Mexico: Taxi Drivers Attack Another Uber Driver Who Was Transporting Tourists in Cancun as Feud Continues

Mexico: Cancun Taxi Drivers Continue Feud With Uber Drivers After Attacking Van Transporting Some Tourists

The ongoing feud between Uber drivers and taxi drivers in Cancun, Mexico continues as two Cancun taxi drivers were arrested after attacking a van filled with tourists.
Mexico: US Issues Travel Alert in Cancun as Taxi Drivers Block Roads to Harass Uber Drivers

Cancun Taxi Drivers in Mexico are Harassing Uber Drivers so Badly That the U.S. Issued a Travel Advisory

Taxi drivers have been fighting with Uber drivers since the ride-hailing app first began. However, the harassment Uber drivers have gotten in Cancun, Mexico became so bad that the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for the popular Mexican resort city.
Uber, VEMO Team up to Add Hundreds of Electric Vehicles to Mexico City's Fleet

Uber, VEMO Team up to Add Hundreds of Electric Vehicles to Mexico City's Fleet

Mexican electric car provider VEMO and U.S. car-hailing platform Uber have partnered to boost the number of electric vehicles in the platform's Mexico City fleet.
Ambulance Driver Who Drinks Beer, Smokes Pot Before Fatal Crash That Killed Patient Tries to Escape Using Uber

Ambulance Driver Who Drinks Beer, Smokes Pot Before Fatal Crash That Killed Patient Tries to Escape Using Uber

A Georgia ambulance driver now faces charges after allegedly consuming drugs and alcohol before a rollover crash that killed the patient he was transporting.
Uber and Lyft Will Offer Free Ride to Vaccination Sites: White House

Uber and Lyft Will Offer Free Ride to Vaccination Sites: White House

White House announced its partnership with Uber and Lyft that will make free rides to vaccination sites possible.
Uber And Lyft Drivers Hold Rally Calling For Basic Employment Rights

Latino Leaders in California Express Income Inequality Concerns Over Prop. 22 With Uber, Lyft

Latino leaders in California expressed some concerns over Proposition 22 (Prop 22) during a news conference Monday.
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Uber Promises 100% Electric Cars by 2040

Uber Technologies Inc issued a pledge on Tuesday saying all vehicles on its global ride-hailing app will shift to electric cars by 2040.
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Uber, Lyft in California Aren't Halting Operations After Court Ruled in Their Favor

Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft will continue their operations in California after a new appeals court ruling allows them to treat their drivers as independent contractors.

McDonald's To Hire 250K More Workers This Summer

The ice cream machine is still broke, however.

Uber Suspends Ride-Sharing Services After Taiwan Impose Fine Of $10.57 Million

Uber Technologies Inc will suspend its service in Taiwan from Feb. 10 over dispute with the island's authorities over mounting fines.

So Much for That Gig: Uber Now Testing Self-Driving Cars

For now, humans still remain in the drivers seat, even in the self-driving Uber cars currently being trained to eventually work without their input.

Uber Settles Major Employee / Contractor Lawuits, But Not the Complicated Issue Underlying Them

Uber settled a couple of big lawsuits on Thursday, but the fundamental question underlying the sharing economy still remains.

Google's New Campus is Redefining the Design and Concept of Corporate World Offices

If you're wondering what Google's new set of offices will look like, an early set of mockups has been released to show its possible appearance once constructed. The images feature a quirky and unique design.

Uber Sets Eyes on Argentina But May Receive a Chilly Welcome - Here's Why

Uber is broadening its operations by setting its sights on Argentina. The announcement, however, wasn't welcomed warmly.

Where Diversity, Tech, Money, and Political Power Mingle

Silicon Valley has a diversity problem. It also has a lot of money. Some of that money is now going to Washington, D.C.

Social Media Sunday: Facebook 'Real Name' Changes, Uber Through Messenger & More

This week was a busy one for Facebook. It launched a new collaboration with Uber through Messenger, announced changes to its controversial "real name" policy, launched its fast-loading Instant Articles for Android, and finally, Facebook was named the most popular smartphone app of 2015 by a Nielsen report. Meanwhile, Twitter hit an all-time low on Wall Street.
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