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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Uber is launching a new Creative Studio for brands

Uber launches Creative Studio to assist brands in creating ads and real-life experiences using their extensive customer data.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Uber is launching a new Creative Studio for brands

Uber launches Creative Studio to assist brands in creating ads and real-life experiences using their extensive customer data.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

My Uber driver took me on a terrifying ride is $5 credit enough?

Uber's response to a serious safety incident involving a deaf passenger was inadequate, offering only a $5 credit after a disturbing experience.
#women-safety
#ride-hailing
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch

Uber introduces affordable fixed-route rides during weekdays to help riders save money.
The new Route Share feature allows up to 50% savings on rides along predefined routes.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Uber's New Feature in the U.S. Makes Ride-sharing Safer for Female Riders and Drivers

Uber's Women Preference setting will come to the U.S. in August, starting with Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit before rolling out to more cities.
Women
#lawsuit
#autonomous-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber makes a bet on premium robotaxis | TechCrunch

London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Wayve and Uber plan London robotaxi launch after UK speeds up autonomous vehicle rollout | TechCrunch

Wayve and Uber plan to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in London, accelerating U.K. autonomy efforts.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber makes a bet on premium robotaxis | TechCrunch

London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Wayve and Uber plan London robotaxi launch after UK speeds up autonomous vehicle rollout | TechCrunch

Wayve and Uber plan to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in London, accelerating U.K. autonomy efforts.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Uber drivers aren't worried about the company's driverless car plans. Who's going to handle tune-ups?

Uber's plans to introduce driverless cars may not threaten gig workers due to technological and practical challenges.
fromThe Motley Fool
1 week ago

Billionaire Bill Ackman Sells Alphabet (Google) and Buys a Robotaxi Stock Up 266% Since 2023 (Hint: Not Tesla) | The Motley Fool

Bill Ackman sold shares of Alphabet and bought Uber Technologies, which has significantly increased in value this year.
#lucid-motors
#robotaxi
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
London startup

Uber is teaming up with a Microsoft-backed startup to launch robotaxis on the chaotic roads of London

Uber is launching a driverless robotaxi pilot program in London in partnership with Wayve, targeting the chaotic road conditions as a proving ground.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Waymo and Uber are giving some riders early access to Atlanta robotaxi service | TechCrunch

Waymo and Uber's robotaxi service will begin in Atlanta with select customers ahead of a public launch this summer.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Uber is teaming up with a Microsoft-backed startup to launch robotaxis on the chaotic roads of London

Uber is launching a driverless robotaxi pilot program in London in partnership with Wayve, targeting the chaotic road conditions as a proving ground.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Uber partners with Nuro, invests $300M into Lucid to launch upscale robotaxi service | TechCrunch

Uber is investing hundreds of millions in Lucid and Nuro to develop its premium robotaxi service.
#ridesharing
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
E-Commerce

Rideshare drivers use apps to help them judge whether a ride is worth it. Uber and Lyft are trying to kill some of them.

Rideshare drivers use apps like Mystro and GigU to optimize their earnings by avoiding low-paying rides.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Uber's new senior mode aims to remove barriers for aging riders

Uber introduces features for senior riders, enhancing their ability to stay independent and connected through improved ridesharing options.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
E-Commerce

Rideshare drivers use apps to help them judge whether a ride is worth it. Uber and Lyft are trying to kill some of them.

E-Commerce
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

GSA, Uber partner to cut travel costs for feds, military and select contractors

GSA awarded a rideshare blanket purchase agreement to Uber to reduce federal travel costs and modernize employee experiences.
#rideshare
#baidu
fromSan Francisco Public Press
2 weeks ago

Drivers Protest Uber's 'Black Box' Fare System

Uber's fare pricing algorithm, introduced in July 2022, utilizes extensive data from drivers and passengers to determine fares for rides. This results in significant wage discrepancies among drivers, even for identical routes.
Tech industry
#transportation
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

TechCrunch Mobility: The state of EV sales and Rivian secures the next $1B from VW | TechCrunch

fromianVisits
2 months ago
London startup

Uber could run train services between Stratford International and Paris

Uber will co-brand trains with Gemini Trains, offering international services from Stratford International to Paris and Brussels, marking a significant expansion in rail travel.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Uber unveils bus-like feature for commuters, expands $3 monthly pass

