Uber News Updates

Business, Technology, Autonomous

Backup Driver in Autonomous Uber Death Pleads Guilty

PHOENIX — The backup Uber driver for a self-driving vehicle that killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in 2018 pleaded guilty July 28 to endangerment.

July 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Waymo, Uber Team Up on Robotaxis in Phoenix

Self-driving car pioneer Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in robotic cars.

May 23, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber Launches Robotaxis but Driverless Fleet Is ‘Long Time’ Away

Uber Technologies Inc. is launching its first robotaxi service, reaffirming the company’s commitment for a self-driving taxi fleet even as the hype around autonomous vehicles fades.

December 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

GrubHub, Uber Fail to Get Price-Fixing Suit Dismissed

GrubHub Inc., Postmates Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. must face a lawsuit alleging their delivery fees result in higher prices even for New York diners not using those apps.

March 30, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Uber, Lyft Add Fuel Surcharges for Rides, Deliveries

Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are tacking on a fuel surcharge for customers to help drivers offset the cost of record-high gas prices.

March 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber to Pilot Driverless Food Delivery in California in 2022

Uber Technologies Inc. plans to launch a driverless food-delivery pilot program in the U.S. next year, the company announced Dec. 16.

December 16, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Uber’s Do-It-All Approach Stalls Pursuit of Profit

Another quarter passed, and Uber Technologies Inc. is a little further from its goal of posting an adjusted profit by the end of the year.

August 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Uber Ramps Up On-Demand Grocery Expansion

Uber Technologies Inc. is accelerating its Uber Eats on-demand grocery delivery service in the U.S., more than doubling the cities where it’s available and partnering with a major grocer as the pandemic-fueled delivery competition heats up.

July 19, 2021
Business, Technology

Uber Bookings Climb 24% on Strong Growth in Delivery

Uber Technologies Inc. reported a 24% increase in gross bookings in the first quarter, driven by continued growth in the delivery business.

May 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Uber Sees Record Demand as Vaccinations Rise

Uber is offering sign-up bonuses and other incentives for drivers as it faces record demand for rides and meal delivery.

April 12, 2021