Lyft and SideCar, beware! Uber storms the arena of ride-sharing

Uber founder Travis Kalanick declared his intention to roll out ride-sharing on the existing platform, posing a direct threat to companies like Lyft and SideCar that operate on a community ride-sharing model.

Uber expands ‘uberverse’ with new Android, Blackberry, Windows apps

Uber's new app releases will help expand its user base and continue disrupting the taxi industry around the world.

Watch out, taxi cabs: Uber army growing to 800 strong

At SXSW, Uber CEO revealed the next stage of his battle plan: quadrupling the size of his staff in the next year, growing from 200 to 800 members, and continuing global expansion.

New York City approves controversial taxi e-hail pilot program

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) today decided the temporary fate of forward-thinking startups such as Uber, Hailo, and GetTaxi looking to modernize the city’s taxi system.

At a meeting in New York this morning, the commission …

Under new rules, Uber faces Chicago closure

The powers that be in Chicago have proposed new regulations that, if passed, would mean lights out for startup Uber and its mobile system for booking and paying for black car service.

Amid criticism, Uber’s CEO fights back: ‘On bad days, I look at our revenue graph’

Uber's CEO, Travis Kalanick, made a public appearance this weekend to make one thing very clear. He is not worried.

No cabs for you! Uber shutters NYC taxi service following quarrel with city officials

Following a tussle with the TLC, mobile car service startup Uber officially discontinued taxi service in New York.

Car service Uber to foes: If you don’t evolve, I’m going to kick your ass

Uber founder Travis Kalanick talks about his ongoing battles with regulatory agencies.