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Uber may suspend the accounts of riders and drivers exposed to coronavirusUber may suspend the accounts of riders and drivers exposed to coronavirus
Uber has resumed testing its self-driving cars in San FranciscoUber has resumed testing its self-driving cars in San Francisco
Amazon Flex drivers won’t be paid if they have to stay home due to coronavirus, but Uber’s and Lyft’s willAmazon Flex drivers won’t be paid if they have to stay home due to coronavirus, but Uber’s and Lyft’s will
Ex-Google and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski must pay Google $179 millionEx-Google and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski must pay Google $179 million
Uber and Lyft give drivers guidelines to help prevent coronavirus spreadUber and Lyft give drivers guidelines to help prevent coronavirus spread
Uber tweaks its app to improve those pesky pickupsUber tweaks its app to improve those pesky pickups
Uber and Lyft generate 70 percent more pollution than trips they displace: studyUber and Lyft generate 70 percent more pollution than trips they displace: study
Uber will start putting ads on top of some of its vehiclesUber will start putting ads on top of some of its vehicles
How to delete Uber and Lyft from your lifeHow to delete Uber and Lyft from your life
Andrew J. Hawkins
Uber introduces new feature to let riders ‘discreetly’ snitch on their driversUber introduces new feature to let riders ‘discreetly’ snitch on their drivers
To expose sexism at Uber, Susan Fowler blew up her life

The risks and rewards of blowing the whistle at Uber

Elizabeth Lopatto
Uber is testing out a new 1-800 number for people who don’t use appsUber is testing out a new 1-800 number for people who don’t use apps
Uber is making it easier for suburban commuters to schedule rides to the train stationUber is making it easier for suburban commuters to schedule rides to the train station
Uber lost $8.5 billion in 2019, but it thinks it can get profitable by the end of 2020Uber lost $8.5 billion in 2019, but it thinks it can get profitable by the end of 2020
Uber temporarily suspends 240 accounts in Mexico over coronavirus fearsUber temporarily suspends 240 accounts in Mexico over coronavirus fears
Uber is bringing its self-driving cars to Washington, DCUber is bringing its self-driving cars to Washington, DC
Uber tests letting California drivers set their own pricesUber tests letting California drivers set their own prices
Uber is making big changes to its app in California as new gig work law goes into effectUber is making big changes to its app in California as new gig work law goes into effect
Hyundai will make flying cars for Uber’s air taxi serviceHyundai will make flying cars for Uber’s air taxi service
Uber customers in Las Vegas will be able to use the app to ride the public busUber customers in Las Vegas will be able to use the app to ride the public bus
Travis Kalanick is leaving Uber’s board of directorsTravis Kalanick is leaving Uber’s board of directors
Judge blocks NYC’s law limiting Uber drivers ‘cruising’ for new passengersJudge blocks NYC’s law limiting Uber drivers ‘cruising’ for new passengers
Uber’s plan to launch an air taxi service in 2023 just got a boost from a secretive startupUber’s plan to launch an air taxi service in 2023 just got a boost from a secretive startup
Uber will pay $4.4 million to settle a federal probe into sexual harassment and retaliationUber will pay $4.4 million to settle a federal probe into sexual harassment and retaliation
Uber’s first ever safety report discloses 3,045 sexual assaults and nine murders in the US last yearUber’s first ever safety report discloses 3,045 sexual assaults and nine murders in the US last year
Uber loses its London license as regulator cites a ‘pattern of failures’Uber loses its London license as regulator cites a ‘pattern of failures’
Uber will start audio-recording rides as a safety measureUber will start audio-recording rides as a safety measure
The world’s first robot car death was the result of human error — and it can happen againThe world’s first robot car death was the result of human error — and it can happen again
Uber is at fault for fatal self-driving crash, but it’s not aloneUber is at fault for fatal self-driving crash, but it’s not alone
Uber CEO calls Saudi murder of journalist a ‘mistake,’ then quickly backtracksUber CEO calls Saudi murder of journalist a ‘mistake,’ then quickly backtracks
Uber may have to pay Waymo to use its self-driving techUber may have to pay Waymo to use its self-driving tech
Uber is being sued by NYC drivers for allegedly undercutting their earningsUber is being sued by NYC drivers for allegedly undercutting their earnings
Serious safety lapses led to Uber’s fatal self-driving crash, new documents suggestSerious safety lapses led to Uber’s fatal self-driving crash, new documents suggest
Uber thinks it’s a ‘good thing’ for cities, but cities are having second thoughtsUber thinks it’s a ‘good thing’ for cities, but cities are having second thoughts
Uber’s latest earnings report is less catastrophic than last quarterUber’s latest earnings report is less catastrophic than last quarter
Uber’s lawsuit challenging NYC’s cap on new vehicles is dismissedUber’s lawsuit challenging NYC’s cap on new vehicles is dismissed
Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash kick off $90 million fight against California’s gig worker lawUber, Lyft, and DoorDash kick off $90 million fight against California’s gig worker law
Uber threatens to sue Los Angeles, as the fight over scooter data escalatesUber threatens to sue Los Angeles, as the fight over scooter data escalates
Uber Money is the company’s latest attempt to expand into financial servicesUber Money is the company’s latest attempt to expand into financial services
Uber unveils a new look for its food delivery dronesUber unveils a new look for its food delivery drones

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