ridesharing
European Taxi Unions Merge to Create United Front Against ‘Uber Lobby’
The unions and banding together to combat "unlawful competition."
Uber and Lyft Drivers Discriminate Against African-Americans and Women
The study counters one of the big selling points of app-based ride-hailing services—namely, that people can get rides on demand no matter the color of their skin or their appearance.
Local Governments Are Letting Silicon Valley Skirt Public Disclosure Laws
Uber and Waze are following an example that was originally set by the surveillance industry.
Uber Is Playing a $16 Billion Game of Chicken
Uber is losing *so* much money, but it won't raise prices. What gives?
Why the UK and US Are Exceptions to the Bla Bla Car Ridesharing Boom
Valued at $1.5 billion, French ride sharing startup Bla Bla Car is growing quickly everywhere bar the UK.
Austin's Department of Transportation Wants to Fine a Facebook Group
The police came looking for the CEO of Arcade City, a Craigslist style listing service for various services.
Uber Driver Training Is Now a Cottage Industry
Some drivers are leveraging the lack of training into a short-term cottage industry.
Car Makers Hedge Against the Future with Ridesharing Investments
Toyota, GM, and Ford must adjust to a future which on-demand rides are a big part of how people get around.
In China, Uber and Competitor Didi Are Still Plagued by Driver Fraud
Is China's ride-hailing system doomed due to corruption?
Newbie Drivers Meet Embittered Veterans on the UberPeople Forum
Workers unite online to dish advice, share horror stories, and bitch about their job.
Uber Monitors When Drivers Move Their Phones, But the Results May Be Faulty
Uber wants to encourage safe driving practices, but drivers are annoyed and say the system doesn’t work well.