Uber, Lyft and DoorDash react to Biden's gig worker rule
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash reacted Tuesday to the Department of Labor's proposed rule about classifying workers as employees versus independent contractors.
Uber’s former security chief found guilty of hiding 2016 data breach
Uber's former head of security, Joe Sullivan, was founded guilty in a federal court in San Francisco Wednesday of hiding a 2016 data breach from authorities.
Lyft freezing US hiring for remainder of year
Lyft is halting its hiring in the United States for the remainder of the year, according to a statement Wednesday from a spokesperson of the ride-share company.
Uber blames hacking group Lapsus$ for breach, says contractor's password was sold on dark web
A hacker affiliated with the cybercrime group Lapsus$ allegedly breached Uber's internal communication systems last week, the rideshare service said.
Uber looking into computer system hack
Uber confirmed on Thursday that some of its internal computer systems had been breached by a hacker and it is being investigated. Uber said it was in touch with police about the hack.
Uber's new safety toolkit featuring live help from an agent
Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.
Uber, ADT partner so users can talk to a safety agent during ride
Uber unveiled live help from an ADT safety agent in a new "safety toolkit" on Tuesday.
Uber driver shot at during attempted Washington, DC carjacking: report
The Metropolitan Police Department tells FOX Business that one suspect is in custody following an incident in which an Uber driver reportedly escaped a carjacking.
Uber posts stronger operating income as quarterly revenue doubles
Uber Technologies Inc.’s revenue more than doubled last quarter and boosted its operating performance amid high inflation and worries about the weakening economy.
Jobs report, 2Q earnings, insurer shuts offices in California and more: Tuesday's 5 things to know
GEICO said Californians may still obtain insurance in the state, but must now use a computer or mobile device to accomplish that. A new jobs report and 2Q earnings are also on tap.
Uber will let drivers see how much they make from rides before accepting them
Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, announced a new feature that allows drivers to see how much they can make from a trip before accepting it.
NYC Uber rides most expensive in the U.S., study finds
An Uber ride in New York City will set you back more than any other city in the U.S. according to a new study, but fares in Nashville are not much cheaper.
These companies have paused hiring or laid off employees
Here is a FOX Business roundup of the companies that have either laid employees off or halted or slowed hiring.
Lyft to shutter its car-rental business and lay off about 60 workers
Lyft is responding to economic concerns by laying off about 60 workers, shuttering its car-rental business and consolidating its global operations team.
Uber sued by more than 500 female passengers over sexual assaults, other attacks on rides
Rideshare company Uber has been hit with a class action lawsuit involving hundreds of women who claim they were attacked by drivers due to lax security.
UAE sees high fuel prices after becoming accustomed to cheap gas
Gas prices have spiked in the United Arab Emirates since the beginning of this year, a different reality in a region where fuel had been cheap in recent years.
Leaked documents reveal Uber's secretive relationship with top politicians
Leaked documents show Uber's relationship with top European politicians, including French President Emmanuel Macron while he was serving as minister of the economy.
Uber report details more than 3K sexual assault claims on platform amid pandemic
Uber issued its latest safety report which saw the number of sexual assault reports from its U.S. rides decline by 38% in 2019-2020, an improvement from the previous two years.
Judge says former Uber security chief must face fraud charges over alleged role in hacking coverup
A federal judge ruled that an ex-Uber security chief must face wire fraud charges over his alleged involvement in trying to cover up a hacking in 2016.
Tesla vehicles rented by 15K Uber drivers through Hertz partnership
Uber driver demand for Teslas has gone through the roof just eight months after the ride-hailing company reached a rental agreement with Hertz.