Uber Stories
Uber CEO's 13-Tweet Apology Misses Opportunity To 'Clean House'
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick apologizes for a colleague's comments suggesting the company could intimidate journalists.
Uber Exec Mulled Task Force To Intimidate, Harass Journalists
The ride-sharing company's public image takes another beating.
Ridesharing Service Uber To Partner With Music Service Spotify
Tired of listening to your taxi driver's outdated playlist? Grab an Uber car and listen to your Spotify playlist.
Congress Rides The Uber Bandwagon: Car Service Popular With Washington Lawmakers, Study Says
As local municipalities debate the legality of Uber, politicians in Washington are loving the ride.
Uber Partners With Lenders In India To Offer Car Loans To Cabbies
Uber is looking to boost its presence in India by teaming up with lenders to give loans to aspiring cab drivers.
Lyft Says COO Lifted Confidential Docs Before Joining Rival Uber
Travis VanderZanden is accused of breaching his confidentiality agreement.
Uber Issues Holiday Reminder To Users: Surge Pricing Will Be In Effect
Uber's surge pricing reminder also gives the ride-sharing company the ability to say it warned customers.
Nevada Puts The Brakes On Ride-Sharing App Uber
Nevada's state’s attorney general filed a court order against ride-sharing app Uber late Friday.
Uber Your Flu Shot? Car Service Announces Vaccine Pilot Program
Drivers transport a registered nurse to deliver and inject the shot to customers anywhere within the test cities of New York, Boston and Washington.
Uber, Lyft Almost Always Cheaper Than Traditional Taxis, Researchers Find
A new study claims that Uber and Lyft rides are almost always cheaper than traditional taxis.
Surge-Pricing Earns Uber An 'F' From Better Business Bureau
The problem is that there's no clear alternative for frustrated customers.
Is Uber Safe? Ride Share Company Provides Your Driver Minimal Training
Not only does Uber not require that all of its drivers get basic training, if they want it, they have to pay for it themselves.
Uber Circulates Petition To Urge Pennsylvania Lawmakers To Bless Car Service
The car service wants to launch its uberX low-cost option in all 67 counties as well as in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Lyft Acquires Hitch App With Eyes On Uber's Carpooling Service
Lyft hopes Hitch, it's new acquisition, will give the company ground in its rivalry with Uber.
Silicon Valley Startup Homejoy Using Homeless Contractors As Housecleaners
Silicon Valley startups often use independent contractors, but in Homejoy's case, they're sometimes homeless.
Uber Expands Low-Cost Cab Service In India Even As Potential Payments Ban Looms Ahead
Uber, California's hot taxi startup has expanded its Indian service, adding its low-cost UberX option in three Indian cities
CEO Kalanick Wants Uber To Be Your Delivery Service, Eyes Emerging Markets For Core Ride Sharing Business
Uber chief Travis Kalanick says global expansion in ride-sharing underway as he tests U.S. markets for delivery services.
Uber's Carpool Service Shuttered In Latest California Regulatory Setback
Uber has struggled to overcome arcane legal statutes through its five-year history.
Uber Claims To Create 50,000 New Jobs Every Month
An Uber spokesperson didn't backpedal when asked about CEO Travis Kalanick's bold claim.
Uber Banned In Germany: Cab-Hailing Service Could Face Fines Of $328K Per 'UberPop' Trip
If Uber continues to operate, it could face fines of up to $328,225 per trip.
Uber Taps David Plouffe, Obama's Campaign Manager, To Lead Communication Strategy
David Plouffe, praised for using modern methords to get President Obama elected in 2008, will now work for Uber.
Uber vs. Lyft: Uber Dirty Tactics Involve Ordering, Canceling 5,000 Lyft Rides - Report
Lyft has accused rival Uber of trying to keep the competition busy while it swoops in to take the business.
Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Wants To Replace Taxis With Teslas In Las Vegas
The entrepreneur behind Zappos has invested $10 million in a ridesharing service that combines Zipcar, Uber and Citi Bike.
Uber Ice Cream: Delivery Strategy Comes With National Ice Cream Day Just Two Days Away
Uber will try to pull business away from taxis Friday by bribing customers with ice cream.
Uber To Cap Surge Pricing Under Agreement With New York City
Under an agreement with the New York District Attorney, Uber will limit its controversial surge pricing during busy times.
Uber Price Drop: New Yorkers Pay Less Than A Normal Taxi For Limited Time
Uber, the California-based taxi startup, announced Monday it will charge New York customers less than a taxi for taking them the same distance.
Free Rides For Uber Customers In Cape Town, SA
The car-sharing service launched a low-cost version in Cape Town, South Africa.
Uber Reports Massive Jump In Sign-Ups Amid European Taxi Strikes
As cabbies strike in cities across Europe, car-sharing service Uber could have the last laugh.
Uber's Latest Investment Values Firm At $17 Billion As It Preps To Accelerate Fight With Taxi Industry
Uber, the online ridesharing service, said on Friday that it raised another $1.2 billion from investors.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Declares War On Taxi Industry In Interview [VIDEO]
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick shared plans to wage a transportation war against the taxi industry at the Code Conference on Thursday.