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Uber’s new Beacon 2.0 helps avoid car mix-ups and reminds you to wear your seatbeltUber’s new Beacon 2.0 helps avoid car mix-ups and reminds you to wear your seatbelt
Nearly two-thirds of Uber customers don’t tip their drivers, study saysNearly two-thirds of Uber customers don’t tip their drivers, study says
The creators of Billions are making a TV show about UberThe creators of Billions are making a TV show about Uber
Uber is adding electric mopeds to its app in ParisUber is adding electric mopeds to its app in Paris
Uber makes more cuts to self-driving and Eats teamsUber makes more cuts to self-driving and Eats teams
Uber moves into on-demand grocery delivery with acquisition of CornershopUber moves into on-demand grocery delivery with acquisition of Cornershop
Uber Pet lets furry friends join the ride — for a feeUber Pet lets furry friends join the ride — for a fee
LAX bans Uber and Lyft from picking up passengers at the terminalLAX bans Uber and Lyft from picking up passengers at the terminal
Uber’s helicopter trips to JFK International Airport are now open to all customersUber’s helicopter trips to JFK International Airport are now open to all customers
Exclusive: Uber’s CEO on its new app
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‘I am very confident that we’re going to stick around in the future’

Andrew J. Hawkins
Uber overhauls its app in ambitious bid to become ‘the operating system for your everyday life’Uber overhauls its app in ambitious bid to become ‘the operating system for your everyday life’
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Uber stopped its own investigators from reporting crimes to the policeUber stopped its own investigators from reporting crimes to the police
Uber sues New York City to overturn limits on drivers cruising without passengersUber sues New York City to overturn limits on drivers cruising without passengers
California just dropped a bomb on the gig economy — what’s next?

Uber and Lyft drivers still face a long road ahead in their fight for employment status

Andrew J. Hawkins
Uber is bringing its self-driving cars to DallasUber is bringing its self-driving cars to Dallas
Uber is now using your smartphone (and your driver’s) to detect vehicle crashesUber is now using your smartphone (and your driver’s) to detect vehicle crashes
Uber argues its drivers aren’t core to its business, won’t reclassify them as employeesUber argues its drivers aren’t core to its business, won’t reclassify them as employees
Uber announces another round of layoffs as financial uncertainty loomsUber announces another round of layoffs as financial uncertainty looms
Tech reporter Mike Isaac on whether you can build Uber without being a jerkTech reporter Mike Isaac on whether you can build Uber without being a jerk
Uber will spend $200 million to expand its Uber Freight trucking ventureUber will spend $200 million to expand its Uber Freight trucking venture
Uber and Lyft face an existential threat in California — and they’re losing

“These companies have been in existence for years now. And they’ve known that their drivers have these complaints and these problems, and they’ve done nothing to address it”

Andrew J. Hawkins
Hundreds of Uber and Lyft drivers rally in San Francisco for employee protectionsHundreds of Uber and Lyft drivers rally in San Francisco for employee protections
Ex-Google and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski charged with trade secret theftEx-Google and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski charged with trade secret theft
Uber’s $1-per-ride ‘safe rides fee’ had nothing to do with safetyUber’s $1-per-ride ‘safe rides fee’ had nothing to do with safety
Segway-Ninebot introduces an e-scooter that can drive itself to a charging stationSegway-Ninebot introduces an e-scooter that can drive itself to a charging station
Uber lost over $5 billion in one quarter, but don’t worry, it gets worseUber lost over $5 billion in one quarter, but don’t worry, it gets worse
New York City extends its cap on new Uber and Lyft vehiclesNew York City extends its cap on new Uber and Lyft vehicles
Uber and Lyft finally admit they’re making traffic congestion worse in citiesUber and Lyft finally admit they’re making traffic congestion worse in cities
Uber is testing an all-in-one subscription for rides, food delivery, bikes, and scootersUber is testing an all-in-one subscription for rides, food delivery, bikes, and scooters
McDonald’s joins forces with DoorDash, ending its exclusive deal with Uber EatsMcDonald’s joins forces with DoorDash, ending its exclusive deal with Uber Eats
Uber reports brisk sales of train and bus tickets in DenverUber reports brisk sales of train and bus tickets in Denver
Uber Comfort lets you request extra legroom and crank up the AC before pickupUber Comfort lets you request extra legroom and crank up the AC before pickup
Deaths and injuries don’t slow Uber Eats’ rapid expansion in Mexico

In the past six months, five Uber Eats couriers in Mexico have died in crashes, and dozens more have been injured. Uber’s insurance policy was supposed to help — it hasn’t.

Martha Pskowski
Uber Eats ditches deliveries for in-restaurant dining testUber Eats ditches deliveries for in-restaurant dining test
Uber tweaks its driver app amid rising tensions over worker rightsUber tweaks its driver app amid rising tensions over worker rights
Uber debuts a new self-driving car with more fail-safesUber debuts a new self-driving car with more fail-safes
Uber’s new shared scooter is bigger, tougher, and stops fasterUber’s new shared scooter is bigger, tougher, and stops faster
Uber says it will start delivering fast food by drone in San Diego this summerUber says it will start delivering fast food by drone in San Diego this summer
Uber’s air taxis will resemble really nice helicopters on the insideUber’s air taxis will resemble really nice helicopters on the inside
Uber’s chief operating and marketing officers are both leaving the companyUber’s chief operating and marketing officers are both leaving the company

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