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San Francisco
fromsfist.com
9 hours ago

Lurie's Decision to Open Market to Waymo Prompts Influx of Illegal Private Drivers

Market Street access for ride-hailing services has led to confusion and an increase in unauthorized private drivers.
California
fromSFGATE
13 hours ago

Man arrested at SFO among 5 detained following shooting of Uber passenger

Five suspects arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a woman and injured a man during a late-night party in Sacramento County.
#travel
Toronto startup
fromsfist.com
14 hours ago

Uber to Begin Offering Hotel Room Listings, Edging More Toward Being an 'Everything App'

Uber is expanding its app to include hotel bookings and travel features while facing a lawsuit over deceptive billing practices related to its subscription service.
London startup
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Uber just expanded into hotels, AI, and 'room service' and it's moving fast

Uber introduces hotel booking in its app, aiming to simplify travel and save customers time.
Toronto startup
fromsfist.com
14 hours ago

Uber to Begin Offering Hotel Room Listings, Edging More Toward Being an 'Everything App'

Uber is expanding its app to include hotel bookings and travel features while facing a lawsuit over deceptive billing practices related to its subscription service.
London startup
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Uber just expanded into hotels, AI, and 'room service' and it's moving fast

Uber introduces hotel booking in its app, aiming to simplify travel and save customers time.
#hertz
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
17 hours ago

Northcoast Upgrades Hertz From Sell to Neutral: Is the Worst Already Behind for the Rental Car Stock?

Northcoast upgraded Hertz to Neutral from Sell, maintaining a $5 price target, as the company partners with Uber for fleet management.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
17 hours ago

Uber taps Hertz to clean, charge, and fix its Lucid Motors robotaxis | TechCrunch

Hertz partners with Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro to manage luxury robotaxi fleet operations, launching by 2026 in San Francisco.
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
17 hours ago

Northcoast Upgrades Hertz From Sell to Neutral: Is the Worst Already Behind for the Rental Car Stock?

Northcoast upgraded Hertz to Neutral from Sell, maintaining a $5 price target, as the company partners with Uber for fleet management.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
17 hours ago

Uber taps Hertz to clean, charge, and fix its Lucid Motors robotaxis | TechCrunch

Hertz partners with Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro to manage luxury robotaxi fleet operations, launching by 2026 in San Francisco.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
20 hours ago

You Can Now Book Hotels On Uber: 'We Want to Become the One App for Everything,' Says the CEO

Uber partners with Expedia to enable hotel bookings in its app, aiming to be a comprehensive platform for rides, food, and travel.
#hotel-booking
NYC startup
fromTNW | Launch
19 hours ago

Uber expands to hotel bookings, AI voice assistant, and more, thanks to AI

Uber launched a hotel-booking feature and AI voice assistant to enhance travel experiences, partnering with Expedia Group for expanded services.
Travel
fromEngadget
1 day ago

You can now book a hotel via the Uber app - Engadget

Uber introduces hotel booking and vacation rentals in its app, enhancing travel options for users.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

Uber Just Added Hotel Booking to Its App-Here's What Travelers Need to Know

Uber now allows users to book hotels directly in-app, expanding its services to include over 700,000 properties worldwide.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Uber adds hotels to its app in big travel swing

Uber expands its app to include hotel bookings, partnering with Expedia to offer over 700,000 hotel properties worldwide.
NYC startup
fromTNW | Launch
19 hours ago

Uber expands to hotel bookings, AI voice assistant, and more, thanks to AI

Uber launched a hotel-booking feature and AI voice assistant to enhance travel experiences, partnering with Expedia Group for expanded services.
Travel
fromEngadget
1 day ago

You can now book a hotel via the Uber app - Engadget

Uber introduces hotel booking and vacation rentals in its app, enhancing travel options for users.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

Uber Just Added Hotel Booking to Its App-Here's What Travelers Need to Know

Uber now allows users to book hotels directly in-app, expanding its services to include over 700,000 properties worldwide.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Uber adds hotels to its app in big travel swing

Uber expands its app to include hotel bookings, partnering with Expedia to offer over 700,000 hotel properties worldwide.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI | TechCrunch

Uber expands its app functionality to include hotel bookings, enhancing user experience beyond ride-hailing services.
Java
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Uber Migrates 75,000+ Test Classes from Junit 4 to Junit 5 Using Automated Code Transformation

