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Uber just stopped its service in San Fran

It's been a bumpy ride for Uber this week. Here's why.

Uber's staggering losses exceed $1b

In the third quarter Uber lost over $1.15 billion, and that's not including its failed China operation.

Not easy with no one at the wheel

As Uber begins using self-driving cars in San Francisco, Nick Allen takes a ride and decides humans are much better company.

Uber helps Kiwis avoid drink driving, study

Kiwis who may have otherwise driven under the influence have instead been using Uber, new research suggests.

Uber ban: No flirting, touching, kissing

For the first time, Uber has released a list of no-nos that'll get you banned.

Rule that could you get banned from Uber

In its first guidelines specifically directed toward passengers, Uber wants people to remember this one rule.

Former employee: 'Uber is spying on you'

A former forensic investigator for Uber claims people's personal information is not safe despite assurances people are protected from spying.

Uber driver breaks record

An Uber driver has clocked up what is believed to be the longest in the company's history when she drove a passenger just under 644km from Virginia to Brooklyn.

Uber now tracks you all the time

Uber can now track their passengers' locations after they are dropped off and even when their app has been closed.

Uber a 'labour exploiting' behemoth - critic

Steven Hill, whose book takes a critical look at Uber, sees bad things ahead for the ride-sharing giant.

Uber drivers warned not to break the law

Almost 700 Christchurch drivers have been given warnings for illegally driving or planning to drive for Uber.

Auckland Transport turns to Uber for help

Auckland Transport is working with Uber in an attempt to ease the city's traffic woes. Documents released to the Herald on Sunday

Uber launches ride-share plan for Akl commuters

Uber has launched a new ride-sharing system catering to commuters who drive into work.

Carmel Fisher: Uber's rough ride

COMMENT: Ride-sharing business Uber is not a public company but a number of analysts have begun assessing it as.

Let Norway's Uber of the skies fly freely

Uber and Norwegian Air both comply when regulators force them to temper their cost-cutting in favor of following socially oriented rules.

Uber loses $1.2b in six months

Uber says subsidies for its drivers are responsible for the majority of its losses globally.

Ford's vision for a robotic car

Ford says its vision of a driverless Uber is only five years away.

How Uber will put its drivers out of business

Volvo and Uber have joined forces to develop autonomous driving cars. What does this mean for its drivers?