanick, New Book Says
Travis Kalanick, CEO of the ride-hailing company, called Tesla CEO Elon Musk to propose a self-driving partnership between the two companies, a new book says.
Uber Update: App Adds Real-Time Public Transportation Data
Uber announced its partnership with the Transit App to show riders real-time public transportation data.
Judge In Uber-Waymo Lawsuit Rules Uber Can Continue Using Self-Driving Technology
Uber will be allowed to continue using the technology that may have been stolen from Waymo, a judge ruled Monday.
Summer Olympics 2020 News: Toyota-Backed Flying Car Could Light Torch In Tokyo For Opening Ceremony
Toyota has backed the flying car project Skydrive, led by a team called Cartivator, which plans to light the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games torch with the flying vehicle.
Alphabet’s Waymo, Lyft Team Up For Self-Driving Collaboration
The collaboration will work on self-driving technology and test autonomous cars on the road, in a bid to take on the world’s largest ride-hailing company, Uber.
Self-Driving Legislation Could Make Or Break Future Of The Technology
Legislation currently being prepared will determine how soon self-driven cars hit public roads.
Uber Lawsuit: Company Fails To Accommodate People With Disabilities, Suit Says
Uber is facing another lawsuit, this time from people who say the company has failed in making its services more accessible to those with disabilities.
DOJ Investigating Uber Over Greyballing Issue, Reports Say
A criminal probe has been initiated against the ride-hailing company for using a software tool to evade authorities, said reports.
Is Uber Overcharging? Ride-Hailing Services Quotes Riders One Price, Pays Drivers Based On Another
Uber is reportedly pocketing the difference between the price it quotes passengers and the basis it uses to pay drivers.
Are Young People The Face Of The Gig Economy? They May Not Want To Be
What appears to be an easy side-hustle might come with inflated income expectations and a Byzantine tax burden.
Who Ends Up Paying For The Gig Economy? Uber And Airbnb Make Millions While States Lose Out
The “sharing economy” doesn't exactly share the wealth. Companies like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb make millions of dollars and pay lobbyists to help keep their tax bills low. States, cities — and workers — are coming up short.
Samsung Self-Driving Cars To Begin Testing In South Korea After Winning Ministry Approval
Is Samsung working on an autonomous vehicle? Company gets approval to test self-driving cars in Korea.
Uber Problems: Company May Face Investigation After Reports Of Tracking Users
After a report that Uber continued to track users after they deleted the Uber app, lawmakers and regulators are considering launching in investigation into the company's practices.
Didi Chuxing, Uber-Killer In China, Raises $5.5 Billion For Global Expansion, AI Development
The company brought Uber's China assets in 2016 and now is planning global expansion.
How Do I Find My Uber Rating? Update Makes Your Rider Rating Easy To Find
Uber announced two tweaks to its rating process that will affect both riders and drivers.
Uber Flying Cars: Uber Wants Airborne Vehicles By 2020
Uber hopes to develop cars that are capable of vertical takeoff and landing for testing within the next three years.
Google's Waymo Launches Self-Driving Taxi Program In Phoenix Area
Phoenix area residents can apply to join Waymo's self-driving car program and get free rides from its taxis.