The Latest Breaking News from Uber

Lobbying increased slightly in 2021 in France, compared to the previous year, the High Authority for the Transparency of Public Life (HATVP) noted Monday.

Plus: let’s check in with the COVID-19 data nerds to see how they’re doing.

Cyclists in dense cities say they're being left behind as company changes how orders are assigned ("wheels > feet")

The firm was one of the pioneers of the gig economy model but its operations soon caused a global furore

Digital labour platforms are rapidly transforming the world of work. Many governments in the global south have welcomed platforms that bring businesses, workers and consumers together, creating opportunities to reduce unemployment. But what happens when jobs are turned into tasks? Workers are increasingly managed by apps that allocate these tasks…

The vast scale of the whistleblower leak and Uber’s worldwide reach can defy comprehension

From Europe to India and the US, the revelations have fuelled anger from the drivers to politicians

Almost half of the people know someone else’s online passwords, with one in five knowing log-in details – of an ex-partner.

Comparison website said those looking for a second job to supplement income may be behind the increase in new driver numbers