Uber
The best and worst of technology in 2019
Tech commentator Peter Griffin joins Lynn to talk about Facebook's missteps, the hype over the arrival of 5G, the hollowness of Silicon Valley, the rise of quantum computing, the impact on technology… Audio
E-scooter war heats up as tow-trucks get involved
The e-scooter war is heating up. There's another brand in Auckland, one more heading to Christchurch soon, supersized scooters, and freebies and discounts to attract customers in the now competitive… Audio
The Ride-sharing Race
The cost and convenience of Uber has transformed the way we move around our cities. And the ride-sharing goliath is looking to revolutionise the way we travel even further. But it’s also beginning to… Audio
The Cookies and Cream mystery and other economic conundrums
The Two Cents' Worth team have gone in search of answers to their most burning economic questions.
What happened to Tip Top Cookies and Cream ice cream? Where did all the boutique barbershops in… Audio
Uber air taxis to be tested in Melbourne
Ride share app, Uber is launching a futuristic system of air taxis which would take passengers to the skies. Audio
Online exams, flying cabs and Facebook tabs
Technology commentator Sarah Putt looks at NZQA putting exams online for some subjects and the risks around it, Uber's plans to launch air taxi services and how Facebook is paying people to let them… Audio
Wellington council tight-lipped on possible Uber partnership
The Wellington Regional Council won't say if a partnership with Uber is being considered.
Taxi companies revolt against Uber at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport is making space for Uber to pick up and drop off passengers and compete more directly with taxi companies. Audio
Uber introduces a new tipping function
A nice way to show appreciation, or a cynical ploy to avoid paying drivers more? Audio
Former Uber driver set to be deported to India
A real estate agent who indecently assaulted a boy while working as an Uber driver has lost his battle against deportation to India.
Uber encourages users to tip drivers
While Uber drivers are happy the company is encouraging users to tip them, they're also wondering why Uber doesn't just cut back its take of up to a quarter of each fare. Video, Audio
Deactivated by Uber: 'They're going to listen to the rider and not listen to the driver'
More Uber drivers say they've been locked out of the ride-sharing app because of customer complaints they weren't even notified about.
Uber drivers deactivated following customer complaints
More Uber drivers say their income was cut-off by the ride-sharing app for customer complaints that they didn't know about - or weren't even investigated. Audio
Cleaning fees unjustified, Uber riders say
Uber users feel like they're being taken for a ride over cleaning fees of up to $150.
Wheeling in the Ride Share Revolution
Could we be on the cusp of a new way of living, a major shift in how we build our cities and where we live and whether we can stop global warming? Bernard Hickey literally puts his life on the line to… Audio
Uber, E-bikes and E-Scooters
Bill McKay looks at the increasing competition for our asphalt. E-bikes, electric scooters and other urban transport options, including Uber, hiring cars by the hour and bike rentals are all vying for… Audio
Alison Griswold: Americans divided over e-scooters arrival
New York based Quartz journalist Alison Griswold explains the mixed reaction to the e-scooter phenomenon as it rolled out in cities across the U.S. She says it's a case of regulators playing catch up… Audio
Cameron Swanson: e-scooters poised to hit our streets
The new rage in micro-mobility is about to be unleashed our streets. Two companies have licences to operate electric scooter ride share schemes. Onzo and Lime are both going to battle it out on… Audio
Uber rival to set up across cities
A rival to ridesharing company Uber has plans to launch in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in the next few weeks.
Stranded Wellington bus passengers get a free ride
Some Wellington commuters left stranded by bus network changes have been given free Uber rides paid for by the Greater Wellington Regional Council.
