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  1. The Sun Uber users could end up on BUSES as boss suggests public transport system combined with ride-sharing tech The Sun UBER users could end up on the buses after the taxi app's boss revealed he wants it to run public transport systems. Dara Khosrowshahi, chief executive of the ride-sharing tech firm, told a conference: “I want to run the bus systems for a city. Uber's ... Uber wants to be public transportation, and I have some serious ...The Verge Uber hails its own move from taxis to public transportThe Times Uber CEO predicts Amazon-style losses to reach lofty goalsThe Japan Times SFGate -Economic Times -Transport Topics Online -YourStory.com all 29 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  2. Business Insider Google just made an announcement that should make Uber very nervous Business Insider Lost in all of the headlines about lower advertising margins, a marketwide sell-off, and its lawsuit against Uber, Alphabet management made a rather exciting announcement regarding self-driving-car unit Waymo on its last earnings call. Combined with ... https://www.google.com/news
  3. Fortune Alleged Florida Gunman Took an Uber to School Before Shooting Fortune Nikolas Cruz took an Uber to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where he allegedly opened fire with an AR-15 assault rifle and killed 17 people. “My understanding and the information I have from law enforcement is that he ... Suspect in Florida shooting took Uber to school, carried additional ammunition, arrest report saysNaples Daily News Uber assisting in Florida shooting investigationThe Hill Florida shooting suspect arrived at the high school in an UberMiami Herald SFGate -Atlanta Journal Constitution -WSB Atlanta all 6,815 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  4. Financial Times New TfL rules put further brake on Uber's ambitions - Financial Times Financial Times London's transport authority has intensified its battle with Uber by announcing it will introduce regulations that would force ride-hailing apps to limit the time their drivers work and turn over travel data to the government. The new regulations from ... Uber faces fresh regulations from TfL ahead of licence appealTelegraph.co.uk Transport for London to crackdown on Uber and private hire licence with new rulesCity A.M. Uber faces tougher rules in London (if its license is renewed)CNET Fast Company -Engadget -Bloomberg -Transport for London all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  5. The Verge Uber wants to be public transportation, and I have some serious concerns The Verge Last night, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi gave some of his most expansive comments to date since taking the reins seven months ago concerning his vision for the company. Among them, he said he wanted Uber to expand its imprint on public transportation ... Uber's losses narrowed in Q4, but there's still work to doBusiness Insider Debullshitifying Uber's financial statement reveals a hemorrhaging fountain of red ink with no path to profitabilityBoing Boing Uber CEO predicts Amazon-style losses to reach lofty goalsThe Japan Times Economic Times -Transport Topics Online -NBC Bay Area -Bloomberg all 52 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  6. Recode An Uber executive is now the newest shot-caller at Andreessen ... Recode Notable: The firm still doesn't have any female general partners. and more » https://www.google.com/news
  7. WIRED Mystro Lets Drivers Juggle Competing Uber and Lyft Rides | WIRED WIRED Angel Torres was driving down a major Los Angeles boulevard in late 2016 when it happened: Ride requests from Uber and Lyft arrived at the same second. As he looked away from the road to decide which trip was more worth his time, he nearly rear-ended ... Are rideshare companies doing enough to curb risky practices for ...ABC15 Arizona all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  8. Financial Times Uber chief executive says group about more than car transport Financial Times Uber's new chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi plans to expand the company into buses, bikes and all forms of transportation, he said at a conference outlining his long-term vision for Uber for the first time since being named chief executive last August ... Uber's Dara Khosrowshahi: 'We have a long way to go' to regain user trustCNBC Waymo Built A Great Wall And Made Uber Pay For ItForbes Uber's CEO on His First 5 Months: “It Looked Messy and It Was Messy”Fortune City A.M. -Evening Standard -TechCrunch -Bloomberg all 117 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  9. Quartz As Uber sputters, Ola is really stepping on the gas in India Quartz Over the last several years, India's taxi wars have been limited to two players, Uber and Ola, which together hold nearly 95% of the market. The firms have been at loggerheads since San Francisco-based Uber entered India in 2013, two years after Ola ... https://www.google.com/news
  10. Fortune This Is Uber's Biggest Problem Fortune This article first appeared in Data Sheet, Fortune's daily newsletter on the top tech news. Sign up here. I try not to write about the same company twice in one week, but Uber's just-released year-end results make the wildest of companies tough to ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
  11. The Independent Valentine's Day 2018: Uber Eats is offering singletons free kebabs today The Independent Today's the day when singles everywhere find themselves bombarded with Valentine's paraphernalia everywhere they look. While many couldn't care less that the consumerist day of love is finally upon us, Uber Eats is offering a delicious deal this ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
  12. Telegraph.co.uk Uber's losses ballooned to $4.5bn in tumultuous year Telegraph.co.uk Waymo claimed that a former employee stole a piece of technology that now forms part of Uber's driverless taxis. It initially sought $1bn but settled last week after just two days in court. This, along with previous accusations of sexual misconduct ... Uber pares quarterly losses and lifts revenuesFinancial Times Uber's loss jumped 61 percent to $4.5 billion in 2017CNBC Uber quarterly revenue rises to $2.2bn despite turbulent yearThe Independent The Verge -Jakarta Post all 42 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  13. The Independent Uber quarterly revenue rises to $2.2bn despite turbulent year The Independent Uber concluded the year with about $6bn in cash, 13 per cent less than the year before. Mr Khosrowshahi spoke with investors on a conference call Tuesday afternoon. The company shared the numbers with technology news site the Information after the call ... Uber pares quarterly losses and lifts revenuesFinancial Times Uber's loss jumped 61 percent to $4.5 billion in 2017CNBC Uber's losses ballooned to $4.5bn in tumultuous yearTelegraph.co.uk The Verge -Reuters -Jakarta Post all 40 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  14. Financial Times Uber pares quarterly losses and lifts revenues Financial Times Uber showed improved financial discipline during the fourth quarter of last year, fulfilling a key goal of its new chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi as he prepares to take the company public in 2019. Buoyed by holiday travel and reduced legal costs ... Uber's loss jumped 61 percent to $4.5 billion in 2017CNBC The Waymo v. Uber trial has shaken my confidence in self-driving ...The Verge Uber bookings up, losses down in fourth quarterCNET Digital Trends -Bloomberg -Forbes all 28 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  15. Reuters Uber's fourth-quarter loss narrows to $1.1 billion: source Reuters (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] narrowed its fourth-quarter loss to $1.1 billion from a loss of $1.46 billion in the previous quarter, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Uber's logo is pictured at its office in ... Uber Posts Fourth-Quarter Loss of $1.1 Billion on Higher SalesWall Street Journal all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  16. AL.com Lawmakers pass bill on statewide rules for Uber, Lyft AL.com The Legislature has passed a bill to set up statewide regulations for ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft. The Senate passed the bill today by a vote of 27-0, sending it to Gov. Kay Ivey, who can sign it into law. Ivey has said she supports the ... https://www.google.com/news
  17. TechCrunch This former Uber (and Lyft) exec just raised $15 million for his controversial e-scooter startup: Bird TechCrunch Travis VanderZanden. If you've been following the fast-changing transportation industry, it's a name that may sound familiar. Until September 2016, VanderZanden was VP of growth at Uber and before that, COO of its fierce rival Lyft, which had acquired ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
  18. LADbible Uber Eats Is Giving Away Free Kebabs This Valentine's Day LADbible OK, Valentine's Day is just a pretty horrible time of year, but stick around because it's about to get a whole lot more interesting. Uber Eats is here to save the day by offering up a free kebab for every kebab you buy this February 14th. Yes, that's ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
  19. NRToday.com Uber comes to Roseburg NRToday.com That's what you do when you are an Uber driver — offering the popular ride-sharing program in Roseburg for the first time. Uber touts one-click, ride-sharing through a smart phone app. People can request a ride, and, if drivers are available, they ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
  20. The Verge The Waymo v. Uber trial has shaken my confidence in self-driving cars The Verge Amid the avalanche of damning emails and embarrassing text messages that flowed out of the Waymo-Uber trial, what struck me the most was when ousted Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and Anthony Levandowski — Kalanick's onetime business partner who he ... Uber CEO plays it safe in risk-loving Silicon ValleyWashington Post Uber to pay R3.7 billion to settle theft allegationsIndependent Online Uber's Waymo Settlement: Why the Road Isn't Clear YetKnowledge@Wharton The Australian Financial Review -The National -Transport Topics Online all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  21. Bloomberg An Uber Driver's Investment Tip Confirmed Paul Britton's Doubts on XIV Bloomberg Paul Britton, founder of the $5.9 billion Capstone Investment Advisors, was on his way to his Manhattan office one day last fall when he received unexpected investment advice from his Uber driver. It went like this: “'There's this unbelievable company ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
  22. TechCrunch Uber launches a new lower-priced service called Chap Chap in Nairobi TechCrunch Uber has launched a new, lower-cost service in Nairobi called Uber Chap Chap. Made possible by using a fleet of fuel-efficient budget sedans, Uber Chap Chap (Swahili slang for “hurry, hurry”) is currently available in several areas of the Kenyan ... Uber Tests Cheaper 'Hurry Hurry' Service for Errands in NairobiNDTV Uber Tests Low-Cost Rides In NairobiPYMNTS.com Uber tests cheaper 'Hurry Hurry' service in NairobiITWeb all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  23. Voice of America Uber Tests Cheaper 'Chap Chap' Service for Errands in Nairobi Voice of America Uber is testing a service in Nairobi that was inspired by residents' use of the platform for errands and aims to tap into a new segment of the city's active ride-hailing market, a regional executive said Monday. Amid the minibuses, safari 4x4s, taxis ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
  24. Fortune Uber Is Setting New Limits to Help Prevent Accidents From Drowsy Driving Fortune Uber will shut its most active drivers out of the app for a required six-hour break after they have driven for 12 hours straight, the ride-hailing company announced Monday. These restrictions, meant to prevent accidents caused by drowsy driving, are ... Uber will require drivers in the US to take six-hour breaks between long shiftsThe Verge Uber to require a 6-hour break for every 12 hours of driving in the USTechCrunch Take a break! Uber drivers must rest 6 hours after driving 12Ars Technica Engadget -Quartz -Gizmodo -Washington Post all 58 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
  25. National Sleep Foundation and Uber to Promote Sleep Health for Drivers and Passengers PR Newswire (press release) According to the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Health Index®, only 8 percent of American adults reported avoiding getting behind the wheel because they felt tired, and nearly 7 million people admitted to dozing off behind the wheel within the same ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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