It takes one click to join Uber One, and 32 actions to quit
(theregister.com)
The USA’s Federal Trade Commission on Monday launched a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the rideshare giant ripped off customers by enrolling them in its “Uber One” membership scheme without permission, failing to deliver promised savings, and making it devilishly difficult to opt out.
The USA’s Federal Trade Commission on Monday launched a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the rideshare giant ripped off customers by enrolling them in its “Uber One” membership scheme without permission, failing to deliver promised savings, and making it devilishly difficult to opt out.
An Uber drove away with her kid and wouldn't connect her with the driver
(cbc.ca)
An Ontario mother is raising concerns about Uber's emergency policies after one of its drivers drove away with her five-year-old daughter still in the back seat.
An Ontario mother is raising concerns about Uber's emergency policies after one of its drivers drove away with her five-year-old daughter still in the back seat.
Uber adds new $10 shuttle rides between JFK Airport and Manhattan
(engadget.com)
Uber has new shuttle routes for NYC travelers. Less than six months after launching bus rides between LaGuardia Airport and Manhattan, the company is adding four routes between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Manhattan.
Uber has new shuttle routes for NYC travelers. Less than six months after launching bus rides between LaGuardia Airport and Manhattan, the company is adding four routes between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Manhattan.
H3: For indexing geographies into a hexagonal grid, by Uber
(h3geo.org)
H3 is a discrete global grid system for indexing geographies into a hexagonal grid, developed at Uber.
H3 is a discrete global grid system for indexing geographies into a hexagonal grid, developed at Uber.
Waymo – Driverless in Atlanta
(theverge.com)
Waymo just flipped the switch from supervised to unsupervised in Atlanta, where it aims to eventually launch a commercial robotaxi service later this year through an exclusive partnership with Uber.
Waymo just flipped the switch from supervised to unsupervised in Atlanta, where it aims to eventually launch a commercial robotaxi service later this year through an exclusive partnership with Uber.
Judge denies Uber's motion to block Seattle law regulating driver deactivation
(geekwire.com)
A federal judge denied Uber’s effort to stop the enforcement of a new Seattle law that establishes labor standards for the driver deactivation process.
A federal judge denied Uber’s effort to stop the enforcement of a new Seattle law that establishes labor standards for the driver deactivation process.
Uber will need to fingerprint drivers in California to transport teens
(techcrunch.com)
Uber has 30 days to require certain drivers to get fingerprinted if the ride-hail giant intends to continue transporting unaccompanied teens in California.
Uber has 30 days to require certain drivers to get fingerprinted if the ride-hail giant intends to continue transporting unaccompanied teens in California.
Uber will need to fingerprint drivers in California to transport teens
(techcrunch.com)
Uber has 30 days to require certain drivers to get fingerprinted if the ride-hail giant intends to continue transporting unaccompanied teens in California.
Uber has 30 days to require certain drivers to get fingerprinted if the ride-hail giant intends to continue transporting unaccompanied teens in California.
Uber introduces Shuttle buses in India
(restofworld.org)
Manvi Singh, a marketing executive in her early 20s, commutes over 20 kilometers to her office on the outskirts of Delhi every day. Until six months ago, this commute would take an hour and 15 minutes and include four switchovers: an auto rickshaw to the metro station, a train for half the distance, and a transfer to another line before catching another auto for the final stretch.
Manvi Singh, a marketing executive in her early 20s, commutes over 20 kilometers to her office on the outskirts of Delhi every day. Until six months ago, this commute would take an hour and 15 minutes and include four switchovers: an auto rickshaw to the metro station, a train for half the distance, and a transfer to another line before catching another auto for the final stretch.
Uber's Gig Workers Now Include Coders for Hire on AI Projects
(bloomberg.com)
Uber Technologies Inc.’s gig-economy workforce now includes programmers. The company is expanding beyond its rideshare roots to enter a hot new market: helping other businesses outsource some of their artificial intelligence development to independent contractors.
Uber Technologies Inc.’s gig-economy workforce now includes programmers. The company is expanding beyond its rideshare roots to enter a hot new market: helping other businesses outsource some of their artificial intelligence development to independent contractors.
Arbitration – Disney Abandoned a Brazen Legal Tactic. Uber Is Doubling Down
(slate.com)
When John and Georgia McGinty hailed an Uber in March 2022, they never expected their driver to run a red light, crash into another car, and send them to the hospital with critical injuries.
