Emily Steel, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, got access to sealed court documents revealing more than 400,000 reports of sexual assault or misconduct after Uber rides over six years. She explains how Uber came up with solutions to address the problem but set some of them aside to prioritize business interests.
Category: Uber Technologies Inc
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Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem
The company has tested tools that make rides safer, court records show. Measures to stem the violence have been set aside in favor of protecting the company’s business.
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Tesla’s Robotaxi, Long Promised by Elon Musk, Joins a Crowded Field
Mr. Musk says the driverless taxis could begin ferrying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, where other companies already have similar cars on the road.
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At LAX, Uber Drivers Wait. And Wait. And Wait.
One of the busiest airports in the world used to be a prime place for gig drivers to earn money. Now, it’s typical of their increasing desperation.
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Uber’s Annual Lost and Found List Includes a Mannequin Head and Chain Saw
The company’s annual list of items passengers have left behind includes a mannequin head with human hair, a urinal and a chain saw.
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The Financial Fallout of Being Deactivated from Delivery Work
Millions of Americans earn money finding gig work through platforms like Uber, Lyft or DoorDash. Many see their financial lives upended when their account is suddenly blocked for unclear reasons.
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Is Waymo Friend or Foe to Uber?
The fast expansion of Waymo’s driverless car service is growing competition for Uber. The companies are also partners.
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How Empower Has Become Uber’s Rival in Washington D.C.
A company called Empower is trying to take on Uber, Lyft and local regulators as it piles up fines and draws new passengers to its service.
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Uber Fined $324 Million by Dutch Watchdog Over Driver Data Protection
The authorities in the Netherlands said the ride-hailing company had violated European data protection laws when it sent sensitive information to the United States.
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Uber, Facing Sexual-Assault Litigation, Pushes Plan That May Curb Suits
Uber has spent millions trying to get a proposal on the Nevada ballot that would restrict the legal fees that bankroll many lawsuits against companies.
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Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.
Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn’t said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits.