Uber raises prices in the UK in bid to attract more drivers
The taxi app is raising the per mile rate and minimum fare for drivers, which will lead to fare increases for users.
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Uber loses final UK appeal over driver employment status
Cheap taxi alternative app Uber has lost its final appeal over the classification of its drivers as ‘workers’, but it’s still not clear what the wider implications will be.
Uber and Lyft win big in California
While California may be resolutely Democrat when it comes to politics, its electorate has voted to keep the state out of the lives of rideshare drivers.
SK Telecom and Uber form flying cars joint venture
SK Telecom has teamed up with Uber to launch a new joint venture in the taxi market in South Korea that will also look ahead to future mobility technologies, such as flying cars.
Uber good to go in London after winning appeal
The long-running saga of Uber vs Transport for London has been finally decided in favour of the former, meaning Londoner’s access to cheap taxis is secured.
Uber and Lyft call California’s bluff over driver employment status
The state of California is trying to force ride-hailing companies to treat their drivers as permanent employees, but they would rather shut down.
Can the sharing economy survive COVID-19?
For the most of us, the coronavirus pandemic has forced a new way of working, but for some businesses, there could be drastic consequences as societal behaviour and attitudes are shifted.
Uber crash reportedly claims 3k jobs and 45 offices
With society under lockdown and consumers becoming increasingly sensitive to enclosed spaces, Uber was always in a precarious position and now it appears the axe is swinging.
Uber fails to meet London’s standards once again
Uber is a firm which is never too far away from controversy, and it has opened a new chapter in the UK as Transport for London (TfL) has refused to grant the firm a new private hire operator’s licence.
Uber is much more than a taxi firm
To most people, Uber is just a cheap and convenient way to get home after a few drinks, but the scope of the business is extraordinary.
Uber app gets a major overhaul
Ride sharing giant Uber has emphasised its diversification and desire to play nice with the broader market in a major new version of its app.
New California law says Uber drivers are employees, Uber says they’re contractors
A new law looks set to be passed in California that could set a much wider precedent regarding the employment status of participants in the gig economy.
How long can Uber keep bleeding cash?
It is becoming increasingly popular to invest in money-bleeding technology giants in preparation of an inflection point in profits, but you have to wonder how long Uber will be able to hold on for.
Uber sheds light on operations ahead of IPO
Uber is not a company which shares huge insights into its business traditionally, but a filing ahead of a planned IPO has unveiled some very interesting details.
Uber feels sharp(ish) end of Dutch and British stick
Following a data breach which exposed personal information of roughly three million European customers, Uber has been fined over £900,000 by Dutch and British authorities.
Toyota invests half a billion dollars in Uber to save both companies
Japanese car maker Toyota has invested $500 million dollars to expand its collaboration with ride-sharing company Uber in autonomous driving cars.
Uber urged to sell self-driving unit; are investors stupid or greedy?
Just as transportation disruptor Uber unveils its financials for the latest quarter, investors have reportedly been pressing the management team to sell-off its self-driving unit, a move that’s either short-sighted or short-termist.
Deregulation in Finland: Uber Black may be back, but UberPOP is popped, again
Finland’s new Act on Transport Services has opened the taxi market to competition. 90 per cent of taxi rides in the future are expected to be booked on mobile apps, estimated the authorities.
Uber sets sights on emerging markets
Uber has launched a more data-friendly version of its popular ride-sharing app to target emerging markets, starting in India.
Uber says driving in Arizona is too dangerous but flying in France is fine
On one side of the Atlantic Uber is pumping R&D funds into making flying taxis a reality, but on the other an internal memo states it is shutting down testing of self-driving cars following the death of a pedestrian in March.
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