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Posted January 5, 2017

FOX 13 News, Tampa Bay

Free Uber rides during National Championship weekend, gameday FOX 13 News, Tampa Bay TAMPA (FOX 13) - Fans in town for the National Championship game this weekend can take advantage of free Uber rides thanks to a new program. Uber, AT&T and DirectTV have partnered to create the "Bring Football Everywhere" program, which offers free ... Free Uber rides during College Football Championship weekendWFLA AT&T offering FREE Uber rides during National Championship weekend, game dayABC Action News all 74 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

euronews

Uber vs Suva in Swiss driver employee ruling euronews In another setback for Uber, a Swiss insurance agency has ruled one of the ride-hailing app's drivers in an employees, which means the company would have to pay social security contributions for him. The ruling came from Suva – a public sector provider ... Uber drivers deemed to be employees by Swiss insurance providerTechCrunch Uber's Driver Model Receives a Fresh Blow – in SwitzerlandFortune Uber driver is employee, not freelancer - Swiss agencyDaily Mail Fast Company -The Stack all 8 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

CNBC

I spent almost $700 on Uber last month — here's how I plan to quit CNBC This holiday season, I did some reflecting on my spending habits and realized two things: I am an Uber addict and a reckless ride-share user. In the last 30 days, I spent $516 on Uber, $135 on Lyft, and $40 on yellow cabs. That's $691 dollars I could ... Uber, Lyft ordinance pushed to next month in St. PeteTampabay.com (blog) all 4 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

Reuters

Uber driver is employee, not freelancer: Swiss agency Reuters ZURICH An Uber driver is an employee for whom the company must pay social security contributions, a Swiss insurance agency has ruled, dealing a blow to the U.S. ride-hailing platform that says drivers are independent contractors. The California-based ... Uber drivers deemed to be employees by Swiss insurance providerTechCrunch Uber vs Suva in Swiss driver employee rulingeuronews A Swiss insurance agency has ruled Uber drivers are employees, not freelance contractorsFast Company The Stack all 9 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

Mic

Atlanta Uber Driver Shooting Update: Driver in stable condition, police seek suspects Mic An Atlanta Uber driver who was shot around 5 a.m. Thursday morning has been hospitalized and is in stable condition, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. The driver was dropping off a father and daughter at their home in Dekalb County, Georgia ... Uber driver shot during robbery in SE Atlanta11alive.com BREAKING: Uber driver shot in SE AtlantaAtlanta Journal Constitution Police: Uber driver shot while dropping off passengersFOX 5 Atlanta WSB Atlanta -MyAJC -WTOC all 9 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

ABS-CBN News

LTFRB assures Grab, Uber 'here to stay' ABS-CBN News Transport officials on Thursday said that Grab and Uber are "here to stay," and patrons and providers of the services do not have to fear it will be taken away by government. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) just needs ... LTFRB dismisses 15000 franchise applications for Uber and GrabGMA News LTFRB rejects 15000 Uber, Grab applicationsRappler all 7 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

Business Insider UK

Uber is testing a colour changing light that'll make it easier to spot your ride – here's how it works Business Insider UK Uber hopes that its new lights will fix that. Riders can select on their phone which colour to display, and the Beacon light will change to their choice. Uber says the lights will initially be tested in four cities: Newcastle, Miami, Denver, and ... and more »

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Posted January 5, 2017

TIME

An Uber Driver Was Shot in Atlanta TIME Police in Atlanta say they are looking for two people in connection with the shooting of an Uber driver as he dropped off passengers. Two men approached the passengers, a father and daughter returning from a trip, after they unloaded their luggage, ... Uber driver shot during robbery in SE Atlanta11alive.com BREAKING: Uber driver shot in SE AtlantaAtlanta Journal Constitution Police: Uber driver shot while dropping off passengersFOX 5 Atlanta WSB Atlanta -Mic -MyAJC all 9 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

Fortune

Uber's Driver Model Receives a Fresh Blow – in Switzerland Fortune Uber drivers are employees for which the company must pay social security contributions, a Swiss insurance agency has ruled, dealing a blow to the U.S. ride-hailing platform that says drivers are freelance contractors. The California-based startup ... Uber drivers deemed to be employees by Swiss insurance providerTechCrunch all 2 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

11alive.com

Uber driver shot during robbery in SE Atlanta 11alive.com An Uber driver had picked up a father and daughter from a Marta station. After arriving at the home, the Uber driver helped the passengers unload their luggage into the home. The driver went back to the car, and the father and daughter went inside the ... BREAKING: Uber driver shot in SE AtlantaAtlanta Journal Constitution Police search for 2 people who shot Uber driverWSB Atlanta Police: Uber driver shot while dropping off passengersFOX 5 Atlanta MyAJC -WBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.com all 7 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

Bloomberg

Uber Doesn't Want to Give NYC (or Anyone) More Data Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc. is starting off the year preparing for a new political fight. As New York City seeks more information about ride-hailing drivers' activities, it's shaping up to be Uber's second major conflict with the administration of Mayor ... Uber Sent A Creepy Email To NY Riders Ahead Of City Hearing ...BuzzFeed News New York City wants information about where Uber is taking you, the ...CNBC Uber: Don't trust the government with your data, but trust us - MashableMashable NEWS.com.au -Patch.com -Washington Post all 11 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

