Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
With Postmates buyout, Uber becomes the nation's No. 2 food delivery service, while DoorDash remains the leader.
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Uber to bail out delivery workers arrested past curfew
None of its workers should have to fear being arrested, the ride-share company said in a statement.
Connecticut murder suspect used Uber, police say
The multistate manhunt for a University of Connecticut college senior suspected of killing two people continues. Police released new details about the alleged crimes and the suspected timeline. Errol Barnett spoke to a neighbor of one of the victims who believes he may have heard one of the murders.
Jeff Bezos will get even richer with Uber IPO
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, an early investor in Uber, stands to make $400 million when the company has its initial public offering.
Uber loses an average of 58 cents per ride
The pioneering ride-sharing company is valued at $80-90 billion but has yet to turn a profit.
Uber & Lyft drivers strike ahead of Uber IPO
Uber and Lyft drivers are on strike in cities around the world. The protest comes ahead of Uber's expected initial public offering that could value the company at more than $90 billion. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Uber & Lyft drivers go on strike
Uber and Lyft drivers across the country are shutting off their ride-sharing apps today to protest low wages and a lack of access to full-time employment benefits. Michael Reich, professor at UC Berkeley and co-chair of the Center on Wage and Employment Dynamics at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, joins CBSN to discuss.
Uber drivers demand better benefits
Uber and Lyft drivers went on strike in several cities across the country. They want better pay and benefits as corporate owners cash in. John Blackstone explains.
IPO values Uber at twice the size of Ford
People who enjoy riding in Uber cars will be able to buy shares in the company for the first time Friday. The stock market debut is expected to be one of the largest initial public offerings ever, with the company valued at more than $82 billion. Uber's stock will start trading at $45 a share. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" with what it means for Uber drivers and their customers.
MoneyWatch: Uber IPO, Party City store closings
Uber launches IPO at $45 per share, Amazon cracks down on toxic school supplies, and Party City closes stores due to a helium shortage. These are today's MoneyWatch headlines.
Uber's rocky start; China tariffs hit market
Uber stock fell 7% after a disappointing initial public offering, and U.S. stocks plunged after China announced tariff retaliation. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks to CBSN.
MoneyWatch: Uber unveils "quiet mode"
Uber unveiled new features for Uber Black riders, including the option for passengers to tell drivers they don't want to talk. And more women are leading Fortune 500 companies. CBSN has today's MoneyWatch update.
Uber to offer helicopter rides in NYC
Ride-hail service Uber is about to go airborne: The company said Thursday it's readying its first helicopters for takeoff in New York City starting July 9. Uber is rolling out Uber Copter service for its Uber Reward Platinum and Diamond cardholders, offering the top-tier members an 8-minute helicopter ride to or from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport near Wall Street and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Inside Uber's secret self-driving car center
At its secret self-driving test facility in Pittsburgh Uber showed CBS News' Kris Van Cleave how it is trying to make self-driving technology safer. This comes after a series of delays and setbacks, including a deadly accident last year involving an autonomous vehicle.
Companies spent more than $300 million settling FCRA violation claims
Big employers, including Amazon, Uber and Wells Fargo have spent hundreds of millions of dollars over the past decade to settle allegations they unlawfully snooped on job applicants.
Uber driver gives clothes to customer in need
When this Uber driver found out her customer was waiting until Christmas to get new clothes, she decided to do something. She surprised the woman at work with a new outfit for church – and her reaction says everything.
Ex-Google engineer charged with theft
An indictment filed in Silicon Valley reads like a Cold War spy thriller. A former engineer at Google is accused of acting as a secret agent for Uber, in a high-stakes tech war. Jamie Yuccas has the story.
Ex-Google star allegedly gave secrets to Uber
A former star engineer at Google faces criminal charges for allegedly stealing company secrets about self-driving cars and giving them to Uber, a major competitor. The federal indictment filed Tuesday in Silicon Valley escalates the high-stakes fight to reshape the future of transportation. Kris Van Cleave reports.
How autonomous vehicles could be "hell"
The race to create the self-driving car continues at a feverish pace, with major players pumping billions into the effort. The intense pursuit may have led to corporate espionage: this week, former Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski was charged with 33 counts of trade-secret theft and accused of bringing key data from Google to rival Uber. Kevin Delaney, editor-in-chief and co-CEO of Quartz, joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the future of autonomous vehicles.
California expands worker protections
The state of California has passed a sweeping worker protection bill that makes it harder for companies to avoid paying minimum wage and overtime. Here's who the "Uber law" affects.
Newsom expected to sign new legislation for "gig workers"
California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign new legislation intended to help the Legion of Independent Workers in the so-called gig economy. The law would make "gig workers" eligible for benefits. But companies like Uber, Lyft, and Doordash are spending big, trying to put the brakes on the bill. Carter Evans reports.
Uber unveils new passenger safety features
An explosive new Washington Post report raises fresh questions about how Uber handles passenger safety. It focuses on Uber's "special investigations unit" which handles some of the worst incidents reported by passengers. The Post says agents in the unit are coached to put the company ahead of passenger safety -- allegations Uber disputes. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Uber CEO responds to safety criticisms
The head of Uber is responding to a scathing report about the ride-hailing company's passenger safety protocols. The Washington Post reported Wednesday that agents in Uber's "special investigations unit" are coached to put the company's reputation "ahead of passenger safety." Kris Van Cleave reports.
Uber chief privacy officer on data protection
Uber's chief privacy officer Ruby Zefo has been with the company for just over a year, but has already taken several steps to address users' privacy and security concerns. She joins CBSN to talk about the changes.
Uber laying off thousands more workers as rides plunge 80%
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the coronavirus is a "once-in-a-generation public health and economic crisis."
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Trump to address world leaders at U.N., hold meetings on the sidelines
Trump to speak at the U.N. General Assembly as he contends with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, and disagrees with some world leaders on a Palestinian state.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Copenhagen Airport shut down for hours by large, unidentified drones
All flights in and out of Denmark's Copenhagen Airport were held up for hours after police reported two or three large drones spotted in the vicinity.
Tylenol maker, medical experts push back after Trump's autism announcement
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
Supreme Court lets Trump fire FTC commissioner for now and takes up dispute over removal
President Trump moved to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from her position as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in March.
Trump executive order labels antifa a "domestic terrorist organization"
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
Sarah Ferguson dropped by U.K. charities over reported Epstein email
Newspapers in the U.K. published an email that Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson reportedly wrote to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida rests his case without testifying
A man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year has chosen not to testify in his own defense.
The night Jeffrey Epstein claimed his cellmate tried to kill him
New internal documents reveal details of an incident that left Jeffrey Epstein injured and on suicide watch days before his death.