Is Uber’s CEO About to Go on a Forced Leave of Absence?
It does not matter that Uber is worth something like $70 billion — just about everyone in tech agrees that something has to be done to change the ride-hailing startup’s poisonous corporate culture. At this point, it’d take a whole book to recap the company’s tempestuous, controversy-laden year (and I’m sure somebody is already in […]
Johnnie Walker and Uber Team Up to Promote Alcohol Safety
In an innovative example of mobile marketing synergy, Scotch whisky distiller Johnnie Walker and Uber, a popular ride-sharing service, have teamed up to promote a powerful alcohol safety message. The specifics of the partnership include Johnnie Walker sponsoring 250,000 kilometers (about 156,000 miles) of free ride points, which Uber will distribute through its location-based service. […]
SFO Serves Cease-And-Desist Ride Sharing Companies
InstantCab, a San Francisco iPhone app development firm which uses cab drivers and vetted individuals to provide taxi services announced that it had received a partial cease-and-desist letter from SFO. It also appears that other new transportation startups have also received the same notice last month. It was reported that SideCar confirmed that it received a cease-and-desist letter in […]