Why Uber Is Trying To Make Nice With Its Drivers

Uber, the ride-hailing juggernaut valued at some $68 billion, has made headlines lately by promoting pilot plans for driverless vehicles. But at the moment, the San Francisco, Calif. startup is intensely focused on shoring up its relationship with its human drivers.

Since it was founded seven years ago, Uber has taken enough investment capital to turn it into the world's most valuable startup. Its global reach, market share, number of customers, and revenues have surged.