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Joel Xu, 25, drives in Shanghai for People's Uber, a ride-sharing service. He makes about $4,000 a month – a good wage in Shanghai – and loves meeting new people he'd otherwise never encounter.

People's Republic Of Uber: Making Friends, Chauffeuring People In China

Uber is becoming more popular in China, but many drivers say they don't do it for the money. They say they like the human connection and the freedom.

Seattle's government has given early approval to caps on ride-share companies such as Uber. Here, Peter Faris, whose company's drivers use Uber to find customers, holds a smartphone with the ride-sharing company's app in Washington, D.C.

Seattle Moves To Curb Uber, Other Ride-Share Services

Taxi companies have been vocal opponents of web-based "ride-share" services, which they say have an unfair advantage because they're playing by different rules.

Police surround McDonald's restaurant employees who were sitting in an intersection in Los Angeles after walking off the job to demand a $15 minimum wage and union rights during nationwide "Fight for $15" protests on Tuesday.

Uber Drivers, Other Workers Protest For $15 Minimum Wage

Employees at two airports and at McDonald's restaurants across the country were striking or protesting, while other workers — including home care and health workers — were joining demonstrations.

Europe's top court has ruled that Uber is a transportation company — not merely an e-commerce service. Here, a Spanish taxi driver is seen protesting against Uber and another service, Cabify, during cabdrivers' demonstration last month.

European Court Says Uber Is A Transport Company, In A Win For Taxi Drivers

A taxi drivers association in Barcelona had complained that Uber was guilty of unfair competition and misleading business practices.

Cornershop was founded by a group of friends in 2015 and is based in Santiago, Chile. The grocery delivery company primarily serves Latin America.

Uber To Buy Latin American Online Grocery Delivery Service, Cornershop

The grocery service delivers in Chile, Mexico, Peru and Canada, with plans to expand.

Uber Poll Shows Support For Upstate Expansion; Cabs Hit Back

Uber and its opponents in the cab industry are ratcheting up their fight over Uber's proposed expansion in New York state. The app-based ride-hailing…

During a January 2016 blockade in Paris, taxi drivers complained of unfair, less-regulated competition from services such as Uber. The EU's top court ruled Tuesday that France can bring criminal charges against Uber for organizing ride networks.

France Can Bring Criminal Charges Against Uber, Judges Rule

The decision is a setback for the ride-hailing company which has been in a battle internationally with taxi companies. Regular cab firms say Uber gets a regulatory free ride that they don't enjoy.

Hailo YouTube Ad Points Out Uber's High Rates

The ad uses Jimmy McMillan who ran for governor of New York in 2010. His catch phrase then was: rent is too damn high. Now he points out that Hailo's rates are less expensive than its competitor Uber.

Uber Poll Finds Support For Upstate Expansion, Cabs Hit Back

Uber and its opponents in the cab industry are ratcheting up their fight over Uber's proposed expansion in New York state. The app-based ride-hailing…

Jason Dalton is arraigned via video Monday before Judge Christopher T. Haenicke in Kalamazoo, Mich. Dalton is charged with multiple counts of murder in a series of random shootings in western Michigan.

After Kalamazoo Shootings, Uber Defends Its Driver Background Checks

Uber says no background check would have flagged the suspect in the Kalamazoo shootings, because he had no criminal history. The driver had received generally positive rider feedback and ratings.

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