Uber Stories
BlaBlaCar: When Will Real Ridesharing Come To The US?
Ridesharing -- where everyday drivers pick up passengers -- is already taking place in Europe. We speak to Nicolas Brusson, co-founder of BlaBlaCar.
Uber’s India Ambitions In Jeopardy After Another Sexual Assault Charge Against Driver
The ridesharing company has big plans for the subcontinent, but they’ll go nowhere unless it can ensure passenger safety.
South Korea To Ban Taxi Services By Private Drivers In Blow To Uber
South Korean lawmakers passed a bill early on Friday to ban taxi services provided by private drivers, marking what is likely the first nationwide legislation to outlaw Uber Technologies Inc's low-cost uberX service.
FBI Investigates Uber Account Information Leak
Two months after login credentials for Uber accounts were found for sale online, the FBI is investigating how the information could have been leaked.
Uber Seeking $1 Billion Credit Line From Banks: Report
Securing a line of credit is considered a step toward an IPO, but Uber is unlikely to do so until next year, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Uber Raid In China Followed By Government's Copycat App
China's government-run version of car-hailing app Uber is legal, but more expensive.
Bum Rap For The Google Bus? Tech Workers’ Free Rides Cut Pollution, Traffic (But Protesters Still Want Them Gone)
Experts say the technology workers' free rides cut traffic and pollution. So why do demonstrators want to do away with them?
India Asks ISPs To Block Internet Access To Rideshare Upstarts Uber, Ola
Uber and cab-hailing competitors in India continue to operate while wrangling with regulators, even as previous bans haven't worked.
Uber Offers $3B To Buy ‘Here,’ Nokia’s Digital Mapping Service: Report
Nokia's mapping service could help Uber manage its core transportation network and its logistics business.
Uber Looks To Hire Editor To 'Tell The Uber Story'
Uber doesn't like what the press is writing about it. So it's looking for an editor to help Uber write about itself.
Chinese Authorities Raid Uber Office In Guangzhou Amid Crackdown On Ride-Booking Apps
Uber says it was a routine commercial inspection but the raid highlights growing tension in China over ride-booking apps.
Uber Enters Food Delivery Race By Launching UberEATS In New York, Chicago
UberEATS is also available in Chicago, Los Angeles and Barcelona.
Uber Must Respond To Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination Against Blind Riders: Federal Judge
The ride-hailing service must respond to complaints its drivers refused blind passengers with service dogs.
India’s Ola To Take Ridesharing Beyond The Big Cities In Bid To Outflank Uber
Smartphone proliferation in India is drawing investors into ride-hailing startups, a market seen by Uber as its largest after the U.S.
Uber India Launches Rickshaw-On-Demand Service, Continuing Push Into Emerging Markets
The addition of rickshaws is one of many ways Uber is trying to compete in emerging markets around the world.
Amazon Executive Hired As Lyft’s Chief Operating Officer
Seeking to be more competitive against Uber, the ride-hailing firm hires a former Amazon exec to be its chief operating officer.
India Rideshare Provider Ola Cabs Raises $315 Million From Funders Led By DST Global
Ola Cabs is guzzling cash as it expands its driver network and adds services to fend off challengers on the subcontinent.
NYC Detective Apologizes For Rant Against Uber Driver Caught On Viral Video
Detective Patrick Cherry said that he let his emotions get the better of him, but the Uber driver had been "discourteous."
Uber Hires Facebook Security Head As Chief Security Officer
Joe Sullivan said he convinced the Department of Justice's Miami office to get on the Internet in the 1990s during his time there.
UberX Driver Accused Of Breaking Into Woman's Home After Dropping Her At Airport
Maybe you want to rethink that Uber ride to the airport.
April Fools Day 2015: The 15 Best Tech Pranks We Hope You Didn't Fall For
It's April Fools' Day, when some of the biggest tech companies put their funniest foot forward.
Dark Net Sites Selling Thousands Of Uber Passwords, Company Denies Data Breach
Obtaining a username-and-password combination could be enough to predict someone's movements.
India's Delhi State Seeks To Enforce Ban On Uber, Ola Cabs: Report
Authorities in the Indian state of Delhi are reportedly seeking the federal government's help to enforce a ban on Uber and local rival Ola.
Uber In Marketing Deal With India’s Times Group, Subcontinent Now Largest Market After U.S.
Uber is rushing to expand in India after consolidation among local rivals in China has kept much of that market out of its hands.
Mutual Funds And Pensions Now Piling Into Risky Tech Investments
Mutual funds and pensions are increasingly investing in speculative young tech startups, which some call a worrying trend.
Ola Cabs Strikes Back At Uber In India With Food Delivery Service OlaCafe
Ola Cabs is looking to consolidate its position as India's largest rideshare company to fend off Uber, offering new services such as food delivery.
Uber Inc And BYD Of China In Deal For Fleet Of Electric Cars
The electric car is part of Uber's program to help its drivers buy or lease new or used cars.
Uber Out At SXSW: Banned From Airport Pickups As Lyft Strikes Deal With City
Sorry, hipsters. Looks like Uber devotees may be walking to SXSW.
Uber Rape Scandal, Lyft Rivalry, Spying Controversy Are Fodder For Sketch Comics In Funny Or Die Video
A group of Los Angeles sketch comics lampooned the ride-sharing service Thursday for its recent controversies.
Uber Hit With Latest Setback As Japan Orders Halt To Ride-Sharing Trial
The company's plan to expand beyond Tokyo suffers a setback.