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Google May Directly Compete with Uber in Transpo Services

Feb 03, 2015 12:12 AM EST

Google Ventures, the search engine's venture capital group and one of Uber's largest investors at $258 million back in August 2013, explores the ride-sharing market with the unique possibility of using its revolutionary driverless car for the project.

Uber To Cap Surge Pricing During East Coast Snowstorm

Geann Pineda |

Jan 27, 2015 12:20 AM EST

Taxi app Uber has agreed to put a cap to its prices as the Northeast Coast battles a snowstorm.

Uber Makes Its Way Back Into India With Taxi License Application

Cory Doyle |

Jan 25, 2015 09:38 PM EST

Uber was recently banned in India following an incident where one of its passengers was raped, but that is not stopping the transportation app company from finding ways to potentially continue offering its services in the country.

Uber's Legal Status in China Still Uncertain

Cory Doyle |

Jan 25, 2015 09:23 PM EST

Transportation mobile app company Uber still faces uncertainty with providing its services in China following a recent announcement from China's Ministry of Transport about a crackdown on private cars charging for rides.

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.

Taxi Drivers Strike in China Over Uber, High Rental Rates

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 15, 2015 06:27 AM EST

Regular taxi drivers in several Chinese cities went on strike Thursday to protest the competition from private car owners who rent their units using the ride-sharing app Uber. They complained that the situation has resulted in lower income, while they deal with soaring expenses.

China Cracks Down on Uber-Like Taxi Apps

Michael A. Katz |

Jan 08, 2015 02:43 PM EST

The city of Beijing is cracking down on private cars that use taxi-booking software similar to Uber, local authorities announced.

Uber, Lyft Warn Of Costlier Rides For New Year’s Eve

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 01, 2015 02:43 AM EST

Citing the law of supply and demand, Uber Technologies and Lyft warned commuters on Wednesday to anticipate more expensive rides for New Year's Eve as people go out to celebrate the change of year and millions would need a ride before and after the revelry.

Uber Acquires Half a Billion Audience with Chinese Baidu Partnership

Cory Doyle |

Dec 17, 2014 02:59 PM EST

"Our partnership with Baidu - a premier global brand - reflects our commitment to the region and the growing community of Uber riders and driver-partners here."

China's Baidu Seeks Partnership with Uber, May Invest $600 Million

Cory Doyle |

Dec 12, 2014 02:41 PM EST

Uber is valued at a total of over $40 billion while continuing to grow, and has raised 1.2 billion in funding last month alone.

Uber Exec Proposed Publishing Journalists' Private Information

David Curry |

Nov 18, 2014 09:23 AM EST

Uber senior vice president of business, Emil Michael, proposed fighting bad press by publishing journalists' private information online, to smear them.

Uber Confirms Partnership with Spotify

Christian George Acevedo |

Nov 18, 2014 08:32 AM EST

The dual service will commence Nov. 21 in 10 cities.

Nevada State Blocks Uber's Taxi Service

David Curry |

Oct 26, 2014 09:40 AM EDT

Uber's taxi service has been temporarily banned Uber's in Nevada, following a myriad of laws and regulations the tech-startup might have broken.

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.