Transportation

Uber Now Costs Less Than a Taxi in NYC

If you’re looking to get around town in New York City, Uber is now less expensive than a yellow cab. The car service app has lowered its prices by 20% to compete with taxis.

UPS to Charge By Package Size

UPS will set rates for all U.S. ground shipments based on package size, following a similar move by rival shipper FedEx.

Travelport Worldwide Files for IPO

Airline ticketing company Travelport Worldwide Ltd, owned by private equity firm Blackstone Group LP , filed with U.S. regulators on Wednesday for an initial public offering in the United States.

Uber Tests On-Demand Water Taxis in Boston Harbor

The startup taxi service that has brought on-demand taxi services to cities around the world is now getting its feet wet, literally -- expanding from the pavement to the Boston Harbor. 

UPS Posts 1Q Miss as Weather Dampens Results

The shipping giant reported a 12.2% drop in its first-quarter profit and missed Wall Street expectations, as a snowy winter weighed on revenue and drove expenses higher.