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Japan's Ultra-Polite Taxi Drivers Are Worried Uber Will Undermine Traditions
Taxi firms in Japan fear that Uber’s rise will erode customer service traditions in Japan.
Uber's Drive-By Politics
The fights that Uber and Lyft wage in cities like Austin look like local politics, but their actions often put corporate interests above local ones.
How Much Money Do People Spend on Uber?
We crunched a data set with the spending habits of about 50,000 people to see who’s spending what on Uber.
Uber's Burning $1 Billion a Year in China
Didi Kuaidi, a Chinese competitor, is giving Uber a run for its money — dominating the local market, and forcing the Silicon Valley giant to spend heavily for market share.
Uber Was Around a Century Ago, and It Was Controversial Then Too
Uber has more in common with the world's first ride-sharing service than its CEO might want to admit.
Uber Drivers Rally in Front of NYC Headquarters Over Price Drop
Uber drivers took to the New York City streets to protest the company’s unilateral decision to cut prices by 15 percent.
Seattle Just Became the First City in the US to Allow Uber Drivers to Unionize
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a law that allows drivers that work for Uber, Lyft, and other ride-sharing services to collectively bargain.
Taxi Companies Are Suing New York City for Letting Uber Kill Their Business
A coalition of taxi industry groups accuses Uber of purposefully targeting the city's yellow cab profession, and insists that New York City's regulators are to blame for allowing the ride-share service to threaten its survival.
It's Crunch Time For Uber in Australia
With the NSW Government suspending 40 car registrations and a Melbourne driver going to trial, the future is looking predictably uncertain.
Uber Appeals Class Action Status, Insists It's Not a Cab Company
Uber is doubling down on the notion that it's a technology company first and foremost.