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Posted January 26, 2017

New Scientist

Uber hasn't taken taxi drivers' jobs but has slashed their wages New Scientist That's according to a working paper from University of Oxford researchers, which finds no evidence that the rollout of Uber and its ride-hailing app has led to fewer jobs for traditional taxi drivers since it introduced its “sharing economy” model in ... Study Explores The Impact Of Uber On The Taxi IndustryForbes all 3 news articles »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In unanimous vote, state approves permanent license for Uber Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The next time you get in an Uber, you will be riding in a vehicle officially licensed under Pennsylvania law. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted 5-0 this morning to grant a permanent license to the San Francisco ride-hailing company that ... In Pa., Uber is here to stay; receives license from PUCPennLive.com all 2 news articles »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Threatpost

Uber.com Backup Bug Nets Researcher $9K Threatpost A researcher netted a $9,000 payday last summer after digging up a XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in a third-party backup software system used by Uber. The vulnerability, which could have given an attacker access to the user backup data of any ...

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Posted January 26, 2017

Business Insider UK

This timeless piece of advice will help you bag a five-star Uber rating Business Insider UK If your Uber rating isn't as high as it could be, being courteous could be the simple answer. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty. If you travel regular Uber user, chances are you're constantly checking your passenger rating, hoping to score five stars ... and more »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Entrepreneur

Uber and Airbnb Are Revolutionizing Business Travel Entrepreneur The data, which analyzes the receipt information from more than 10 million transactions, shows that Uber and Airbnb have begun to replace the yellow cab and the hotel chain as the go-to transportation and lodging options for executives. Uber was the ... Uber Takes Majority of Ground Transport Market for U.S. Business TravelersBloomberg Uber was the most-expensed service, with 6% of all business receipts in 2016VentureBeat Uber passes Starbucks as business travelers' No. 1 expenseChannel3000.com - WISC-TV3 Business Travel News -Buying Business Travel -Consumerist all 12 news articles »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Forbes

Study Explores The Impact Of Uber On The Taxi Industry Forbes Ride-hailing drivers, known in France as VTC (transport car with driver) a class of companies that allow passengers to book rides with independent professional chauffeurs, demonstrate at the Porte Maillot in Paris on December 15, 2016 to demand a ... and more »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Boston Business Journal

Another victory for Uber in Massachusetts Hot Air People hoping to access improved ground transportation service in Massachusetts were no doubt cheering a court decision handed down in the Bay State this week. A U.S. District Judge has tossed out a challenge to a new law which allows Uber and other ... Uber claims 'victory' after Massachusetts judge dismisses taxi group's lawsuitBoston Business Journal all 4 news articles »

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Posted January 26, 2017

VentureBeat

Uber was the most expensed service with 6% of all business receipts in 2016 VentureBeat Uber continues to be the transportation service of choice for business travelers, making up 52 percent of all expenses in Q4, according to a study by Certify. The online travel and expense management service provider today claimed Uber received the ... Uber Takes Majority of Ground Transport Market for U.S. Business TravelersBloomberg Uber passes Starbucks as business travelers' No. 1 expenseChannel3000.com - WISC-TV3 Uber and Airbnb Are Revolutionizing Business TravelPC Magazine Boston Business Journal all 8 news articles »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Bloomberg

The $99 Billion Idea Bloomberg Much has changed since—the president, for starters. But few companies have altered city life as deeply and as swiftly as the two started by the entrepreneurs shivering anonymously in the crowd that day. Airbnb and Uber, their headquarters only a mile ... and more »

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Posted January 26, 2017

The Hindu

Uber's biryani bait The Hindu Holiday, biryani and a can of aerated drink. This is one combo a biryani lover from Hyderabad can never refuse. Add to it the term 'free' and the midweek holiday can turn into a mini celebration. As the cab aggregator Uber turned three, they sent text ...

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Posted January 26, 2017

Times of India

Shared services of Ola, Uber Illegal in Karnataka: Transport Commissioner Times of India The cab aggregators had introduc Shared services of Ola, Uber Illegal in Karnataka: Transport Commissionered 'Uber Pool' and 'Ola Share' in the City for passengers to take the ride at a lower cost, besides promoting carpool to reduce traffic congestion. Karnataka asks Uber, Ola to solve driver issuesBusiness Standard Now, Ola Share and Uber Pool come under the scannerThe Hindu UberPool, Ola Share ride-sharing services to be banned in Karnataka from MondayTech2 Economic Times -Livemint -Quartz all 63 news articles »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Bloomberg

How Uber and AirBNB Bent Laws and Made Billions Bloomberg How have Uber and AirBNB, two companies known for sparring with local governments over regulations, ended up as the new models of success in Silicon Valley? Bloomberg Businesweek's Brad Stone introduces a theory he calls "Travis' Law" to explain ...

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Posted January 26, 2017

Economic Times

Shared services of Ola, Uber Illegal in Karnataka: Transport Commissioner Economic Times The cab aggregators had introduc Shared services of Ola, Uber Illegal in Karnataka: Transport Commissionered 'Uber Pool' and 'Ola Share' in the City for passengers to take the ride at a lower cost, besides promoting carpool to reduce traffic congestion. Ola, Uber told to call truce with drivers in 3 daysTimes of India Fares hit rock bottom: Uber &Ola drivers protest against falling earningsBusiness Standard Now, Ola Share and Uber Pool come under the scannerThe Hindu Quartz -Tech2 -Livemint all 58 news articles »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Bloomberg

Uber Takes Majority of Ground Transport Market for U.S. Business Travelers Bloomberg When Uber is winning, taxis aren't the only ones losing. The ride-hailing startup increased its popularity among business travelers last year while use of rental cars and other traditional ground transportation options declined, according to Certify ... Uber was the most expensed service with 6% of all business receipts in 2016VentureBeat Uber passes Starbucks as business travelers' No. 1 expenseChannel3000.com - WISC-TV3 Uber and Airbnb Are Revolutionizing Business TravelPC Magazine PYMNTS.com -Boston Business Journal all 9 news articles »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Bloomberg

Uber Rival Taps Investors With Proof Rides Can Rake in Profits Bloomberg To convince investors to finance a pan-European war against Uber Technologies Inc., a French ride-hailing app 50 times smaller has a one-word pitch: profit. Chauffeur-Prive is near closing a 50-million-euro ($53 million) fundraising round to expand out ... and more »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Daily Mail

Tostitios detects alcohol and helps call an Uber Daily Mail By simply entering a participating Tostitos UPC code in the Uber app, fans nationwide can receive $10 off an Uber ride.' The advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) endorsed a recent Uber report which claimed that cities where Uber operates ... Tostitos made a bag that can tell you've been drinking and call you an UberThe Verge Tostitos' New Breathalyzer Chip Bag Is Here to Be Your New Best FriendTIME This bag of Tostitos doesn't want you to drink and driveEngadget Mashable all 18 news articles »

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Posted January 26, 2017

CBC.ca

PQ lashes out at transport minister over Tuesday's Uber price surge CBC.ca The Parti Québécois is calling on the province's transport minister to crack down on Uber for its price surge during Tuesday's storm, saying the surge violated the terms of Quebec's one-year pilot project with the company. The terms state that in the ... and more »

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Posted January 26, 2017

Hartford Courant

Uber Driver Looking for Customer Accidentally Offers Girl Ride: Police NBC Connecticut Police said they were investigating early Wednesday after a man who identified himself as an Uber driver approached a middle school student in her driveway in Cheshire Wednesday and offered her a ride to school. Police said the incident happened near ... Police: Uber Driver Who Approached Cheshire Girl Had Wrong AddressHartford Courant Man Shows Up in Driveway, Tells Girl He's Her Uber Driver, Offers Ride to School: Cheshire PolicePatch.com PD: Man claiming to be Uber driver approaches Cheshire middle school studentWTNH Connecticut News (press release) Cheshire Herald -FOX 61 all 16 news articles »

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Posted January 26, 2017

CNET

How to make Google Maps order your next Uber CNET Figuring out the fastest way to get to your destination just got a lot easier. Google Maps has added car hailing to its list of transportation method options, which means you can order an Uber without leaving the app. Next time you have somewhere to go ... and more »

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Posted January 25, 2017

CNET

Order an Uber on Google Maps video - CNET CNET Google Maps is fairly straightforward. But if you dig just beneath the surface, there are many overlooked features that can... Play video. Video: 4 new Google Voice features. 4 new Google Voice features. 1:11 January 25, 2017. After years of the same ... and more »

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Posted January 25, 2017

WGRZ.com

Uber and 43North bring UberPITCH to Buffalo WGRZ.com BUFFALO, N.Y. - We all know ride sharing is still illegal in Western New York, but if you have the Uber app, you could have used it Wednesday. It would not have been able take you from point A to point B, but it could have made you some money if you ... and more »

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Posted January 25, 2017

Boston Business Journal

Statewide Uber bill good for consumers Sun Sentinel Transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft have upended the taxi industry and for good reason — their services are typically cheaper and more enjoyable. It's why state lawmakers should approve bills proposed by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Uber claims 'victory' after Massachusetts judge dismisses taxi group's lawsuitBoston Business Journal all 3 news articles »

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Posted January 25, 2017

Sun Sentinel

Statewide Uber bill good for consumers | Editorial Sun Sentinel Transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft have upended the taxi industry and for good reason — their services are typically cheaper and more enjoyable. It's why state lawmakers should approve bills proposed by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St.

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Posted January 25, 2017

CNET

Uber's self-driving cars back in SF, but now they're legal CNET It's been a month since a clash between Uber and California lawmakers ended with the company packing up its fleet of self-driving cars and moving to Arizona. Now, five of the company's autonomous vehicles popped back up in San Francisco. What gives? Uber's self-driving cars are coming back to San Francisco, but they won't be driving themselvesBusiness Insider UK Uber's autonomous Ford Fusions are back in San Francisco, not driving autonomouslyAutoblog (blog) High-tech Uber vehicles back in SF — this time for mapping - SFGateSFGate San Francisco Business Times -San Francisco Examiner -SiliconBeat all 8 news articles »

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Posted January 25, 2017

Chron.com

Rice Village teams with Uber on ride promo Chron.com Shoppers who don't like the idea of paying to park in front of their favorite stores in Rice Village now have another free option: leaving the car behind. Uber and Rice Village are offering new customers their first two rides, up to $10, free. The ... and more »

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