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Forbes The Two Who Should Be At The Auto Show But Aren't -- Tesla and Uber Forbes The two serious contenders vying to shape the future of transportation—Tesla and Uber—didn't show up at all. Tesla's absence shouldn't come as a surprise. A Michigan State Law signed in 2014 forbids Tesla from operating its own retail outlets which ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

12NewsNow.Com SA Uber driver accused of raping 22-year-old woman 12NewsNow.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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Google and Uber alums have created a doctor's office that's like an Apple Store meets 'Westworld' Business Insider Somewhere between stepping into a full-body scanner that measures the elasticity of my veins and watching a cup used for urine samples disappear into the bathroom wall, I realize Forward is not your average doctor's office. It's like an Apple Store ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times of India Michelle Obama: Uber-mom, style icon, political force Times of India WASHINGTON: In 2008, Michelle Obama was tentative on the campaign trail, wary of saying anything to jeopardize her husband's historic bid to be America's first black president. Eight years later, the self-assured first lady - back on the campaign trail ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ITV News Uber style air taxi to start this year ITV News The Channel Islands will have a new Uber style air taxi service this year, with islanders being able to book flights on demand. Waves Technologies Limited have developed an app for bookings, similar to the popular taxi app. There will also be ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MyNewsLA.com 13-year-old boy sues Uber over Hollywood death of his famous father MyNewsLA.com The wrongful death suit filed on the youngster's behalf by his paternal grandmother, Andrea Doane Timoner, names Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber driver Andre Zamon Ausler and seeks unspecified damages. The lawsuit alleges Ausler was using the Uber ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KENS5.com SA Uber driver accused of raping 22-year-old woman KENS5.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 » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Independent Online Cash payment system blamed for Uber taximan's death Independent Online Cape Town – Uber drivers have blamed the cab-hailing service's cash payment option for the death of a Zimbabwe-born driver who was shot dead in Philippi, but the service has distanced itself from the murder. Uber, which used to only take in-app credit ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KY3 Uber drivers wait roadside as airport works on parking agreement KY3 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you've driven by the Springfield-Branson National Airport recently, you may have wondered about all the cars parked near the roundabout at its entrance. They're drivers for Uber, a national ride sharing service that started ... Uber now eyes CambodiaKhmer Times Hamilton cabbies not happy with UBER by-lawiNews880.com Uber Meets Minister, But Not Yet Ready to LaunchThe Cambodia Daily The Independent all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

East Bay Times Dublin: How to get ride discounts on Lyft, Uber East Bay Times DUBLIN — In a first for the Bay Area if not the state, a public transit agency has launched a partnership with private rideshare companies Lyft and Uber to subsidize rides. The program launched Friday after contracts with Lyft, Uber and DeSoto Cab ... Uber, Lyft regulation speed through Missouri HouseColumbia Daily Tribune all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

