FBI charges former Uber chief security officer with obstruction of justice following 2016 hacking incident
According to the complaint, Sullivan, 52, paid hackers to conceal a data breach that threatened to expose personally identifiable information on 57 million Uber customers and drivers.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Rideshare drivers demand Uber, Lyft reclassify workers as employees
The state attorney general's office is trying to force gig-work companies, especially rideshare companies, to comply with AB5.
Uber lost $1.8B in 2Q as riders stayed home and ordered in
Uber lost $1.78 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic carved a gaping hole in its ride-hailing business, with millions of people staying home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
California sues Uber, Lyft over driver classification
Rideshare drivers gathered on Wednesday in San Jose to enlist more members and support the pro-AB-5 lawsuit, which would force Uber and Lyft to make them full employees.
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal
Uber and its Uber Eats food-delivery division will gain ground against DoorDash, which controls about 37% of the U.S. food delivery market. That’s compared with Uber Eats’ 20% share before the Postmates deal. Grubhub holds around 30% of the U.S. food delivery market.
Uber drivers hold protest outside CEO's home
Uber drivers held a protest outside the company’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi's, house on Wednesday, to demand labor protections and oppose a ballot measure Uber is working on to force them to remain independent contractors, and not be included in AB5, which would classify them as company employees.
California to decide if labor law applies to app drivers
A ballot initiative backed by business giants Uber, Lyft and DoorDash is now set to go before California voters in November, a multimillion-dollar shot aimed at excluding the companies from a law that would make them give more benefits and wage protections to their drivers.
Uber cuts 3,000 jobs as pandemic slashes demand for rides
Uber has cut 3,000 jobs from its workforce, its second major wave of layoffs in two weeks as the coronavirus slashed demand for rides.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
California sues Uber, Lyft claiming drivers misclassified as contractors
At 10:30 a.m., Becerra will be joined by Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott, and San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera in a virtual press briefing to make the announcement.
Uber’s new tool gives drivers more control, sparks concern
Critics say a new tool unveiled by Uber can be problematic for a neighborhood that is considered undesirable due to high crime, or that it could simply be discriminatory. Some say the ride share is trying to avoid classifying their workers as employees under AB-5.
Uber will no longer provide upfront, fixed prices for private rides in California
Uber informed its California customers on Wednesday that they would no longer receive an upfront price for private rides due to the passage of Assembly Bill 5.
Uber, Postmates sue to challenge California's new labor law
The lawsuit filed in US court on Monday argues that the law set to take effect Wednesday violates federal and state equal protection and due process guarantees.
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick to resign from board, effectively severing ties with company
In a statement, Uber said Kalanick is leaving the board to focus on his new business and philanthropic endeavors.
Uber reports more than 3,000 sexual assaults during 2018 rides
Uber acknowledged more than 3,000 sexual assaults occurred during U.S. Uber rides in 2018, the company said in a long-awaited safety report.
Uber laying off 350 employees
San Francisco-based Uber announced on Monday they plan on laying off 350 employees.
Sacramento Uber driver in medical coma after rider attack
A California Uber driver is in a coma induced by doctors because of a heart attack he suffered after an altercation with a knife-wielding passenger.