Now playing Next France Enquiry finds Macron helped establish Uber in France A parliamentary committee has concluded that President Emmanuel Macron helped establish the cab-hailing firm Uber in France by way of a "privileged" relationship with the online platform. 18/07/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Uber users in the UK will soon be able to book flights on app The latest addition to the Uber app will allow travellers to buy tickets for international and domestic flights in the UK. 10/05/2023
Now playing Next Work Uber whistleblower Mark MacGann: 'We were weaponising drivers' The former lobbyist, who blew the whistle on unethical practices at Uber, gave his insider account during an appearance at Web Summit. 02/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Trade unions say Uber unfairly influencing platform workers' rights Former chief lobbyist for the company turned whistleblower Mark MacGann appeared in front of MEPs Tuesday at hearing. 25/10/2022
Now playing Next Culture news GTA 6 footage leaked: Is this be the biggest hack in gaming history? More than 90 videos and images from the next edition of the Grand Theft Auto franchise have been leaked online. But who was behind the hacks and is this the largest of its kind in the gaming industry? 20/09/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Uber turns to police as hacker breaches computer network A hacker claims to have obtained an Uber employee’s password and gained access to internal systems. 16/09/2022
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 Tech 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 Tech 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 Tech 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