Tag: Uber
Tech Digest daily round up: Bumble founder joins Forbes Super-Rich list
You may never have heard of her – but the founder of dating app Bumble, Whitney Wolfe Herd, has joined Forbes list of the super-rich. And while others, such as […]
Uber drivers are workers, Supreme Court rules
Uber drivers are workers and entitled to holiday pay and minimum wage, the UK’s Supreme Court has ruled in a decision that could have far-reaching implications for the gig economy. […]
VW and Uber partner for ‘Uber Green’ in Berlin
Volkswagen has partnered with Uber in Berlin for the pilot launch of a new ride hailing service called Uber Green. In September, Uber announced that it intends to evolve into […]
Flying cars: just how close are they to reality?
Research from comparison and switching site Uswitch has revealed the flying cars closest to reality, our attitudes to the emerging tech and 5 designs which are coming soon… 1. […]
EE Mobile Network data report – usage shifts from cities to suburbs
EE has released its Mobile Network data report from February to May 2020, tracking the changing trends and habits of the UK’s most used apps and services throughout lockdown. What […]
7 Reasons Uber and Lyft Are Still the Best Ways to Travel
According to Forbes, Uber delivered over 5 billion trips vs. 620 million for Lyft in 2018, driven by its larger customer base and operations spanning 63 countries. Two years later, […]
CES 2020: Hyundai joins Uber Elevate for future air taxis
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Uber and Hyundai announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for the Uber Elevate ride share network. Hyundai is the first […]
Uber acquires online grocery store Cornershop
Uber has announced plans to start delivering groceries after buying a majority stake in Cornershop, a South American-based delivery startup. The US-based ride-sharing app has acquired the majority ownership of […]
Uber warns users to check for cyclists before opening car doors
Uber is introducing a new safety feature that will warn users to look out for cyclists when opening a car door in areas popular with those on bikes. The riding […]
Uber offers FREE electric bike trip on Car Free Day
This Sunday, 22 September, Uber will offer Londoners a free 20 minute trip on its electric JUMP bicycles for London Car Free Day. Uber users can redeem the promotional code […]
