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.
Uber brings back Pool option in certain cities
Uber said that its UberX Share will be an option for riders in New York and other cities, with the plans to expand the initiative to even more cities this summer.
Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season
In the first quarter of 2022, airport bookings represented 13% of Uber's gross mobility bookings, up 166% year over year and 15% versus pre-pandemic.
Big Tech urges Biden administration to allow visa holders' children to remain in US beyond age 21
Big Tech is calling on the Biden administration to adopt "more robust aging out policies" to keep more than 200,000 children of visa holders' in the United States.
Uber pivots offerings amid post-pandemic shift
Uber is ramping up its mobility and delivery features in an effort to stay competitive post-pandemic.
Uber and Lyft offering free grocery trips to Buffalo residents affected by mass shooting at supermarket
Rideshare apps Uber and Lyft are offering free rides to residents of the Buffalo neighborhood where a gunman opened fire on a supermarket Saturday, killing 10 people and wounding three others.
Uber to cut spending, treat hiring as 'privilege'
Uber reported a net loss of $5.9 billion during the first quarter of 2022 on revenue of $6.9 billion.
Lyft shares plunge on weak earnings outlook
Lyft Inc. said it would invest in the current quarter to ensure adequate driver supply and grow its ride-hailing platform, spooking investors as the spending weighs on operating profit.
Uber agrees to $19M fine over misleading riders on cancellation charges
Uber has agreed to shell out $19 million for misleading Australia riders over cancellation fees and inflating estimates of comparable taxi rides.
Uber will no longer require masks after Florida judge strikes down CDC travel mask mandate
Uber will no longer require riders and drivers to wear masks effective immediately, the company announced Tuesday.
Uber restarts service in Ukrainian capital of Kyiv amid Russia's invasion
Uber said it is restarting its ridesharing service in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Thursday with the goal of supporting “a return to normality as quickly as possible.”
Uber and Lyft suspend surge pricing in area of Brooklyn subway shooting after catching heat on social media
Uber and Lyft said they are suspending surge pricing near a Brooklyn neighborhood where a gunman opened fire on a subway Tuesday morning after New Yorkers voiced outrage about inflated fares on social media.