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Mexico: Taxi Drivers Attack Another Uber Driver Who Was Transporting Tourists in Cancun as Feud Continues

Mexico: Cancun Taxi Drivers Continue Feud With Uber Drivers After Attacking Van Transporting Some Tourists

The ongoing feud between Uber drivers and taxi drivers in Cancun, Mexico continues as two Cancun taxi drivers were arrested after attacking a van filled with tourists.

Mexico: US Issues Travel Alert in Cancun as Taxi Drivers Block Roads to Harass Uber Drivers

Cancun Taxi Drivers in Mexico are Harassing Uber Drivers so Badly That the U.S. Issued a Travel Advisory

Jan 23, 2023 09:12 PM EST By Rick Martin

Taxi drivers have been fighting with Uber drivers since the ride-hailing app first began. However, the harassment Uber drivers have gotten in Cancun, Mexico became so bad that the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for the popular Mexican resort city.

Uber, VEMO Team up to Add Hundreds of Electric Vehicles to Mexico City's Fleet

Feb 09, 2022 08:37 AM EST By Jess Smith

Mexican electric car provider VEMO and U.S. car-hailing platform Uber have partnered to boost the number of electric vehicles in the platform's Mexico City fleet.

Ambulance Driver Who Drinks Beer, Smokes Pot Before Fatal Crash That Killed Patient Tries to Escape Using Uber

Nov 17, 2021 03:48 AM EST By Jess Smith

A Georgia ambulance driver now faces charges after allegedly consuming drugs and alcohol before a rollover crash that killed the patient he was transporting.

Uber and Lyft Will Offer Free Ride to Vaccination Sites: White House

May 12, 2021 04:47 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

White House announced its partnership with Uber and Lyft that will make free rides to vaccination sites possible.

Uber And Lyft Drivers Hold Rally Calling For Basic Employment Rights

Latino Leaders in California Express Income Inequality Concerns Over Prop. 22 With Uber, Lyft

Oct 13, 2020 12:15 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Latino leaders in California expressed some concerns over Proposition 22 (Prop 22) during a news conference Monday.

Uber Promises 100% Electric Cars by 2040

Sep 09, 2020 12:20 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Uber Technologies Inc issued a pledge on Tuesday saying all vehicles on its global ride-hailing app will shift to electric cars by 2040.

Uber, Lyft in California Aren't Halting Operations After Court Ruled in Their Favor

Aug 21, 2020 02:54 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft will continue their operations in California after a new appeals court ruling allows them to treat their drivers as independent contractors.

McDonald's To Hire 250K More Workers This Summer

Jun 13, 2017 10:46 AM EDT By Ronel Puello

The ice cream machine is still broke, however.

Uber Suspends Ride-Sharing Services After Taiwan Impose Fine Of $10.57 Million

Feb 04, 2017 03:49 AM EST By Staff Writer

Uber Technologies Inc will suspend its service in Taiwan from Feb. 10 over dispute with the island's authorities over mounting fines.

So Much for That Gig: Uber Now Testing Self-Driving Cars

May 19, 2016 04:00 PM EDT By Robert Schoon

For now, humans still remain in the drivers seat, even in the self-driving Uber cars currently being trained to eventually work without their input.

Uber Settles Major Employee / Contractor Lawuits, But Not the Complicated Issue Underlying Them

Apr 23, 2016 06:52 PM EDT By Staff Writer

Uber settled a couple of big lawsuits on Thursday, but the fundamental question underlying the sharing economy still remains.

Google's New Campus is Redefining the Design and Concept of Corporate World Offices

Mar 16, 2016 08:00 AM EDT By Ma. Elena

If you're wondering what Google's new set of offices will look like, an early set of mockups has been released to show its possible appearance once constructed. The images feature a quirky and unique design.

Uber Sets Eyes on Argentina But May Receive a Chilly Welcome - Here's Why

Mar 15, 2016 07:40 AM EDT By Ma. Elena

Uber is broadening its operations by setting its sights on Argentina. The announcement, however, wasn't welcomed warmly.

Where Diversity, Tech, Money, and Political Power Mingle

Feb 29, 2016 04:05 PM EST By Robert Schoon

Silicon Valley has a diversity problem. It also has a lot of money. Some of that money is now going to Washington, D.C.

Social Media Sunday: Facebook 'Real Name' Changes, Uber Through Messenger & More

Dec 20, 2015 05:00 AM EST By Robert Schoon

This week was a busy one for Facebook. It launched a new collaboration with Uber through Messenger, announced changes to its controversial "real name" policy, launched its fast-loading Instant Articles for Android, and finally, Facebook was named the most popular smartphone app of 2015 by a Nielsen report. Meanwhile, Twitter hit an all-time low on Wall Street.