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Uber’s posh electric car service is now available in 25 cities in North AmericaUber’s posh electric car service is now available in 25 cities in North America
Uber Eats and Nuro sign a 10-year deal to do robot food delivery in California and TexasUber Eats and Nuro sign a 10-year deal to do robot food delivery in California and Texas
Uber overhauls app safety features, including a new way to text 911Uber overhauls app safety features, including a new way to text 911
The Uber of ghost kitchens sucks, apparentlyThe Uber of ghost kitchens sucks, apparently
Uber Eats teams up with Office Depot for on-demand school suppliesUber Eats teams up with Office Depot for on-demand school supplies
Uber is shutting down its free loyalty program later this yearUber is shutting down its free loyalty program later this year
Uber’s seeing positive cash flow for the first time everUber’s seeing positive cash flow for the first time ever
Uber will start showing drivers how much they’ll be paid for accepting a tripUber will start showing drivers how much they’ll be paid for accepting a trip
Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rulesUber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rules
Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more citiesUber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities
Uber admits covering up massive 2016 data breach in settlement with US prosecutorsUber admits covering up massive 2016 data breach in settlement with US prosecutors
Uber will pay over $2 million to disabled riders after federal settlementUber will pay over $2 million to disabled riders after federal settlement
Uber’s former chief lobbyist in Europe is the Uber Files leakerUber’s former chief lobbyist in Europe is the Uber Files leaker
Uber leaks reveal how it spread ‘fucking illegal’ ride-sharing globallyUber leaks reveal how it spread ‘fucking illegal’ ride-sharing globally
Uber rides are getting safer, but the roads are deadlier than everUber rides are getting safer, but the roads are deadlier than ever
Why big tech companies are so quiet on abortion rightsWhy big tech companies are so quiet on abortion rights
Waymo, Aurora, Uber, and others urge California to lift its ban on heavy-duty self-driving trucksWaymo, Aurora, Uber, and others urge California to lift its ban on heavy-duty self-driving trucks
Uber drivers are liking the TeslasUber drivers are liking the Teslas
Umar Shakir
UberX Share brings carpooling back to NYC, LA, Chicago, and six other citiesUberX Share brings carpooling back to NYC, LA, Chicago, and six other cities
Waymo is teaming up with Uber on autonomous trucking because time really heals all woundsWaymo is teaming up with Uber on autonomous trucking because time really heals all wounds
Uber unveils new products for business travelers, wedding parties, and EVsUber unveils new products for business travelers, wedding parties, and EVs
Uber CEO vows to be ‘hardcore about costs,’ slow down hiring in memo to employeesUber CEO vows to be ‘hardcore about costs,’ slow down hiring in memo to employees
Uber and Lyft extend legal fee coverage to drivers sued under Oklahoma’s forthcoming abortion lawUber and Lyft extend legal fee coverage to drivers sued under Oklahoma’s forthcoming abortion law
Uber, Amtrak, airlines drop mask requirements after judge strikes down ruleUber, Amtrak, airlines drop mask requirements after judge strikes down rule
Uber’s annual product event will focus on travel, sustainabilityUber’s annual product event will focus on travel, sustainability
Uber granted 30-month license to continue operating in LondonUber granted 30-month license to continue operating in London
Uber will feature NYC taxi cabs in its app under groundbreaking new dealUber will feature NYC taxi cabs in its app under groundbreaking new deal
Uber is temporarily removing the ability to split faresUber is temporarily removing the ability to split fares
Instacart says it’s adding a fuel surcharge to help drivers paying high gas pricesInstacart says it’s adding a fuel surcharge to help drivers paying high gas prices
Lyft to add temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid spike in gas pricesLyft to add temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid spike in gas prices
Your next Uber ride will have an extra fee for gas — even if it’s in an EVYour next Uber ride will have an extra fee for gas — even if it’s in an EV
Uber Eats brings bill splitting to deliveriesUber Eats brings bill splitting to deliveries
Uber adds new ways to buy concert tickets and book restaurants in its appUber adds new ways to buy concert tickets and book restaurants in its app
Super Pumped is a bumpy Uber ride that gets lost on its way to being interesting

The Fight For Uber is Super Pumped’s first chapter

Charles Pulliam-Moore
Uber and Lyft are taking on healthcare, and drivers are just along for the ride

Experts worry that rideshare drivers aren’t prepared

Nicole Wetsman
Uber will now let you see how many one-star ratings you got from driversUber will now let you see how many one-star ratings you got from drivers
Uber and Lyft are finally starting to look like different companiesUber and Lyft are finally starting to look like different companies
Uber’s app will beep until you buckle your seatbeltUber’s app will beep until you buckle your seatbelt
Uber sued for $63 million by man who was paralyzed in a crashUber sued for $63 million by man who was paralyzed in a crash
Women who drive for Uber and Lyft are being left to fend for themselves

‘He was very drunk, so I was lucky’

Anna Betts

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