Uber migrated over 75,000 test classes and 1.25 million lines of code from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5 to modernize their testing framework.
#electric-vehicles
frominsideevs.com
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs

Uber has expanded its EV grant program nationwide, offering eligible drivers a $4,000 incentive to switch to electric vehicles.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
UK news

Uber drops 2030 all-electric target as chief executive warns EV shift is stalling

Uber has abandoned its pledge to operate an all-electric fleet across major UK, US and European cities by 2030.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Uber expands its $4,000 'Go Electric' grant to drivers nationwide

Uber expands its Go Electric grant to drivers nationwide, offering $4,000 to switch from gas vehicles to electric amid rising gas prices.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins StrictlyVC SF | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC San Francisco will feature Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga discussing operating at scale in the age of AI on April 30.
#rideshare
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Voters will decide if rideshare companies should be liable for sexual assaults during trips in November.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Voters will decide if rideshare companies should be liable for sexual assaults during trips in November.
Travel
fromFortune
1 week ago

Uber riders complain they were charged more for paying with Amex cards-one viral video shows a $13 difference | Fortune

Uber riders report higher fares when using American Express cards compared to other payment methods.
#sexual-assault
Law
fromFortune
1 week ago

Uber hit with $5,000 jury verdict for driver's creepy behavior; company vows to appeal | Fortune

Uber is liable for a driver's inappropriate behavior towards a passenger, as determined by a North Carolina jury.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Jury orders Uber to pay $5,000 to woman who says she was attacked by a driver

A federal jury ordered Uber to pay $5,000 to a woman assaulted by a driver, following a similar case in Arizona with an $8.5 million verdict.
fromFortune
2 months ago
US news

Uber ordered to pay $8.5 million after being found liable for sexual assault in landmark jury verdict | Fortune

Law
fromFortune
1 week ago

Uber hit with $5,000 jury verdict for driver's creepy behavior; company vows to appeal | Fortune

Uber is liable for a driver's inappropriate behavior towards a passenger, as determined by a North Carolina jury.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Jury orders Uber to pay $5,000 to woman who says she was attacked by a driver

A federal jury ordered Uber to pay $5,000 to a woman assaulted by a driver, following a similar case in Arizona with an $8.5 million verdict.
fromFortune
2 months ago
US news

Uber ordered to pay $8.5 million after being found liable for sexual assault in landmark jury verdict | Fortune

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Napa Residents' Property Tax Checks Being Stolen, Washed

600 California Street in San Francisco's Financial District went up for auction with no bids, reflecting its significant debt and reduced value.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
European startups

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
Cars
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

Autonomous driving technology is operational, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber leading the way in scaling networks.
Cars
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
3 weeks ago

Volkswagen's MOIA and Uber begin testing self-driving ID. Buzz minibuses in Los Angeles

Volkswagen's MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, aiming for commercial rides by 2026 and fully driverless service by 2027.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.
fromTNW | Cars
1 week ago

Uber will now send a courier to your door to return your shopping for $5

Uber's Return a Package service is designed to streamline the return process for customers, allowing them to send items back to retailers for a fee of $5. This service is available in nearly 5,000 US cities and partners with major retailers like Target and Best Buy.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep | TechCrunch

Uber launched a new feature allowing customers to return items purchased on Uber Eats from home, enhancing app engagement beyond ride-hailing and delivery.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

PSA: Uber Is Offering Teens Free Rides To Prom This Season

Uber offers three free rides for teens during prom season, providing parents with control and safety features for their children's rides.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Uber and Lyft Gain 7% as Bold Bets on Robotaxis and Buybacks Reignite Investor Excitement

Uber and Lyft stocks surged 7% due to autonomous vehicle commitments and positive investor sentiment.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | NYC family involved in staging bogus crashes in $300M insurance fraud scheme, stunning Uber lawsuit claims

Mother Georgette Powell was allegedly involved in at least four of the claimed fraudulent accidents - with three of them occurring within a two-month span in 2023, the suit asserts.
Brooklyn
#lucid-motors
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Lucid Surges 5% as Uber Ups Its Robotaxi Commitment to 35,000 Vehicles and New Capital Flows In

Lucid Group's stock surged after announcing new capital, an expanded partnership with Uber, and a new CEO.
Cars
fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle
2 weeks ago

