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. …
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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 going to blame a distracted human driver for its fatal self-driving accident. It shouldn’t.
Earlier today, Gizmodo obtained and published documents from the Tempe, Arizona police department that appear to Uber’s safety driver was streaming Hulu at the time when an …
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 …
An Uber driver shot and killed his rider after an altercation in the car
An Uber driver shot and killed a passenger while the two were in the vehicle on Interstate 25 early Friday morning. According to Denver7 News, …
Uber’s ‘panic button’ helps you call 911 in an emergency
If you ever get into any sort of trouble inside an Uber car and want to call 911 quickly, you’ll be able to do so …
Uber’s self-driving car saw pedestrian before fatal crash, but was programmed not to brake
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report from the investigation into the fatal collision between an Uber self-driving vehicle and a pedestrian …
Uber makes more empty promises at its annual flying car summit
For the second time in as many years, Uber has gathered a thousand people in Los Angeles for the Elevate Summit, an event that “brings …
Report: Self-driving Uber detected pedestrian before fatal collision, but chose to ignore her
In the wake of a self-driving Uber fatally colliding with a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona in March, other autonomous vehicle companies were quick to point …
Waymo’s self-driving cars just got classy
So far, Google’s self-driving car division Waymo has been testing its technology on Chrysler Pacifica minivans. It’s a painfully practical testbed, but not one that …
Dashcam video shows Uber driver was looking down moments before self-driving car killed pedestrian
Police in Tempe, Arizona have released two video clips showing the final seconds before an Uber self-driving car hit and killed a pedestrian late Sunday …
Uber ‘likely’ not at fault in fatal accident involving its self-driving car
Uber’s reputation is still in a downward spiral, especially after the numerous scandals and lawsuits it had to face over the past year alone. The …
