Uber has proven extremely popular with customers, who like the convenience of requesting a ride using a smartphone app. The company has expanded quickly, offering services in 54 countries. But it has met challenges from regulators and lawmakers, leading to bans in some cities, such as Las Vegas.
A passenger who says she was raped by her Uber driver in New Delhi filed a US federal lawsuit, claiming the company failed to maintain basic safety procedures. — Reuters
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