Uber and Nuro begin employee testing of a Lucid Gravity robotaxi

Uber is testing a premium robotaxi service using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's autonomous driving system.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Uber employees can now request rides in Lucid Gravity robotaxis as part of autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco.
#doordash
Privacy professionals
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Uber and DoorDash have an identity theft problem, and it's costing people on tax day

Uber and DoorDash reported earnings for individuals who claim they never worked for the platforms, leading to a lawsuit over identity verification issues.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Uber and DoorDash have an identity theft problem, and it's costing people on tax day

Uber and DoorDash reported earnings for individuals who claim they never worked for the platforms, leading to a lawsuit over identity verification issues.
#stock-market
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Business

Uber Stock Price Prediction: Can It Surpass $100 in 2026?

Uber's stock is projected to reach $125.24, indicating a potential 73% upside over the next year.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Uber Stock Price Prediction: Can It Surpass $100 in 2026?

Uber's stock is projected to reach $125.24, indicating a potential 73% upside over the next year.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
3 weeks ago

Uber's Hive Federation Decentralizes 16K Datasets and 10+ PB for Zero-Downtime Analytics at Scale

Uber redesigned its Hive data warehouse to decentralize datasets, enhancing scalability, security, and operational autonomy for teams.
#robotaxi
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
3 weeks ago

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is live in Zagreb

Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, operating with safety operators onboard, aiming for fully driverless operations soon.
Toronto startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Hyundai's Motional wants to deploy robotaxis at lower costs. Here are 5 takeaways from our chat with the CEO.

Motional focuses on cost-effective scaling of self-driving technology to establish a profitable robotaxi business.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Uber Bears Are Missing the Story and Our $123.73 Price Target Shows Why

Uber's stock is undervalued with a price target of $123.73, indicating a potential 71% upside over the next year.
#volkswagen
Cars
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

Uber and Volkswagen are launching ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles, with plans for driverless rides by late 2026.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

Uber and Volkswagen are launching ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles, with plans for driverless rides by late 2026.
#aws
fromTNW | Amazon
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Uber joins Amazon's Trainium roster with AWS expansion deal

Uber expands AWS contract to enhance ride-matching infrastructure using Amazon's Graviton4 and pilots AI model training on Trainium3.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 weeks ago

Hochul's Insurance Push Follows Uber's National Playbook - As The Company Spends Big on Her Re-Election - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's campaign is heavily funded by Uber to push policies limiting compensation for car crash victims in New York.
Toronto startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

Uber drivers: Your boss knows you're using Tesla's FSD on the job

Some Uber drivers are using Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's approval, despite legal scrutiny surrounding ADAS features.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai | TechCrunch

Uber and WeRide have launched driverless robotaxi operations in Dubai, expanding their autonomous vehicle services in the Middle East.
#blacklane
fromEngadget
1 month ago
NYC startup

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Uber is buying Berlin startup Blacklane to bolster its 'Elite' offering | TechCrunch

fromEngadget
1 month ago
NYC startup

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Uber is buying Berlin startup Blacklane to bolster its 'Elite' offering | TechCrunch

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Uber Price Target Cut by Wells Fargo to $95 Due to Autonomous Vehicle Impact

Uber's stock is down 16.59% in 2026, but analysts predict a price target of $105.29, with Wells Fargo adjusting to $95.
#robotaxis
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are dangling new incentives as gas prices squeeze drivers. We break them down.

Sergio Avedian, an Uber driver and senior contributor to the gig-driver advocacy blog and YouTube channel The Rideshare Guy, said the incentives are 'a step in the right direction, but they are largely symbolic and fall short of offsetting the real impact of rising gas prices on drivers.'
Alternative transportation
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

A little-known Croatian startup is coming for the robotaxi market with help from Uber | TechCrunch

Rimac Group partners with Uber and Pony.ai to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Emil Michael, now a senior Pentagon official, says he'll never forgive Uber investors who ousted him and Kalanick | TechCrunch

When asked whether he had been shown the door alongside Travis Kalanick, Michael answered with a single word: 'Effectively.' He resigned eight days before Kalanick did, as part of the fallout from a workplace investigation triggered by allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination at the company.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kids say they take a quick look at TikTok': a new kind of distracted driving is on the rise

Since cellphones became ubiquitous, drivers have been texting behind the wheel, leading to awareness about distracted driving. But experts have clocked a new culprit: people watching videos, such as YouTube or TikTok, while driving.
Cars
#rivian
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Rivian and Nio Fall 7%: The EV Dream Is Getting Harder to Sell to Investors

