Uber Stories
Uber Apologizes For Hiking Fares During Sydney Cafe Siege, Says Passengers Refunded
During last week's hostage crisis, Uber had raised fares four-fold for cabs out of Sydney's Central Business District.
South Korea Prosecutors Indict Local Uber Subsidiary: Yonhap
South Korea has indicted the CEO and local subsidiary of Uber Technologies for violating a law governing public transport.
Taiwan Says Uber 'Violating Law' By Operating Without License
Uber faces an array of challenges and bans in several cities around the world, and yet continues to attract funding.
Uber Apologizes After Singer Accuses Driver Of Sexual Harassment
The South African singer-songwriter is one of several women who have accused Uber drivers of sexual assault in recent weeks.
Uber To Subject Driver Applicants To Lie Detectors, Voice ID Checks
The ridesharing service is under scrutiny in the wake of rape allegations against drivers in the U.S. and India.
Uber Boston Rape Case: Driver Pleads Not Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Passenger
The not-guilty plea came the same week two other woman accused Uber drivers in Boston of sexual assault.
After Alleged Uber Rape, Indian Car Share Services Clamor For Women Drivers But Find Few
That may be changing as several initiatives create opportunities for women drivers -- and women passengers seeking safe rides.
China's Baidu Confirms Investment In Online Taxi Service Uber
Chinese Internet giant Baidu confirmed it is buying a stake in Uber but didn't disclose the stake size or the investment amount.
India’s Ride-Sharing Startups Fight Uber Rape Ban, See Tech As Key To Safety
Apps that use GPS to track vehicle movements will help ensure safer rides for women on the subcontinent, industry executives claim.
Uber Offers Free Rides Out Of Sydney CBD After Criticism For Raising Rates Amid Hostage Crisis
Uber Sydney started the freebies after complaints it used a hostage crisis to price gouge, according to a published report.
Chicago And New York Consider City-Government Sponsored Uber-Like Taxi App
Chicago and New York are considering rolling out their own "e-hail" taxi apps that could beat Uber and Lyft.
Amazon vs. Google: Welcome To The Latest Cold War In Tech, Now Fought In The Open
For years, Google and Amazon have been in a cold war that finally got heated this week.
Uber May Have Received $600 Million Investment From China's Baidu
Uber is having a lot of problems around the world, but raising money isn't one of them.
Uber Driver Shiv Kumar Yadav Says Women Succumb To His Charm; Has Allegedly Raped At Least 6 Women
The Uber cab driver has so far been accused of rape by six women, but people in his village say there may be other victims.
More Indian States Ban Uber, Following New Delhi Rape Case Involving Cab Driver
Karnataka banned the U.S.-based taxi-service provider Uber, following similar actions by New Delhi, Hyderabad and Maharashtra.
Startup Shyp Looks To Bring Uber-Style Convenience To Package Delivery
Pay a $5 pickup charge and they'll come to your house to send your items anywhere in the world.
Start Spreading The News: What You Should Read Today [12/10/14]
From the CIA torture report to Uber's bad week, here's what's making headlines Wednesday.
Uber Official To Be Questioned Again By Delhi Police, Hyderabad Bans Services Amid Rape Claim
Hyderabad became the second city to ban Uber's services after a New Delhi rape allegedly involving a company-affiliated driver.
Worldwide Pushback Against Uber Could Spell Trouble For Ridesharing Startup
It's been a rough week for Uber, which faces bans in four countries and a lawsuit by Portland, Oregon.
Uber Cab Driver A Serial Offender: Out On Bail For 2013 Rape Case, Arrested In 2006 Under Arms Act
Shiv Kumar Yadav, who is accused of raping a woman in New Delhi on Friday, was reportedly out on bail in a 2013 rape case.
Delhi Bans Uber, Police Book Company For Cheating; Thailand Asks Company To Halt Services
Uber's cab service was banned in New Delhi after a woman claimed that she was raped on Friday by a driver contracted by the company.
Uber's India Chief Could Face Questioning By Local Police After Rape Charge Against Its Driver
New Delhi's state government banned the cab service Monday, shortly after Uber's CEO released a statement criticizing local screening systems.
New Delhi Bans Uber; Cab Driver Suspected Of Rape Spent 7 Months In Jail For 2011 Sexual Assault
Local police said that the driver, suspected of raping a woman in New Delhi India on Friday night, spent months in jail in a 2011 rape case.
Uber Driver Allegedly Rapes Passenger In New Delhi, Is Being Sought By Police
Police are searching for the driver, after a woman filed a complaint that he physically assaulted and raped her Friday night.
With $1.2B In New Funding, Uber Is Now Worth More Than Netflix, Twitter
The ride-sharing service is now worth nearly as much as General Motors.
Here's Why Investors Think Uber Is Worth More Than Netflix And Twitter
It potentially replaces the yellow cab, private car, mass transit and car rentals.
Uber Trying To Raise More Than $1 Billion In The Midst Of A PR Disaster And Loud Driver Dissatisfaction
Money speaks loudly. The ridesharing company Uber is looking to raise $1 billion amid controversy.
Uber's Controversial Job Posting Highlights Aggressive Tactics In Battle With Taxi Industry
The service seeks "oppositional researchers" to dig up dirt on its foes.
Sen. Al Franken Questions Uber About Privacy Policy [FULL LETTER]
Sen. Al Franken penned a letter to Uber CEO Travis Kalanick about the company's privacy policy.
Uber Promises To Change, But It Has A Habit Of Violating Its Own Privacy Policy
Uber's New York GM Josh Mohrer is under internal investigation for using 'God View' to track a journalist.