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You May Want to Rethink Using Uber in Cancún

An uptick in violence against drivers and riders has prompted a security alert from the State Department

Lyft Adds Wait Time Fees for All Rides

Wait time fees may be charged at a per-minute rate if your driver has been waiting for more than two minutes

Uber Is Using Push Notifications to Send Out Ads

Ads from other companies are being sent out even when users aren't engaging with the Uber app

Uber Eats Is Now Delivering Cannabis to Customers in This Lucky City

Get your flower and your munchies in the same delivery

Uber Is Going All-Electric by 2030, And It’s Offering More EV Rides Right Now

The ride-sharing service is rolling out Comfort Electric to 15 additional U.S. cities, allowing riders to choose an electric vehicle

Uber Announces End of Uber Rewards Program

The company will emphasize Uber One moving forward

Uber Pool Is Back, Baby

The ride sharing option, now called UberX Share, may now be available in a city near you

Can Uber’s New, Long-Overdue Safety Features Help Curb Its Disturbing History of Assault?

The ridesharing service also added seat belt alarms and revamped an important security feature

Lyft’s First Annual Safety Report Reveals 1,800 Sexual Assaults in a Single Year

More disheartening if unsurprising evidence that ridesharing companies have a sexual assault problem

Lyft and Uber Announce Response to Texas Abortion Ban

And they've added a call to action for other companies

Uber Is Doing So Well That It’s Running Out of Drivers

The company just had its busiest month ever, thanks to food delivery and the resurgence of ride-hailing

A Rejected California Reform Could Set an Ominous Precedent for Uber Drivers

Drivers for app-based ride-share services are now considered independent contractors

A Former Driver Is Suing Uber for Racial Discrimination

Drivers can be fired for low ratings, which the lawsuit alleges are subject to racial bias

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Lyft and Uber Announce Response to Texas Abortion Ban

And they've added a call to action for other companies

Uber Is Doing So Well That It’s Running Out of Drivers

The company just had its busiest month ever, thanks to food delivery and the resurgence of ride-hailing

A Rejected California Reform Could Set an Ominous Precedent for Uber Drivers

Drivers for app-based ride-share services are now considered independent contractors

A Former Driver Is Suing Uber for Racial Discrimination

Drivers can be fired for low ratings, which the lawsuit alleges are subject to racial bias

Analyst: Tesla’s Ride-Sharing App Could Beat Uber and Lyft

Elon Musk promised robotaxis, but there’s potential for something less futuristic

Uber Is Bringing Its First Commuter Boat Service to London

Brits will soon be able to "book" trips across the Thames

HERide Is the New Rideshare App Prioritizing Women’s Safety

Ridesharing can be dangerous for women. HERide wants to fix that.

Exploring the Airport Secrets of Rideshare Drivers

Airport driving isn't always the friendliest to Uber and Lyft drivers

Should You Call Your Date an Uber?

It can be either creepy or courteous. Here’s how to tell the difference.

Your Uber Ride from the Airport May Get More Expensive. Here's Why.

Hertz and Avis are losing business to ride shares. Airports might make you pay for that.

Meet Susan Fowler, the Whistleblower Who Took on Uber

Her new autobiography details the harassment and bullying office culture at the ride-share company

Surprise! The Ideal Tenure of a CEO Is Over a Decade.

Defying conventional wisdom, a new report touts longevity

Uber and Postmates File Lawsuit to Block California Freelancer Law

The law would require the companies to classify their drivers as employees

New Uber Report Reveals Thousands of Sexual Assault Reports a Year

Uber voluntarily released the alarming stats in a safety report

Uber CEO Apologizes for Calling Khashoggi Murder a Mistake

"I said something in the moment I don't believe."

As Uber Drivers Get Older, the American Economy Suffers

"Nontraditional employment" is up amongst the senior demographic