New York City (NYC) mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday (January 26) said that ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will be required to have a zero-emissions fleet by the year 2030.

Uber, Lyft will be required to be zero emission by 2030: NYC mayor

In the wake of the recent disputes between Uber and other taxi drivers in Mexico's top beachside resorts, the United States on Monday issued a security alert to its citizens travelling to the country.

Uber vs. Taxi Conflict: US issues security alert to citizens after protests in Mexico

Uber Technologies Inc. has suffered another data breach, with hackers sharing information of over 77,000 employees. The news was confirmed by Teqtivity, an IT asset-managing firm, which manages and tracks information from phones and laptops.

Another data breach at Uber, details of 77,000 employees exposed: Report

An Australian court has fined Uber $14 million for threatening cancellation fees it never charged and overstating fare estimates on some rides. The ride-sharing giant will now have to implement a compliance program. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Uber fined for overstating fare estimates on rides

An Australian court fined Uber Technologies Inc A$21 million ($14 million) on Wednesday for threatening cancellation fees it never charged and overstating fare estimates on some rides.

Australian court fines Uber $14 million for misleading estimated fares and cancellation fees threat

Months after Uber cut its losses and jumped the ship, China's Alibaba Holding Ltd is also planning to sell its three per cent stake in Indian food delivery aggregator Zomato, according to multiple reports.

After Uber, Alibaba to sell three per cent stake in Zomato at discount: Reports

The Biden administration has proposed to bring in a new law to classify thousands of independent workers as regular employees—a move that could shake up the ride-hailing and delivery companies, and other app-based industries who primarily rely on gig workers.

Biden govt brings in law to classify gig workers as regular employees

After waking up with a hangover and a $39,317 Uber bill on his debit card, a British ride-share consumer was shocked. After working a shift at the Buxton Inn in Manchester, England, Oliver Kaplan, 22, booked a cab via the Uber app.

Uber goof-up: UK man charged $39,000 for 15-minute cab ride after drunken night

We all have booked Uber at some point in life but this boy might not book Uber in his whole life ever again. For him, a five mile charge was way beyond his expectations. Oliver Kaplan, a 22-year-old, had booked an Uber ride to a nearby pub but to his surprise a 15-minute journey costed him a bombshell. Watch this video to know how much was he charged.

Uber blunder: UK man charged £35 million for 15 minute trip

On Thursday, the Karnataka transport department sent letters to ANI Technologies, the parent company of the ride-hailing service Ola, Uber, and Rapido, describing their vehicles as "illegal" and requesting that they cease operations within three days.

Bengaluru: Uber, Ola, Rapido autos to discontinue in three days, labelled illegal

A college student who had allegedly been sexually assaulted while disembarking from an Uber auto (tuk-tuk) has expressed dissatisfaction with the ride aggregator and the company's response.

India: 'Dissatisfied with company's response', says woman who faced sexual assault on Uber ride

Uber's computer network was breached by a cyber attacker last Thursday. Uber laid the blame on hacking group Lapsus$, which used similar attacks to breach Microsoft, Cisco, Samsung, Nvidia, Okta and others in 2022.

World Business Watch: Uber blames hacking group Lapsus$ for cyber attack

Uber's computer network was breached on Thursday, leading the ride-hailing giant to take several internal communications and engineering systems offline as it investigated the hack.

World Business Watch: Uber investigating breach of its computer systems

Uber launched an investigation on Thursday (September 15) to probe a cybersecurity incident. This comes after reports emerged that its network was breached. The incident led Uber Technologies Inc to shut down several internal communications and engineering systems.

Hacker announces Uber data breach, shares screenshots of internal systems, dashboard & server

Ride-hailing platform Uber earlier this week paid the state of New Jersey $100 million in back taxes after the company tried being excessively clever to avoid paying benefits to its drivers.

Uber pays $100 million in back taxes to New Jersey for misclassifying drivers

In what most would call an end to hour-long waiting lines, Uber Japan has announced plan for online delivery during matches. You can now order snacks while sitting on your seats.

End to hour-long waiting lines: Uber Japan announces plan for online delivery during matches

Cab-hailing platform Uber Technologies is expected to sell its 7.8 per cent stake in Indian food delivery aggregator Zomato, as per credible sources. Reportedly, the US company is likely to exit the market after its net loss stood at $2.

Uber to sell its 7.8 per cent stake in Zomato: Sources

Already reeling under pressure from the allegations of sexual assault and kidnapping by over 550 women, ride-hailing platform Uber on Saturday admitted that it knew about the data breach in 2016 that affected 57 million customers and yet failed to inform the public or US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Uber admits concealing the 2016 data leak of 57 million passengers; avoids criminal charges

According to US prosecutors, Uber will provide several million dollars in restitution to the tens of thousands of passengers with impairments who were assessed surcharges.

Uber settles a US lawsuit concerning 'wait fees' for disabled riders

Around 550 American women who use the ride-hailing service to book rides are suing Uber on the grounds that drivers there sexually assaulted them. The complaint, which was submitted on Wednesday, claims that female passengers who had been matched with Uber drivers through the app had been "kidnapped, sexually assaulted, sexually battered, raped, falsely imprisoned, stalked, harassed, or otherwise attacked" by those drivers in a number of different states.

550 women sue Uber over allegations including kidnapping and sexual assault

Leaked documents from ride-sharing company Uber revealed that Uber used illegal tactics and political lobby to save itself from regulators and expand its business in India and other countries. What do the leaked documents show about Uber's Operations in India? WION decodes the files.

The Full Context: Leaked documents shed light on the ruthless expansion tactics of Uber

Mark MacGann, a former top Uber lobbyist, revealed himself on Monday as the source of the Uber Files leak, which is a joint media investigation that revealed how the ride-sharing app Uber won access to world leaders, deceived investigators and exploited violence against its drivers in the battle for global dominance.

Who is Mark MacGann? The source of the Uber Files leaks

Leaked documents from ride-sharing company Uber revealed that Uber used illegal tactics and political lobby to save itself from regulators and expand its business in India and other countries.

Leaked Uber documents reveal 'illegal tactics' to flout rules, dominate market

The reports of an alleged secret deal between online transport company Uber and French President Emmanuel Macron have sparked a huge response from the opposition parties in France.

Emmanuel Macron faces criticism from French opposition over 'secret deal' with Uber

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