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Uber avoids federal prosecution over data breach that exposed data of 57 million users
Uber has officially accepted responsibility for hiding a 2016 data breach that exposed the data of 57 million passengers and drivers. On Friday, the company entered into a non-prosecution agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reports Reuters. As part of the deal, Uber admitted it failed to inform the agency of the cyberattack. It… Continue reading Uber avoids federal prosecution over data breach that exposed data of 57 million users
Here’s what Cadillac’s new $300,000 electric sedan will look like
The Celestiq marks a pivot for Cadillac into hand-built vehicles, which are typically reserved for high-end sports cars and uber-luxury models. Go to Source
Two additional sexual assault survivors, who allege they were sexually assaulted by Uber rideshare drivers filed suit against Uber, joining over 1,750 women who have filed suit against Uber since 2020 alleging sexual assault by Uber drivers.
LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Who: Attorneys with Carrillo Law Firm represent plaintiffs in two civil lawsuits: In Re Uber Sexual Assault Cases – JCCP 5188 What: A San Francisco superior court judge will be overseeing the massive litigation against Uber for the sexual assault of passengers by Uber drivers. The coordinated… Continue reading Two additional sexual assault survivors, who allege they were sexually assaulted by Uber rideshare drivers filed suit against Uber, joining over 1,750 women who have filed suit against Uber since 2020 alleging sexual assault by Uber drivers.
Can Alto succeed at employee-driven ride-hail?
Ride-hail startup Alto thinks the current gig worker-based market is inherently broken. Drivers’ salaries are squeezed by the costs of owning and maintaining a vehicle; riders aren’t guaranteed a high-quality service; cities have had to deal with angry taxi drivers; and the app-based companies themselves that have undercharged users to expand into new markets are… Continue reading Can Alto succeed at employee-driven ride-hail?
China fines ride-hailing giant Didi Global $1.2b for violating data security lawsThis is one of the largest regulatory penalties imposed on a Chinese …
China has fined Didi Global 8.026 billion yuan (almost $1.2 billion), in one of the largest regulatory penalties imposed on a Chinese technology company, after a year-long probe into the ride-hailing giant. Didi severely violated China’s data collection laws by illegally collecting millions of pieces of user information over seven years starting June 2015. It… Continue reading China fines ride-hailing giant Didi Global $1.2b for violating data security lawsThis is one of the largest regulatory penalties imposed on a Chinese …
Lyft Rentals shuts down as the ride-sharing company lays off about 60 people
Lyft launched its rental car service in December 2019, more than a year after Uber shut down a similar program that provided rental cars and access to bike rides and public transportation. Lyft Rentals stood out for its low starting rate of $35 a day and lack of mileage limit that also allowed renters as… Continue reading Lyft Rentals shuts down as the ride-sharing company lays off about 60 people
Massage-booking platform Urban responds to reports of alleged sexual assaults by some therapists
Urban, a popular UK-based startup that allows customers to find self-employed massage therapists who can be booked to attend customers’ homes, has been named in an investigation into alleged abuse by unlicensed freelance therapists. The startup has raised $35.7M from investors that include the likes of Felix Capital, Passion Capital, the London Co-Investment Fund, angels from… Continue reading Massage-booking platform Urban responds to reports of alleged sexual assaults by some therapists
Fonoa raises $60M to automate tax compliance for global companies like Uber and Zoom
Fonoa, a tax automation platform used by companies such as Uber and Zoom, has raised $60 million in a series B round of funding. Founded out of Dublin, Ireland, in 2019, Fonoa targets digital services companies that operate globally, automating many of the processes involved in managing sales tax, VAT, and goods and service tax… Continue reading Fonoa raises $60M to automate tax compliance for global companies like Uber and Zoom
UK union staged 24-hour strike in response to Uber files leak
The UK’s App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) staged a 24-hour strike Wednesday to demand Uber be held accountable for the findings of the Uber files, a trove of thousands of leaked confidential documents that show how the ride-hail company broke laws, secretly lobbied governments and exploited driver safety to expand aggressively from 2013 to… Continue reading UK union staged 24-hour strike in response to Uber files leak