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April 15, 2025

Europe

American college student arrested in Denmark speaks out: 'We had done nothing wrong'

Owen Ray and a friend were charged over an alleged Uber driver altercation.

By Editors Desk

Owen Ray speaks with "Good Morning America" from Denmark, April 14, 2025. ABC News

April 07, 2023

Business

What Happened When Uber’s CEO Started Driving for Uber

Dara Khosrowshahi and other executives realized drivers’ complaints were valid. They revamped the app, helping Uber attract workers and extend its lead on Lyft. Driver pay remains a sticking point.

By Editors Desk

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi in the gray Tesla he uses to drive passengers, in San Francisco on Wednesday.

March 14, 2023

Tech

Uber, Lyft Score Victory as California Court Affirms Right to Treat Drivers as Contractors

Ruling preserves gig-economy business model but also paves way for collective bargaining

By Editors Desk

Uber and similar companies are in a global tug of war with regulators over whether and how to grant more benefits to workers. PHOTO: DAVID SWANSON/REUTERS

September 16, 2022

Tech

Uber Responds to Breach After Hacker Claims Widespread Access

The ride-hailing company said it is in touch with law enforcement

By Editors Desk

July 07, 2020

Business

Uber to acquire Postmates for $2.65 billion after losing out on Grubhub deal

Uber is absorbing Postmates in a deal worth $2.65 billion in stock.

July 07, 2020

Canada

Uber getting into grocery delivery business in Canada

Toronto and Montreal will be test cases for new service from ride-hailing giant

Uber bought Chilean online grocery provider Cornershop earlier this year. (Rodrigo Garrido/Reuters)

March 20, 2020

Business

Uber and Lyft drivers protest to demand more benefits during coronavirus crisi

Rideshare workers are calling for enforcement of California’s AB5 which would allow them at least three days of paid sick leave

A rideshare driver wears a mask and gloves while driving. Drivers in California are calling for more benefits. Photograph: Jeenah Moon/Reuters

November 25, 2019

Business

Uber loses licence to operate in London

Uber will not be granted a new licence to operate in London after repeated safety failures, Transport for London (TfL) has said.

GETTY IMAGES / In May, hundreds of Uber drivers in London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Glasgow staged a protest against the firm over pay and conditions

May 30, 2019

Tech

A bad Uber rating could get you banned from the service

Uber ratings aren't only important for drivers.

Catching an Uber or Lyft? Follow these tips to stay safe. USA TODAY

May 17, 2019

Tech

'Shut up and drive': Uber's quiet option for silent rides

Not in the mood for a chatty driver? Uber is giving its customers the option to avoid small talk during their ride.

May 13, 2019

Business

Why Uber may still be worth $100 billion-plus even after its embarrassing IPO

Others on the Street are unsure.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi arrives at the New York Stock Exchange for his company's initial public offering, Friday, May 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

May 12, 2019

Society

An Uber driver allegedly tried to lock 2 women in his car and told them, 'You're not going anywhere'

According to Pittsburgh police, two women said they took an Uber with a male driver early Saturday, May 11. The driver commented on their looks and “did not follow the GPS directions to the requested address.”

May 08, 2019

Society

Uber and Lyft strikes: US drivers stop taking rides in protest over pay

Actions in Los Angeles, New York, San Diego and Philadelphia - Stoppages vary from two hours to whole day.

A small group of independent drivers and supporters protest against Uber and other app-based ride-hailing companies near the Wall Street charging bull on Wednesday. Photograph: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

May 06, 2019

Society

Uber, Lyft drivers plan to strike Wednesday ahead of Uber IPO

Drivers in other U.S. cities are planning a work stoppage Wednesday to demand a minimum wage.

Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike Wednesday. (Photo: Getty Images)

July 23, 2018

Tech

Uber driver streamed hidden camera videos on Twitch

An Uber and Lyft driver who broadcast videos of his passengers online has been suspended from both car-sharing services.

June 28, 2018

Tech

Blacks face longer wait times on Uber, Lyft than other races – worse for taxis, study says

From longer waits to cancelled trips, new research suggests African-Americans who call on taxis or ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber are facing discrimination.