Uber, Lyft confirm Phoenix airport business as usual for now
Uber and Lyft had threatened to stop providing airport services if Arizona raises airport ride fees.
Uber letting drivers set fares in California test
The ride-sharing company is giving some drivers in California cities more autonomy over how they charge riders in response to a new gig worker law
Is New York the next California on gig economy regulation?
Cuomo's support for new regulations on gig workers and the companies that rely on them comes shortly after California's AB5.
How restaurants, food delivery apps like Grubhub, Uber Eats frustrate consumers: Survey
National marketing agency Zion & Zion published a report Wednesday about consumer frustration with food delivery apps and restaurants.
Uber to let riders use pin codes to help identify right car
Uber is offering riders a four-digit pin code to help ensure they're getting into the right car.
Billionaire investor Ron Burkle's son dead at 26
The Burkle family described him as a "young man full of life."
DOJ drops Uber investigation into alleged improper payments
The DOJ Criminal Division's Fraud Section was looking into whether Uber violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Truck drivers exempt from new California gig worker law (for now)
A federal judge temporarily exempts truck drivers from California gig worker law
Teamsters union hits Uber, Postmates for lawsuit challenging California gig worker law
"Greedy corporations are filing this lawsuit," a Teamsters leader said.
Uber, Postmates sue to block California gig worker law, claiming it's unconstitutional
Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc and courier services provider Postmates Inc asked a U.S. court to block a California labor law set to go into effect on Wednesday, arguing the bill violates the U.S. Constitution.
Uber buys $9.5M parcel near Pittsburgh for self-driving test track
Uber is increasing its footprint in the Pittsburgh area to test self-driving cars
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick severs all ties, dumps last 5.8M shares
Travis Kalanick and Uber have officially parted ways.
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick to resign from board
Kalanick said that he is “proud of all that Uber has achieved” and that he will “continue to cheer for its future from the sidelines.”
In win for Uber, Lyft, judge strikes down New York City's cruising cap
A New York state judge on Monday ruled in favor of Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc in a lawsuit against New York City, striking down a new rule limiting how much time drivers for ride-hailing services can spend cruising streets in busy areas of Manhattan without passengers.
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick has unloaded over $2.5B of stock
Kalanick has been dumping Uber shares over the past seven weeks.
FAA investigating 'Uber for planes' company BlackBird
BlackBird must hold certain aviation certifications, FAA says.
Why the gig economy is popular: Americans love a side hustle
Nearly half of Americans who work a second job say they do it as a personal preference.
Uber to pay $4.4 million to end federal sex harassment probe
A claims administrator will send notices to women who worked at Uber between Jan. 1, 2014, and June 30, 2019. The commission will determine which claimants may be eligible for money from the $4.4 million fund.
Uber to quit serving Phoenix airport after fee increase
“Phoenix is a global city,” said Mayor Kate Gallego, who backed the measure. “We want to invest in a first-class airport.”
California freelance writers fight state law forcing Vox Media to drop 200 sports bloggers
Protesters have focused their wrath on bill sponsor Lorena Gonzalez.
















