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Uber and Lyft criticized for automated surge pricing after Seattle shooting

Prices on Uber and Lyft rose to as much as five times normal rates in the immediate aftermath of a… Read More

Analysis: Why unionization in tech could actually gain traction in 2020

The idea of unions in tech has seemed impossible so far. The fast-moving, entrepreneurial, hopefully-get-rich-quick-with-stock-options spirit of the tech industry… Read More

Uber adds Seattle-area transit options to app in new expansion of public transportation integration

Some Uber users in Seattle now have the option to plan trips via bus, train or ferry in the ride-hailing… Read More

Need a ski lift? New Uber feature will allow riders to request a vehicle to get them to the slopes

A big storm is set to finally dump some snow on Washington’s mountains this week, and Uber is offering a… Read More

Uber’s first-ever safety report reveals 3,045 sexual assaults, 9 homicides on 1.3B U.S. rides in 2018

Uber released its first-ever safety report, chronicling all reported issues of sexual assault, homicide and fatal accidents in the U.S.… Read More

With new tax and minimum wage, Seattle is latest battleground in Uber and Lyft’s feud with regulators

When Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan signed new taxes and regulations on Uber and Lyft into law Tuesday afternoon, the city… Read More

Seattle raises fees for Uber and Lyft rides with new tax, passes minimum wage for drivers

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday that will establish a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers and… Read More

Q&A: In it for the long haul? Uber Freight exec talks trucking and driving the industry into digital era

On Sept. 15, a truck left from Houston carrying a food-and-beverage industry haul to Roanoke, Texas, outside of Dallas. The… Read More

Seattle plans to tax Uber and Lyft rides to raise $133M for affordable housing and transit

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan plans to introduce a new tax of 51 cents per Uber and Lyft ride to fund… Read More

Seattle plans minimum wage and new tax on Uber and Lyft, adding to ride-hailing’s regulatory woes

It’s been a rough month for ride-hailing companies, and Seattle is about to put another bump in the road. As… Read More

Podcast

A reckoning for the gig economy: Why Amazon and Uber are facing new scrutiny over contract workers

From package delivery to ride-hailing, companies including Amazon and Uber are facing new scrutiny over their use of contract workers… Read More

Can Uber and Lyft survive regulations that force them to treat drivers like employees?

California is poised to enact a law that would force Uber and Lyft to treat drivers like employees as part… Read More

As Uber and Lyft pick-ups and drop-offs clog traffic, new study calls load zones a move in right direction

Keeping traffic flowing in Seattle is not an easy feat, especially when you factor in the stop-and-go maneuvering of ride-hailing… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Podcast: Why millennials love Amazon; the ‘Uber for kids’; and Microsoft the Musical

Amazon ousted Apple this year as the most loved brand among millennials, people age 19 through 39, according to a… Read More

Uber’s ‘Other Bets’ category, which includes Uber Freight, triples revenue in first half of 2019

Uber’s stock had a rough day in after-hours trading Thursday after the company revealed a $5.2 billion quarterly loss and… Read More

Inside the abrupt shutdown of BMW’s ReachNow car-sharing service in Seattle and Portland

ReachNow’s 75 employees learned they were losing their jobs just hours before the company told customers that the car-sharing service… Read More

Uber-backed study touts benefits of downtown tolling in Seattle as ride-share industry pushes for congestion pricing

The concept of downtown tolling to reduce congestion is gaining momentum. Cities like Singapore and Stokholm have implemented congestion pricing… Read More

Lyft pilots free ride program for people experiencing homelessness in Seattle

Lyft is launching a new pilot program in Seattle designed to help people experiencing homelessness access emergency shelter services. The… Read More

Uber acquires Seattle startup Mighty AI to fuel its push into self-driving cars

Uber just made its first acquisition of a Seattle startup, swooping up Mighty AI, which develops training data for computer… Read More

Driver wars: Uber-backed advocacy group protests potential tax, unionization effort in Seattle

The debate over how to deal with gig economy workers has pitted two groups of Uber and Lyft drivers against… Read More

Uber reportedly wants to acquire Seattle computer vision startup Mighty AI to bolster self-driving tech

Uber is reportedly eyeing Seattle startup Mighty AI as an acquisition target. Three anonymous sources tell The Information that Uber… Read More

Uber and Lyft CEOs team up to respond to driver concerns in rare op-ed

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer lead companies that have been locked in fierce… Read More

Uber shows off its latest concept for air taxis; FAA chief hits hard on safety issue

Uber says it’s on track to start flying its first all-electric air taxis on a demonstration basis next year, with… Read More

Uber and Lyft drivers roll up to Seattle City Hall to demand better wages and worker protections

A caravan of Uber and Lyft drivers arrived at the steps of Seattle City Hall on Thursday afternoon to demand… Read More

BMW’s ReachNow suspends ride-hailing service temporarily in setback for Uber and Lyft rival

ReachNow, the car-sharing and ride-hailing service that is part of a joint venture between BMW Group and Daimler AG, has… Read More

Q&A: NYSE president talks IPO boom, executive diversity and the bull market in Seattle visit

Stacey Cunningham sits at the intersection of several historical moments in the business world. She is the first-ever female president… Read More

Uber launches tool to help urban planners track road speeds in 6 cities

In the early days, Uber and city officials were at odds. The transportation upstart had a habit of expanding to… Read More

Uber shares start trading at $42/share, below ride-hailing giant’s IPO price

Update: Uber’s stock closed Friday at $41.57, down 7.6 percent. Uber made its long-awaited debut on the stock market Friday morning,… Read More

Inside Uber’s growing Seattle outpost: Scenic views, Sriracha-flavored cashews, phone booths, and more

As Uber prepares to go public on Friday, the transportation giant also this week is gearing up to open new space… Read More

Uber driver protests ahead of IPO spell uncertain future for gig economy

Drivers around the world are striking and protesting Wednesday in response to Uber’s initial public offering in a dispute that… Read More