N early 100 disgruntled UberX drivers gathered outside Uber’s headquarters in San Francisco on Thursday to demand better pay and treatment from one of the sharing economy’s most visible companies.

Both UberX and Lyft significantly increase their prices at high-demand times. The cost of riding Lyft during "Prime Time" can increase anywhere from 25 percent up to 200 percent.

In UberX’s case, I simply needed to download the free app and create a profile with photo and credit card information. The selfie helps drivers identify riders for pickup.

UberX’s cost is similar to that of Philadelphia taxi fare. UberX has a $3 base fare, while Philadelphia taxis have a base rate of $2.70. UberX is slightly cheaper per mile. “I wasn’t actually aware ...

Business uberX, Where (Almost) Anyone Can Be A Livery Driver Some uberX drivers are reportedly making an extra $400 to $1000 a week. Uber.com By Karyn Polewaczyk April 28, 2014 ...

But less than a year later, everything has changed. “UberX is such a crapshoot,” concurs my colleague Dan McQuade, who says he takes UberX seven to 10 times a month.

L.A. Airspace also reported Friday that LAX officials had issued 200 citations and made two arrests of ride-sharing drivers since December, with most of the tickets going to uberX drivers.

Philly Judge Calls B.S. on UberX … 14 Times A judge has issued rulings in 14 PPA vs. UberX cases, siding with the Parking Authority each time. By Victor Fiorillo · 6/16/2015, 2:00 p.m.

UberX and Lyft were granted the right to temporarily operate in Philadelphia over the summer to alleviate surges in demand during the Democratic National Convention and SEPTA's regional rail troubles.

Fish in a barrel—an expensive barrel. The impound will set an UberX driver back $1,000 for the fine plus an unknown amount for the actual towing costs. Those who don't want to pay up can ask for ...

That process can take months. (Here’s an example of an open case in Pittsburgh.) Kocher said the PUC will look into uberX’s activity in the Philadelphia suburbs. Uber has been operating uberX as early ...

P olice in Denver arrested an UberX driver Tuesday on suspicion of attempting to burgle a woman’s house after he dropped her off at the airport. According to the Denver Post, 51-year-old Gerald ...