Uber Stories
Is Lyft Better Than Uber? Why Riders Are Switching
Lately, Uber has garnered some bad publicity, and riders have taken note, an analysis indicates.
Uber Greyball News: Company To Review Program, Stop Targeting Regulators
After Uber's Greyball program was publicly revealed, the car service confirmed it will stop using it to target and deceive local authorities.
Secret Uber Greyball Tool Could Get Car Company In Trouble
A anti-Uber group in upstate New York called on the state's attorney general to investigate if Uber broke state law by using its recently revealed "Greyball" technology to evade regulators.
Uber, Lyft Have Competition: Chinese Didi Chuxing Reportedly Setting Up AI, Self-Driving Operations In The US
The company had earlier acquired Uber's operations in China and now has reportedly got former Uber engineer Charlie Miller on board.
Uber Latest Sexual Assault? Driver Accused Of Raping Passenger In Wealthy Virginia Neighborhood
Sewanou Bisile Yoro, 34, was arrested on charges of abduction, rape and aggravated sexual assault.
Uber Scandals: Company To Hire Chief Operating Officer After Recent Controversies
Uber announced it will hire a chief operating officer to work alongside CEO Travis Kalanick after several months of controversies for the ride-sharing service.
Trump Travel Ban: Technology Companies Respond to Revised Executive Order Barring Travelers From 6 Majority-Muslim Countries
Technology companies respond to the Trump administration's latest immigration order, which bars travelers from six majority-Muslim countries.
What Is Greyball? Uber Used Data Collection Tools To Avoid Authorities And Operate Illegally: Report
A New York Times report says Uber used a number of data collection tools to help evade authorities and operate in cities it had been banned in.
Uber Self-Driving Cars Update: Company To File Permits To Get Vehicles On The Road In California
After Uber's self-driving vehicles were kicked off the road in December, the company plans to file for correct permits.
Uber Self-Driving Cars Might Be Back In California As Company Applies For DMV Permit
The California Department of Motor Vehicles had previously pulled the company's cars from the streets as it had refused to apply for a permit.
Uber CEO And Sexism: Engineer Who Wrote About Sexual Harassment Says Company Is Blaming Her For #DeleteUber
The former Uber engineer who wrote about her sexual harassment incident at the company said she is now being investigated by Uber and blamed for people deleting their Uber accounts.
Problems At Uber: Office Culture, Airport Ride Scandal And More
Uber has been in the news quite a bit lately. Here's a breakdown of the ride-sharing service's recent publicity woes and what the company is doing to fix them.
What Are Uber Drivers Making? CEO Caught On Video Arguing With Driver Over Pricing
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was caught on a dashcam video arguing with a driver over Uber pricing.
Uber Problems: Executive Resigns After Failing To Disclose He Left Google Over Sexual Harassment Accusations
Uber's SVP of engineering was asked to resign after the company found out he didn't disclose he left Google over sexual harassment claims.
Is My Password Secure? How To Change, Make Strong Passcode After A Hack
Following the Cloudflare leak users are asking how to change their Uber passwords, opting for more security.
Uber Sexual Harassment: Women Engineers Tell CEO Travis Kalanick 'There Is a Systemic Problem Here'
In recording of hour-long discussion with Uber female engineers and CEO Travis Kalanick, women address "elephant in the room," "systemic problem."
Donald Trump And Trans Student Bathroom Laws: How Tech Is Responding To Admin's Latest Order
The Donald Trump administration is once again at odds with the tech community over its recent decision to roll back protections for transgender students.
Uber Vs Lyft: New Cities Added As #DeleteUber Protest Continues
In the ongoing Uber vs. Lyft "battle," Lyft added more than 50 new cities to its network Thursday, making it easier for customers to #DeleteUber.
Waze Traffic App Expansion: Carpool Service Coming To More U.S. Cities, Latin America
Waze's carpool service will grow its coverage beyond the San Francisco area within the next few months.
Uber Vs. Lyft: #DeleteUber Is Back After Former Engineer Told Her Sexual Harassment Story
A former Uber engineer's story rekindled the #DeleteUber movement on social media, but are the alternatives better?
Uber News: CEO Travis Kalanick Hires Eric Holder To Investigate Susan Fowler Sexual Assault Claims
The former U.S. attorney general will investigate an ex-Uber engineer’s claims that the ride-hailing service ignored complaints about sexual harassment in the company.
Uber Sexual Assault: Statistics On The Ride-Share Company’s Safety For Drivers And Passengers
One employee cited a culture of sexual harassment at the company, but what about the sexual assault and harassment among Uber's drivers and riders?
Uber Sexual Assault: CEO Travis Kalanick Calls For Investigation After Former Engineer Alleges Sexual Harassment
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick responded to Susan J. Fowler's allegations by announcing a full and urgent investigation into the matter.
Uber Strike In India: When Will Driver Protest Over Wages, Benefits End?
Drivers, who have to work as many as 16 hours a day, are demanding better wages and benefits.
Android Wear 2.0 Uber App Download: Google Keeps Promise Of Bringing Ride-Hailing Service To Smartwatch OS
Google adds Uber support to Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch OS.
Uber And Crime: Drivers Reportedly Attacked In Brazil, Company Slowly Introduces New Step
Uber drivers are getting robbed and killed in Brazil, report shows.
Donald Trump News: Companies Face Pressure From Anti-Trump Employees Over Bosses’ Support To President, Report Says
In recent weeks, Donald Trump has received backing from top executives of companies like IBM, Oracle, Facebook and Uber.
Tesla (TSLA) Model 3 Update: Preparation For Car Production To Begin Feb. 20: Report
The automaker will start test-building the car on Feb. 20, a report said citing sources.
Where Is Waze Available? Carpool Service Expands To California Bay Area
Waze has brought its carpooling service to additional California counties and hopes to separate itself from market leaders Uber and Lyft.
Uber And Unions: Company Sues City Over Policy Allowing Drivers To Unionize
Uber has filed a lawsuit against the city of Seattle over a law that allows drivers for ridesharing apps to unionize. The city has responded that it believes Uber's claims are without merit.