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Ahead of its IPO, Uber still faces questions about culture and business viability
When ride-sharing pioneer Uber goes public Friday, it will be the largest public stock offering in the U.S. since 2014. But the company, its business model and how it pays its drivers remain controversial. William Brangham asks Farhad Manjoo of…
Why is your Uber or Lyft stuck in traffic? Most likely because of Uber and Lyft
The average American spends 26.4 minutes commuting to work. Traffic is getting worse, and it may be due to ride-hailing apps.
Why Uber and Lyft drivers are going on strike
Drivers planned to log off Uber, Lyft, Juno and Via during morning rush hour in cities across the country to protest what they say are unfair wages.
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How data drives Uber’s efficient but controversial business model
With a presence in 65 countries, ride-sharing company Uber has conducted about 10 billion trips in its lifetime -- about 15 million per day. Paul Solman looks at how economists are using this treasure trove of data.
The gig economy has created many opportunities for securing temporary work with companies like Uber and Taskrabbit. But despite the increased flexibility short-term employment provides, it doesn't pay off for everyone. Social entrepreneur Terrence Davenport, who coaches low-income clients on…
In recent months, Lyft and Uber have been offering steep discounts to their customers in an attempt to corner more of the market before they go public.
Lyft drivers who have completed between 10,000 and 20,000 rides will receive a bonus of $1,000 with the option of using the money to purchase company stock.
Bird, the first of the major electric scooter companies to launch in the U.S., is valued at $2 billion, despite data that shows it likely is not making any money, yet.
In New York City, an influx of vehicles using rideshare apps like Uber has caused the value of the city's taxi medallions to plummet, along with drivers' wages. This month, New York became the first U.S. city to regulate rideshare…