Uber is introducing cost-effective transportation options to attract consumers amid a challenging economic landscape.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

TechCrunch Mobility: The state of EV sales and Rivian secures the next $1B from VW | TechCrunch

London startup
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Uber could run train services between Stratford International and Paris

Uber will co-brand trains with Gemini Trains, offering international services from Stratford International to Paris and Brussels, marking a significant expansion in rail travel.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Uber drivers in B.C.'s capital of Victoria vote to unionize | CBC News

Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. have achieved union certification for collective bargaining rights with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union.
#gig-economy
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

An app that says it can help Uber drivers pick profitable rides has arrived in the US. Uber has fought against it before.

GigU helps gig workers make informed decisions on job acceptances to improve earnings.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

An app that says it can help Uber drivers pick profitable rides has arrived in the US. Uber has fought against it before.

GigU helps gig workers make informed decisions on job acceptances to improve earnings.
#ride-sharing
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC bans Uber and Lyft from randomly barring drivers from working

New York City implemented a pay increase and protections for Uber and Lyft drivers, aimed at preventing unjust lockouts by the companies.
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

How Frontify helps the world's biggest brands stay consistent and save money

Uber streamlined brand management by adopting Frontify as its digital asset management platform, enhancing brand consistency and accessibility across the organization.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Uber made a big change to how it prices trips. It might be the real secret to the company's turnaround.

Uber's new pricing model raises fares while lowering driver pay, contributing to significant profit growth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits

The introduction of algorithmic price discrimination has resulted in significantly higher fares for riders while also reducing the overall compensation for drivers on billions of trips.
London startup
#waymo
fromFortune
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Uber and Waymo are rolling out robotaxi services in Atlanta as competition heats up with Elon Musk's Tesla

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Uber and Waymo's commercial robotaxi service is open for business in Atlanta | TechCrunch

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

fromFortune
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Uber and Waymo are rolling out robotaxi services in Atlanta as competition heats up with Elon Musk's Tesla

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Uber and Waymo's commercial robotaxi service is open for business in Atlanta | TechCrunch

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

#electric-vehicles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I took a chaotic, surreal robotaxi ride through central London. It left me impressed, but with one big question.

The AI driver's end-to-end model enables adaptability to London's complex driving environment, which is crucial for navigating the city's chaotic streets effectively.
London startup
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Uber Just Reinvented the Bus ... Again

"Many of our users, they live in generally the same area, they work in generally the same area, and they commute at the same time," Sachin Kansal, Uber's chief product officer, said during the company's May 14 announcement.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Lime renews vows with Uber ahead of busy summer season

We're pleased to extend this fruitful relationship into the future so riders can discover and quickly book Lime on the Uber platform.
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#senior-accounts
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Uber's senior accounts, with larger typeface and fewer buttons, are now widely available

fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Uber's senior accounts, with larger typeface and fewer buttons, are now widely available

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How Uber's product chief uses AI at work

Uber's product chief leverages AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to improve efficiency and gather market insights before launches.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

TechCrunch Mobility: A ride-sharing pioneer comes for Uber, Tesla loses more ground, and dog-like delivery robots land in Texas | TechCrunch

What's important to understand here is, Carma isn't just asserting five patents. They have had a very sophisticated strategy of patent procurement that they've been working on for the past 18 years.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

How a decade-old patent dispute could upend Uber's business | TechCrunch

Carma Technology's patent lawsuit against Uber could significantly impact Uber's business operations and model.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

'Money vs. democracy': Hanif and supporters accuse Uber of election interference * Brooklyn Paper

Uber's financial support aims to influence local elections against labor-friendly candidates.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

TfL licence delays 'a matter of life and death'

The stress from a delay in an Uber driver's license renewal may have contributed to his death.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Billionaire Bill Ackman Just Bought This Stock

Bill Ackman made bold investment moves in 2025, buying shares of Uber and Amazon while selling Nike and Canadian Pacific Kansas City.
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
2 months ago

