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Coronavirus News: Companies Offering Paid Sick Leave To US Workers Affected By COVID-19
Lyft, Uber, McDonald's and Walmart will offer a minimum of two weeks paid sick leave with additional differences based on the company.
Google Lawsuit: Former Employee Ordered To Pay $179 Million After Allegedly Giving Up Trade Secrets
A former Google employee was ordered to pay Google $179 million after alleged giving away Waymo's trade secrets. He has since filed bankruptcy.
Uber Loses French Case, Driver Declared Employee
Uber loses French case, driver declared employee
Lyft Self-Driving Program Ramps Up; Ride-Hailing Companies Contribute Climate Pollution
A new report reveals that ride-hailing company Lyft is ramping up its use of autonomous vehicles.
YouTuber James Charles Says That Uber Driver Threatened To Assault Him
YouTuber and influencer James Charles had an encounter with an Uber driver who he claims threatened to assault him.
Uber Reactivates Colombia Service After Three-week Hiatus
Uber reactivates Colombia service after three-week hiatus
New Ride-Hailing Service Launched To Rival Uber And Lyft: Here’s How To Use It
A new ride-hailing service introduced in New York City is designed to offer an alternative to Uber and Lyft.
London Coronavirus Patient Took Uber To Hospital, Driver's Account Suspended
The woman, thought to be a Chinese nationalist who had recently traveled to London from China, was immediately given a face mask and transferred to the hospital’s special testing area.
Uber Driver Charged For Reported Car Chase In Richmond, Virginia, Passengers Livestreamed On Facebook
The car chase began after the Uber driver's car reportedly was hit by another driver who fled.
SoftBank Group Nine-month Net Profit Down Nearly 70%
SoftBank Group nine-month net profit down nearly 70%
Fake Uber Driver: Authorities Urge Other Victims To Emerge In Peeping Tom Case
Bakersfield police said the suspect they arrested on Friday was not just a fake Uber driver; he is also being investigated for a stalking and peeping Tom incident.
Infographic: Uber's Blockbuster Growth Comes At A Hefty Price
The ride-hailing giant that recently expanded into food delivery and freight transportation continues to grow like gangbusters but does so at incredibly high cost.
Friday's Stock Market Close: US Equities Drop As Virus Fears Overcome Good Jobs Report
U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday as strong January jobs report was overshadowed by virus woes.
Uber Shares Rev Up As It Drives Toward Profits
Uber shares rev up as it drives toward profits
Arizona CEO Suspended After Video Emerges Of Racist Tirade Against African-American Uber Driver
The CEO yelled racial slurs at the Uber driver after a short argument about the driver asking him not to sit in the front seat of his car.
Uber Can Now Test Self-Driving Tech On California Roads
The company has been granted a permit by the California DMV. To recall, the tests were stopped after a self-driven car killed a pedestrian in 2018.
Uber Suspended: 2 Drivers Possibly Infected With Coronavirus In Mexico
Two Uber drivers in Mexico quarantined after transporting a Chinese man with signs and symptoms of the 2019-nCoV. Uber suspends 240 accounts for at least two weeks to be safe.
Uber Suspends 240 Users Accounts Over Possible Virus Contact
Uber suspends 240 users accounts over possible virus contact
Lyft Layoffs 2020: Can The Rideshare Company Ever Turn A Profit?
Rideshare company Lyft is expected to announce a series of layoffs on Wednesday.
Uber Sells Meal Delivery Service In India To Competitor
Uber sells meal delivery service in India to competitor
Bollywood Star Slams Uber After 'Scariest Experience'
Bollywood star slams Uber after 'scariest experience'
Uber Announces End Of Services In Colombia
Uber announces end of services in Colombia
Takeout Wars: Is GrubHub Seeking A Buyer Amid Competition In Food Delivery Industry?
Traders sent company shares soaring amid reports of a possible merger.
Hyundai To Make Flying Cars For Uber Air Taxis
Hyundai to make flying cars for Uber air taxis
Uber Sues California Over Gig-economy Labor Law
Uber sues California over gig-economy labor law
Michigan Company Experiments With Autonomous Food-Delivery Robots To Compete With Grubhub, Doordash
Ann Arbor-based Refraction AI will begin testing a food delivery service with autonomous robots in January.
Uber Co-founder Travis Kalanick Severs Last Ties To Company
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick severs last ties to company
Uber News: Why Kalanick Resigned From Board Of Directors
The resignation is effective Dec. 31, allowing Kalanick to concentrate on CloudKitchens and the 10100 Fund.
Uber Says Co-founder Travis Kalanick To Leave Company's Board
Uber says co-founder Travis Kalanick to leave company's board
Colombia Orders Uber To Suspend App Services
Colombia orders Uber to suspend app services