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Lime squeezes $170 million from Uber and Alphabet as scooter-sharing plummets under COVID-19Lime squeezes $170 million from Uber and Alphabet as scooter-sharing plummets under COVID-19
Uber lays off 14 percent of its workforce in COVID-19-related cost-cuttingUber lays off 14 percent of its workforce in COVID-19-related cost-cutting
California sues Uber and Lyft over alleged driver misclassificationCalifornia sues Uber and Lyft over alleged driver misclassification
Uber plans to require its drivers and passengers in the US to wear face coveringsUber plans to require its drivers and passengers in the US to wear face coverings
Uber’s CTO steps down as company reportedly mulls 20 percent layoffsUber’s CTO steps down as company reportedly mulls 20 percent layoffs
British cinema chain to deliver film snacks via Uber EatsBritish cinema chain to deliver film snacks via Uber Eats
Uber faces criticism for stopping food deliveries to low-income neighborhood in San FranciscoUber faces criticism for stopping food deliveries to low-income neighborhood in San Francisco
Uber launches new delivery services as demand for ride-hailing plummetsUber launches new delivery services as demand for ride-hailing plummets
Uber to start shipping face masks to drivers and delivery workersUber to start shipping face masks to drivers and delivery workers
Uber launches effort to help drivers find other work during coronavirus crisisUber launches effort to help drivers find other work during coronavirus crisis
Uber Eats is adding an in-app donate button for restaurantsUber Eats is adding an in-app donate button for restaurants
Uber Eats turns to grocery deliveries to fill pandemic-shaped hole in its businessUber Eats turns to grocery deliveries to fill pandemic-shaped hole in its business
Uber pledges 10 million free rides and deliveries for workers affected by COVID-19Uber pledges 10 million free rides and deliveries for workers affected by COVID-19
NYC is offering to hire out-of-work Uber and Lyft driversNYC is offering to hire out-of-work Uber and Lyft drivers
Uber wants Congress to include protections for drivers in coronavirus stimulus packageUber wants Congress to include protections for drivers in coronavirus stimulus package
Self-driving car engineer Anthony Levandowski pleads guilty to stealing Google trade secretsSelf-driving car engineer Anthony Levandowski pleads guilty to stealing Google trade secrets
Uber is lifting restrictions on drivers in NYC in response to coronavirusUber is lifting restrictions on drivers in NYC in response to coronavirus
Uber is doing 70 percent fewer trips in cities hit hard by coronavirusUber is doing 70 percent fewer trips in cities hit hard by coronavirus
Uber and Lyft suspend carpooling in response to coronavirus pandemicUber and Lyft suspend carpooling in response to coronavirus pandemic
Uber expands sick pay for drivers during coronavirus pandemicUber expands sick pay for drivers during coronavirus pandemic
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

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