ride-hailing
Former Expedia CEO takes helm at Uber
Ride-hailing firm’s eight-member board voted unanimously to offer him the job on Aug. 26.
Uber agrees to protect rider data following pressure from government
Federal Trade Commission alleged in a complaint that the ride-hailing service failed to secure data about rider trips and neglected to monitor employee access to the information.
Uber launches fleet of mapping vehicles in Vancouver ahead of rollout
Information will better match customers with drivers, navigate quicker routes and more accurate timing estimates.
Uber’s Kalanick resigns as CEO following pressure from investors
Resignation came after a series of costly missteps under Kalanick at the helm of the polarizing ride-hailing app.