mySanAntonio.com Former S.A. Uber driver charged in sexual assault of drunken female passenger mySanAntonio.com SAN ANTONIO — A former Uber driver was arrested Sunday for allegedly sexually assaulting a drunken female passenger he drove home in October, according to court documents. Gabriel Vazquez, 40, faces a second-degree felony charge of sexual assault. Woman sexually assaulted by her Uber driver in San Antonio, police sayKXAN.com all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sun Andy Murray's brother Jamie reveals hilarious exchange with Uber driver after he said he looked like Wimbledon champ The Sun And it was while taking an Uber ride on Monday that the world No1's elder brother received the unexpected news. After jumping into the car, the driver remarked how much Jamie looked an awful lot like Andy. Australian Open Confidential: Jamie Murray's hilarious exchange with Uber driver, Nicholas Almagro's crazy paydayFox Sports all 1,064 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber is on the verge of getting kneecapped in East Asia Quartz Uber's pullout from China in August 2016 marked the ride-hailing company's biggest concession to date. But the rest of East Asia has proven challenging too, as it faces strict laws and unfavorable market conditions that could effectively handicap its ... Hamilton cabbies not happy with UBER by-law640 Toronto News all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Loop Trinidad & Tobago Machel Montano takes first Uber ride in T&T Loop Trinidad & Tobago The company announced the beginning of its operations today, stating that Montano is the first person to use an Uber on the island. "Who better to kick off the launch of Uber as the first person to ride in the island, than Trinidad & Tobago's very own ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KABC-TV Hit-and-run woman Uber driver death: Suspect nabbed, cops hunt second MyNewsLA.com A hit-and-run suspect was in custody Monday in the death of a woman Uber driver in a horrific South Los Angeles crash that trapped and critically injured the Uber driver's passenger. Two people were seen running from the car that collided with the Uber ... Uber driver killed in South LA hit-and-run; suspects fleeKABC-TV Uber driver killed in hit-and-run crash in South LAFOX 11 Los Angeles Uber Driver Killed, Passenger Critically Injured in 2 Car Hit-And-Run-Crash in South Los Angeles; Driver IdentifiedKTLA NBC Southern California all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times of India Uber, UTOO get licence to ply in Karnataka Times of India "On December 31, 2016, we received the Karnataka Aggregator's Licence from the state transport department. We will work with authorities to bring in progressive regulation that recognises ridesharing and allows Uber to best serve its drivers, riders ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times of India Uber, UTOO get licence to ply in Karnataka Times of India US-headquartered Uber subsequently dragged the government to court, questioning its authority to frame such rules. The company's attempt to scuttle the rules suffered a jolt in November when the Karnataka high court upheld the state government's right ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Age Overloaded: Uber driver loses vehicle for cramming too many passengers into car The Age An Uber driver has lost his wheels for a month after he was caught with too many people in his car, police say. An off-duty police officer spotted the car in Richmond and couldn't believe what he saw: two people squeezed in the front seat and three ... DGH: using a professional driver's license to drive with Uber is still illegalTaiwan News all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New Scientist Taxi races show black cabs beat Uber on speed but not cost New Scientist London Bridge to Trafalgar Square. You take an Uber, I'll take a black cab. Ready, set, go! A group of researchers led by Anastasios Noulas at Lancaster University, UK, recently raced to settle the debate over which taxi service is fastest. They ran a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Automotive News (subscription) (blog) Uber tech effort aims to ease 'surge pricing' Automotive News (subscription) (blog) Sherif Marakby, vice president of global vehicle programs for the ride-hailing service, said the research on self-driving vehicles is partly aimed at providing a solution for instances when there aren't enough Uber drivers in a given area to meet ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Trinidad & Tobago Express Uber launches today Trinidad & Tobago Express ready to roll: Uber's communications associate for Central America and the Caribbean Julie Robinson-Centella. —Photo: CURTIS CHASE. Ride-sharing app Uber has been officially launched in Trinidad. Three months after announcing that it was coming to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MyNewsLA.com Hit-and-run Uber driver death: Suspect nabbed, cops hunt second MyNewsLA.com One person, believed to be an Uber driver, was killed and a trapped passenger was critically injured. Photo via OnScene.TV. A hit-and-run suspect was in custody Sunday in the death of a woman Uber driver in a horrific South Los Angeles crash that ... Uber driver killed in South LA hit-and-run; suspects fleeKABC-TV Uber driver killed in hit-and-run crash in South LAFOX 11 Los Angeles Uber Driver Killed, Passenger Critically Injured in 2 Car Hit-And-Run-Crash in South Los Angeles; Driver IdentifiedKTLA CBS Local -NBC Southern California all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber wants to build a better map. Next stop? Australia. Mashable Like Google and even Tesla, Uber wants to map the world down to the right-hand lane and Australia is the focus of its latest effort. Following mapping projects in the U.S., Canada and the UK, as well as Mexico and South Africa, the transport giant is ... Google takes another step towards launching its own self-driving Uber-killer with new patentThe Verge ​Uber mapping fleet hits Gold Coast roadsZDNet Uber Begins Mapping Out Australia To Be Less Dependent On Google MapsTech Times The Tech Portal -Business Insider Australia -Courier Mail all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Courier Mail Google takes another step towards launching its own self-driving Uber-killer with new patent The Verge Google has a lot of self-driving cars that have driven a lot of miles, but so far, no commercial use for them. But that could change if the Silicon Valley giant pursues its rumored plans of developing an autonomous ride-sharing network to compete with ... Uber rolls out camera cars in Australia, takes on Google MapsCourier Mail ​Uber mapping fleet hits Gold Coast roadsZDNet Google Maps Now Offers Deep Uber IntegrationThurrott.com (blog) Business Insider Australia all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Australian Financial Review Firms question wisdom of using Uber in remote areas Taipei Times Taxi companies questioned the feasibility of allowing Uber to serve people living in the nation's remote areas that lack public transportation services, saying it does not change that it is an illegal operator that might not adequately protect the ... Uber Russian drivers quit after Putin's tax on US tech giantsThe Australian Financial Review all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber