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From Australia To France, Another Bad Day For Uber

2:37pm December 15, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Uber's "surge pricing" quadrupled fares for some customers trying to flee the area in Sydney where a gunman took hostages. France banned Uber's low-cost service over its lack of professional licenses.

The Uber smartphone app is seen next to a taxi sign in Madrid, Spain. A Spanish judge this week ordered Uber to cease operations in the country. It's among the latest challenges facing the ride-sharing service recently valued at $40 billion.

National

Uber's Troubles Mount Even As Its Value Grows

12:39pm December 11, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

The attorneys general of San Francisco and Los Angeles counties are accusing the ride-sharing service of misrepresenting its background checks on drivers. It comes amid a rash of bad news for Uber.

After a woman reported that she was raped by an Uber driver in New Delhi, protesters gathered outside a police station.

Alleged Rape Of Passenger Raises Concerns About How Uber Runs Abroad

1:51pm December 10, 2014

by Nsikan Akpan

A passenger in an Uber car in New Delhi reported that the driver raped her. As the company expands into the developing world, questions about the screening of its drivers are being raised.

National

Uber Exec In Hot Water After Suggesting A Journalist Smear Campaign

9:39am November 18, 2014

by Lauren Hodges

A senior vice president of the ride-service company has issued an apology after news broke of his comments about digging up info about reporters' personal lives.

Some Uber drivers and passengers complain that the app's built-in navigation doesn't give its drivers the best directions.

Drivers, Passengers Say Uber App Doesn't Always Yield Best Routes

5:30am September 21, 2014

by Lydia Emmanouilidou

People love Uber, but they often complain the Uber app's built-in navigation doesn't give its drivers the best directions. The company says the app helps drivers and passengers travel efficiently.

Lyft driver Danielle Kerley showcases the company's iconic mustache, which is displayed on cars used in the service.

Some Call For More Sharing In Ridesharing

10:43am August 28, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

A researcher says startups Uber and Lyft aren't really ridesharing services. An emerging set of services being tested promises to be more about sharing and less about being like taxis.

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Uber Greases The Wheel With Obama's Old Campaign Manager

11:48am August 23, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

Uber is hiring David Plouffe, the mastermind of Obama's 2008 campaign, to power its own political strategy. What can a tech-savvy political animal offer a ride-sharing service?

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