Uber

Uber would likely shut down temporarily for several months if a court does not overturn a recent ruling requiring it to classify its drivers as full-time employees, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an interview with Stephanie Ruhle Wednesday on MSNBC. “If the court doesn’t reconsider, then in California, it’s hard to believe we’ll be able to switch our model to full-time...

A former Google engineer who helped steer the company’s self-driving car project has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.

A Rhode Island man previously charged with kidnapping and raping a woman after she left a Boston bar and got into his car while he posed as a rideshare driver is now facing similar charges in seven additional rape cases over three years. Alvin Campbell Jr., 39, is accused of rape, kidnapping and recording a nude person without their consent…

A Rhode Island man previously charged with kidnapping and raping a woman after she left a Boston bar and got into his car while he posed as a rideshare driver is now facing similar charges in seven additional rape cases over three years.

Massachusetts will become the second state ever to pursue legal action against ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft over their classification of workers, Attorney General Maura Healey announced Tuesday. Healey filed a lawsuit against the two companies alleging that, by categorizing their nearly 200,000 Massachusetts drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, Uber and Lyft are violating the state’s wage and…

People looking for a ride are often having difficulty finding one nearby.

The crash happened around 1 a.m. at the intersection of Harbor Road and Route 28 in Harwich, Massachusetts, according to police.

The rideshare industry is making drastic changes to the way you ride.

Uber is cutting 3,000 more jobs less than two weeks after an initial round of layoffs, CNBC confirmed. In an email to employees Monday, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber would also be shutting or consolidating 45 offices around the world and it is considering cuts to other businesses, like freight. Uber shares were up about 9% on the news, which was…

Uber is launching a new set of features in its app that will check if drivers are wearing face masks before starting trips.

Uber lost $2.9 billion in the first quarter as its overseas investments were hammered by the coronavirus pandemic, but the company is looking to its growing food delivery business and aggressive cost-cutting to ease the pain.

Ride-hailing pioneer Uber plans to lay off 3,700 employees, according to a report from CNBC citing a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Wednesday.

Uber and Lyft drivers are still considered essential, even with so many people working from home.

Fashion lines, car manufacturers and airlines, among other industries, are summoning their resources to help with the medical response to the coronavirus pandemic. They’re manufacturing masks and ventilators — with some even delivering food to first responders.

A Rhode Island man charged with pretending to be a driver for a ride-hailing company then kidnapping and raping a woman who had just left a Boston bar was back in court Monday. Alvin Campbell Jr., 39, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Boston on charges of kidnapping, aggravated rape and indecent assault and battery. Campbell has been held…

A man accused of posing as an Uber driver, then kidnapping and raping a woman in Boston, appeared in court Monday.

Your furry friend can now come along for the ride when you hop into an Uber — for a fee. Uber this week announced the launch of Uber Pet in the Boston area, allowing users to book rides with pet-friendly drivers for a $6 surcharge. According to the company, drivers who agree to participate in Uber Pet will receive a…

Need a ride? Or an extra pair of feet? Twitter user @JReneex posted a screenshot of several Uber transportation options for a trip to LaGuardia Airport last week that had users either raising their eyebrows or sharing a laugh. The first two options show standard ride vehicles, while the last one offers the unconventional choice of a “Walking Buddy” for…

Rideshare safety was front and center at the Massachsuetts State House Friday as lawmakers consider a crackdown on the services. The legislation that was introduced by Gov. Charlie Baker includes more protections for a rider’s personal information, stiffer penalties for what’s known as “account renting” and more trip data collection. Those in favor of the bill said the data...

The safety of people who use rideshare services like Uber and Lyft is front and center on Beacon Hill.