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A study conducted by Uber and the Inter-American Development Bank reveals that most Uber drivers in Latin America face economic difficulties, lack social security coverage, and are burdened with debt.

India's government has announced the official launch of Bharat Taxi, a cooperative taxi service aimed at competing with Uber's dominance in the country.

Uber has introduced 'Line U' in Buenos Aires, a service designed to complement public transportation for short trips.

Uber has launched Uber Autonomous Solutions, aiming to dominate the robotaxi market through partnerships and a focus on autonomous vehicles.

Alejandro Mendoza, a Venezuelan journalist who had been applying for asylum, was detained by ICE agents in Orlando while working as an Uber driver.

Juan Martín Cappellini returns to Argentina to lead the first global relaunch of Uber Eats after a five-year stint in Mexico.

Uber is facing scrutiny for its background check policies that allowed violent offenders to drive, prompting a review of its practices.

Jeff Mason, 76, drives for Uber in New Jersey to make ends meet after losing his savings due to his wife's cancer treatment costs before pre-existing conditions were protected under the Affordable Care Act.

An Uber driver has gone viral for bringing his dog along as a co-pilot during rides, prompting varied reactions from passengers.

French authorities conducted a raid on the G7 taxi company following a complaint by Uber regarding unfair practices.

The South African Department of Transport is finalizing the registration of e-hailing companies under new safety regulations, which include specific requirements for vehicle branding and driver information.

An Illinois couple discovered an identity theft scam when they received tax documents showing a stranger had used their name to work as an Uber driver, generating significant financial liability.

Uber plans to enter the Greek delivery market by 2026, aiming to compete with established players such as efood, Wolt, and BOX.

Uber Eats is set to launch its food delivery service in Finland by 2026, following the announcement of Foodora's exit from the market due to competitive pressures.

Uber Eats is set to launch its food delivery service in Finland this year, aiming for a significant increase in revenue amid a competitive market.

Uber will launch its food delivery service Uber Eats in Finland and six other European countries in 2026, intensifying competition with local services like Wolt.

Uber is set to expand its food delivery service, Uber Eats, to seven additional European countries, including Czechia, after previously exiting the market in 2020.

Uber is set to launch its food delivery service in Denmark as part of a broader expansion into seven European countries in 2026.

Uber plans to roll out delivery services in Norway and six other European countries this year.

Uber is expanding its food delivery services to Denmark and six other countries, according to Susan Anderson, the global head of delivery for the company.

Private hire drivers in the UK are staging a boycott on Valentine's Day to protest against poor pay and unsafe working conditions.

Food delivery service Foodora is ceasing operations in Finland, prompting concerns and hopes among couriers for increased competition in the market.

A legal order has been issued for the arrest of Claudio Uberti, following a Supreme Court ruling that upheld his four-and-a-half-year prison sentence for his involvement in an undeclared money case.

Dynamic pricing used by ride-hailing apps has raised concerns among users regarding its transparency and potential for abuse.

Uber has agreed to an external review of its practices following a settlement in a discrimination case involving a woman refused rides with her guide dog.

A Brazilian court has suspended a R$ 500,000 fine imposed by São Paulo's city government on Uber for operating a motorcycle service, deeming the municipal decree unconstitutional.

Uber has announced that female drivers will be able to accept rides exclusively from women, while female passengers will now have the option to choose to travel only with female drivers.

A Brazilian court annulled a fine imposed by the São Paulo City Hall on Uber for transporting passengers by motorcycle, citing the fine's basis in a constitutionally questionable municipal decree.

A mother has accused an Uber driver of raping her 17-year-old daughter in Ceilândia, Brazil, prompting police action and the driver's arrest.

Madonna used Uber for only the second time in her life to attend a football game for her daughters playing for Spurs FC.

A jury in Phoenix, Arizona, has ruled that Uber must pay $8.5 million to a passenger who was raped by one of its drivers, setting a precedent for similar cases across the country.

Paris is set to impose regulations on the parking of meal delivery drivers to address noise complaints from residents.

A federal jury in Phoenix has ruled that Uber must pay $8.5 million to a woman raped by one of its drivers, establishing the company's responsibility for the incident.

Gig workers associated with ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido have announced a nationwide strike, logging out from apps for six hours, which is expected to disrupt cab and bike taxi services in several cities due to their union's two main demands.

France's social security fund URSSAF is demanding 1.7 billion euros from Uber for not declaring its workers as employees and failing to provide appropriate insurance coverage.

A federal jury in the United States ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million after finding the company liable in a lawsuit filed by a passenger who reported being sexually assaulted by a driver in Arizona.

A jury in Phoenix, Arizona, found Uber liable for an $8.5 million payment related to a sexual assault committed by one of its drivers, marking the first of many similar cases against the ride-sharing company.

A federal jury in Phoenix has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million after a woman sued the company for sexual assault committed by a driver, marking the first trial in over 3000 similar lawsuits against the ride-hailing service.

A federal jury in Phoenix has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who claimed she was raped by a driver on the platform, potentially impacting numerous similar lawsuits across the U.S.

A court in Maranhão has ordered Uber and 99 to limit ride prices during the bus drivers' strike in the Greater São Luís area in response to reported abusive pricing.

The first cooperative taxi service in India, 'Bharat Taxi', was officially launched today by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, presenting a challenge to private ride-hailing giants like Ola and Uber.

A driver was blocked by a ride-hailing app for refusing over 5,000 rides in a month and is seeking legal recourse for reinstatement and compensation, which was denied by the court in Mongaguá, São Paulo.

A 20-year-old man tragically died in Cologne after mistakenly approaching the wrong car, believing it was his ordered Uber, leading to a violent altercation with the driver's husband.

Bharat Taxi, a new cooperative cab service, is being launched today, promising affordable rides and benefits for cab drivers as it competes with private providers like Ola and Uber.

Bharat Taxi is set to launch in India today as a cooperative model offering cab, bike taxi, and auto services to compete with major platforms like Ola and Uber, with the launch event led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Uber's active user base surpassed 200 million for the first time by the end of 2025, yet this growth came at a cost to profits, raising investor concerns about the potential impact of robotaxis on its business.

Uber has lowered its earnings forecast for the first quarter and announced plans to launch robotaxi services in Madrid, while its stocks fell by 5% in New York.

Uber has unexpectedly revealed plans to launch its autonomous car service in Madrid as part of its strategy to compete with Waymo and Tesla for a leading position in the autonomous vehicle market by 2029.

The Procon-MA has filed a public civil action against Uber and 99 due to significant price increases for rides during a public transportation strike in Greater São Luís, affecting many consumers reliant on these services.

A 20-year-old man has died from injuries sustained during an assault in Cologne after mistakenly attempting to stop a stranger's vehicle, thinking it was his booked Uber.