On Uber and Lyft, different prices for the same ride raise questions about how fares are calculated

A Consumer Reports investigation found prices could vary for the same route and time. The companies deny engaging in “surveillance pricing.” ...
New York Post

We were shocked an Uber ride cost $30K — instead of $55

An American couple revealed they were charged nearly $30,000 for an Uber ride in Costa Rica that should have been $55. TikTok user @dominique.xo.xo, identified only as Dominique, noticed the charge ...
CNBC

Ride-sharing giants Uber, Lyft jump after Tesla's 'toothless taxi' fails to excite investors

Uber shares had been falling on the initial investor excitement leading up to Thursday's event but surged more than 9% on Friday on renewed enthusiasm. The buzz around Tesla's highly anticipated ...
Gizmodo

Uber’s ‘Record My Ride’ Feature Is Expanding to More Cities

Record My Ride will record an audio file of the trip, which you can then send to Uber if you file a safety report. Reading time 3 minutes Uber’s Record My Ride feature is expanding to even more cities ...
Los Angeles Times

Uber’s ride results disappoint even as bookings top estimates

Uber Technologies Inc.’s rideshare division missed Wall Street estimates, disappointing investors who were looking for signs of more robust demand in its signature business. Total gross bookings — a ...
Los Angeles Times

Uber taps a new user base with ride and delivery option for teenagers

Uber Technologies is expanding its rider base with a new service that lets teenagers hail a trip and ride alone. The teen rides program allows 13- to 17-year-olds to operate their own Uber account ...
AZ Central

Waymo, Uber partner for autonomous ride hailing in Phoenix. Here's how it will work

Uber riders in the Phoenix area will have the option to book a driverless Waymo for their rides beginning Thursday, the company announced. "This extends access to the Waymo Driver," said Nicole Gavel, ...