New Yorkers struggle to find rides amid taxi shortage, Uber price hikes
It could be a long, brutal summer for New Yorkers who need a ride.
DoorDash, Uber Eats settle race discrimination claim by Arizona over free delivery for Black-owned businesses
Food delivery companies DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates have settled a claim of race discrimination launched by the Arizona Attorney General’s office over the companies’ promotions to waive delivery fees for Black-owned restaurants, after Arizona claimed it violated the state’s civil rights act.
Prices, wait-times for Uber and Lyft surge as more travelers hit the road for Memorial Day weekend
The price of Uber and Lyft rides is through the roof ahead of Memorial Day Weekend – with some passengers saying they’re paying less for cross-country flights.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt to play Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick in Showtime series 'Super Pumped'
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick will be portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the anthology series 'Super Pumped' at Showtime.
Costco earnings, Bitcoin and Biden’s budget top week ahead
Wall Street's week ahead includes Costco earnings, more Bitcoin volatility and a fresh read on US GDP.
Uber, Lyft get EV mandate from California
California's clean air regulator on Thursday adopted rules to mandate that nearly all trips on Uber and Lyft's ride-hailing platforms have to be in electric vehicles over the next few years, the first such regulation by a U.S. state.
White House to nominate national security veteran for DOJ post
Matt Olsen, Uber Technologies Inc.’s chief trust and security officer and a veteran of Washington’s national security circles, is expected to be nominated to serve as head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, according to people familiar with the matter.
Uber gross bookings hit all-time high of $19.5B as economy reopens
Uber narrowed its net losses from $2.93 billion to $108 million, primarily due to a $1.6 billion benefit from the sale of its ATG self-driving unit.
Uber bringing rental cars to people’s doors with new valet service
Uber announced last week that it has launched a new service, Uber Rent, which allows users to rent cars from Avis, Budget, Hertz and other providers through the Uber app.
Biden blocks Trump-era gig-worker rule
The Biden administration is blocking a Trump-era regulation that would have made it easier to classify gig workers and others as independent contractors, a policy that had been sought by companies such as food-delivery and ride-sharing services.
Pfizer, GM earnings and jobs report top week ahead
A busy earnings week includes GM, Pfizer results as well as the upcoming trial for disgraced former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes.
Uber tweaks app to further integrate food delivery with rides
Uber Technologies Inc. is adding features to its app that will further entwine the rides and food-delivery businesses as it steers toward a future when a vaccinated public starts traveling, going to work and potentially ordering-in less frequently
Uber partnership allows Marriott loyalty members to earn points on rides, deliveries
Uber and Marriott International have partnered to give Marriott Bonvoy members a chance to earn points by using Uber and Uber Eats.
Uber customers can donate rides for COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Uber has partnered with PayPal and Walgreens, to provide free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments to people in underserved communities.
Uber rides and deliveries accelerate in best month ever post pandemic
Uber's March 2021 bookings reached their highest monthly level ever.
Uber announces $250M driver stimulus package amid post-COVID driver shortage
Uber on Wednesday announced a $250 million driver stimulus package aimed at incentivizing new workers as the company faces a post-pandemic driver shortage.
Uber considers ending fare-setting policy for California drivers: report
Uber started testing fare-setting and destination viewing for drivers in January 2020 as a way to side step California’s gig worker law, AB5, which requires companies to treat gig workers like employees.
Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber strongly rejected the claims and has strongly disagreed with the ruling.
Massachusetts judge allows state lawsuit over Uber, Lyft driver status to proceed
Uber and Lyft deny that their drivers are misclassified, saying the vast majority enjoy the flexibility that comes with on-demand work
Shake Shack, Uber Eats expand delivery partnership nationwide
Shake Shack and Uber Eats are making it easier to order the chain’s famous burgers, fries, shakes and more nationwide.