When John and Georgia McGinty hailed an Uber in March 2022, they never expected their driver to run a red light, crash into another car, and send them to the hospital with critical injuries.
Their Uber Driver Crashed. A Pizza Order Unraveled Their Injury Lawsuit
(nytimes.com)
A New Jersey couple was heading home from dinner in an Uber in March 2022 when their driver T-boned another car, leaving them with serious injuries, including spine and rib fractures.
A New Jersey couple was heading home from dinner in an Uber in March 2022 when their driver T-boned another car, leaving them with serious injuries, including spine and rib fractures.
Their Uber Driver Crashed. A Pizza Order Unraveled Their Injury Lawsuit
(nytimes.com)
A New Jersey couple was heading home from dinner in an Uber in March 2022 when their driver T-boned another car, leaving them with serious injuries, including spine and rib fractures.
A New Jersey couple was heading home from dinner in an Uber in March 2022 when their driver T-boned another car, leaving them with serious injuries, including spine and rib fractures.
Couple in an Uber crash can't sue because of an Uber Eats order
(ctvnews.ca)
A married New Jersey couple that was in a severe accident during an Uber ride can’t sue the company because they and their daughter agreed to arbitration when they accepted the terms of service for a separate Uber Eats order, a court has ruled.
A married New Jersey couple that was in a severe accident during an Uber ride can’t sue the company because they and their daughter agreed to arbitration when they accepted the terms of service for a separate Uber Eats order, a court has ruled.
US couple blocked from suing Uber after crash: daughter agreed Uber Eats terms
(theguardian.com)
A New Jersey couple seriously injured when their Uber driver ran a red light and collided with another car has lost a bid to take legal action against the company in court.
A New Jersey couple seriously injured when their Uber driver ran a red light and collided with another car has lost a bid to take legal action against the company in court.
US couple blocked from suing Uber after crash say daughter agreed to Uber terms
(theguardian.com)
A New Jersey couple seriously injured when their Uber driver ran a red light and collided with another car has lost a bid to take legal action against the company in court.
A New Jersey couple seriously injured when their Uber driver ran a red light and collided with another car has lost a bid to take legal action against the company in court.
Uber terms mean couple can't sue after 'life-changing' crash
(bbc.com)
A couple who were left with life-changing injuries after their Uber crashed have been told they cannot sue the company because of the terms they accepted when using the app.
A couple who were left with life-changing injuries after their Uber crashed have been told they cannot sue the company because of the terms they accepted when using the app.
Uber beats crash victims' attempt to try case in court instead of arbitration
(arstechnica.com)
A married couple can't sue Uber over severe injuries they suffered in a 2022 car accident because of a mandatory arbitration provision in the ride-sharing company's terms of use, according to a ruling issued by the New Jersey Superior Court appellate division.
A married couple can't sue Uber over severe injuries they suffered in a 2022 car accident because of a mandatory arbitration provision in the ride-sharing company's terms of use, according to a ruling issued by the New Jersey Superior Court appellate division.
Uber terms mean couple can't sue after 'life-changing' crash
(bbc.com)
A couple who were left with life-changing injuries after their Uber crashed have been told they cannot sue the company because of the terms they accepted when using the app.
A couple who were left with life-changing injuries after their Uber crashed have been told they cannot sue the company because of the terms they accepted when using the app.
Couple left with life-changing crash injuries can't sue Uber
(independent.co.uk)
A couple left with life-changing injuries have been told they cannot sue the company Uber after being involved in a crash, as they had accepted the terms and conditions pop-up when using the app.
A couple left with life-changing injuries have been told they cannot sue the company Uber after being involved in a crash, as they had accepted the terms and conditions pop-up when using the app.
Uber charges more if you have credits in your account
(viewfromthewing.com)
I noticed something strange earlier this month when I pulled up the Uber app and requested a ride.
I noticed something strange earlier this month when I pulled up the Uber app and requested a ride.
Uber drivers in Kenya are ignoring the app and charging their own rates
(restofworld.org)
A rate card published by a Nairobi drivers’ union has become ubiquitous in Ubers in Kenya.The new rates are at least 50% higher than Uber’s official fare.Uber says charging customers extra is against company policy, and is reviewing the complaints it has received.
A rate card published by a Nairobi drivers’ union has become ubiquitous in Ubers in Kenya.The new rates are at least 50% higher than Uber’s official fare.Uber says charging customers extra is against company policy, and is reviewing the complaints it has received.