Travis Kalanick

2017 in review: the public mistakes you smashed on social this year

This year has been a whirlwind of racist scandal after sexist scandal after “How have they been running a business? Holy shit” scandal. So…

These executives left tech giants in 2017

It’s been a whirlwind of a year for the top dogs at some of the biggest tech companies in the world — and not all…

Uber covered up major 2016 data breach, paid hefty ransom

E-hailing company Uber hushed up a data breach that affected 57-million drivers and riders’ personal information for over a year, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has disclosed. The company paid a…

Uber’s Sexual Harassment: The Movie is on its way

In February this year, Uber was rocked with a sexual harassment scandal that resulted in the eventual resignation of founder Travis Kalanick as CEO —…

Uber employees sign petition to reinstate ex-CEO Travis Kalanick

More than one thousand Uber employees have signed a petition calling for the reinstatement of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, according to a report…

Uber promises drivers tipping, paid wait times & more

Just before news of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick’s resignation surfaced, the company was trying to grab attention in a more positive light — with…

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns – report

Travis Kalanick has resigned as CEO of Uber due to pressure from investors, it has been reported. The Uber CEO resigned after five of…

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick takes indefinite leave of absence

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has announced that he will take an indefinite leave of absence after the company’s tumultuous past year. The announcement comes…

Uber banned in Italy due to ‘unfair competition’

Uber has been deemed “unfair competition” and is barred from operating in Italy, a Rome judge ruled Friday. The company is not able to use its Black, Lux,…

Uber psychologically manipulates drivers like it’s a game, report reveals

Last month Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was caught on video arguing with a driver about fares. The driver complained that he was bankrupt because…

Uber announces big plans, promises transformation with no ‘brilliant jerks’

Uber held a press conference yesterday to discuss the specific changes it will be making after months of scandals. These changes include new leadership, diversity…

Uber president Jeff Jones quits after nightmarish six months

Uber president Jeff Jones is leaving the company after just six months on the job. While CEO Travis Kalanick is blaming his search for…

Uber CEO admits he needs leadership help after disrespecting driver

On 28 February, Bloomberg released a video of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick arguing with an Uber driver after a ride. The argument (which starts…

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