Uber

government shutdown Jan. 23, 2019

Uber CEO Says Furloughed Workers Are Driving to Make Money During ShutdownA study in 2018 found over half of Uber drivers make significantly less than minimum wage.

By Madison Malone Kircher

reality tv Jan. 6, 2019

Former American Idol Host Drives for Uber Now, and Don’t Think About Shaming Him“I make over a grand on a good week motherfuckers.”

By Devon Ivie

uber Dec. 20, 2018

Self-Driving Ubers Back on the Streets Nine Months After Killing a PedestrianKeep your head on a swivel if you’re crossing the street in Pittsburgh.

By Jake Swearingen

naked capitalism Dec. 4, 2018

Uber Is Headed for a CrashThe company just posted another quarter of jaw-dropping losses. How much is hype and how much is real?

By Yves Smith

ride sharing apps Nov. 19, 2018

Lyft Does More to Woo Drivers As It Preps for IPOAs both Lyft and Uber prepare to go public in 2019, both companies will be fighting for drivers just as they fight for passengers.

By Jake Swearingen

uber Nov. 15, 2018

Next Stop, Uberland: The Onrushing Algorithmic Future of WorkWhat the algorithmically managed lives of Uber drivers tell us about our future.

By Adrian Chen

the pink tax Nov. 12, 2018

The Illusion of Safer Transportation Is Costing WomenWomen spend up to $100 more than men each month, a new study from NYU found.

By Madison Malone Kircher

the pink tax Nov. 12, 2018

New York Women Spend More Money Than Men on TransitThe extra cost ranged from $25 to $100 each month, a new study from NYU found.

By Madison Malone Kircher

crime Oct. 17, 2018

Uber Driver Allegedly Kidnapped, Groped Woman — Then She Was Charged $1,047The driver, Harbir Parmar, faces a potential life sentence.

By Madeleine Aggeler

select all July 26, 2018

‘Vomit Fraud’: Uber Drivers’ Fake Puke Claims Cost Riders Up to $150Passengers are filing lawsuits against Uber after being charged a fee for allegedly vomiting during late-night rides.

By Mack DeGuerin

select all July 23, 2018

Uber Driver Streamed Unwitting Passengers on TwitchHis accounts have since been terminated.

By Brian Feldman

new york city July 3, 2018

Elaine Welteroth Speaks Out on Instagram About Uber Driver Misconduct“Too many of us deal with this kind of mistreatment daily,” she wrote afterward.

By Amanda Arnold

select all June 22, 2018

Uber Driver in Fatal Autonomous Crash Was Watching Hulu Behind the WheelTempe police deemed the crash “entirely avoidable.”

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all June 11, 2018

Uber Building Tech to Tell When You Are DrunkThe company applied for a patent that would allow a user’s phone to track things like swaying or typos as indications of intoxication.

By Madison Malone Kircher

June 9, 2018

Maybe the ‘Gig Economy’ Has Not Arrived — YetNew data indicates the old system of classifying employees as employees persists, despite Lyft and Uber.

By Ed Kilgore

select all June 5, 2018

Uber CEO Wants Employees to ‘Have the D’Uber’s got the D!

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all May 29, 2018

You Can Now Dial 911 From the Uber AppA feature the app probably should have introduced years ago.

By Madison Malone Kircher

gig economy May 15, 2018

The Tragic End to a Longtime Black-Car Driver’s Campaign Against UberHopelessly outmatched by ride-sharing apps, Doug Schifter took his own life to publicize the plight of his fellow workers.

By Jessica Bruder

drone deliveries May 10, 2018

Uber Says It Will Test 5-Minute Food Deliveries by DroneIt’s part of a trial program being rolled out in San Diego.

By Clint Rainey

select all May 7, 2018

Uber Pedestrian Death Probably Caused by SoftwareArizona has since indefinitely suspended Uber from autonomous driving tests.

By Madison Malone Kircher

May 1, 2018

California Court Ruling Could Be Major Blow to ‘Gig Economy’ FirmsThe largest state has adopted a rule that places the burden of proof on employers in justifying “independent contractor” classifications.

By Ed Kilgore

select all Apr. 13, 2018

An Apology for the Internet — From the Architects Who Built ItEven those who designed our digital world are aghast at what they created. A breakdown of what went wrong.

By Noah Kulwin

select all Apr. 11, 2018

Uber … But for Renting a Car and Buying a MetroCardThe ride-hailing company announced several new business ventures on Wednesday.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Mar. 27, 2018

Arizona Governor Suspends Uber From Further Autonomous Vehicle TestingThe announcement comes after a pedestrian was killed by a driverless car earlier in March.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Mar. 21, 2018

Travis Kalanick Is Back, and He’s Buying Distressed Real EstateIt’s for CloudKitchens.

