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Uber To Test A Fleet of Electric Cars After a Deal With Chinese Automaker

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 17, 2015 01:31 AM EDT

Uber Inc has struck a deal with Chinese automaker BYD Co Ltd to test a fleet of electric cars for its taxi drivers, the company said Friday.

Uber Acquires Mapping Start Up deCarta

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 05, 2015 01:47 AM EST

Uber is acquiring mapping and search startup deCarta for an unspecified amount, according to report by technology website Mashable.

Uber Was Hacked Last Year, Details of 50,000 Drivers Exposed

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 01, 2015 02:35 AM EST

Uber had experienced a data breach last year that might have put personal details of more than 50,000 drivers at risk. It was only last week that news of Uber getting hacked broke.

Uber Launching In-app Safety Features For Indian Users

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 07, 2015 03:12 AM EST

Uber is launching a bunch of safety features for users in India, including a "panic button." The move follows the news that Mumbai is readying a ban on the ride-sharing service. Recently Uber was questioned regarding its practices in the wake of rape allegations against a driver in New Delhi last year.

Uber Partners With Carnegie Mellon University To Develop Driverless Car

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 02, 2015 11:07 PM EST

Uber said it formed a partnership with Carnegie Mellon University to develop driverless cars and mapping technology. The partnership is likely to put Uber in direct competition with one of its biggest investors: Google.

Google to Compete with Uber with App, Self-Driving Cars

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 02, 2015 07:14 PM EST

Uber, the king of taxi apps, faces a new challenger that could toss it from the throne, Google.

Uber, Lyft Drivers Don't Need Industrial License Plates, Says California DMV

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 25, 2015 01:21 PM EST

Ride-sharing corporations such as Uber, Lyft will not require industrial license plates as the California Division of Motor Vehicles has revoked the requirement. Most of the Uber and Lyft drivers are regular Joes and Janes that have vehicles with standard plates only.

Uber Begins Background Checks for Drivers in India after Rape

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 17, 2015 01:32 PM EST

Uber announced that anyone who wishes to drive for the company in India will have to undergo background checks.

Uber Cab Driver Accused Of Raping Delhi Woman, Uber to Face Legal Action

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 08, 2014 12:42 AM EST

A Uber cab driver has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman passenger on Friday night. The driver in his 30s had been driving under Uber for six months.

Uber debuts new privacy policy in wake of scandal surrounding executive; CEO issues apology through Twitter

By Robert Christie - Nov 19, 2014 02:45 AM EST

Amidst news that an Uber executive proposed using trip data to look into journalists who cover the company, the social car-pooling service has released a new privacy policy. The policy, which can be seen here, says a user's rider or driver data will only be accessed for "legitimate business purposes" The examples the policy lays out are

Lyft accuses Uber of vicious business practices

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 12, 2014 06:16 PM EDT

The up-start transportation service companies Uber and Lyft appear to locked in a dishonest battle for market dominance all around the world.

Mark Zuckerberg In Talks With Uber For A Potential Integration Into Facebook Messenger

By Sarah Price - Jul 26, 2014 10:46 AM EDT

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly conducting preliminary talks with Uber CEO Travis Kalanick about integrating the taxi service into Facebook Messenger.

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