Rivian's stock fell 7% despite a $1.25 billion partnership with Uber for robotaxis, reflecting investor skepticism about profitability.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Uber Can't Save Rivian

Uber and Rivian's partnership announcement lacks substance and highlights Rivian's weak business model in the competitive EV market.
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Uber commits up to $1.25bn to Rivian in major Robotaxi push

Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to launch a global robotaxi network with autonomous vehicles.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Rivian and Nio Fall 7%: The EV Dream Is Getting Harder to Sell to Investors

Rivian's stock fell 7% despite a $1.25 billion partnership with Uber for robotaxis, reflecting investor skepticism about profitability.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Uber Can't Save Rivian

Uber and Rivian's partnership announcement lacks substance and highlights Rivian's weak business model in the competitive EV market.
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Uber commits up to $1.25bn to Rivian in major Robotaxi push

Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to launch a global robotaxi network with autonomous vehicles.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

From Foreign Correspondent to Uber Driver

The experience of driving for Uber reveals the lives of immigrant workers and raises questions about their treatment in America.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Uber vs. trial lawyers: How NY Gov. Hochul's insurance plan set off a lobbying arms race

Kathy Hochul's car insurance reform aims to lower costs for New Yorkers, supported by Uber's significant ad campaign.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Travis Kalanick reportedly starting a new self-driving company backed by Uber | TechCrunch

Travis Kalanick is launching a new self-driving vehicle company backed by Uber, aiming to deploy autonomous technology more aggressively than Waymo and potentially acquiring autonomous vehicle startup Pronto.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I tripled my salary and became a senior director at Uber in 6 years. Here's the 3-step strategy I used to break out of middle management.

Madan Thangavelu advanced from software engineer to senior director leading 530 engineers at Uber in six years through proactive problem-solving, strategic timing, and building mutual trust with managers.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Minister says 'no intention' of cutting taxi regulations, despite watchdog's call for removal of Uber restrictions

CCPC recommends allowing all drivers to use personal cars for taxi rides without special licences; the Government insists it will not permit ride-sharing.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Uber Stock Drops 6.4% This Week After Earnings Miss and Robotaxi Expansion

Uber shares plunged in early 2026 after an EPS miss, reduced 2026 profit expectations, and a legal verdict increasing liability risks.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Uber drivers say they've been getting 2 different prices for the same trip. The company said it was a glitch.

Some Uber drivers said the app has been sending them offers to claim trips they already accepted. The second offer typically pays out less than the first, the drivers said. Uber's product chief said on social media that the fare discrepancies were a glitch. Uber said a bug caused its app to drive down payouts to ride-hailing drivers on some trips.
Tech industry
Business
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Uber to buy delivery arm of Turkey's Getir | TechCrunch

Uber will acquire Getir's food delivery business for $335 million and take a 15% stake in its grocery/retail division with a staged purchase.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Uber just lost its first sexual assault liability case. Here's why it matters

Jury orders Uber to pay $8.5 million after finding liability in a passenger's sexual assault; internal safety flags were not disclosed to the rider.
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week (Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2026) | Fortune

Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down as Uber CFO; Balaji Krishnamurthy named successor; Riz Chand appointed CHRO at CSX; Diana Sorfleet shifts roles.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Uber jury awards $8.5 million damages in sexual assault case

Uber ordered to pay $8.5 million after a jury found it liable for a 19-year-old passenger's alleged rape by a driver, increasing settlement risk.
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

Uber has appointed a new CFO-its third in three years | Fortune

Uber CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down Feb. 16, succeeded by Balaji Krishnamurthy, marking three CFOs at Uber in just over three years.
#cfo-appointment
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France demands 1.7 billion in payroll taxes from Uber

knowingly disguised an employment relationship as a business contract to evade its obligations as an employer
France news
#bart
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Uber - a target of car crash lawsuits - pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees

Uber-backed initiative would cap attorney fees at 25% in vehicle collision cases, which lawyers say will reduce access to legal representation and income.
California
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Uber's Controversial Ballot Measure Seeks Caps on Lawyers Fees in Traffic Crashes - Streetsblog California

Uber is funding a California ballot measure to cap contingency attorney fees and limit medical-cost recovery in crash lawsuits amid scrutiny over rider safety.
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