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Uber's IPO arrives at a challenging time

May 9, 2019
Uber's Jump bikes are made in China, and they could see a U.S. import tariff hike if trade talks fall through.
Uber launches its Jump electrical bike service in Brussels on April 25.
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How a Canadian town "Uberized" its public transportation

May 6, 2019
The ride-hailing company partners with cities, but not without complications.
Some cities are looking to Uber to aid their public transportation.
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How Lyft's IPO could challenge Uber's dominance abroad

Dec 6, 2018
Uber’s valuation still dwarfs Lyft’s, as both companies prepare to go public in 2019.
A Lyft driver is waiting for a ride in the city on Feb. 3, 2016 in San Francisco, California. 
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Is the e-scooter craze more bubble than business?

Jun 21, 2018
A look at the tangled investment web that’s fueling so-called micro-mobility.
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Disability rights advocates sue Uber over inaccessibility

Jul 20, 2017
Disability Rights Advocates filed a class-action lawsuit against Uber.

Uber CEO's resignation doesn't change his voting power

Jun 21, 2017
Travis Kalanick may be out as the head of Uber, but he'll still be around.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick speaks at an event in New Delhi, India last December.
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Lyft expands in business travel as Uber’s growth slows

Apr 21, 2017
A new report out this week shows that Uber’s long string of bad PR could be costing it corporate customers. Uber is still the dominant ride-hailing app by far, but Lyft appears to be gaining ground in business travel. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.  

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