Ford launching short-term electric Mustang Mach-E leases for Uber drivers
Ford is making the electric Mustang Mach-E available to Uber drivers through short-term leases as part of a new program it calls Ford Drive.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz vetoes pay raise for rideshare drivers after Uber threatens to cut off service
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz vetoed a bill that would have created a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers, which had been opposed by the ridesharing industry.
Uber exec says new teen feature is safe while some raise safety concerns
Uber launches new teen feature with safety measures in place, but some child safety advocates are still concerned about the potential for predators to reach the impressionable age group.
Uber partners with Waymo to provide autonomous driving tech to rideshare users in Arizona
Uber Technologies, Inc. and Waymo are joining together for a multi-year partnership to provide autonomous driving technology to Uber's rideshare and food delivery platform.
Uber drivers are not interstate workers exempt from arbitration, US court rules
The 3rd Circuit on Wednesday said evidence presented in the case showed that nearly two-thirds of Uber drivers never cross state lines, and only 2.5% of Uber trips are interstate.
California court ruling allows Uber, Lyft to classify drivers as independent contractors
A California appeals court on Monday reversed a lower court's decision barring ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft from classifying drivers as independent contractors.
House passes Sami's Law to crack down on rideshare impersonation
The House passed Sami's Law, named for the late Samantha Josephson, which would ban unauthorized sales of rideshare signage.
Uber to offer free reindeer sleigh rides in Finland — world's first on-demand excursion of its kind
Uber Sleigh is introducing the world’s first-ever on-demand sleigh rides in Lapland, Finland, for a truly festive travel experience during the holiday season.
Uber stock rises after quarterly earnings report announces 72% revenue growth
Uber stock rose by nearly 13% at the opening bell on Tuesday after the company released its third-quarter earnings report showing 72% revenue growth.
Biden labor proposal shakes up gig economy that relies on contractors
The Department of Labor proposed a rule that would make it tougher for businesses to treat workers as independent contractors. The rule would take at least several months to finalize.