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Uber Accused Of Impeding NLRB Probe Into Labor Practices
U.S. authorities say the ride-hailing giant is not cooperating with an investigation into whether its drivers are employees or independent contractors.
Amazon Launches Two Alexa Digital Assistant-Based Gadgets
The devices based on the voice-controlled Echo speaker let users do everything from ordering a pizza to listening to music and changing the temperatures of their homes.
Grab, Uber Rival In Southeast Asia, To Provide Insurance For Passengers, Drivers
Grab, an Asian car- and motorcycle-hailing app, will provide up to $250,000 of insurance for passengers and drivers in Southeast Asia, known to have some of the most dangerous roads in the world.
US Chamber Of Commerce To Sue Seattle Over Uber Driver Ordinance
The federation of more than 3 million businesses would enter the legal battle over whether drivers are independent contractors or employees.
Uber In Pakistan: Ride-Hailing App To Compete With Rickshaw Rides, Allow Cash Payments
Pakistan is the 69th country to get the car ride-sharing app. Passengers will have the option of paying with cash or a credit card.
Uber NYC: Union Will Withdraw Request For Election To Represent Drivers At LaGuardia Airport
Under a tentative deal, the Electrical Workers will pull back from efforts to organize a group of the ride-hailing service provider's drivers.
Uber Introduces Motorbike-Hailing Service, Starts Pilot Program In Bangkok
Motorcycle taxis are already popular in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia because of their low cost and ability to navigate easily through traffic.
Kalamazoo Shooting Update: Michigan Uber Driver Jason Dalton Switched Cars, Visited Gun Store
Authorities are analyzing a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun and a cell phone seized from Jason Dalton to determine the motive of Saturday’s shooting in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Kalamazoo Shooting Suspect Jason Dalton Charged With 6 Counts Of Murder Ahead Of Arraignment
Jason Dalton, 45, was accused of killing six people and injuring two in drive-by shootings late Saturday.
How Uber Conducts Background Checks On Potential Drivers
After an Uber driver allegedly killed six people in a shooting rampage in Michigan, attention has turned to how the company screens potential employees.
Kalamazoo Shooting Update: Who Is Jason Dalton? Mugshot Of Suspect Who Shot Multiple People Dead In Michigan Area Released
The suspect involved in a series of shootings in Kalamazoo, Michigan, area has been identified as Uber driver Jason Dalton, officials said.
Uber Losing $1B A Year In China To Increase Market Share
The ride-hailing company says that while business continues to grow in the U.S., it is losing money in a big way in China.
Uber, Airbnb And Other Gig Employers Demand Harmonized EU Rules Before Regulators Kill Sharing Economy
Dozens of businesses with models rooted in the sharing economy are seeking changes in the way they are regulated by the European Union and its member states.
A Union Turf War Is Snuffing Out The Campaign To Organize Uber Drivers At LaGuardia Airport
Objections from the ranks of organized labor are delaying an effort to unionize Uber drivers at New York City's LaGuardia Airport.
Uber NYC: Angered By Fare Cuts, Drivers At LaGuardia Airport Say They Want A Union
Uber’s move last month to reduce fares was designed to aid an aggressive expansion plan. But instead it has triggered a driver backlash.
New York City Uber Drivers Protest 15% UberX Price Cuts
Workers gathered outside the company’s Long Island City office Monday to demonstrate against the reductions.
Uber Drivers Plan New York City Protest, Slam Reduced Fares As A ‘Wage Cut’
Drivers for the popular ride-hailing service will protest Monday outside the company’s headquarters over a plan to slice fares by 15 percent.
Lyft ‘Dodges A Bullet’ In Worker Lawsuit, But Uber May Not Be As Lucky
Lyft has reached a deal with some drivers who say they were mislabeled as independent contractors. But some say the broader question remains unsettled.
Ride-Hailing Service Lyft Settles California Drivers’ Lawsuit For $12.25M
As part of the settlement, Lyft also agreed to terminate drivers’ services after an advance warning, rather than terminating them at will.
Uber Using Child’s Toy To Stop Drunk Passengers Assaulting Drivers
The ride-hailing company is testing a scheme where the child's toy, Bop It, is left in the back seat of cars to distract drunk passengers.
Uber Dodges London Transport Regulator's Plan To Restrict Service In UK Capital
Transport for London had proposed requiring services like Uber to operate more like conventional taxis.
Hungary’s Taxi Drivers Demand Uber Be Shut down
More than 100 taxis blocked traffic in downtown Budapest Monday as drivers demanded a ban on Uber and other ride-hailing apps.
Uber’s Kalanick Says India’s Payment System Prompted Change In Operations
The ride-hailing company had run into trouble with India’s regulations, which mandated two-step credit-card authentication for making payments.
New York City Uber Study Finds Traffic Congestion Could Get Worse
The ride-hailing company's vehicles aren't significantly contributing to congestion in the city — but that could change, a study says.
Uber Receives Nearly $2B Investment From Chinese Firms
The ride-hailing company's Chinese unit was valued at $7 billion before taking on investment in its Series B funding round, its CEO said.
Uber In China Raises Fresh Funds At $7B Valuation Amid Fierce Battle With Local Rival Didi Kuaidi
The financing would help Uber in its uphill battle to capture market share in China from its local competitor Didi Kuaidi.
December Jobs Report: How Many Gig Economy Workers Are There, Really?
A study says 14.4 million people, including Lyft and Uber drivers, derive significant income from it, but many experts are unconvinced.
Uber Pays $20,000 To Settle New York Probe Into Passenger Privacy Breaches
The settlement is the culmination of a 14-month privacy investigation by the state attorney general.
CES 2016 After Dark: How Silicon Valley Does Sin City — Casinos, Strip Clubs And All
After the product demos and speeches are over, techies are partaking in the many nocturnal pleasures of Las Vegas.
Startup Company Aims At Solving Customer Complaints
Service, a California company, helps resolve problems such as lost luggage and late deliveries, saving clients time and money.