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Uber Eats now lets you preorder the food you want to eat in a restaurant
Uber has introduced a brand new feature of its food delivery service that involves absolutely no food delivery whatsoever. Instead of having a driver pick …
Uber drivers are reportedly manipulating the app to create artificial surge pricing
Surge pricing is a frustrating, but understandable, compromise that we have to deal with in order to have affordable rides at our beck and call …
Uber’s futuristic drone delivery service could launch as early as this summer
It may have seemed like science fiction just a few years ago, but a world filled with package-carrying drones zooming by overhead is right around …
Uber unveils brand new Jump electric scooters and swappable batteries for bikes
Uber launched its Jump scooter rental service in October, with Xiaomi delivering the actual scooters that are one tap away if available in your city. …
Uber will now kick you off its app if your rating is too low
According to an app researcher Jane Manchun Wong with a history of impressive scoops that come from her constant reverse-engineering of popular mobile apps, it …
‘Quiet Mode’ is now an option for Uber rides, but there’s a catch
The idea of a “Quiet Mode” in Uber — which actually started out as a meme a few years ago — has now become a …
Uber rides in New York City are about to get a lot more expensive
If you happen to live in New York City, you’re about to see a discernible price increase when it comes to getting around town in …
Google Maps will get you to where you’re going with a Lime electric scooter
Electric scooters are a big thing right now, and Google Maps is about to integrate Lime support right inside the app, which is a massive …
Uber Eats Pool could make ordering food a whole lot cheaper
If you’re looking to get around town and aren’t keen on getting price gouged by taxi cabs, you can’t really go wrong with Uber Pool. …
Uber’s new rewards program offers significant perks for frequent riders
If you’re a frequent Uber rider and Uber Eats user, you’ll be pleased to learn that the company has launched the equivalent of a frequent …
Uber driver faces up to 15 years in jail after teen who rode on his roof dies
If you’re already driving for a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft, or planning to do so, here’s a free tip that might not come …
Uber CEO says he wants ‘flying burgers’ to be a thing
Here’s how ambitious Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has gotten, ahead of the possibility that his ride-hailing company could IPO next year at a valuation of as …
Lyft is paying users in 35 cities to ditch their cars
Earlier this year, Lyft rolled out a trial promotion in Chicago that offered residents $550 in travel credits in return for ditching their cars for …
Report: Waymo’s driverless cars aren’t as smart as everyone thinks
Waymo, Google’s vaunted driverless car spinoff, is widely regarded to be at the forefront of driverless car development. While Uber was busy killing a pedestrian …
Investors are tired of Uber losing money on self-driving cars
Uber’s self-driving car has been touted as the thing that’s going to eventually take the ride-sharing company out of the red and into the cheap, …
Uber is working with UT Austin and the army to build what amount to sky taxis
Uber has chosen a pair of partners to help it develop technology for uberAIR, its proposed ride-share service in the sky. The company will be …
Uber Eats is getting rid of the flat delivery fee
Currently, your idle slothfulness that sees you pay someone to bring food to your door rather than walking six blocks has a very distinct price. …
NYC votes to cap Uber and Lyft vehicles
The New York City Council voted Wednesday to set a cap on the number of ride-hailing vehicles in the city, a move that will see …
Would you take $550 a month from Lyft to ditch your car?
Uber and Lyft have famously destroyed the taxi industry by enabling anyone with a not-too-beat-up Toyota Corolla to start carrying passengers for money. But it’s …
‘Vomit fraud’ is yet another reason to avoid Uber
Uber’s permanent damage control team, fresh off dealing with some industrial espionage, lawsuits, and a fatal self-driving car, have a fun new challenge: Vomit fraud. …
Uber is fixing its terrible wages by getting drivers to schill phone chargers during your ride
The question of how much take-home income Uber drivers actually make is a tricky one, to say the least. While Uber does put out some …
Let’s hope Uber’s new chief privacy officer lasts longer than the typical Uber exec
Uber has been in the headlines in recent years almost as much for what it’s done wrong — for privacy flaps like hackers snatching information …
Uber app update will make it much easier to find your driver in crowded areas
Ridesharing services like Uber have undeniably made getting around town easier, but there are unique circumstances when hailing a cab is decidedly more convenient. As …
Uber wins court battle to keep operating in London
Uber has overcome a ban on operating in London, its biggest and most lucrative European market. The firm lost its license to operate in the …
Uber is testing a new feature that makes your ride cheaper if you’re willing to wait
Uber is always testing features and changes to make its app more user-friendly, many of which never see the light of day. But we’re hopeful …
Google Maps no longer lets you book Uber rides from within the app
Google is constantly adding new features and functionality to its array of mobile apps, which is why today’s news is so surprising. On Monday, Android …
Uber patent describes software that can tell when you’re drunk
As a matter of good practice, tech companies typically patent every idea they come up with, regardless of whether or not they plan to implement …
Uber and Lyft scooters are coming soon to San Francisco streets
Earlier this week, Uber launched its electric bike-sharing program in Berlin, Germany, in a move that shows the ride-sharing company isn’t just about cars. It’s …
Uber’s masterplan for conquering Europe involves fewer cars and more electric bikes
Europe hasn’t been an easy market for Uber, which faced various issues in many cities in the region. Most recently, the company lost the license …
