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Jun 19
- Uber testing ways to reduce fares
  Plus, World Health Organization says compulsive video game playing is a mental health risk.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 12
- Uber driver kicked out same-sex couple for kissing, women say
  A same-sex couple has accused an NYC Uber driver of discriminating against them after he allegedly kicked them out of the car for kissing in the backseat.
  
  Jun 12
Jun 12
- Uber driver allegedly kicks lesbian couple out of his car after they kissed
  Alex Iovine and her girlfriend Emma Pichl recorded the incident in New York.
  
  Jun 12
Jun 12
- Uber submits patent to detect drunken app users
  Uber submits a patent to for a feature to determine whether users are drunk.
  
  Jun 12
Jun 12
- Uber developing technology to detect drunken passengers
  The company has filed a patent application for software that could detect whether a passenger is in an "abnormal state."
  
  Jun 12
Jun 11
- Uber shuts down self-driving operations in Arizona, restarting in Pittsburgh
  The company suspended the program nationwide in the wake of a fatal accident.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Uber: Class-action suits exempt from new policy
  The policy shift was detailed in a letter titled "Turning the lights on" published on the company's site.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Uber unveils plans for 'flying cars' with UberAir
  The company says it plans to roll out the flying concept in Dallas-Fort Worth and Los Angeles in 2023.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Uber wants to test flying taxis
  Uber will hold talks with federal transportation officials on Tuesday to discuss the safety of flying taxis.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Could flying taxis soon be hitting the skies?
  Uber is meeting with transportation officials in Los Angeles to convince them to let testing start on flying cars within two years.
  
  Jun 11
May 30
- Uber launches panic button to help riders
  The feature will dial 911 directly from the in-app safety center.
  
  May 30
May 30
- Uber rolls out panic button
  "If ever faced with an emergency situation, we want to help you get the help you need," CEO Dana Khosrowshahi wrote in a blog post at the time.
  
  May 30
May 24
- Uber shuts down self-driving operations in Arizona, restarting in Pittsburgh
  The company suspended the program nationwide in the wake of a fatal accident.
  
  May 24
May 22
- Uber's new rules on arbitration for sex-related claims face 1st test
  A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the company.
  
  May 22
May 15
- Uber shifts policy for alleged sexual misconduct on service
  Uber's ride-hailing service changes US rules governing riders, drivers seeking to pursue claims of sexual misconduct
  
  May 15
May 8
- Flying cars is the future of travel, Uber says
  Uber claims it’s moving forward with a plan straight out of the Jetsons.
  
  May 8
May 2
- Women accusing Uber drivers of sexual assault demand their stories be heard in court, not arbitration
  Fourteen women who have accused Uber drivers of sexual assault penned an open letter today demanding the company let them pursue their claims in court.
  
  May 2
Apr 12
- Uber launches car-renting service that allows strangers to rent each other's vehicles
  Uber has announced a new service similar to AirBnB, but for vehicles, where outsiders can rent your car by the hour, or a full day.
  
  Apr 12
Apr 12
- Uber expanding transportation offerings
  The company is launching "Uber Rent" in San Francisco, which will allow users to rent someone else's car for as little as an hour.
  
  Apr 12
Mar 28
- Arizona suspends Uber self-driving cars after crash
  The state suspended Uber's autonomous vehicles from its roads after a fatal crash, while Uber, on its own, is ending testing in California.
  
  Mar 28
Mar 27
- Arizona suspends Uber's driverless car testing after deadly accident
  One of the company's cars hit and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona last week.
  
  Mar 27
Mar 27
- Arizona suspends Uber's driverless car testing after deadly accident
  One of the company's cars hit and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona last week.
  
  Mar 27
Mar 27
- Arizona governor temporarily suspends all Uber driverless car testing
  After a deadly accident, there will not be any autonomous vehicle testing until investigation of the crash is complete.
  
  Mar 27
Mar 23
- New video shows moments before fatal self-driving Uber crash
  Police released videos from two different views that show the moments before Elaine Herzberg, 49, was struck by the autonomous car in Tempe, Arizona.
  
  Mar 23
Mar 21
- Woman killed by self-driving Uber car identified, as company suspends testing
  A self-driving Uber car hit and killed a pedestrian Sunday night in Tempe, Arizona, police said, in what appears to be the first case of its kind.
  
  Mar 21
Mar 20
- Woman dies after being hit by self-driving Uber
  The ride-sharing company is suspending testing of autonomous cars after one of its cars struck a pedestrian, Elaine Herzberg, 49, in Arizona.
  
  Mar 20
Mar 15
- Uber's most commonly forgotten items and most forgetful cities list
  Uber released its list of the most commonly lost items and the crazy items people have left behind in cars.
  
  Mar 15
Dec 20
- Uber is a transportation firm, not a digital company, European court rules
  The company was sued by a taxi association in Spain.
  
  Dec 20
Nov 22
- Uber reveals cover-up of hack of 57M riders, drivers
  The ride-sharing service has revealed it never reported a 2016 breach that affected 57 million Uber riders and drivers.
  
  Nov 22
Nov 21
- Massive fine for Uber
  Colorado is forcing Uber to pay nearly $9 million after the state found out the company greenlighted drivers with felony and assault histories.
  
  Nov 21
Nov 14
- Prosecutor fired after fight with Uber driver makes emotional statement: 'I was wrong'
  The driver recorded the incident on his phone before calling police.
  
  Nov 14
Oct 10
- Uber's new brand chief on joining the company: 'I describe it like when you fall in love'
  Uber's Chief Brand Officer, Bozoma Saint John joins Rebecca Jarvis on an episode of ABC Radio's 'No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis'
  
  Oct 10
Aug 28
- Expedia confirms CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's job offer from Uber
  Expedia is confirming that CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been offered the top job at ride-hailing company Uber
  
  Aug 28
Jul 18
- Uber adds tipping feature
  Customers now have the option to tip their Uber driver directly through the app.
  
  Jul 18
Jun 23
- Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns
  Kalanick resigned days after saying he would take an indefinite leave of absence as former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder released recommendations on how Uber could improve its business culture.
  
  Jun 23
Jun 21
- Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns
  The embattled leader had already previously announced a leave of absence.
  
  Jun 21
Jun 21
- Uber founder resigns
  Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns over allegations of sexual harassment within the company.
  
  Jun 21
Jun 16
- Uber board member resigns after making sexist comments
  David Bonderman resigned after making sexist comments at a staff meeting during which Uber unveiled company-wide changes in response to claims of rampant sexism and announced CEO Travis Kalanick would take a leave of absence.
  
  Jun 16
Jun 12
- Uber facing possible executive shakeup after report
  The "GMA" team of insiders analyzes some of the biggest stories trending this morning.
  
  Jun 12
May 28
- Mother of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick killed in boating accident
  Kalanick's father was also injured in the accident, officials said.
  
  May 28
Apr 24
- Uber caught tracking former app users
  The ride sharing service has reportedly been tracking former users even after they deleted the app from their smartphone.
  
  Apr 24
Mar 27
- Uber halts testing of driverless cars
  An SUV in Arizona was struck by an Uber self-driving vehicle.
  
  Mar 27
Mar 20
- Uber president leaves after 6 months on the job
  Jeff Jones, president of the ride-hailing company, has resigned just six months after taking the job, the company confirmed Sunday.
  
  Mar 20
Mar 2
- Uber CEO apologizes for newly released video
  Travis Kalanick vowed to get "leadership help" after video showed him berating an Uber driver from the back seat of a car.
  
  Mar 2
Mar 1
- Uber CEO caught on tape yelling at driver
  Travis Kalanick, 40, wrote to Uber employees after the video was released he was "ashamed" of his behavior and pledged to get "leadership help."
  
  Mar 1
Feb 22
- Italian cabbies clash with riot police during strike over Uber
  Thousands of Roman taxi drivers protested legislation they say will favor Uber, intensifying a weeklong strike that has crippled Italian transportation.
  
  Feb 22
Feb 21
- Uber taps Eric Holder to probe harassment claims
  Uber said on Monday that it is tapping former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to help conduct an investigation into sexual harassment claims made by a former employee.
  
  Feb 21
Feb 21
- Uber hires former Attorney General Eric Holder to probe sexual harassment claims
  Holder will help to conduct the company's internal investigation.
  
  Feb 21

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Uber testing ways to reduce fares Plus, World Health Organization says compulsive video game playing is a mental health risk. Jun 19

Uber driver kicked out same-sex couple for kissing, women say A same-sex couple has accused an NYC Uber driver of discriminating against them after he allegedly kicked them out of the car for kissing in the backseat. Jun 12

Uber driver allegedly kicks lesbian couple out of his car after they kissed Alex Iovine and her girlfriend Emma Pichl recorded the incident in New York. Jun 12

Uber submits patent to detect drunken app users Uber submits a patent to for a feature to determine whether users are drunk. Jun 12

Uber developing technology to detect drunken passengers The company has filed a patent application for software that could detect whether a passenger is in an "abnormal state." Jun 12

Uber shuts down self-driving operations in Arizona, restarting in Pittsburgh The company suspended the program nationwide in the wake of a fatal accident. Jun 11

Uber: Class-action suits exempt from new policy The policy shift was detailed in a letter titled "Turning the lights on" published on the company's site. Jun 11

Uber unveils plans for 'flying cars' with UberAir The company says it plans to roll out the flying concept in Dallas-Fort Worth and Los Angeles in 2023. Jun 11

Uber wants to test flying taxis Uber will hold talks with federal transportation officials on Tuesday to discuss the safety of flying taxis. Jun 11

Could flying taxis soon be hitting the skies? Uber is meeting with transportation officials in Los Angeles to convince them to let testing start on flying cars within two years. Jun 11

Uber launches panic button to help riders The feature will dial 911 directly from the in-app safety center. May 30

Uber rolls out panic button "If ever faced with an emergency situation, we want to help you get the help you need," CEO Dana Khosrowshahi wrote in a blog post at the time. May 30

Uber shuts down self-driving operations in Arizona, restarting in Pittsburgh The company suspended the program nationwide in the wake of a fatal accident. May 24

Uber's new rules on arbitration for sex-related claims face 1st test A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the company. May 22

Uber shifts policy for alleged sexual misconduct on service Uber's ride-hailing service changes US rules governing riders, drivers seeking to pursue claims of sexual misconduct May 15

Flying cars is the future of travel, Uber says Uber claims it’s moving forward with a plan straight out of the Jetsons. May 8

Women accusing Uber drivers of sexual assault demand their stories be heard in court, not arbitration Fourteen women who have accused Uber drivers of sexual assault penned an open letter today demanding the company let them pursue their claims in court. May 2

Uber launches car-renting service that allows strangers to rent each other's vehicles Uber has announced a new service similar to AirBnB, but for vehicles, where outsiders can rent your car by the hour, or a full day. Apr 12

Uber expanding transportation offerings The company is launching "Uber Rent" in San Francisco, which will allow users to rent someone else's car for as little as an hour. Apr 12

Arizona suspends Uber self-driving cars after crash The state suspended Uber's autonomous vehicles from its roads after a fatal crash, while Uber, on its own, is ending testing in California. Mar 28

Arizona suspends Uber's driverless car testing after deadly accident One of the company's cars hit and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona last week. Mar 27

Arizona suspends Uber's driverless car testing after deadly accident One of the company's cars hit and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona last week. Mar 27

Arizona governor temporarily suspends all Uber driverless car testing After a deadly accident, there will not be any autonomous vehicle testing until investigation of the crash is complete. Mar 27

New video shows moments before fatal self-driving Uber crash Police released videos from two different views that show the moments before Elaine Herzberg, 49, was struck by the autonomous car in Tempe, Arizona. Mar 23

Woman killed by self-driving Uber car identified, as company suspends testing A self-driving Uber car hit and killed a pedestrian Sunday night in Tempe, Arizona, police said, in what appears to be the first case of its kind. Mar 21

Woman dies after being hit by self-driving Uber The ride-sharing company is suspending testing of autonomous cars after one of its cars struck a pedestrian, Elaine Herzberg, 49, in Arizona. Mar 20

Uber's most commonly forgotten items and most forgetful cities list Uber released its list of the most commonly lost items and the crazy items people have left behind in cars. Mar 15

Uber is a transportation firm, not a digital company, European court rules The company was sued by a taxi association in Spain. Dec 20

Uber reveals cover-up of hack of 57M riders, drivers The ride-sharing service has revealed it never reported a 2016 breach that affected 57 million Uber riders and drivers. Nov 22

Massive fine for Uber Colorado is forcing Uber to pay nearly $9 million after the state found out the company greenlighted drivers with felony and assault histories. Nov 21

Prosecutor fired after fight with Uber driver makes emotional statement: 'I was wrong' The driver recorded the incident on his phone before calling police. Nov 14

Uber's new brand chief on joining the company: 'I describe it like when you fall in love' Uber's Chief Brand Officer, Bozoma Saint John joins Rebecca Jarvis on an episode of ABC Radio's 'No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis' Oct 10

Expedia confirms CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's job offer from Uber Expedia is confirming that CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been offered the top job at ride-hailing company Uber Aug 28

Uber adds tipping feature Customers now have the option to tip their Uber driver directly through the app. Jul 18

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns Kalanick resigned days after saying he would take an indefinite leave of absence as former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder released recommendations on how Uber could improve its business culture. Jun 23

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns The embattled leader had already previously announced a leave of absence. Jun 21

Uber founder resigns Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns over allegations of sexual harassment within the company. Jun 21

Uber board member resigns after making sexist comments David Bonderman resigned after making sexist comments at a staff meeting during which Uber unveiled company-wide changes in response to claims of rampant sexism and announced CEO Travis Kalanick would take a leave of absence. Jun 16

Uber facing possible executive shakeup after report The "GMA" team of insiders analyzes some of the biggest stories trending this morning. Jun 12

Mother of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick killed in boating accident Kalanick's father was also injured in the accident, officials said. May 28

Uber caught tracking former app users The ride sharing service has reportedly been tracking former users even after they deleted the app from their smartphone. Apr 24

Uber halts testing of driverless cars An SUV in Arizona was struck by an Uber self-driving vehicle. Mar 27

Uber president leaves after 6 months on the job Jeff Jones, president of the ride-hailing company, has resigned just six months after taking the job, the company confirmed Sunday. Mar 20

Uber CEO apologizes for newly released video Travis Kalanick vowed to get "leadership help" after video showed him berating an Uber driver from the back seat of a car. Mar 2

Uber CEO caught on tape yelling at driver Travis Kalanick, 40, wrote to Uber employees after the video was released he was "ashamed" of his behavior and pledged to get "leadership help." Mar 1

Italian cabbies clash with riot police during strike over Uber Thousands of Roman taxi drivers protested legislation they say will favor Uber, intensifying a weeklong strike that has crippled Italian transportation. Feb 22

Uber taps Eric Holder to probe harassment claims Uber said on Monday that it is tapping former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to help conduct an investigation into sexual harassment claims made by a former employee. Feb 21

Uber hires former Attorney General Eric Holder to probe sexual harassment claims Holder will help to conduct the company's internal investigation. Feb 21

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Uber testing ways to reduce fares
Plus, World Health Organization says compulsive video game playing is a mental health risk.

Jun 19

Uber driver kicked out same-sex couple for kissing, women say
A same-sex couple has accused an NYC Uber driver of discriminating against them after he allegedly kicked them out of the car for kissing in the backseat.

Jun 12

Uber driver allegedly kicks lesbian couple out of his car after they kissed
Alex Iovine and her girlfriend Emma Pichl recorded the incident in New York.

Jun 12

Uber submits patent to detect drunken app users
Uber submits a patent to for a feature to determine whether users are drunk.

Jun 12

Uber developing technology to detect drunken passengers
The company has filed a patent application for software that could detect whether a passenger is in an "abnormal state."

Jun 12

Uber shuts down self-driving operations in Arizona, restarting in Pittsburgh
The company suspended the program nationwide in the wake of a fatal accident.

Jun 11

Uber: Class-action suits exempt from new policy
The policy shift was detailed in a letter titled "Turning the lights on" published on the company's site.

Jun 11

Uber unveils plans for 'flying cars' with UberAir
The company says it plans to roll out the flying concept in Dallas-Fort Worth and Los Angeles in 2023.

Jun 11

Uber wants to test flying taxis
Uber will hold talks with federal transportation officials on Tuesday to discuss the safety of flying taxis.

Jun 11

Could flying taxis soon be hitting the skies?
Uber is meeting with transportation officials in Los Angeles to convince them to let testing start on flying cars within two years.

Jun 11

Uber launches panic button to help riders
The feature will dial 911 directly from the in-app safety center.

May 30

Uber rolls out panic button
"If ever faced with an emergency situation, we want to help you get the help you need," CEO Dana Khosrowshahi wrote in a blog post at the time.

May 30

Uber shuts down self-driving operations in Arizona, restarting in Pittsburgh
The company suspended the program nationwide in the wake of a fatal accident.

May 24

Uber's new rules on arbitration for sex-related claims face 1st test
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the company.

May 22

Uber shifts policy for alleged sexual misconduct on service
Uber's ride-hailing service changes US rules governing riders, drivers seeking to pursue claims of sexual misconduct

May 15

Flying cars is the future of travel, Uber says
Uber claims it’s moving forward with a plan straight out of the Jetsons.

May 8

Women accusing Uber drivers of sexual assault demand their stories be heard in court, not arbitration
Fourteen women who have accused Uber drivers of sexual assault penned an open letter today demanding the company let them pursue their claims in court.

May 2

Uber launches car-renting service that allows strangers to rent each other's vehicles
Uber has announced a new service similar to AirBnB, but for vehicles, where outsiders can rent your car by the hour, or a full day.

Apr 12

Uber expanding transportation offerings
The company is launching "Uber Rent" in San Francisco, which will allow users to rent someone else's car for as little as an hour.

Apr 12

Arizona suspends Uber self-driving cars after crash
The state suspended Uber's autonomous vehicles from its roads after a fatal crash, while Uber, on its own, is ending testing in California.

Mar 28

Arizona suspends Uber's driverless car testing after deadly accident
One of the company's cars hit and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona last week.

Mar 27

Arizona suspends Uber's driverless car testing after deadly accident
One of the company's cars hit and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona last week.

Mar 27

Arizona governor temporarily suspends all Uber driverless car testing
After a deadly accident, there will not be any autonomous vehicle testing until investigation of the crash is complete.

Mar 27

New video shows moments before fatal self-driving Uber crash
Police released videos from two different views that show the moments before Elaine Herzberg, 49, was struck by the autonomous car in Tempe, Arizona.

Mar 23

Woman killed by self-driving Uber car identified, as company suspends testing
A self-driving Uber car hit and killed a pedestrian Sunday night in Tempe, Arizona, police said, in what appears to be the first case of its kind.

Mar 21

Woman dies after being hit by self-driving Uber
The ride-sharing company is suspending testing of autonomous cars after one of its cars struck a pedestrian, Elaine Herzberg, 49, in Arizona.

Mar 20

Uber's most commonly forgotten items and most forgetful cities list
Uber released its list of the most commonly lost items and the crazy items people have left behind in cars.

Mar 15

Uber is a transportation firm, not a digital company, European court rules
The company was sued by a taxi association in Spain.

Dec 20

Uber reveals cover-up of hack of 57M riders, drivers
The ride-sharing service has revealed it never reported a 2016 breach that affected 57 million Uber riders and drivers.

Nov 22

Massive fine for Uber
Colorado is forcing Uber to pay nearly $9 million after the state found out the company greenlighted drivers with felony and assault histories.

Nov 21

Prosecutor fired after fight with Uber driver makes emotional statement: 'I was wrong'
The driver recorded the incident on his phone before calling police.

Nov 14

Uber's new brand chief on joining the company: 'I describe it like when you fall in love'
Uber's Chief Brand Officer, Bozoma Saint John joins Rebecca Jarvis on an episode of ABC Radio's 'No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis'

Oct 10

Expedia confirms CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's job offer from Uber
Expedia is confirming that CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been offered the top job at ride-hailing company Uber

Aug 28

Uber adds tipping feature
Customers now have the option to tip their Uber driver directly through the app.

Jul 18

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns
Kalanick resigned days after saying he would take an indefinite leave of absence as former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder released recommendations on how Uber could improve its business culture.

Jun 23

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns
The embattled leader had already previously announced a leave of absence.

Jun 21

Uber founder resigns
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns over allegations of sexual harassment within the company.

Jun 21

Uber board member resigns after making sexist comments
David Bonderman resigned after making sexist comments at a staff meeting during which Uber unveiled company-wide changes in response to claims of rampant sexism and announced CEO Travis Kalanick would take a leave of absence.

Jun 16

Uber facing possible executive shakeup after report
The "GMA" team of insiders analyzes some of the biggest stories trending this morning.

Jun 12

Mother of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick killed in boating accident
Kalanick's father was also injured in the accident, officials said.

May 28

Uber caught tracking former app users
The ride sharing service has reportedly been tracking former users even after they deleted the app from their smartphone.

Apr 24

Uber halts testing of driverless cars
An SUV in Arizona was struck by an Uber self-driving vehicle.

Mar 27

Uber president leaves after 6 months on the job
Jeff Jones, president of the ride-hailing company, has resigned just six months after taking the job, the company confirmed Sunday.

Mar 20

Uber CEO apologizes for newly released video
Travis Kalanick vowed to get "leadership help" after video showed him berating an Uber driver from the back seat of a car.

Mar 2

Uber CEO caught on tape yelling at driver
Travis Kalanick, 40, wrote to Uber employees after the video was released he was "ashamed" of his behavior and pledged to get "leadership help."

Mar 1

Italian cabbies clash with riot police during strike over Uber
Thousands of Roman taxi drivers protested legislation they say will favor Uber, intensifying a weeklong strike that has crippled Italian transportation.

Feb 22

Uber taps Eric Holder to probe harassment claims
Uber said on Monday that it is tapping former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to help conduct an investigation into sexual harassment claims made by a former employee.

Feb 21

Uber hires former Attorney General Eric Holder to probe sexual harassment claims
Holder will help to conduct the company's internal investigation.

Feb 21