Tag: Uber

Do we want to be part of the problem or part of the solution?

By Martin Recke

For quite a while, we took for granted that we, of course, are part of the solution just by being digital, since digital was perceived to be good in itself, and hence digitisation equals progress. In 2018, it should be obvious that this is no longer the case.
Autonomous cars can fix road deaths – if we don’t rush them onto the roads too fast

By Adam Tinworth

In recent weeks, autonomous cars have been responsible for the deaths of a pedestrian and a driver. Are we moving too fast with this innovation?
Uber’s crisis: digital growing pains laid bare

By Adam Tinworth

Uber has had a rough month, losing its CEO and a board member. But these growing pains might be a necessary part of making a disruptive startup into a sustainable business.
Uber falls foul of the Italian law, because it thinks laws are out of date

By Adam Tinworth

Another day, another problem for Uber. This time Italy has decided to enforce the law that Uber chose to ignore.
Innovation isn’t enough. Build a culture you’re proud of.

By Adam Tinworth

Uber has had a difficult few weeks - and much of can be laid at its own feet for not recognising that you can't selectively exploit the internet's power of transparency.
The first self-driving taxis hit the streets… this month

By Adam Tinworth

Uber has unexpectedly leap-frogged Google by putting its autonomous cars onto the streets.
Uber orders up a big, corporate HQ

By Adam Tinworth

Controversial taxi-firm Uber is creating a new home for itself in the heart of San Fransisco
As Uber comes under fire, does the tech world take social responsibility seriously?

By Adam Tinworth

Uber has had a bad week, with accusations of sexism, dirty tricks and data misuse. Do startups need to compete at all costs - or should we think about all the impact we have?