Uber removes executives from Russian Yandex Taxi joint venture
Uber has removed three executives from the board of Yandex, a Russian internet search engine, as more major western corporations distance themselves amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
A crucial clue in the $4.5 billion Bitcoin heist: A $500 Walmart gift card
Federal investigators spent years hunting for clues in the 2016 hacking of the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, when thieves stole bitcoin now worth $4.5 billion. In the end, what helped lead them to two suspects was something much more quotidian: a $500 Walmart gift card.
Uber Eats Super Bowl 2022 commercial evokes response from federal agency: 'Do not eat soap'
The agency's reminder came just after Uber capitalized on the big game to inform users that they now can order non-food items, like household supplies, through its delivery service.
Uber posts profit as ride-hailing service bounces back
Uber’s ride-hailing service edged closer to returning to its pre-pandemic levels during the final three months of last year, but its prospects remain clouded by the future direction of the novel coronavirus that has plagued its business.
Lyft’s revenue jumps 70% as higher fares offset fewer riders
Lyft Inc. said revenue increased 70% in the fourth quarter, as longer trips and higher fares offset weaker-than-expected ridership numbers
Uber slams rider with $600 bill during I-95 winter storm traffic disaster
A Virginia man who became trapped in the winter storm traffic disaster that snarled Interstate 95 earlier this week says he made it home after nine hours – only to be slammed with a $600 Uber bill.
Uber shares pop as CEO touts 'best week ever'
Uber shares climbed 5% Tuesday after the company's chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, revealed that the company had its "best week ever" last week in terms of overall gross bookings despite growing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus' omicron variant.
Uber, Lyft drivers want more protection as rising crime keeps many off the roads
Lyft driver Lamont Liner thought he was picking up a regular fare in Chicago late last year. Instead, his passengers pulled out a pistol and stole his car and phone. He hasn’t returned to drive for the app since, even as ride-sharing companies have tried to tempt drivers with more money.
Uber helping detectives solve Florida 'grandparent scams'
Detectives in Tampa are asking Uber to help solve a “grandparent scam” that conned $10,000 from a 75-year-old man who was told his granddaughter needed the money to get out of jail.
Justice Department sues Uber over 'wait time' fees for disabled passengers
The Department of Justice sued Uber, claiming the company charged “wait time” fees to physically disabled customers who took more than two minutes to get into the vehicle.
Uber will now deliver baby items to you
Uber has added a shopping and delivery option that’ll help parents in a pinch.
Hertz reaches deal to supply 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. reached an exclusive agreement to supply Uber drivers with up to 50,000 Teslas to rent by 2023.
Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats sue New York City over fee caps
DoorDash Inc., DASH 3.39% Grubhub Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc.’s UBER 0.70% Eats division are suing New York City over its law permanently capping the amount of commissions the apps can charge restaurants to use their services, the latest move in a growing clash between the platforms and local regulators.
Lyft, Uber to cover fees for drivers sued under Texas law
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft said Friday they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Uber, Lyft hit by Prop 22 punch
Ride-hailing giants Uber Inc. and Lyft Inc. were dealt a blow after a California judge ruled California’s Proposition 22, which classified drivers as independent contractors, was unconstitutional.
City residents' 2021 receipts look a lot different than they did in 2020, 2019
Inflation has driven up consumer prices across the board in major cities across the U.S., making receipts from 2019 and 2020 look a lot different than receipts in 2021.
Judge rules California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional
Uber says it plans to appeal a California judge's ruling that struck down a state ballot measure that exempted app-based ride-hailing and delivery services from a state law requiring drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.
Migrants crossing border in New Mexico area instructed to take Ubers and Lyfts, local police helpless
Migrants crossing the border into one New Mexico town are sometimes instructed by smugglers to use popular ridesharing services Uber or Lyft once they cross into the U.S.
Uber's recovery accelerates, but worries about losses linger
Uber’s ride-hailing service is regaining the momentum that it lost during the pandemic, but it’s coming at a cost that’s raising more doubts about the company’s ability to make money.
Uber delays office return, makes vaccination mandatory for US employees
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) is pushing back its back-to-office date to late October globally, and all employees in the United States will have to be fully vaccinated before returning to office, a spokesperson said on Thursday.