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Uber teams with car makers to design EVs for ridesharing and deliveries
Uber says it's working with car makers to build EV customized for ridesharing and deliveries.
Jon Fingas01.19.2023
Uber drivers in Europe can soon rent Polestar and Tesla EVs
Uber is expanding its EV rentals to Europe, where drivers will get cars from Polestar and Tesla.
Jon Fingas01.17.2023
NYC will enforce Uber and Lyft driver pay increases by the end of the year
NYC's Taxi and Limousine Commission voted to increase the per-minute and per-mile rates for Uber and Lyft drivers. Yellow and green cab meter will go up by the end of the year too.
Kris Holt11.15.2022
Lyft's Pink subscription plan is back with a lower $10 fee (and fewer perks)
Lyft has revamped its Pink subscription with a lower price, although you'll want to pay more for the best perks.
Jon Fingas10.25.2022
Uber claims hack came from Lapsus$, the group behind Microsoft and T-Mobile attacks
Uber says a recent hack that breached its systems was the work of Lapsus$, which also targeted Microsoft.
Jon Fingas09.19.2022
Uber finds 'no evidence' that sensitive user data was stolen in hack
Uber has determined that sensitive user data is safe following a hack.
Jon Fingas09.16.2022
FTC wants to protect gig workers from 'unfair or deceptive' algorithms
The FTC has outlined how it will tackle exploitation of gig workers, although there are gaps.
Jon Fingas09.15.2022
Uber and Lyft ditch their mask requirement in New York
The move follows policy updates from the state and NYC's Taxi & Limousine Commission.
Kris Holt09.08.2022
Uber now offers assistance from a live safety agent via call or text in the US
The company is also rolling out its text-to-911 feature more broadly.
Kris Holt08.30.2022
Uber receipts are crashing Microsoft Outlook
A Microsoft Outlook glitch is crashing the email app whenever you open an Uber receipt.
Jon Fingas08.02.2022
Uber settles with DOJ for failing to disclose breach that exposed 57 million users' data
Uber has officially accepted responsibility for hiding a 2016 data breach that exposed the data of 57 million passengers and drivers.
Igor Bonifacic07.23.2022
Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
Uber has agreed to pay at least $2.2 million to settle DOJ claims it overcharged people with disabilities.
Jon Fingas07.18.2022
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick reportedly saw violence against drivers as a tool for growth
A new trove of leaked documents has shed new light on the early days of Uber.
Igor Bonifacic07.10.2022
You can pay for your Lyft ride with cash now
Lyft now has the option of paying for rides using cash they deposit at stores.
Jon Fingas06.22.2022
Lime’s scooters and e-bikes will soon offer double the battery life
Mobility startup Lime has begun rolling out a new swappable battery to its fleet of electric bikes and scooters.
Igor Bonifacic06.15.2022
Massachusetts court rejects proposed gig worker ballot measure
A Massachusetts court has tossed a ballot measure that would have treated gig workers as contractors, protecting the Uber and Lyft business models.
Jon Fingas06.14.2022
Lyft brings shared rides back to more cities, including San Francisco
Riders in San Jose, Denver, Las Vegas and Atlanta can also once again split the cost of trips with strangers.
Kris Holt05.05.2022
Uber Green rides now cost the same as UberX trips
Riders no longer need to pay a $1 surcharge to request a hybrid or EV.
Kris Holt04.21.2022
Uber and Lyft drop mask requirements for US drivers and passengers
Uber and Lyft have dropped mask requirements for drivers and passengers in the US despite ongoing pandemic concerns.
Jon Fingas04.19.2022
Washington is first state to guarantee pay and benefits for Uber and Lyft drivers
Washington State's governor has signed a pay guarantee for Uber and Lyft drivers into law.
Jon Fingas04.01.2022