Uber Controversy

• Uber ex-CEO Travis Kalanick names two new directors, ignites fresh power struggle

  Former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns and former Merrill Lynch and CIT Group CEO John Thain were named as directors in a statement attributed to Kalanick, rather than Uber.

  Consumer

  Sep 30, 2017
  
• Uber passenger captures video of driver appearing to receive oral sex

  Uber said they refunded the passenger and banned the driver from their platform.

  World

  Jul 25, 2017
  
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• Uber driver charged with sexual assault after Toronto nightclub pick-up

  A 25-year-old Uber driver has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred after a woman and her two friends shared a ride home from a Toronto nightclub.

  Crime

  May 20, 2015
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• Amid scrutiny, Uber says it will focus more on safety

  Uber promises to focus on rider safety amid increasing concerns that its drivers are not adequately screened for past criminal convictions.

  Tech

  Dec 18, 2014
• Is rider safety the real problem for Uber and Lyft?

  A new threat to the taxi app industry's impressive start could come from customers — if enough people stop using the services over fears that drivers aren't safe.

  Tech

  Dec 11, 2014
• Uber taxi app suspended in Spain

  A judge on Tuesday ordered the temporary suspension of ridesharing service Uber in Spain, saying it represents unfair competition.

  Tech

  Dec 10, 2014
• Uber executive under investigation for use of controversial ‘God View’ ride tracking

  Uber’s privacy practices have been called into question following allegations one of its executives tracked a journalist’s location without her permission using a tool called “God View.”

  Tech

  Nov 19, 2014