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Uber introduces UberBoat and UberBalloon in China.

Uber Offers Boat, Hot Air Balloon Rides in China

Jun 30, 2016 02:40 AM EDT

Because of tough competition, Uber has added some extra services to its Chinese customers, by hailing them not only a car but also a boat and even a hot air balloon.

Driver Using Fake Car Plates Tries to Escape Police Inspection, Brings Policeman With Him

J.B. Cach |

Apr 08, 2016 06:10 PM EDT

A Chinese man suspected of using a fake car plate to deceive people that he is a real taxi driver has been caught by the police and is now under criminal detention.

Nearly 97 Million Chinese Use Online Taxi-Hailing Services

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 23, 2016 06:35 AM EST

In 2015, nearly 97 million Chinese netizens hailed taxis online, according to a report released on Friday by China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC). Also, about 22 million people booked private cars online.

Taxi Apps In China Fails To Get The Nod Of The Government Despite Being Welcomed and Utilized

Adelyn Torralba |

Jun 19, 2015 04:01 AM EDT

Taxi apps in China, such as Didi Express and People’s Uber, fail to get the approval of the government despite being operational and utilized by the local people.

Uber's Chief Financial Officer Quits

Geann Pineda |

Mar 17, 2015 12:41 PM EDT

Uber's Chief Financial Officer Brent Callinicos is stepping down.

Uber in San Francisco Dwarfs the City's Entire Regulated Taxi Market, says CEO

David Curry |

Jan 21, 2015 11:27 AM EST

Uber's CEO Travis Kalanick claims his taxi-service is larger than the entire taxi market in San Francisco.

New Taxi App Aims to Help Women Locate Female Taxi Drivers

Kat De Guzman |

Sep 16, 2014 06:27 AM EDT

SheTaxi, an app used for locating taxis driven by women, was slated to be launched last Monday in New York City but was delayed as the company seeks out more women cab drivers for its users.

Uber Hires Obama Advisor

Cody Brooks |

Aug 20, 2014 05:08 PM EDT

Uber is seeking to further their scope by hiring former White House advisor David Plouffe to get into markets blocked by legislation and disgruntled taxi companies.