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US judge rejects Uber's 'unfair' proposed $100m settlement in class action driver lawsuit
US district judge Edward Chen ruled that the deal was 'not fair, adequate and reasonable.'
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Aug 19, 2016
London's Night Tube finally launches after delays and disputes
Project announced by Boris Johnson in 2014 will bring capital in line with other major world cities.
Ian Silvera Aug 19, 2016
Uber lets riders in India's smaller cities book a cab without its app
The 'Dial an Uber' service is currently available in Kochi, Nagpur, Guwahati and Jodhpur.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Aug 18, 2016
Self-driving Uber cars will be available to hire this month - and they are free
Modified Volvo XC90 cars will have an engineer in the driver's seat to check the car is working correctly.
Alistair Charlton Aug 18, 2016
Gig economy comes under pressure to share the good times with its workers
Employment credentials of digital economy stars Uber and Deliveroo have withered under intense scrutiny.
Roger Baird Aug 17, 2016
Uber does not fear the Night Tube as it continues to target gaps in London's public transport
Technology firm tells IBTimes UK its private hire app will complement the 24-hour Underground service.
Ian Silvera Aug 17, 2016
Why the Deliveroo strike matters for the future of workers' rights
Gig economy may mean lower prices but it relies on people who are often exploited.
Natalie Bennett Aug 12, 2016
Michael Phelps and the Copacabana meeting illuminate Rio experience
With travel problems having been conquered the Rio experience has greatly improved.
Ken Hanscom Aug 12, 2016
Your smartphone's battery level could be used to track you online
Researchers have already found instances of websites using one's battery status API to track users online.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Aug 03, 2016
Uber to be ordered to exit Taiwan market over alleged misrepresentation of business
Taiwan argues that though Uber holds an IT-related licence, it is operating in the passenger car segment.
Kedar Grandhi Aug 03, 2016
Didi Chuxing merger to help Uber's autonomous taxi development
Uber chief Travis Kalanick says Didi Chuxing merger will bring resources to autonomous car technology.
Alistair Charlton Aug 01, 2016
Uber merges loss-making China operations with Didi Chuxing in $35bn deal
While Uber China will reportedly own 20% in the merged company, Didi will invest $1bn in Uber at a $68bn valuation.
Kedar Grandhi Aug 01, 2016
London taxi start-up Hailo bought out and killed off by Daimler
Hailo will cease, to exist as Daimler-owned MyTaxi merger sees it move headquarters from London to Hamburg.
Alistair Charlton Jul 26, 2016
Just Eat boss says his greatest rival is the telephone not Amazon
The head of Just Eat David Buttress wants a bigger slice of the £24bn takeaway markets he operates in.
Roger Baird Jul 24, 2016
Uber begins court battle with London drivers over employment rights
Cab hire service Uber begins a court case in London over whether its drivers are staff or self-employed
Roger Baird Jul 20, 2016
Uber to suspend services in Hungary over new regulations
The measure follows months of anti-Uber criticism and protests from traditional taxi services in Europe.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jul 14, 2016
Uber raises $1.15bn high-yield loan arranged by Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs
Uber will pay a yield of about 5% on the loan.
Kedar Grandhi Jul 08, 2016
Uber replacing surge pricing with upfront fares in new app version
The lightning-bolt icon and pop-up box notifying riders that fares have been multiplied will no longer be displayed.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jun 24, 2016
Twilio share price shoots up 90% on market debut
IPO pegs Silicon Valley firm's value at $2.4bn, twice its private valuation.
Karthick Arvinth Jun 24, 2016
Uber launches food delivery app UberEATS in London
London is the first UK city and second in Europe to get the app.
James Tennent Jun 16, 2016
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick reveals he has a 1999 BMW M3 convertible but no valid driver's licence
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says he owns 'a very weird car'.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jun 09, 2016
Will Google, Uber and Amazon deals make Fiat Chrysler the Foxconn of autonomous cars?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles could become the Foxconn of self-driving cars with Uber and Amazon deals.
Alistair Charlton Jun 08, 2016
Uber rolls out new features to appease its drivers including waiting fine for late passengers
The late-rider fee system is one of Uber's six new driver-friendly features launched to appease its workforce.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jun 08, 2016
21st century tech revives aristocratic lifestyles with on-demand servant economy
Apps like Uber and Airbnb helped create servants-as-a-service, akin to life at Downton Abbey.
Ben Rooney Jun 07, 2016
Uber planning to bring its UberEats food delivery service to the UK
San Francisco-based firm is currently in the process of recruiting bicycle and scooter drivers in London.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jun 04, 2016
Microsoft wants to turn autonomous cars into mobile offices - but will not build its own
Instead of building its own autonomous vehicle, Microsoft will provide software and services to car makers.
Alistair Charlton Jun 03, 2016
BMW shifts i division from electric and hybrid cars to autonomous taxis
Major strategic shift sees BMW i division switch from electric and hybrid to autonomous cars.
Alistair Charlton Jun 02, 2016
Uber raises $3.5bn from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund
In Saudi Arabia, Uber competes with Careem, a Dubai-based startup backed by Saudi Telecom Company.
Kedar Grandhi Jun 02, 2016
Twitter awarded bug bounty hunters more than $300,000 in two years
The average payout through the programme is $835.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas May 28, 2016
How a Twitter bot can earn you £1,500 of free Uber rides a year
British marketing manager Mark Rofe used a Twitter bot to earn £1,500 of free Uber rides.
Alistair Charlton May 27, 2016
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