Efficient CI at Scale: Lessons From Uber - DevOps.com

Uber's SubmitQueue manages monorepo contributions, keeping the mainline green and minimizing CI challenges.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Doug Gordon Takes on John Mulaney's 'Entitled' and Humorless Anti-Bike Insanity - Streetsblog New York City

After the panel discussed the impact of Uber on urban environments, Alissa Walker provided insights on how ride-sharing contributes to traffic congestion and undermines public transit.
NYC politics
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

Uber Completes Massive Kubernetes Migration for Microservices and Large-Scale Compute Workloads

Uber's migration from Apache Mesos to Kubernetes signifies a strategic shift in infrastructure architecture and enhances service reliability through gradual implementation.
Alternative transportation
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Rideshare companies in India asking for tips before the trip

India's consumer affairs minister criticizes Uber's new tip feature, labeling it unethical and exploitative.
The tip-first, ride-later scheme aims to ensure quicker ride acceptance for drivers.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Uber launches Courier service in UK to help individuals and small businesses manage deliveries

Uber launches Courier, a new on-demand delivery service for individuals and small businesses in the UK.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Elon Musk says there's 'no need' for Tesla to buy Uber since Tesla owners could one day join its autonomous fleet

We have millions of cars that will be able to operate autonomously, a combination of a Tesla-owned fleet and also enabling Tesla owners to be able to add or subtract their car to the fleet.
Cars
Alternative transportation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Uber ready to launch' driverless cars in UK

Uber is prepared to launch driverless taxis in the UK as soon as regulations allow, despite a 2027 launch date.
The Independent covers critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change without paywalls, making journalism accessible.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Uber eyes B2B logistics push in India through state-backed open commerce network | TechCrunch

Uber is entering India's B2B logistics market to compete with Amazon and Flipkart through a partnership with ONDC.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French taxi strikes set to strike on Monday

Taxi unions representing French drivers are gearing up for national demonstrations against changes to the fare structure for medical transport, expected to be particularly strong in Paris.
France politics
NYC startup
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Dara Khosrowshahi's net worth as Uber CEO amid RTO drama

Uber's CEO is facing backlash over increasing in-office requirements and changing sabbatical policies amid growing workplace tensions.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Billionaire Bill Ackman Ditches Nike and Pours 19% of His Fund Into This Stock

Bill Ackman sold Nike shares and invested significantly in Uber, potentially indicating a strategic shift towards higher growth opportunities.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Uber's robotaxi chief says the company will still need human drivers, but their jobs will look very different

Uber's robotaxi chief stated that while human drivers will still be important, they will face increasing competition from self-driving taxis in urban areas.
Alternative transportation
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Shocking video shows Uber driver pulling gun on Fla. rapper, her pal: 'She got them crazy eyes'

"Get out of my vehicle now!" the driver yells while calling 911. "You're no longer in the ride. Get out!"
Miami food
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Uber has a new plan to get you to use its app more: Cheaper ride and delivery options

Uber introduces budget-friendly features to enhance user engagement and affordability for rides and grocery delivery.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Uber's new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX

Uber introduces Route Share, an affordable ride option, combining ridesharing with bus-like features to enhance public transit connectivity and reduce car ownership.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

The Amazonification of Uber: Part II | TechCrunch

Uber is evolving into a super app with multiple services, akin to Amazon.
Uber One Member Days aims to increase customer engagement and loyalty.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

WeRide is partnering with Uber to bring robotaxis to 15 cities. Its CEO says the deal will help make them safer than human drivers.

Uber collaborates with WeRide to expand robotaxi services to 15 new cities outside the US.
Focus on solving long-tail problems in autonomous vehicles for improved safety.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Uber is making it a lot cheaper to get to JFK from Manhattan

Uber has launched a $25 flat-rate shared shuttle service to JFK Airport from Manhattan and Brooklyn, making it more affordable for travelers.
NYC startup
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Uber staff revolts over return-to-office mandate

Uber faces internal unrest over a new RTO mandate and tighter sabbatical rules, raising employee concerns and dissatisfaction.
Alternative transportation
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Uber Threatens to Exit Colorado Over New Rideshare Safety Bill

Uber has threatened to cease operations in Colorado due to a new rideshare safety bill.
Lawmakers have made several concessions to get Uber's cooperation, yet the company remains non-compliant.
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