[ad_1] In that book, New York Times reporter Mike Isaac tracks Uber from its creation through its IPO in May. The adaptation will “depict the roller-coaster ride of the upstart transportation company, embodying the highs and lows of Silicon Valley,” with co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick as a central figure. “The story of Uber […]
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Uber lays off employees from Eats, self-driving cars and other teams
[ad_1] Over 70 percent of employees affected by the latest round are based in North America, with the remainder spread across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, according to TechCrunch. Uber has laid off more than 1,100 employees across the three rounds, and it also asked some staff members to relocate. “As you […]
‘Uber Pet’ will let drivers know your furry friend is coming too
[ad_1] You’ll pay a “small surcharge” to ride with your furry friend, though. You’ll see the fee on your receipt and Uber’ll add it to the upfront price if you choose that option. It could help both riders and drivers avoid any unwanted surprises. It might give you peace of mind that a driver is […]
Uber’s new app will match temporary workers with job vacancies
[ad_1] However, it looks like the company is being very careful not to be seen as the temp workers’ employer — the fight to recognize Uber drivers as employees is still giving the company a major headache, after all. It’s teaming up with staffing agencies for this project and will sign up their W2 employees, […]
Uber wants to be the ‘operating system’ for city life
[ad_1] Inside Uber’s plan to take over city life with CEO Dara KhosrowshahiAndrew J. Hawkins,The Verge This week, ride-sharing giant Uber announced a test that puts both its car and food services in the same app. It’s part of a larger plan CEO Dara Khosrowshahi describes as becoming the “operating system for your everyday life […]
Uber brings all of its services into a single app in new test
[ad_1] The idea behind the new app test is that a rider could use the same app they hailed a ride to also order food without having to install Uber Eats. If you do have Uber Eats installed, the Uber app will launch that application. It’ll also tape into the various other transportation services the […]
Uber reportedly tells its staff not to disclose potential crimes
[ad_1] According to The Washington Post, a number of Uber’s Special Investigations employees have come forward to reveal that they are forbidden from contacting the police or advising victims to pursue legal advice following an instance of assault. Meanwhile, the company has a generous three-strikes system which keeps drivers on the road long after they’ve […]
Uber sues NYC over vehicle caps
[ad_1] Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office defended the measures, which were intended to reduce traffic and clear streets for buses, bikes and pedestrians. A spokesperson contended that the moves were both legal and provide “needed relief” to both NYC streets and existing drivers. Uber and rivals like Lyft have acknowledged that their services can make […]
California governor signs labor law meant to fix the gig economy
[ad_1] The law will take effect January 1st, 2020. As with many forms of legislation, the reality is more complicated. Numerous companies have pushed for exemptions to AB 5, and there are concerns this may hurt flexibility for some workers. They may have to work a minimum number of hours at regular times instead of […]
Uber starts mapping Dallas roads to aid its self-driving efforts
[ad_1] The company was quick to caution that this might not be the immediate precursor to self-driving vehicles. Uber wants any data gathering to contribute “meaningfully” to autonomous driving work, the company’s Austin Geidt said. If it is confident enough to test real self-driving cars, it aims to “work closely” with both city- and state-level […]