Now playing Next world news Uber steps in to save Ukraine's national treasures When fighting broke out in Ukraine, artifacts, museums and galleries were all under threat. The country's Ministry for Culture wanted to save these items, and save them fast... 13/09/2022
Now playing Next Mobility Uber faces French resistance as it lists Paris taxis on its app Paris could once again be a tough nut to crack for the ride-hailing giant. 02/09/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news More than 500 women sue Uber over sexual assault claims The complaint alleges that women passengers in multiple US states were sexually assaulted by Uber drivers with whom they were paired through the app. 14/07/2022
Now playing Next Europe Decoded What do the leaked Uber Files reveal about revolving doors in Europe? The leaked documents suggest Neelie Kroes overstepped her duties as EU Commissioner by lobbying in favour of Uber. 11/07/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news Uber Files: Leak details how Uber 'lobbied leaders and duped police' A trove of 124,000 documents shows the "extraordinary" lengths the ride-hailing company went to disrupt Europe's taxi industry. 11/07/2022
Now playing Next Work Uber Eats will use self-driving cars and robots to deliver your food Uber has launched two autonomous delivery pilots in Los Angeles. The announcement has raised concerns regarding workers rights. 17/05/2022
Now playing Next Mobility Uber cuts spending, reduces hiring as tech stocks lose their shine The rideshare company's stock price has fallen over 43 per cent since it first went public in 2019. 10/05/2022
Now playing Next Work Over 50 gig workers were killed in the US since 2017, report finds Drivers for Lyft, Uber, Bolt and others have been killed while at work, but getting support for their families isn't easy. 07/04/2022
Now playing Next Work Are food delivery apps playing games with safety? Riders for platforms like Uber Eats can earn bonuses doing "quests" against the clock. But a fatal accident suggests there might be more at risk than money. 01/02/2022
Now playing Next Mobility Imperium's remotely driven car sharing service to compete with Uber Currently being trialled in Milton Keynes in the UK, the taxis are taken over by remote drivers once the passenger reaches their destination. 19/01/2022
Now playing Next Work Deliveroo riders are not employees, Belgian court rules A Belgian court has just denied a group of belgian deliveroo riders the right to be classed as employees but a new proposal from the European Commision could overhaul platform worker’s rights across Europe. 10/12/2021
Now playing Next Europe News New EU rules could turn 4.1 million gig workers into regular employees A proposed EU directive will force digital platforms to ensure their employees have rights such as paid holiday and workplace insurance. 09/12/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Gig economy: EU prepares new rules which could hit Uber and Deliveroo Companies like Uber and Deliveroo could be hit by draft EU rules for gig workers which would give them employees' rights. 08/12/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Uber setback as UK court rules business model unlawful The ridesharing app lost the argument that it only acts as an agent for drivers in the British capital, setting the taxi app market up for a major overhaul. 07/12/2021
Now playing Next Belgium Uber drivers protest after court bans app in Brussels About 2,000 drivers who use the Uber app will be required to cease their activity in the Belgian capital by Friday evening. 25/11/2021
Now playing Next no comment Italian taxi drivers strike for better working conditions Italian taxi drivers joined in a nationwide strike on Wednesday in Rome asking for better working conditions for drivers and protesting against UBER and similar services that use the ride sharing app. 24/11/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Uber now lets you order cannabis in Canada Uber, which also delivers alcohol through its Eats app, has had its eyes for some time on Canada’ growing cannabis market. 23/11/2021
Now playing Next Mobility US government sues Uber for charging disabled people unfair fees The app allegedly charged disabled people for waiting time incurred while they got into its vehicles. Uber says it refunded all affected passengers who asked to be paid back. 11/11/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Uber 'far behind' on its promise for more electric cars Last year the company pledged that half its vehicles in European capitals would be electric by 2025. It's a long way from reaching that goal. 03/11/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Uber drivers in Brussels bring traffic in European district to near stand still The drivers were protesting against their working conditions on Wednesday which they want to be improved. 27/10/2021
