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US judge rejects Uber's 'unfair' proposed $100m settlement in class action driver lawsuit
US district judge Edward Chen ruled that the deal was 'not fair, adequate and reasonable.'
London's Night Tube finally launches after delays and disputes
Project announced by Boris Johnson in 2014 will bring capital in line with other major world cities.
Uber lets riders in India's smaller cities book a cab without its app
The 'Dial an Uber' service is currently available in Kochi, Nagpur, Guwahati and Jodhpur.
Self-driving Uber cars will be available to hire this month - and they are free
Modified Volvo XC90 cars will have an engineer in the driver's seat to check the car is working correctly.
Gig economy comes under pressure to share the good times with its workers
Employment credentials of digital economy stars Uber and Deliveroo have withered under intense scrutiny.
Uber does not fear the Night Tube as it continues to target gaps in London's public transport
Technology firm tells IBTimes UK its private hire app will complement the 24-hour Underground service.
Why the Deliveroo strike matters for the future of workers' rights
Gig economy may mean lower prices but it relies on people who are often exploited.
Michael Phelps and the Copacabana meeting illuminate Rio experience
With travel problems having been conquered the Rio experience has greatly improved.
Your smartphone's battery level could be used to track you online
Researchers have already found instances of websites using one's battery status API to track users online.
Uber to be ordered to exit Taiwan market over alleged misrepresentation of business
Taiwan argues that though Uber holds an IT-related licence, it is operating in the passenger car segment.
Didi Chuxing merger to help Uber's autonomous taxi development
Uber chief Travis Kalanick says Didi Chuxing merger will bring resources to autonomous car technology.
Uber merges loss-making China operations with Didi Chuxing in $35bn deal
While Uber China will reportedly own 20% in the merged company, Didi will invest $1bn in Uber at a $68bn valuation.
London taxi start-up Hailo bought out and killed off by Daimler
Hailo will cease, to exist as Daimler-owned MyTaxi merger sees it move headquarters from London to Hamburg.
Just Eat boss says his greatest rival is the telephone not Amazon
The head of Just Eat David Buttress wants a bigger slice of the £24bn takeaway markets he operates in.
Uber begins court battle with London drivers over employment rights
Cab hire service Uber begins a court case in London over whether its drivers are staff or self-employed
Uber to suspend services in Hungary over new regulations
The measure follows months of anti-Uber criticism and protests from traditional taxi services in Europe.
Uber raises $1.15bn high-yield loan arranged by Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs
Uber will pay a yield of about 5% on the loan.
Uber replacing surge pricing with upfront fares in new app version
The lightning-bolt icon and pop-up box notifying riders that fares have been multiplied will no longer be displayed.
Twilio share price shoots up 90% on market debut
IPO pegs Silicon Valley firm's value at $2.4bn, twice its private valuation.
Uber launches food delivery app UberEATS in London
London is the first UK city and second in Europe to get the app.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick reveals he has a 1999 BMW M3 convertible but no valid driver's licence
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says he owns 'a very weird car'.
Will Google, Uber and Amazon deals make Fiat Chrysler the Foxconn of autonomous cars?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles could become the Foxconn of self-driving cars with Uber and Amazon deals.
Uber rolls out new features to appease its drivers including waiting fine for late passengers
The late-rider fee system is one of Uber's six new driver-friendly features launched to appease its workforce.
21st century tech revives aristocratic lifestyles with on-demand servant economy
Apps like Uber and Airbnb helped create servants-as-a-service, akin to life at Downton Abbey.
Uber planning to bring its UberEats food delivery service to the UK
San Francisco-based firm is currently in the process of recruiting bicycle and scooter drivers in London.
Microsoft wants to turn autonomous cars into mobile offices - but will not build its own
Instead of building its own autonomous vehicle, Microsoft will provide software and services to car makers.
BMW shifts i division from electric and hybrid cars to autonomous taxis
Major strategic shift sees BMW i division switch from electric and hybrid to autonomous cars.
Uber raises $3.5bn from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund
In Saudi Arabia, Uber competes with Careem, a Dubai-based startup backed by Saudi Telecom Company.
Twitter awarded bug bounty hunters more than $300,000 in two years
The average payout through the programme is $835.
How a Twitter bot can earn you £1,500 of free Uber rides a year
British marketing manager Mark Rofe used a Twitter bot to earn £1,500 of free Uber rides.