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Posted February 6, 2017

The Sun

City banker claims Uber driver made off with his brand new Samsung mobile phone after picking him up from night out The Sun A MAN has accused an Uber driver of stealing his mobile phone despite his frantic calls to have it returned. Humza Khan, 30, said he had just got out of the Uber after a night out in central London when he realised he had left his new Samsung phone in ... and more »

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Posted February 6, 2017

The Hindu

UberHIRE, the time based cab service expands to 9 Indian cities PCMag India Uber has launched its time-based taxi service called UberHIRE in 9 cities after a pilot in Kochi. UberHIRE is a time-based service that lets you explore and travel around a city with an Uber on call. Uber says that this is “perfect for travellers ... Uber launches UberHIRE in 9 citiesThe Hindu Uber to launch service that will let users hire a cab for up to 12 hoursEconomic Times Uber rolls out cab rental feature, UberHIRE, for the first timeMashable Moneycontrol.com -VCCircle -BGR India all 23 news articles »

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Posted February 6, 2017

The Independent

Apple, Facebook, Uber, Google, Intel, Snap and Netflix join slew of companies to take legal action against Donald Trump The Independent Ninety-seven companies, from Apple to Zynga, filed an impassioned legal brief condemning President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, stepping up the industry's growing opposition to the policy. The amicus brief was filed late Sunday in the ... Snap, Uber and Facebook file brief opposing Trump's travel banMashable all 2 news articles »

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Posted February 6, 2017

Mashable

Uber rolls out cab rental feature, UberHIRE, for the first time Mashable "UberHIRE addresses the unique commuting needs of riders in India, especially that of tourists, business travelers, senior citizens, and working professionals by letting them book an Uber and use it for up to 12 hours," said, Apurva Dalal, Head of ... Uber launches UberHIRE in 9 citiesThe Hindu Uber to launch service that will let users hire a cab for up to 12 hoursEconomic Times Uber launches UberHIRE in India, where the taxi waits while you explore a cityTech2 Business Standard -Moneycontrol.com -Hindu Business Line all 27 news articles »

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Posted February 6, 2017

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Uber driver accused of rape says alleged victim 'trapped' him The Sydney Morning Herald Mr Naveed told the court that he was eating Doritos while on a break from Uber driving when the woman approached him and pleaded for him to give her a ride home. He told the woman she needed to make a booking through the Uber app, but she asked ... and more »

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Posted February 6, 2017

The Depaulia

Trump's travel ban was the wrong reason to boycott Uber New York Post If you're one of the 200,000 Uber customers who deleted their accounts last week, you may feel like you stuck up for immigrants and socked it to President Trump. But your cluelessness is precisely why he won. Uber first stumbled into a mess when yellow ... Uber continues service during airport taxi strike for Muslim ban, users respond with boycottThe Depaulia Painful lesson: Uber loses 200000 riders for allegedly profiting off Trump strikeTech Wire Asia Pittsburghers Protest Uber As CEO Reacts To Public OutcryCBS Local all 6 news articles »

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Posted February 6, 2017

Mashable

Snap, Uber and Facebook file brief opposing Trump's travel ban Mashable Snap, Uber and Facebook file brief opposing Trump's travel ban. 612. Shares. Share. Tweet. Share. What's This? Signs are seen strewn about the ground as protesters rally at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, California on January 29, ...

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Posted February 6, 2017

CBS Local

Police: Suspect Fatally Shoots Man From Passenger Seat Of Uber, Threatens Driver CBS Local A separate witness, who was in a vehicle behind the Uber, reported hearing a gunshot and watching the white male walk over to his vehicle with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim, identified as Donald Ketter, Jr., 28, was taken to UPMC Mercy where ... and more »

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Posted February 6, 2017

Chicago Tribune

Uber, Twitter, Netflix and other tech giants to call travel ban 'unlawful' in rare coordinated legal action Chicago Tribune President Donald J. Trump speaks during a forum with business leaders at the White House in Washington on Feb. 3, 2017. (MICHAEL REYNOLDS / EPA). Elizabeth DwoskinThe Washington Post. Silicon Valley is stepping up its confrontation with the Trump ... Google, Uber, Twitter, Netflix & FB band up to challenge Trump travel banBusiness Standard all 12 news articles »

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Posted February 6, 2017

Illawarra Mercury

Uber not ready to roll in the city Illawarra Mercury The website will offer the customer a fare estimate in Wollongong, only to state “we're unable to provide a fare estimate for that trip”. There have also been rumours Uber is on the cusp of operating in the Illawarra but a company spokesman scotched ... Buenos Aires Tries to Arrest Uber Argentina Leadership, Block AppCoinTelegraph all 2 news articles »

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Posted February 6, 2017

Economic Times

Uber to launch service that will let users hire a cab for up to 12 hours Economic Times UberHIRE is one such product that addresses the unique commuting needs of riders in India, especially that of tourists, business travellers, senior citizens, and working professionals by letting them book an Uber and use it for up to 12 hours,” said ... Uber starts car rentals service UberHIRE in nine cities in IndiaMediaNama.com Travel to multiple destinations on Uber's time-based ridesStuff Uber introduces UberHIRE letting you hire a cab for up to 12 hours; here's how it worksBGR India all 9 news articles »

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Posted February 5, 2017

CleanTechnica

Uber vs Lyft — What Are The Differences For Drivers? CleanTechnica Some things Uber and Lyft support quite equally are greater availability of easy, convenient, and safe travel. Both companies are saving lives by taking drivers off the road after they have been drinking or are not well enough to drive. Uber and Lyft ... Lyft angles for riders in South Carolina, matching Uber in price, geographyCharleston Post Courier all 4 news articles »

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Posted February 5, 2017

Fortune

New York City Says Uber Must Share Ride Data Fortune Potentially setting a major precedent for ride-sharing regulation, New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission Thursday approved regulations requiring companies like Uber to report detailed data on rides in the city. Similar rules, intended to ... and more »

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Posted February 5, 2017

Yahoo News

#DeleteUber: 200000 Removed Uber From Their Phones After Social Media Campaign Yahoo News Uber found itself under fire for the past week, as users on social media launched the #DeleteUber movement in response to the company's actions following the announcement of President Donald Trump's travel ban. That online protest led to more than ... Uber CEO's about-face on Trump's council is sign of growing divideLas Vegas Review-Journal #DeleteUber sees 200000 app users cancel accounts as Uber CEO retreats from Donald Trump's panelThe Independent Uber buying plane tickets for stranded driversWJLA Autoblog (blog) -Knoxville News Sentinel -ABC News all 70 news articles »

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Posted February 5, 2017

Heavy.com

How to Get Free Rides on Super Bowl Sunday If You've Been Drinking: Uber & Lyft Coupons Heavy.com If you're a new Uber user, the following codes may be able to get you a free or reduced-price ride today. Keep in mind that when the Super Bowl ends, especially if you're in Houston, Uber will likely surge its prices during higher traffic times. If you ... and more »

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Posted February 5, 2017

Daily Mail

Uber driver, 29, 'dragged from his cab before being brutally bashed over the head with a spanner in terrifying ... Daily Mail An Uber driver, who was allegedly bashed with a spanner in a carjacking incident, has spoken of the terrifying ordeal. Muhammad Shafique was called to a backstreet of Fortitude Valley in Brisbane on Saturday night where he was allegedly attacked. Uber driver in hospital after random attack in Brisbane9news.com.au Uber GPS tracks alleged thieves who stole car, assaulted driverABC Online Brisbane Uber driver's car stolen in violent Fortitude Valley attackBrisbane Times Courier Mail -Yahoo7 News all 10 news articles »

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Posted February 5, 2017

The Independent

You don't just pay for Uber when you use one, your taxes subsidise the service too The Independent Platforms create virtual electronic marketplaces, using the ubiquitous Internet, improved broadband connectivity, smart phones and apps. This allows buyers and sellers to complete the exchanges. Firms like Uber and Airbnb operate these platforms.

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Posted February 5, 2017

CleanTechnica

Uber Partnering With Daimler On Self-Driving Cars CleanTechnica The on-demand crowdsourced taxi service Uber has announced that it will partner with the German automotive giant Daimler (fittingly, I guess, considering the name) on the deployment of self-driving vehicle tech. The idea of the partnership is ... Uber, Daimler strike partnership for self-driving vehiclesNew Zealand Herald all 4 news articles »

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Posted February 5, 2017

Daily Mail

Uber driver in hospital after random attack in Brisbane 9news.com.au An Uber driver is in hospital after he was randomly attacked by two men in central Brisbane last night. Muhammad Shafique told 9NEWS he was pulled over in the back streets of Fortitude Valley about 7.30pm when he was allegedly set upon by a man. Two men who attacked Uber driver with a spanner before taking his car are tracked down by police using the ride ...Daily Mail Uber GPS tracks alleged thieves who stole car, assaulted driverABC Online Brisbane Uber driver's car stolen in violent Fortitude Valley attackBrisbane Times Courier Mail -Yahoo7 News all 9 news articles »

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Posted February 5, 2017

Courier Mail

Queensland Uber drivers explosion after ride-sharing legislation introduced Courier Mail Uber driver Angela Hill, 29, who started driving for the company to get back into the workforce after having a baby, said she welcomed the Government's move to legalise the ride-sharing industry. “I think it makes the customers more comfortable now ...

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Posted February 5, 2017

dailytelegraph.com.au

Uber drivers game the system for bigger fares by using WhatsApp dailytelegraph.com.au Uber spokesman Mike Scott said surge pricing kept rides reliable and waiting times low, but he said those drivers who were manipulating the system faced being booted from Uber. He said: “We have multi-layered systems in place to detect drivers who may ... Pittsburghers Protest Uber As CEO Reacts To Public OutcryCBS Local When their shifts end, Uber drivers settle down in parking lot campsThe Killeen Daily Herald all 5 news articles »

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Posted February 5, 2017

Herald Sun

Uber drivers game the system for bigger fares by using WhatsApp Herald Sun Uber spokesman Mike Scott said surge pricing kept rides reliable and waiting times low, but he said those drivers who were manipulating the system faced being booted from Uber. He said: “We have multi-layered systems in place to detect drivers who may ... Pittsburghers Protest Uber As CEO Reacts To Public OutcryCBS Local When their shifts end, Uber drivers settle down in parking lot campsThe Killeen Daily Herald all 5 news articles »

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Posted February 5, 2017

CoinTelegraph

Buenos Aires Tries to Arrest Uber Argentina Leadership, Block App CoinTelegraph Buenos Aires has renewed its push to shut down Uber operations in the city, attempting to legally prosecute its local leadership and ban its app from use. Argentina's capital city, under pressure from local taxi companies, is engaged in a long-term ...

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Posted February 5, 2017

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Uber CEO's about-face on Trump's council is sign of growing divide Las Vegas Review-Journal WASHINGTON — Last weekend, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick informed his employees that he would stay on President Trump's economic advisory council, even though he, like much of his staff, vehemently opposed many Trump platforms. By Thursday ... Uber buying plane tickets for stranded driversWJLA #DeleteUber sees 200000 app users cancel accounts as Uber CEO retreats from Donald Trump's panelThe Independent Uber CEO to leave Trump's advisory council in wake of criticismAutoblog (blog) SBS -WRIC all 54 news articles »

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Posted February 5, 2017