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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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Livemint Uber's labor fight spills over into its food delivery service The Verge Uber's unresolved fight with its drivers over their status as independent contractors is now affecting one of the ride-hailing company's popular side projects: UberEats. A class action lawsuit was filed in Tampa, Florida, yesterday alleging that Uber's ... Uber to expand engineering team in HyderabadLivemint all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

City A.M. Uber hasn't destroyed jobs according to a new study – although taxi driver wages have suffered City A.M. Uber has created more jobs than it has destroyed, according to a new study, despite regularly being characterised as one of the villains of the so-called sharing economy. The number of self-employed drivers rose by 50 per cent in cities where Uber ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Ola, Uber told to call truce with drivers in 3 days Times of India The directive was issued at a meeting covened by the transport department with Ola and Uber representatives and aggrieved driver unions at its headquarters in Shantinagar on Wednesday evening. After the tripartite meeting, department officials met the ... Uber, Ola drivers hit hard by falling incentivesEconomic Times Uber and Ola drivers protest against falling earningsBusiness Standard Uber, Ola cabs go off Bengaluru roads as drivers protest dwindling earnings and long work hoursQuartz The Hindu -Mashable -Daily News & Analysis all 52 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Livemint Uber to expand engineering team in Hyderabad Livemint Bengaluru: Uber Technologies Inc. will expand its engineering team in Hyderabad to develop tools that will help the company determine fares and driver incentives, as well as support its food and hyperlocal delivery service businesses around the world. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber