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The driver entered into a series of service agreements with Uber BV and its associated entity, Raiser Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber). Relevantly, those ... View the full article

Independent Online Uber charging way too much commission, driver's say Independent Online Cape Town - While Uber has increased its minimum fare charge across the country, Uber drivers called for a decrease in the commission the company charges per ride. As of July 31, the minimum fare charged per UberX ride has increased from R20 to R25. Local Uber drivers still not happy despite minimum fare increaseThe South African all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Portland Tribune In turnaround, city decides to renew Uber's right to operate here for just six months Portland Tribune "Uber has had a difficult relationship with the city of Portland dating back to December 2014," Saltzman wrote in his letter issuing the fine. Around the same time, he leveled a warning against Uber by renewing its operating permit only six months ... https://www.google.com/news

San Francisco Chronicle Ex-Uber driver guilty of manslaughter for killing girl in SF crosswalk ... San Francisco Chronicle A former Uber driver who fatally struck a 6-year-old girl in a San Francisco crosswalk was found guilty of manslaughter Thursday in the 2013 New Year's Eve ... Mother of 6-year-old killed by Uber driver 'glad' over guilty verdictKTVU San Francisco Uber Driver Found Guilty in 2013 Collision That Killed 6-Year-Old GirlSF Weekly Former Uber driver found guilty of 2013 vehicular manslaughter in ...SFGate CBS San Francisco -San Francisco Examiner all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Variety MoviePass Compares Itself to Uber in Bizarre Press Release Variety The ticketing service goes on to compare itself to Uber, another digital age disruptor that's faced some headwinds, while also taking credit for a record summer box office and aligning itself with the little guy. “Exhibitors know that without MoviePass ... MoviePass: “Yes, We're Going Through A Rough Patch,” Just Like Uber Did – UpdateDeadline all 48 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Recode New York wants to put limits on ride-hailing firms such as Uber and Lyft The Economist RIDE-HAILING services such as Uber and Lyft have transformed America's cities, breaking the monopoly of taxi drivers over the private-hire business. But the two tech firms have come under attack by many locals and city planners alike for increasing ... Uber and Lyft are fighting a critical battle against New York City — and this time, they might not winRecode Uber, Lyft and Via Offered to Make a Fund for Taxi Drivers. The New York City Council Declined ItFortune Kingston taxi commission passes bylaw to limit Uber, LyftGlobalnews.ca Engadget -HuffPost -Curbed SF -The Verge all 102 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

CNBC After Apple rallies to $1 trillion, even the uber bullish crowd on Wall Street believes it may need to cool off CNBC Apple's historic feat in becoming the first publicly traded U.S. company to clinch a $1 trillion market capitalization has several analysts on Wall Street, normally a super bullish crowd, doubting whether the iPhone maker's shares can keep climbing at ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Apple's historic feat in becoming the first publicly traded U.S. company to clinch a $1 trillion market capitalization has several analysts on Wall Street, ... View the full article

Eyewitness News Uber announces rates increase Eyewitness News The service has also rolled out a pilot tiered service fee. The more trips completed by a driver-partner and the higher their rating, the lower their weekly Uber service fee is. Uber said: "As a commitment to listen to our driver-partner community, we ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Areas marked by green painted curbs are available for rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber, taxis or anyone dropping someone off between 10 ... View the full article

Meyer v Kalanick & Uber Technologies Inc. (15 Civ 9796), a US case, considers the enforceability of Uber's terms and conditions (T&Cs). We will then ... View the full article

New York Times Actually, Curbing Uber Won't Relieve Heavy Traffic New York Times Actually, Curbing Uber Won't Relieve Heavy Traffic. The real factors for congestion are increased freight movement, construction activity and tourism, population and job growth. By Liya Palagashvili. Ms. Palagashvili is an economics professor at State ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Talking of the decision to concentrate on cars, Eric Meyhofer, head of Uber Advanced Technologies Group, said, “We believe having our entire team's ... View the full article

The ride-hailing startup is now reported to be valued at $11bn, up from $6bn earlier this year when it bought out Uber's operations in the region. View the full article

Metro White woman calls police on black woman waiting for an Uber outside her home Metro A black woman has shared a video of the moment a white woman called police on her because she was stood outside her building while waiting for an Uber. Darsell Obregon filmed as the woman fumed at police that she was 'standing on private property' ... White Woman Calls Cops on Black Woman Waiting for an Uber During a RainstormComplex Brooklyn Woman Calls Cops on Black Woman Waiting for Uber in the RainNewsweek WATCH: New Yorker Calls Cops on 'Old' Woman Waiting for UberSputnik International The Root all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

9news.com.au Uber prankster apologises for costly dead body hoax 9news.com.au One of the pranksters behind an Uber murder hoax that sparked a $30,000 police investigation in Brisbane earlier this week has apologised for his actions, saying he "didn't plan for it to end like that". "It was just one of those pranks that went out ... Dead body Uber prank prompts Brisbane detective to issue stern warning to studentsABC News Uber dead body prank slammed by policeSBS Police expose Uber 'dead body' prank in SherwoodCourier Mail all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

When you hear the word entrepreneur, what comes to mind? Shark Tank, Bill Gates? Maybe Oprah or Steve Jobs; uber successful right? If you would ... View the full article

TechCentral Update: Chubb Partners with Uber to Cover South African Drivers Insurance Journal Uber Technologies Inc. is partnering with insurance company Chubb Ltd. to cover its South African drivers in case of death or injury as violent attacks plague the country's cities. The new deal will pay out a lump sum to the family in case of death, or ... Uber in insurance deal to protect SA driversTechCentral all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

TechCrunch Spanish 'anti-Uber' taxi strike ends after government agrees new regulation TechCrunch A national six-day taxi driver strike in Spain has ended after the government agreed to pass regulation that will allow the country's autonomous communities to cap the number of private hire vehicle permits within their cities. The VTC licenses are ... Spain taxi drivers end Uber strike after license limits agreedReuters Cabs in Spain end strike over Uber-like ride-hailing appsWashington Post Spanish taxis call off strike against UberNew Straits Times Online The Globe and Mail all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Recode Uber and Lyft are fighting a critical battle against New York City — and this time, they might not win Recode Both Uber and Lyft have launched campaigns to fight parts of the bills. While the new-car freeze has taken center stage, it's what happens after that has become a major cause for concern. Specifically, that the TLC — an agency both Uber and Lyft have ... Uber, Lyft and Via Offered to Make a Fund for Taxi Drivers. The New York City Council Declined ItFortune Uber and Lyft hoped 'rainy day' fund would relax NYC regulationsEngadget San Francisco to tax Lyft, Uber rides in cityCurbed SF BGR -SF Weekly -San Francisco Chronicle -The Verge all 59 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

MADRID (AP) — Spanish taxis have begun Thursday to offer rides after drivers abandoned a six-day long strike against app-based ride-hailing ... View the full article

Financial Times Grab funding round swells to $2bn despite Uber deal concerns Financial Times Grab, the south-east Asian ride-hailing company, has raised $2bn in its latest funding round, despite concerns over the threat by Singapore's antitrust regulators to unwind the group's purchase of Uber's operations in the region. The round includes a ... Grab picks up $2 billion more to fuel growth in post-Uber Southeast AsiaTechCrunch all 41 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Wired.co.uk The battery to power Uber's flying car dreams doesn't exist (yet) Wired.co.uk In November 2017, at Lisbon's annual Web Summit conference, Uber's chief product officer Jeff Skoll unveiled a promotional video for Uber Elevate, its flying taxis initiative. The glossy CGI trailer shows a woman order an Uber, stroll up to a skyport ... https://www.google.com/news

Reuters Spain taxi drivers end Uber strike after license limits agreed Reuters MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish taxi drivers ended a six-day strike late on Wednesday after the government agreed to set tough limits on licenses for online ride-hailing companies including Uber, the latest setback for a company that has faced protests in ... Spanish taxis call off strike against UberNew Straits Times Online Spanish 'anti-Uber' taxi strike ends after government agrees new regulationTechCrunch Cabs in Spain end strike over Uber-like ride-hailing appsWashington Post Nasdaq -The Globe and Mail all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Reuters Spain taxi strike over Uber ends after six-day standstill Reuters MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish taxi drivers ended a six-day strike late on Wednesday after the government said it will limit licenses for online ride-hailing companies such as Uber, the latest setback for the service following global protests by taxi drivers. Spanish taxis call off strike against UberNew Straits Times Online Cabs in Spain end strike over Uber-like ride-hailing appsWashington Post Spanish 'anti-Uber' taxi strike ends after government agrees new regulationTechCrunch all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/news