Former Uber CEO Kalanick Severs Ties With Ride-Hailing Giant

CATHY BUSSEWITZ / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2019 His resignation from the company that turbocharged the gig economy will likely be met with relief from investors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ex-Google Engineer Charged in Uber Self-Driving Theft Case

MICHAEL LIEDTKE / The Associated Press Aug 27, 2019 Anthony Levandowski, a pioneer in robotic vehicles, could face a sentence of 10 years and be fined up to $8.25 million. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

We’re Living Through a Second Gilded Age

Robert Reich / Truthdig Aug 20, 2018 From Mark Zuckerberg to Elon Musk, a new wave of robber barons are wreaking havoc on American society and the planet at large. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The ‘Gig Economy’ Is the New Term for Serfdom

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Aug 12, 2018 In this reposted column, Chris Hedges argues that the capitalist elites want everyone else to be temp workers trapped in demeaning, low-paying, part-time, service-sector jobs without job security or benefits. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

‘The Gig Economy’ Is the New Term for Serfdom

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Mar 25, 2018 The capitalist elites want everyone else to be temp workers trapped in demeaning, low-paying, part-time, service-sector jobs without job security or benefits. For a prime example of this, check out what Uber and Lyft have done to taxi drivers, and their own drivers, in New York City. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump’s Brand Is Ayn Rand (Video)

Robert Reich / Truthdig Mar 7, 2018 The president and many members of his circle have been influenced by an author who didn’t believe there was a common good. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Can a New CEO Save Uber After Travis Kalanick’s Departure?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jun 23, 2017 Some analysts think the ride-service company may not survive unless it changes its business model—and fast. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Uber Fires More Than 20 Employees in Harassment Probe

By Eric Newcomer / Bloomberg Jun 7, 2017 The ride-share company reviewed hundreds of human resources claims after a February blog post by a former worker drew widespread attention. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Uber’s Plan to Win Over Women Backfires

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Mar 27, 2015 The United Nations has withdrawn from a partnership with controversial ridesharing app Uber over fears for women’s safety. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )