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Posted January 18, 2017

Inquirer.net

13 truths only people who regularly take Uber would understand Inquirer.net When your Uber driver wouldn't stop talking and you just wanna go home in peace. cool story bro. Meh. But when you're drunk out of your mind, you don't shut up. listen. Kuya, na-achieve mo na incentives mo this week? Kumusta byahe? Sa 'yo ba 'tong auto ...

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Posted January 18, 2017

The Indian Express

Believe it or not, Jesus is coming in an Uber! The Indian Express On Monday evening, de Jongh had booked an Uber cab – little did he know he'd end up being responsible for a prediction from the New Testament — the second coming of Jesus! After saving humanity by being crucified for the sins of the world, the Son of ...

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Posted January 18, 2017

The Sun

'Uber for planes' app lets you take off in a private jet within HALF AN ... The Sun Entrepreneur creates software designed to make booking a jet as easy as hailing a cab and it could be available later this year. Uber style air taxi to start this year | Channel - ITV News - ITV.comITV News all 3 news articles »

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Posted January 18, 2017

Chicago Tribune

Chicagoans can now take Uber carpools with pre-tax commuter benefits Chicago Tribune Some Uber riders can now use pre-tax dollars to pay for carpool rides in Chicago. The ride-hailing company said Wednesday it has expanded a program that allows riders to use commuter benefits debit cards for UberPool rides, which arranges rides with ...

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Posted January 18, 2017

Vancouver Sun

Uber officials remain uncertain over ride-sharing apps Vancouver launch Vancouver Sun Van Hemmen's update — or lack thereof — on the status of Uber in B.C. came during a sit-down with a Postmedia editorial board Tuesday which also included spokespeople Adam Blinick and Susie Heath. During the meeting, Van Hemmen acknowledged it's ... and more »

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Posted January 18, 2017

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Bangkok Post

Uber delivers food in Bangkok Bangkok Post "This app offers a window into what the future competition in the food delivery industry could look like," said Allen Penn, regional general manager for Asia-Pacific of UberEats, a business unit of US-based Uber Technologies Inc. There are several key ... and more »

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Posted January 18, 2017

Reuters

Uber to invest more than $60 million in Sao Paulo support center Reuters Uber's latest investment in Brazil comes just weeks after Didi Chuxing, China's largest ride-hailing company, announced it was investing more than $100 million in Brazilian company 99, an on-demand taxi and ride sharing service. After a bruising battle ... and more »

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Posted January 17, 2017

seattlepi.com

Uber sues Seattle to block union rules for drivers seattlepi.com Uber Wednesday morning filed a suit seeking to stop implementation of rules that would allow Uber, Lyft and other for-hire drivers to organize as a union. The motion is only the latest in efforts by Uber -- and Lyft -- to block the ordinance since the ... Uber sues city of Seattle to block landmark driver union ordinanceGeekWire Uber drivers fined NT$331 mil. in 8 daysChina Post Lyft drivers say they are happier, better paid than Uber driversSFGate Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) -TheStranger.com -27east.com all 19 news articles »

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Posted January 17, 2017

Daily Mail

Uber driver is arrested for 'raping intoxicated woman' Daily Mail A former Uber driver was arrested in Texas for allegedly raping a young woman after driving her home. The San Antonio Police Department identified the man as Gabriel Vasquez, 40, who is facing charges of violence over the incident that reportedly ...

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Posted January 17, 2017

Fortune

Uber Is Opening a Support Center in Brazil's Largest City Fortune Ride-hailing service Uber inaugurated a support center in Brazil's biggest city on Tuesday with plans to invest 200 million reais ($62 million) and create 2,000 jobs, underscoring an aggressive growth strategy in Latin America's biggest nation. The new ...

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Posted January 17, 2017

Economic Times

Demand from Uber, Ola driving car makers' sales Economic Times NEW DELHI | MUMBAI: App-based cab aggregators such as Uber and Ola have not only disrupted traditional taxi and three-wheeler markets across Indian cities, but they are also pushing overall car sales at a time when automakers are struggling to expand ... and more »

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Posted January 17, 2017

Economic Times

Demand from Uber, Ola driving car makers' sales Economic Times NEW DELHI | MUMBAI: App-based cab aggregators such as Uber and Ola have not only disrupted traditional taxi and three-wheeler markets across Indian cities, but they are also pushing overall car sales at a time when automakers are struggling to expand ... and more »

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Posted January 17, 2017

Jalopnik

Google Is Coming For Uber With New Ride-Hailing Patent Jalopnik Uber currently offers a similar feature, but the possibility of Waymo launching a ride-hailing service of its own this year sets up a potential head-to-head battle of the Silicon Valley giants. Waymo has recently said it's found a way to drastically ... Uber wants to build a better map. Next stop? Australia.Mashable Google takes another step toward launching its own self-driving Uber-killer with new patentThe Verge Google's New Idea Reveals How It Might Compete With UberTIME ZDNet -Tech Times -Business Insider Australia -PatentYogi all 29 news articles »

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Posted January 17, 2017

GeekWire

Uber sues city of Seattle to block landmark driver union ordinance GeekWire Uber is suing the city of Seattle, aiming to block key provisions of the city's landmark law — set to go into effect today — that lets drivers for ride-hailing companies decide if they want to bargain collectively. Uber subsidiary Rasier filed a ... Uber Sues Seattle to Try to Stop Unionization LawTheStranger.com Uber sues over Seattle's driver-unionization rulesThe Seattle Times all 3 news articles »

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Posted January 17, 2017

Caribbean360.com (subscription)

Uber's in Trinidad, But the Government Is Questioning Whether It's Legal Caribbean360.com (subscription) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Tuesday January 17, 2017 – Online transportation network company Uber is now in Trinidad and Tobago. But the government of the twin-island republic is looking into whether it can legally operate there. The Uber app was ... T&T gov't seeking to put brakes on UberJamaica Observer Minister probes legality as Uber launchesTrinidad Guardian all 4 news articles »

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Posted January 17, 2017

DMN

Manchester United Recruits Uber For Global Partnership DMN Uber also provide Manchester United with the opportunity to show content to and organize fans in the ride-hailing company's 30 global markets. Possible opportunities include distributing behind-the scenes content and organizing and driving fans to ...

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Posted January 17, 2017

South China Morning Post

Legalise and regulate ride-hailing apps in Hong Kong, Uber chief says South China Morning Post The head of popular ride-hailing app Uber in Hong Kong has called on the government to legalise its operations, saying such services were a trend that should be allowed to develop in the city. Kenneth She Chun-chi, general manager of Uber Hong Kong, ...

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Posted January 17, 2017

MyNewsLA.com

Uber sued by 13-year-old son of film director in dad's Hollywood death MyNewsLA.com The 13-year-old son of a motorcycle-riding Portuguese cinematographer, producer and film director killed in a collision with an Uber driver's car in the Hollywood area in 2016 is suing the ride-hailing service. The lawsuit alleges the Uber driver was ... and more »

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Posted January 17, 2017

Consumerist

Texas Uber Driver Accused Of Raping Passenger After Driving Her Home Consumerist Another driver for a ride-sharing sharing service has been accused of assaulting a passenger. This time, it's an Uber driver in Texas who has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman after driving her home. The alleged incident occurred in October ... Uber, Lyft picking up speed in Yorkwitf.org How much money you can make as an Uber driver in JohannesburgMyBroadband all 5 news articles »

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Posted January 17, 2017

Mirror.co.uk

Airbus is building a flying CAR and plans to launch an Uber-style taxi service in 2018 Mirror.co.uk The aim would be for people to book the vehicle using an app, similar to car-sharing schemes such as Uber. "One hundred years ago, urban transport went underground, now we have the technological wherewithal to go above ground," Airbus CEO Tom ... and more »

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Posted January 17, 2017

National Post

The important questions: Despite Uber being a 'cashless' service, should I tip my driver at the end of my trip? National Post When talking about Uber, it's important to get one thing out of the way: the popular ride share program is not a great service. Yes, the rare pleasant drive equipped with Kirkland Signature water bottles and a complimentary iPhone charger occasionally ...

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Posted January 17, 2017

Jamaica Observer

T&T gov't seeking to put brakes on Uber Jamaica Observer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago government said that it is seeking legal advice to determine whether or not the ride sharing app Uber can continue to operate in the country less than 24 hours after it began operations here. Uber hits the road, Transport Ministry expresses concernTrinidad News all 3 news articles »

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Posted January 17, 2017

Jamaica Observer

T&T gov't seeking to put brakes on Uber Jamaica Observer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago government said that it is seeking legal advice to determine whether or not the ride sharing app Uber can continue to operate in the country less than 24 hours after it began operations here. Uber hits the road, Transport Ministry expresses concernTrinidad News all 3 news articles »

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Posted January 17, 2017

KHOU.com

SA Uber driver accused of raping 22-year-old woman KHOU.com The Uber driver, a man police identified as Gabriel Vasquez, reportedly helped the woman inside her apartment because she needed help walking. The report states he "escorted her to her bed and began to undress her." He is then accused of raping her. Former S.A. Uber driver charged in sexual assault of drunken female passengermySanAntonio.com Woman sexually assaulted by her Uber driver in San Antonio, police sayKXAN.com all 5 news articles »

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