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Uber raising another $1 billion, pushing total funding close to $5 billion

Uber is raising another billion dollars. The New York Times reports today that Uber is expanding its Series E round… Read More

Flywheel partners with taxi company to create ‘FlywheelTaxi,’ reaches deal with SFO

Those who take taxis in San Francisco should expect to see more Flywheel branding. Flywheel, which develops a hailing app for… Read More

This smartphone-powered breathalyzer can call an Uber when you’re too drunk to drive

You can now use a breathalyzer to call for an Uber. Breathometer, the startup that sells a smartphone-connected breathalyzer, today announced that it… Read More

Uber implements record-low rates in Seattle and promises drivers more earnings

It’s now cheaper than ever to catch an Uber ride in Seattle. The on-demand transit company last week lowered prices… Read More

Uber partners with Carnegie Mellon to develop driverless car technology

Uber is tapping into the talent at Carnegie Mellon University to create a new robotics research center in Pittsburgh that… Read More

Google reportedly building a ride-hailing service to compete with Uber

Google is one of Uber’s biggest investors, but soon, it may also be a fierce competitor. Bloomberg’s Brad Stone reported on… Read More

Here’s how to get puppies delivered to your office, courtesy of Uber

If your company needs a 15-minute distraction that may relieve some stress, Uber is delivering puppies today. That’s right —… Read More

Uber will cap surge pricing during New York blizzard

Those looking to get around New York during the big blizzard that is expected to drop 3 feet of snow… Read More

Uber gives up on its delivery service trial for the time being

Uber has decided to stay out of the grocery delivery market, at least for the time being. The company revealed… Read More

‘Tinder for networking’ app Weave taps into Uber API to help professionals meet

Weave, the Tinder-like app for professionals who want to network, today announced that it is integrating the Uber API into its… Read More

6 reasons Ubernomics could be fatal to itself, its customers, and mass transit

Each time Uber angers customers with another surge pricing incident, or angers a city by ignoring its laws, an army… Read More

Washington senator introduces state-wide legislation for Uber, Lyft

Following states like California and Colorado, Sen. Cyrus Habib (D-Kirkland) today introduced legislation that would allow on-demand transit companies like… Read More

Uber partners with Pivotal Living for fitness promotion, despite ongoing device issues

Uber is putting on another promotion today in Seattle called “UberResolution,” which includes a fitness kit that people can have… Read More

Taxi drivers protest Uber in Portland, park cars in city’s ‘living room’

Taxi drivers in Portland are gathering in the city’s “living room” today for a protest to voice concerns about how on-demand… Read More

Taxi group calls bluff after Uber gives anonymized trip data to city officials

Uber today announced that it will begin giving anonymized trip data from its rides to city governments in order to “provide new… Read More

Here’s how many trips Uber provided on New Years Eve 2014

Uber made some serious dough on New Years Eve. The on-demand transportation company today posted stats from Wednesday evening, and… Read More

Navigate New Year’s like a pro: 5 tips for using Uber and other unsolicited advice

It’s truly one of the most loathsome evenings of the year. But if you insist on going out, don’t let… Read More

Flywheel lambasts Uber’s surge pricing strategy, offers $10 flat-rate rides on New Years Eve

If you dislike surge pricing and want to hail a ride from your smartphone on New Years Eve, Flywheel might be a… Read More

Uber expects to provide 2 million rides worldwide on New Years Eve

New Years Eve 2014 could end up being Uber’s busiest day yet. The on-demand transportation company this morning held a conference call… Read More

The good, bad and geeky: 55 quotes that defined the tech industry in 2014

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was an age of Super Bowl victories… Read More

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Top 10: Highlights from GeekWire’s most-read stories of 2014

On this week’s GeekWire radio show, we’re counting down our top 10 picks from our most popular stories of the year.… Read More

Uber CEO prosecuted in South Korea for operating illegal service

Another day, another legal problem for Uber. South Korean prosecutors indicted Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and an exec from Uber’s Korean business… Read More

Seattle’s largest taxi fleet fights back against Uber, Lyft with its own hailing app

Better late than never. In an attempt to keep up with the likes of Uber and Lyft, Seattle’s largest taxi… Read More

Lyft finally adds fare splitting for up to 5 people

Lyft just announced a fare splitting option for people who use its transportation service. Now, people who want to share… Read More

Uber wants to patent controversial surge pricing technique

If you don’t like how Uber applies a surge pricing model to help meet demand during busy times, well, it… Read More

Uber agrees to suspend operations in Portland for 3 months

Uber and the City of Portland cut a deal on Thursday, with the on-demand transportation startup agreeing to suspend operations… Read More

Uber doubles down on safety, hires Amazon Europe vet to handle customer service

Uber announced today that the company has been conducting a review of its safety policies over the past month, and… Read More

Long distance ride-sharing app Carpooling launches in U.S., partners with Uber

If you’ve got a long distance drive ahead of you and want to save some cash while reducing your carbon… Read More

Uber applies 4X surge pricing during Sydney crisis, then offers refunds after social media outrage

Uber was charging customers in Sydney more than four times the normal rate during the hostage crisis on Monday before… Read More

How Uber’s Travis Kalanick is like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, according to investor Bill Gurley

Uber has been making headlines for challenging city officials in Portland, musing about investigating the private lives of journalists, and poaching executives from rival companies.… Read More