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Jamaica Gleaner Insurance Helpline | When Uber comes to Jamaica, what's likely to happen? Jamaica Gleaner In this September 12, 2016 photo, a group of self-driving Uber vehicles position themselves to take journalists on rides during a media preview at Uber's Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh. Uber has entered two Caribbean markets - Dominican ... Insurers, minister want Uber to abide by the lawsTrinidad & Tobago Express ATTIC urges caution on UberTrinidad Guardian all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

America Uber Alles Haaretz Just translate the inauguration speech into German and you've got “Deutschland uber Alles.” The same spirit, the same intention. “Germany, Germany above all,” just as “it's going to be only America first, America first.” “German women, German loyalty ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBC.ca Charlie Clark talks Uber, climate change and fentanyl at mayors' meeting with Trudeau CBC.ca Transit growth, climate change and a co-ordinated approach to mental health and addictions were among the priorities for Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark at a meeting between the mayors of some of Canada's largest cities and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber hires Google's former head of search, stoking a rivalry CNBC Uber and Google have long been bitter rivals in the race to build the autonomous vehicles that appear integral to the future of transportation. Soon, Uber will have a bit of help in that effort from a man who has played a key role in Google's history ... Meet the power players who really run UberBusiness Insider UK Uber hires former Google search chief Amit Singhal as SVP of ...TechCrunch Google's Singhal to steer Uber's self-driving carThe Hindu CNET -The Verge -International Business Times UK all 29 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Tallahassee.com Our opinion: Open the Uber frontier Tallahassee.com In the taxicab vs. Uber battle raging in cities across Florida, some advocates would have us believe there are only two options: Either force transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft to abide by the same regulations that have saddled taxi ... Survey Finds Lyft Drivers Happier Than Uber, Though Pay Has DeclinedNPR all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider UK Meet the power players who really run Uber Business Insider UK Travis Kalanick may be the public face of Uber, but he hasn't built the company by himself. Like any chief executive, Kalanick leans heavily on his team and direct reports to manage all parts of the business, from people operations internally to ... Uber hires former Google search chief Amit Singhal as SVP of EngineeringTechCrunch ​Former Google search chief now rides with UberCNET Google's former head of search joins Uber to lead its maps divisionThe Verge New York Times -Reuters -USA TODAY all 27 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NPR Survey Finds Lyft Drivers Happier Than Uber, Though Pay Has Declined NPR Hundreds of thousands of Americans are now working as contractors for the rapidly growing ride-hailing industry, specifically for the largest companies, Uber and Lyft. But a new survey, released this week, finds that Lyft, with its fluorescent pink ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Meet the power players who really run Uber Business Insider Travis Kalanick may be the public face of Uber, but he hasn't built the company by himself. Like any chief executive, Kalanick leans heavily on his team and direct reports to manage all parts of the business, from people operations internally to ... Uber hires former Google search chief Amit Singhal as SVP of ...TechCrunch ​Former Google search chief now rides with UberCNET Google's former head of search joins Uber to lead its maps divisionThe Verge Reuters -International Business Times UK -New York Times all 27 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber Pays $20 Million To Settle Claims of Driver Deception Top Tech News Uber Technologies is paying $20 million to settle allegations that it duped people into driving for its ride-hailing service with false promises about how much they would earn and how much they would have to pay to finance a car. The agreement ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ATTIC urges caution on Uber Trinidad Guardian The Association of T&T Insurance Companies (ATTIC) is calling for the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act to be updated to accommodate Uber and other technologically driven initiatives. In a statement released ahead of an expected meeting between Works ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Insurers, minister want Uber to abide by the laws Trinidad & Tobago Express “It is recommended that owners and drivers of private vehicles who are interested in providing Uber services contact their insurer to determine whether their policies may be voidable given that the vehicle is being used for both private activity as ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Google's former head of search joins Uber to lead its maps division The Verge Singhal will report directly to Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and Anthony Levandowski, vice president of engineering and head of Uber's self-driving car division. He will head up the ride-hailing startup's Maps and Marketplace division, and will work to ... Uber hires former Google search chief Amit Singhal as SVP of EngineeringTechCrunch Google search veteran now hails from UberUSA TODAY Google's former king of search is joining Uber to lead the engineering teamBusiness Insider Reuters UK -Search Engine