The NEW Uber
Brian Chen: Dogged by scandal and the resignation of its top boss, the ride-summoning company Uber and Uber Car Leases is hoping to win customer loyalty with a series of changes to its app. Chief among them: Uber riders will soon be able to pay gratuities to their drivers inside the app instead of having to tip with cash. And there is much more to come. In an email to drivers, the company said it would be introducing improvements for the next 180 days. Uber’s commitment to tu
In Defense of Uber the Idea
I read an article in the New York Tims Op-Ed section from June 16, 2017 which I thought would be interesting to post. With all the critics complaining about Uber Cars and Uber Car Leasing it was refreshing to see that someone was willing to step forward and stand up for Uber Cars. Written by: David Leonhardt I’m grateful that Travis Kalanick started Uber Car. Before he did, I often found myself at the mercy of a taxi company that dominated my neighborhood. The night before a
Meet the man driving the future of Uber and Lyft in the California Legislature
Uber Car and Lyft have had lots of success getting friendly laws passed. For that, they can thank young, tech-friendly Democratic lawmakers, who have teamed up with Republicans who generally support fewer regulations. At the head of that coalition is Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell), who co-founded the Legislature’s tech and millennial caucuses. The 34-year-old Low, who was elected in 2014, has also written legislation to make it easier for the taxi industry to compete with
Will my company be upset if I moonlight as an Uber driver?
I have a full-time job, and company policy dictates that I have to dedicate my full attention to this job. Does this mean I can’t be an Uber Car driver in my spare time to make extra money? And if I do this, must I tell my employer? Moonlighting, especially in tough economic times, is not uncommon, since many people are just trying to make ends meet, let alone get ahead. But moonlighting is not an employee’s protected legal right. If your work performance slips as a result of
Waze Carpool joins ride-hailing service competitors Uber Car and Lyft
Determined to revive traditional carpooling, Waze Carpool is expanding across California with the hopes of minimizing traffic and making commutes convenient. Founded in Israel and purchased in 2013 by Google, the app first emerged in May 2016 as a small pilot program in Silicon Valley and eventually expanded to San Francisco. As of June 6, the app is available across California. Drivers and riders with similar commutes can team up and lessen their load by riding to work toget
NFL player spends $932 on Uber ride from Chicago for voluntary practice
NFL player spends $932 on Uber ride from Chicago for voluntary practice NFL cornerback Shareece Wright knows what it takes to make it in the league — even if it means taking an Uber Car from Chicago to Buffalo, N.Y. On Sunday, after his flight was canceled, Wright hailed driver, identified on the app as "Winny (Hadi)," and made the nearly nine-hour drive to make a Buffalo Bills voluntary practice. The player's Uber Car ride generated buzz after his co-agent and high school be
