UBER

Prior to the update, Uber only collected users' location data when the app was open on their smartphone.

Taiwanese authorities say that Uber is classified as a technology company and not as a transportation provider.

The taxi service was claimed to have raised $250m, but only last six months before closing its doors.

Some drivers are unable to work because they cannot cover their fuel costs.

Unions continue to battle gig economy firms over the pay and conditions of their workers.

Users will be able to find a polling place locator on its app and get a ride there, Uber has announced.

'This is more than a normal app update,' Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said.

The programme is on a 90-day trial in San Francisco after which it may expand to more cities.

Riders with black-sounding names were more than twice as likely to have their Uber rides cancelled in Boston.

When companies like Uber dodge their social security obligations the wider public loses out too.

The GMB union says it will review the contracts at other firms that offer "bogus self employment".

Uber said it will appeal the decision which could affect many gig economy firms.

UberEats is currently operational in 43 cities across the globe.

Right wing commentator Alex Jones had linked Judaism to Barack Obama's healthcare plan for the US.

Flying cars will eventually become cheaper to use than cars, Uber claims.

Otto-developed truck drove itself for majority of 120-mile journey in Colorado, US.

Firm to close sharing economy bond even though a tribunal ruling could shake up employment rights in the sector.

Bone also plans to sell his own branded T-shirt.

The company's acquisition of self-driving truck startup company Otto will help pursue this plan.

The service is currently functional in 36 cities across six countries.

Cab-hailing service says autonomous flying vehicles will beat congestion and shred commute times.