By Brian Feldman

select all Mar. 19, 2018

Arizona Woman Becomes First Pedestrian Killed by Driverless Uber CarThe woman was crossing the street when she was struck.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Mar. 16, 2018

Women Accusing Uber Drivers of Rape Could Have to Settle Behind Closed DoorsNine women have joined a class-action suit accusing their Uber drivers of violence, harassment, and rape.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Mar. 6, 2018

Uber Salary Study Was Wrong, But Drivers Still Don’t Make MuchAn MIT study claimed Uber drivers average $3.37 an hour. It’s really more like $10, which is still less than minimum wage in many states.

By Madison Malone Kircher

who among us? Mar. 1, 2018

Drunk Guy Accidentally Takes $1,635 Uber RideHe went all the way from West Virginia to New Jersey.

By Gabriella Paiella

select all Feb. 27, 2018

The Woman Brought in to Fix Uber Is Leaving the CompanyFrances Frei spent nine months working at Uber.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Jan. 23, 2018

Uber CEO Says Tip More If You Want to Ride With Better DriversA higher score means you’ll be paired with a better driver, so this is sound advice if you don’t want to end up an Uber horror story.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Jan. 18, 2018

Travis Kalanick Squirmed on Floor After Video of Him Yelling at DriverAfter he was caught yelling at an Uber driver, Kalanick paid the driver $200,000 out of his own pocket following a private meeting.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Jan. 11, 2018

Uber in Trouble Again Over Secret, Authority-Thwarting ProgramIn the event of a police raid, the company would remotely lock its computers to keep authorities from accessing information.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Jan. 10, 2018

Uber Settles With NYC Drivers for $3 MillionThe company guaranteed $5,000 in the first month.

By Brian Feldman

crime Dec. 19, 2017

What to Know in the Case of an Uber Driver Accused of Killing a British DiplomatRebecca Dykes was found dead in Beirut on Saturday morning.

By Gabriella Paiella

select all Dec. 11, 2017

For the Good of Society — and Traffic! — Delete Your Map AppCities and citizens alike are waging war against map apps.

By Rick Paulas

select all Nov. 28, 2017

Uber Had a Very Bad Day in CourtA former Uber employee laid out the ride-sharing company’s dubious tactics in court.

By Brian Feldman

select all Nov. 21, 2017

57 Million People Had Their Uber Data Stolen So the Company Paid to Cover It UpJust when you thought maybe, maybe Uber could be turning things around.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Nov. 20, 2017

Uber’s Location Sharing Makes It Even Easier to Find Your DriverSpend less time wandering around confused in the cold.

By Brian Feldman

select all Nov. 17, 2017

NFL Investigates Jameis Winston for Allegedly Groping Female Uber DriverThe incident allegedly took place in Arizona last year.

By Madison Malone Kircher

lawsuits Nov. 14, 2017

These Women Are Suing Uber for Being Raped by DriversThe women are asking Uber to implement stricter background checks on drivers.

By Katie Van Syckle

select all Nov. 14, 2017

Some Uber Drivers Are Using a Phony GPS App to Raise FaresSome riders have reportedly paid twice as much as they should have as a result.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Nov. 10, 2017

Uber Will Have to Pay London Drivers Minimum WageThe company lost its appeal to overturn last year’s ruling that Uber drivers aren’t self-employed.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Nov. 8, 2017

Uber and NASA Want to See You in a Flying Taxi by 2020Uber is calling it “ride-sharing in the sky.”

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Nov. 7, 2017

Uber CEO Replaces Problematic Core Values With Friendlier-Sounding List“Always be hustling” and “toe-stepping” are no more.

By Madison Malone Kircher

profiles Oct. 31, 2017

The Best Reason to Start Using Uber AgainPositive, boundary-breaking, irresistible — she may be the only way to get where they need to go.

By Allison P. Davis

select all Oct. 24, 2017

Uber Will Charge More If It Takes Your Driver Longer to Reach YouUber has to keep both drivers and riders happy. It’s a delicate balancing act.

By Jake Swearingen

Oct. 23, 2017

The Uber Sexual Harassment Scandal Is Being Made Into a MovieBased on engineer Susan Fowler’s terrible year at the ride-sharing behemoth.

By Anna Silman

select all Oct. 3, 2017

The Juiciest, Most Groan-Inducing Details From the Uber vs. Waymo Court DocsUnicorns, a lot of shredding, and embarrassing Google searches come to light in a due-diligence report by Stroz Friedberg.

By Paris Martineau

select all Oct. 2, 2017

Uber and Lyft Waive Fees for Victims of Las Vegas AttackIn the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, Uber and Lyft have worked quickly to ensure that affected customers would not be overcharged for their rides.

By Paris Martineau

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