From harassment to spying on rivals: Uber's litany of controversies

A joint media investigation showed 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.

The Uber Files: Leaked docs reveal how Uber won access to world leaders, deceived investigators

Uber reported 141 instances of sexual assaults including rapes in the United States. The safety report released on Thursday (June 30) by the ride hailing app service covers the data for 2019 and 2020.

Uber’s safety report recorded 141 sexual assaults including rapes in 2020

Uber is being sued by Australia's competition watchdog for USD 18.69 million fine. The action has come after Uber admitted to have misled consumers about ride fare estimates and cancellation fees.

Australia: Competition watchdog sues Uber for USD 19 million fine

A brag about rioting to an Uber driver has led to arrest of a Capitol rioter by FBI in the US. Capitol Hill riots on January 6, 2021 were perpetrated by supporters of US President Donald Trump.

FBI arrests Capitol Hill rioter after he brags about crime to Uber driver

Uber has relaxed its requirement for drivers and rider in the US to wear masks. Uber has posted on its website that wearing masks will no longer be compulsory 'As of April 19, 2022'.

Uber relaxes mask rules for drivers and riders in US

The Washington state Senate on Friday passed a bill granting gig drivers certain benefits and protections while preventing them from being classified as employees — a long-standing priority of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft.

Washington State advances landmark deal on gig drivers’ job status

The CEO of Uber Technologies is looking to sell stakes in non-strategic assets including its holding in Beijing-based Didi Global Inc, which also described the China market as a tough one with little transparency.

Uber likely to sell Didi, China market has little transparency, states CEO

Ride-hailing company Uber has collaborated with Meta to book rides through WhatsApp in India. The feature will initially be launched in Lucknow, the capital of India's most populous state Uttar Pradesh, and then expanded to other locations by next year.

Uber collaborates with Meta to book rides through WhatsApp in India

The US Justice Department is suing the very famous Uber Technologies Inc over allegations of overcharging disabled passengers. The department has also asked a federal court to order compliance with anti-discrimination law.

Uber sued for overcharging disabled people; 'wait time' fees discriminatory, says US Justice Department

Uber said the suspension was "exceptional and unprecedented" in Europe and that it stood with the 2,000 independent drives who use its app daily and who "fear for their work and are worried for their future."

Uber joins protest of drivers in Brussels as drivers using app risk losing their vehicles

Uber drivers are employees rather than independent contractors and are entitled to greater workers rights, a Dutch court has ruled it. It is the latest court victory for unions fighting for the rights of workers in the gig economy.

World Business Watch: Uber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch court

Uber drivers are employees rather than independent contractors and are entitled to greater workers' rights, a Dutch court ruled on Monday. It is the latest court victory for unions fighting for the rights of workers in the gig economy after a similar decision in Britain.

Uber must classify drivers as employees, not contractors: Dutch court 

A judge in California has declared unconstitutional a referendum moved by the California voters which exempted ride-hailing platforms like Uber, Lyft from adhering to a state law requiring drivers to be classified as employees to enjoy job protection benefits.

Setback for Uber, Lyft as California judge declares gig worker initiative unconstitutional

Uber Technologies Inc on Wednesday reported widening losses as it spent more to entice drivers to return to its platform, sending shares of the ride-hail and food delivery company down in after-hours trade.

Uber reports widening losses as it spent more to entice drivers to return to its platform

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a 21-year-old girl who mistook his car for her Uber ride. Samantha Josephson had entered the convict Nathaniel Rowland’s car in March 2019 mistaking it to be the Uber ride she had booked for herself to take her from Columbia's Five Points entertainment district back to her apartment.

Man jailed for killing a 21-year girl who mistook his car for Uber

Around the globe flying cars can be a reality by the end of this decade. According to South Korean carmaker brand Hyundai, flying cars can help cut vehicle emissions and reduce congestion on the streets.

Flying cars can be a reality by the end of this decade: Hyundai

Uber Technologies Inc will let employees work half their hours from wherever they want as part of its revamped return-to-office strategy, the transport app company plans to announce on Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Uber to let office staff work up to half their time from anywhere: Source

After California passed a law in 2019 that effectively gave gig workers the legal standing of employees, companies like Uber and Lyft spent some $200 million on a ballot initiative exempting their drivers.

Uber and Lyft ramp up legislative efforts to shield business model

Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt will next be seen in the role of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick in ‘Super Pumped’, an anthology drama. Created by showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien and Beth Schacter, ‘Super Pumped’ will be a project to series at Showtime.

Joseph Gordon Levitt to play former Uber CEO in anthology series 'Super Pumped'

As the United States is increasing its pace of vaccination programmes every day, fast food chain McDonald’s and cab services (Uber and Lyft) have decided to reach out to people who are hesitant about getting vaccinated.

We can do this: Uber, Lyft offer rides to Americans for Covid vaccination, McDonald's chips in too

When you’re at the driver seat and distracted, lives of many people are jeopardised. Cab drivers and vehicle owners alike are guilty of scrolling social media, talking on the phone, and attending work meetings while driving.

Ohio senator recently attended a Zoom call while driving. Here's what it reveals about 'distracted driving' awareness

First look at 'Arrival Car', Uber's futuristic ride-hailing vehicle

Uber has come up with unique feature in US. The company is introducing a new feature in its app that will allow people to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments and reserve rental cars.

Uber app in US to enable users to book COVID-19 vaccines

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