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Uber and Lyft are shaping cities in one deeply unexpected way

Car ownership seems to be increasing once ride-sharing comes to town

By David Grossman
Gear

How Uber's bus-like EVs could revive a transit pipe dream

Uber says it's partnering with automakers to create custom EVs designed for ride-sharing that, yes, sound a bit like buses.

By Ian Carlos Campbell
It's always sunny on Mars

How solar rockets can bring Uber to Musk’s Mars city

Virgin Orbit wants to switch to solar — humans on other planets could benefit.

By Mike Brown and Ashley Bardhan
Innovation

SpaceX Starlink: next mission will debut Uber-like satellite ridesharing

The company's internet connectivity constellation will feature a couple less satellites in its next launch, in favor of a companion.

By Mike Brown
Science

Los Angeles might make Uber and Lyft go completely electric

L.A.'s mayor has some big plans.

By Thor Benson
Science

Uber Copter will be a disaster for the environment

Uber car rides are bad, too.

By Thor Benson
Science

Uber’s helicopter service could chart the future of moving around cities

Flying cars are about to become a lot more integrated.

By Mike Brown
Entertainment

The Uber of Boat Rentals Is Here. Check It Out.

We want a three-hour cruise! There's an app for that.

By Christina Wood
Health

Uber Box Is a Home STD Test That’s Simple, Painless, Convenient, & Private

You’re Officially Out Of Excuses For Not Getting Yourself Checked Now That Uber Box Is Here

By Franco Movsesian

Yes, You Can Legit Rent a Boat Like an Uber

You'll be amazed how easy it is to book your next adventure

By Leigh Johnson
Science

Why the Tesla "Robo Taxi" May Change US Cities Far More Than Uber Did

The self-driving taxi could be linked to "induced demand" traffic jams.

By Danny Paez
Entertainment

‘Ride’: How Hitchcock Inspired a Thriller About the Uber Rider From Hell

Adapting a classic horror style for the digital age.

By Corey Plante
Science

Elon Musk Explains How Tesla Will Power an Autonomous Uber-AirBnB Service

By Mike Brown
Science

How Elon Musk, Waymo, and Uber All Over-Promised on Autonomous Driving

By Mike Brown
Culture

Uber's $148M Settlement: The Legal Reason Many Drivers Won't See a Dime

Just 17 states are giving money back to Uber drivers.

By Nick Lucchesi
Culture

Uber Eats vs. Postmates: Which App Delivers Food Fastest and Is Cheapest?

Only one delivery app can come out on top on the 'Fortnite' talk show.

By Justin Dodd
Science

Uber Investors Reportedly Want to Ditch Self-Driving Unit as Losses Mount

By James Dennin
Science

Uber Drops Self-Driving Trucks Soon After Debut In Autonomous Car Shift

By Mike Brown
Science

Uber Shares Its Flying Car Plans with Congress Ahead of Its 2023 Goal

By Nick Lucchesi
Culture

Uber Settlement: FTC Is Sending Out Money After Company Lied to Drivers

The payments come after an endless torrent of scandal for the company.

By Ben Goggin
Science

Uber Lays Off Pittsburgh Self-Driving Car Operators Ahead of Return

By Mike Brown
Culture

Autonomous Uber 'Driver' Involved In Crash Streamed Hulu — Is She To Blame?

The modified Volvo struck and killed a 49-year-old woman crossing the street.

By Kat Tenbarge
Culture

No Kissing Allowed: Two Women Allegedly Kicked Out of Cab for Kissing 

Kissing isn't illegal, but is it against Uber policy?

By Josie Rhodes Cook
Culture

Uber Driver Allegedly Shoots Passenger in Denver: What We Know

It happened early Friday morning.

By Grace Lisa Scott
Science

Uber Invests $27M in Flying Taxi Research Lab in Paris

Uber is edging closer to its skyward aspirations.

By Grace Lisa Scott
Science

Elon Musk Predicts Tesla's Self-Driving Cars Could Become "Robo-Uber"

By Oscar Gonzalez
Science

Uber's Self-Driving Car Crisis Began Before Arizona Crash

The company has always been racing to catch up.

By Danny Paez
Culture

Uber Forgets Cars Can't Take the Stairs, Gets Stuck in Pedestrian Stairwell

That's one way to get riders to their destination quickly.

By Gabriela Barkho
Science

Uber's Autonomous Cars Struggled Before Arizona Crash, Report Says

Vehicles could not go 13 miles without drivers intervening.

By Oscar Gonzalez
Science

Uber Self-Driving Car Crash Footage Released by Police

By Mike Brown