FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Uber - Caught on Camera

Uber airport cab driver allegedly demands double the app fare, asks passenger to pay Rs 1,780 instead of Rs 885 and seek a refund later

In a surprising incident, a passenger reported that an Uber driver tried to charge almost twice the fare shown on the app following an airport pickup. The driver reportedly presented a screenshot depicting the inflated charge while suggesting a cash payment method. However, after reaching out to Uber support, the…

The Economic Times · 10h ago

Porter Airlines allegedly strands traveler with cancelled flight and absurd alternative, then refuses refund. Then she drops $2,500 to escape

Did they really have no alternative direct routes to offer?

We Got This Covered · Oct 22

Uber delivery driver claims their day took a strange turn when they realized they were delivering something ‘worth more than most used cars’

The real question is how much the tip was.

We Got This Covered · Oct 22

A Months-Old Anti-Robotaxi Group Is Steering Transportation Policy From Albany to D.C.

Even though its claims about job loss and safety don't hold up, the group has convinced the likely next mayor of D.C. to slow Waymo's development.

Reason · Oct 19

Uber claims victory in £340m legal battle with London black cab drivers

A High Court judge ruled the cases were brought too late and dismissed them without considering whether allegations were true

Evening Standard · Oct 19

Philadelphia woman blocks Uber Eats delivery robots: ‘These things are taking peoples jobs’

This is not the first time she has staged a protest against Uber Eats' delivery robots.

We Got This Covered · Oct 19

Judge throws out case against Uber brought by 13,000 London cab drivers

Delivering his judgment on Monday, Mr Justice Birt ruled the cases were time-barred and brought too late

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Do we really need clothes delivered in under an hour? Target’s Uber Eats deal is convenience culture gone wild

The time lag between ordering a meal and its packaging hitting your rubbish bin is ridiculously brief. Will items bought through this partnership be treated differently?

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19

Hundreds Of VinFast EVs Are Hitting U.S. Streets For A New Ride-Hailing Service

The VinFast VF8 is not exactly a common occurrence on American streets. That’s about to change in Los Angeles.

InsideEVs · Oct 19

Los Angeles Gets 500 VinFast EVs As New Ride-Hailing Service Takes On Uber And Lyft

Green SM debuts a 500-car VinFast VF 8 fleet in Los Angeles, using company-owned EVs and full-time drivers instead of gig contractors.

Motor1 · Oct 19