Computerworld

Uber economy could kill off taxis and help fight global warming Computerworld Ride-hailing and ride-sharing services such as Uber, Lyft and Via that boost carpooling could eliminate the need for of as much as 98% of the 14,000 taxis in New York City (NYC), according to a new study by MIT. The study, published in a peer-reviewed ... Uber and Lyft carpools could one day replace most New York City taxisBusiness Insider Experts fear Uber will wipe out New York City's iconic yellow taxis - and London's black cabs could be nextThe Sun MIT: 3000 Uber and Lyft cars could completely replace all New York City taxisBGR PC Magazine -ZDNet -The Mercury News -MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory all 86 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

GMA News

LTFRB dismisses 15000 franchise applications for Uber and Grab GMA News The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said more than 15,000 franchise applications for the app-based ride hailing services Uber and Grab have been dismissed. "Nakapag-dismiss na kami ng more than 15,000 ... LTFRB assures Grab, Uber 'here to stay'ABS-CBN News all 6 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

TechCrunch

Uber drivers deemed to be employees by Swiss insurance provider TechCrunch Uber has suffered another setback to its operational model in Europe after a Swiss insurance agency ruled that Uber drivers are employees, not freelance contractors as the company claims — meaning it must pay social security contributions. This ... Uber's Driver Model Receives a Fresh Blow – in SwitzerlandFortune Uber driver is employee, not freelancer - Swiss agencyYahoo News all 7 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

Quartz

Didi and Uber are still competing—only now the turf war is in Latin America, not China Quartz Didi Chuxing, which bought Uber's China operations in August, announced today (Jan. 5) in a joint statement it led a $100 million investment in 99 (formerly 99Taxi), Brazil's dominant ride-hailing company. The funding widens Didi's reach outside of its ... Didi Chuxing Invests In Brazilian Uber Rival, Reignites Ridesharing ...Forbes Uber's Rival in Brazil Just Got $100 Million from Didi ChuxingFortune Didi Chuxing bets against Uber in BrazilCNNMoney TechCrunch -Recode -Business Standard all 23 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

Financial Times

Uber running out of road in Taiwan Financial Times Uber is facing an intensified crackdown in Taiwan where the company faces increased fines of up to $800,000 unless it registers as a normal taxi business, underlining the regulatory roadblocks the US car-booking app is encountering around the world. and more »

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Posted January 5, 2017

Quartz

With its Uber cabs and hipster coffee shops, Bengaluru was a cosmopolitan ideal for Indian women. Until it wasn't Quartz ... dressed in the nice clothes we paid for ourselves with our first salaries and thoroughly enjoying our risottos or tacos, comfortable in the knowledge that getting home late at night is easier now, thanks to Uber and Ola. In fact, standing in some ...

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Posted January 5, 2017

New York Post

Uber is making booty calls easier than ever New York Post “When a guy I was dating for three or four months hopped in an Uber with me and rode home, he realized that I actually didn't live that far,” says the 28-year-old, who declined to use her last name for professional reasons. “Now I even have guys ...

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Posted January 5, 2017

BuzzFeed News

Uber Sent Riders A Creepy Email About NYC's Plan To Track Their Trips BuzzFeed News That's the subject line of an email New York City Uber passengers received from the company today. The message goes on to warn riders that city taxi regulators want to start collecting private data about where individual Uber rides begin and end, and ... New York City wants information about where Uber is taking you, the company saysCNBC Uber: Don't trust the government with your data, but trust usMashable NYC Wants Uber, Lyft to Share More User Data: What Would That Mean for You?Patch.com all 5 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2017

WFAA.com

University Park woman's Uber ride tragically changed her life WFAA.com 23-year-old Sarah Milburn was out with her friends, club hopping in Uptown, doing the responsible thing. Not driving, but Ubering, from one place to another. "I really believed it was safe," said Milburn. "You call an Uber if you're drinking. That's ... Uber, Honda hit with safety lawsuit by woman paralyzed in Dallas crashDallas News (blog) Dallas woman sues Uber, Honda after crash left her quadriplegicFOX 4 News Uber Sued After Car Accident Left Woman A ParaplegicCBS Local all 5 news articles »

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Posted January 4, 2017

Forbes

Didi Chuxing Invests In Brazilian Uber Rival, Reignites Ridesharing War Forbes On Wednesday, Didi announced it has made a “strategic investment” in 99 (formerly 99Taxis), an Uber competitor in Brazil and self-proclaimed market leader in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Didi will provide guidance and support for 99, including in ...

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Posted January 4, 2017

CNBC

New York City wants information about where Uber is taking you, the company says CNBC In an email sent out this week, the U.S. ridehailing service urged customers to "send a clear message" to the city government in response to a request for "sensitive personal passenger data." Uber said the city now requires it and other companies to ...

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Posted January 4, 2017

Investopedia

Does Your Landlord Give You an Uber Subsidy? Investopedia San Francisco real estate developer Parkmerced recently teamed up with Uber to offer tenants a monthly $100 transportation subsidy if they agree to give up having a car at the apartment complex. At least $30 of the stipend must be used on Uber. The ... and more »

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Posted January 4, 2017

Daily Mail

Woman who left purse in an Uber on New Year's Eve stunned when it is returned Daily Mail Readers clearly loved the story told through the photos, and the post has been viewed more than 100,000 times in less than one day. Commenters have also praised the Uber driver for his or her incredible dedication to the prank. 'To whomever did this ... and more »

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Posted January 4, 2017

Local 10

Uber drivers respond to accusations that they're cherry... Local 10 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Uber drivers are responding to customer complaints that drivers are cherry picking passengers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to make sure that they get a steeper fare. A side lot near the airport is an ... Uber, Lyft Can Now Pick You Up At Hartsfield-JacksonPatch.com Airport rideshare pickups start; some gripe about feesMyAJC all 3 news articles »

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