In the fast-paced world of smartphones, a fierce rivalry has shaped the industry for over a decade. On one side, Apple, the epitome 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’s ‘route-based pricing’ system is charging riders more for popular routes
Uber is charging riders in 14 US cities more for taking popular routes, reports from Bloomberg and Business Insider have found. The majority of UberX’s trips are priced…
[Update] Uber passengers ‘threatened’ at Centurion Gautrain station
Update, 11.40am: In light of the incidents in Sandton and Centurion and a request for comment, Uber South Africa explains that it is “engaging…
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,…