Land -The Indian Express all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Protesters barricade Uber offices: 'No business as usual' on inauguration day The Guardian Anti-Trump protesters barricaded the headquarters of Uber in San Francisco this morning to call attention to Uber CEO Travis Kalanick's “collaboration” with the new administration on Trump's inauguration day. Protesters blocked traffic outside the ride ... Anti-Trump protesters have blockaded Uber headquartersCNBC Protesters are blocking Uber headquarters because of its ties to TrumpBusiness Insider Anti-Trump Protesters Blockade Uber HQ in San FranciscoNBCNews.com BuzzFeed News -Washington Post -Fast Company all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox5NY Newark cabbies lawsuit against Uber, Lyft tossed Fox5NY NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft operate differently from traditional taxi companies and therefore don't have to be subject to the same regulations, a federal judge wrote this week in dismissing a lawsuit against the city ... Judge dismisses taxi companies' lawsuit vs Newark over UberThe Mercury News Judge throws out Newark cab companies' lawsuit over Uber dealNJ.com all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber hires former Google search chief Amit Singhal as SVP of Engineering TechCrunch Singhal will be heading up the Maps and Marketplace departments at Uber, while also advising CEO Travis Kalanick and Uber VP of Engineering and Otto co-founder Anthony Levandowski on their efforts to build out the company's self-driving technology. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Anti-Trump protesters have blockaded Uber headquarters CNBC Protesters chained themselves to the front doors of Uber's offices in San Francisco as Donald Trump was inaugurated on Friday, San Francisco local media reported. Employees were reportedly unable to enter the building, which also houses payments ... Protesters blocked Uber headquarters because of its ties to TrumpBusiness Insider UK Presidential Inauguration LiveWashington Post Anti-Trump Protesters Blockade Uber HQ in San FranciscoNBCNews.com all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Protesters are blocking Uber headquarters because of its ties to Trump Business Insider SAN FRANCISCO, California — Several protesters barricaded the front of Uber headquarters in San Francisco on Friday. Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is a member of President-elect Donald Trump's economic advisory team, called the Strategic and Policy ... Presidential Inauguration LiveWashington Post all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarieClaire.com Meet Uber's Secret Weapon, Austin Geidt MarieClaire.com Uber's secret weapon is a woman you've probably never heard of. Officially, Austin Geidt is head of operations for the company's Advanced Technologies Group. Unofficially, she's Uber's hustler in chief and—most notably—queen of launch. She's the one ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Uber settles with FTC and Samsung plans to explain Note 7 explosions video - CNET CNET The tech stories everyone's talking about include Slack's addition of threaded messages, a rejuvenation of the Android One... Play video. Video: Zuckerberg takes the stand, Seinfeld's new home at Netflix. Zuckerberg takes the stand, Seinfeld's new home ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sydney Morning Herald Ridesharing revolution: Is Uber's only competition, GoCatch, running out of gas? The Sydney Morning Herald Ridesharing is predicted to grow to a $300 billion global market by 2030 as we are Uber's only competition so far in Australia." Holmes believes GoCatch has a "massive future", but even he concedes it will depend on continued access to capital ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET ​How will Uber, Lyft and Airbnb fare under Trump? CNET Take the on-demand, or sharing, economy companies such as Uber, Lyft, Airbnb and TaskRabbit, which let people rent out their homes or cars or offer personal services through an app or website. Politicians' stances on issues like regulation, trade and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PYMNTS.com Uber Will Pay $20M Fine For Drivers' Earnings PYMNTS.com According to the report, the charges also include Uber downplaying the costs associated with buying or leasing a vehicle. Reuters reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) contends Uber said on its website that drives made greater than $90,000 ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Houston Press Could Any of These Three Ride-Share Bills Keep Uber in Houston for Good? Houston Press Given there are three bills filed in the Legislature that would strip cities of their ability to regulate ride-share companies like Uber, there appears to be a pretty good chance that Uber's beef with Houston over fingerprint background checks and its ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Ola thinks it has the perfect trick to compete in Uber's fastest growing market Mashable There's only so much you can differentiate when you are a cab ride hailing company that is competing with Uber. You could possibly ensure better cars, better service and better pricing. Having tried most of these, with mixed results, India's Uber rival ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Bondi entrepreneur earns nearly $10000 as Uber driver Daily Mail After earning nearly $10,000 in two months as an Uber driver, Jordan Cowan is enjoying the sweet taste of success that's helped him launch his ice-cream business. The 35-year-old entrepreneur only opened the doors of 'Whip It Good' three weeks ago, but ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber