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Uber

Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service rolls out in Croatia

Despite similar services being available in China and the US for years, multiple companies are still competing to bring autonomous taxi services to European roads.
Despite similar services being available in China and the US for years, multiple companies are still competing to bring autonomous taxi services to European roads.

Uber adds hotel bookings to its app through new Expedia partnership

The ride-hail company has partnered with Expedia Group to make its hotel selection available in the Uber app.
The ride-hail company has partnered with Expedia Group to make its hotel selection available in the Uber app.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 14, 2026

A billboard declaring the Strait of Hormuz belonging to Iran on a building in Tehran, on April 13, 2026.
A billboard declaring the Strait of Hormuz belonging to Iran on a building in Tehran, on April 13, 2026.

Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $10 million verdict

Uber has argued that it's a software company and not legally bound to protect passengers under the law.
Uber has argued that it's a software company and not legally bound to protect passengers under the law.

Uber shows off its robotaxi heading for San Francisco

Lucid, Nuro, and Uber unveil a robotaxi ahead of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan 5.
Lucid, Nuro, and Uber unveil a robotaxi ahead of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan 5.

Flagged for sexual misconduct, many US Uber drivers stay on the road

A central question is whether Uber is responsible for the misconduct of its drivers.
A central question is whether Uber is responsible for the misconduct of its drivers.

Uber, Lyft partner with Baidu for 2026 robotaxi trials in Britain

As part of the partnerships, Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 vehicles will join the London networks of the ride-hailing platforms in 2026.
As part of the partnerships, Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 vehicles will join the London networks of the ride-hailing platforms in 2026.

UK targets food delivery and car washes in illegal working crackdown

The government’s repeated crackdowns on illegal working form part of its broader strategy to curb illegal migration.
The government’s repeated crackdowns on illegal working form part of its broader strategy to curb illegal migration.

Uber signs on as sponsor for Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games

Uber logo is seen in this illustration taken August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Uber logo is seen in this illustration taken August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Hong Kong government proposes first ride-hailing regulation; Uber raises concerns

Uber became the first ride-hailing platform in Hong Kong in 2014 and has operated without formal regulation.
Uber became the first ride-hailing platform in Hong Kong in 2014 and has operated without formal regulation.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.