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Uber has been looking to boost its growing food delivery service Uber Eats during the coronavirus pandemic

Uber Eats Vs. Uber Rides: Which One Brought In More Money?

Uber saw a steady revenue stream from its food-delivery services, mirroring a successful third quarter for GrubHub.

Uber reported more losses in the past quarter as the pandemic hobbled its ride-hailing operations, even though its delivery business improved

Pandemic Keeps Uber In The Red As Revenue Plunges

Pandemic keeps Uber in the red as revenue plunges

Uber reported more losses in the past quarter as the pandemic hobbled its ride-hailing operations, even though its delivery business improved

Uber Reports $1.1 Bn Loss On Revenue Plunge

Uber reports $1.1 bn loss on revenue plunge

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Uber, Lyft Look To Broaden Labor Law Exemptions After Prop 22 Victory

Prop 22 in California means rideshare and delivery service companies do not have to classify their drivers as employees.

California voters approved a referendum allowing ride-hailing giants to keep their model of using independent contractors, effectively overturning a state law requiring drivers to be classified as employees

Gig Economy Lives On After California Passes Uber-led Referendum

Gig economy lives on after California passes Uber-led referendum

Uber and Lyft have said that reclassifying their drivers as employees poses risks to their business models

Here’s How Much Money Uber And Lyft Will Save From Prop 22

The ride-sharing companies will not have to classify drivers as employees under the new legislation.

Uber said its freight unit which connects shippers and drivers was valued at more than $3 billion in a new financing round

Uber Eats Accused Of Racial Bias Over Policy Allowing Free Delivery For Black-Owned Restaurants

To support the Black community after the killing of George Floyd, Uber waived delivery charges for Black-owned restaurants to incentivize customers to buy from them.

Uber driver Sergei Fyodorov supports a California referendum which would allow gig workers to remain independent and overturn a state law requiring them to be classified as employees

California Court Ruling A Game-Changer For Uber, Lyft

The state of California sued the ride-hailing companies for not treating their contractors as employees, which would require them to receive benefits and a minimum wage.

Uber and Lyft have defended their ride-hailing business model against a California law seeking to make their drivers employees rather than independent contractors

Uber And Lyft Argue In California Court Over Status Of Drivers

Uber and Lyft argue in California court over status of drivers

Tours of classic London attractions like Tower Bridge are losing out as more British people visit the capital

London Refuses To Renew Ride-Hailing Firm Ola's Operating License Over Safety Issues

The decision on Ola came shortly after its rival, Uber, won its appeal over similar safety issues

Uber said its freight unit which connects shippers and drivers was valued at more than $3 billion in a new financing round

Investors Load $500 Mn Into Uber's Trucking Business

Investors load $500 mn into Uber's trucking business

Rideshare rivals Uber and Lyft are angered at a minimum wage for drivers in Seattle

Seattle Sets Minimum Wage For Lyft, Uber Drivers

Seattle sets minimum wage for Lyft, Uber drivers

Uber said it intends to become "zero emissions" by 2040 as it moves to transition mainly to electric vehicles, as part of an effort to fight climate change

Where Can Uber And Lyft Drivers Make More Money? Seattle Latest City To Enforce Hourly Wages

The city joins New York City in forcing the companies to pay employees more.

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Toyota-Backed Startup Successfully Tests Manned Electric Flying Car, Plans Launch By 2023

SkyDrive, a Japanese startup with financial backing from Toyota, successfully tested SD-03, its electric flying vehicle prototype with a pilot.

The ride-hailing giant said the length of the licence would be for 18 months and welcomed the decision as a "recognition of Uber's commitment to safety"

Uber Wins New London Licence After Appeal

Uber wins new London licence after appeal

The ride-hailing giant said the length of the licence would be for 18 months and welcomed the decision as a "recognition of Uber's commitment to safety"

Uber Wins London Licence After Appeal

Uber wins London licence after appeal

Palantir, which sells software used by governments and large firms worldwide, will begin trading at the New York Stock Exchange at the end of September

Palantir To Begin New York Trading On September 30

Palantir to begin New York trading on September 30

A video grab made from dashcam footage shows the moment before the collision of ride-sharing Uber's self-driving vehicle and a pedestrian killed in Tempe, Arizona in 2018

Uber Safety Driver In Autonomous Car Charged In 2018 Fatality

Uber safety driver in autonomous car charged in 2018 fatality

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UK Blasts Nvidia's $40 Billion Deal To Buy Chip Designer Arm Holdings From SoftBank

Arm is regarded as the crown jewel of the British tech sector; thousands of U.K. jobs could be lost, critics say.

Uber said it intends to become "zero emissions" by 2040 as it moves to transition mainly to electric vehicles, as part of an effort to fight climate change

Climate Change: Uber Vows To Use Electric Vehicles Exclusively By 2040

Uber’s fleets in U.S., Canada and Europe will be green by 2030

Uber said it intends to become "zero emissions" by 2040 as it moves to transition mainly to electric vehicles, as part of an effort to fight climate change

Uber Says Will Be 'Zero Emissions' By 2040

Uber says will be 'zero emissions' by 2040

Uber has operated in a legal grey area in Hong Kong and the judge's decision could deal a blow to ride-sharing in the city

Uber Seeks Hong Kong Govt Meeting After Court Defeat

Uber seeks Hong Kong govt meeting after court defeat

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Uber’s Plan To Enforce Mask Policies For Riders? Selfies

The same technology used to keep drivers in line will soon be extended to riders.

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34 Successful Companies With Terrible Early Business Plans

These 34 companies have pushed past their rough start and made it to the big time.

Uber's former security chief Joseph Sullivan faces a maximum sentence of eight years in prison if convicted

US Charges Former Uber Security Chief In Hack Cover-up

US charges former Uber security chief in hack cover-up

Shortly before the appeals court decision, Lyft said it would suspend its rideshare service in California rather than classify drivers as employees entitled to benefits

Uber-Lyft Back Off Plans To Suspend California Ride Services

Uber-Lyft back off plans to suspend California ride services

The threat to its business model puts pressure on Uber to move faster toward its vision of dispatching self-driving cars to provide rides on demand

Former Uber Executive Charged For Attempting To Hide 2016 Hack With Bribes

The former security chief allegedly paid off hackers to keep a 2016 data breach under wraps.

The threat to its business model puts pressure on Uber to move faster toward its vision of dispatching self-driving cars to provide rides on demand

As Uber, Lyft Pledge Millions In California Employment Fight, Smaller Companies Look To Kick The Door In

Uber, Lyft, and several food delivery services have pledged over $110 million to fight classifying drivers as employees ahead of November elections.

The threat to its business model puts pressure on Uber to move faster toward its vision of dispatching self-driving cars to provide rides on demand

Uber-Lyft To Stop California Services Absent Reprieve

Uber-Lyft to stop California services absent reprieve

A California judge gave Uber and Lyft 10 days to reclassify drivers as employees in compliance with a new state law

Uber, Lyft Speeding Toward Collision With California Court Over Employee Classification

The pressure to classify drivers as employees has spread overseas to the United Kingdom and is also leaking into food-delivery services.