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Posted December 29, 2016

Daily Mail

Uber driver saves 16-year-old sex-trafficking victim after overhearing conversation Daily Mail An astute Uber driver helped lead police to arrest two female sex-traffickers and help rescue the 16-year-old runaway they were pimping out. The incident happened Monday night, when driver Keith Avila picked up the unidentified teen and two women for a ... How an Uber driver stopped child sex trafficking in Elk GroveSFGate Uber Driver Saves 16-Year-Old Girl From Sex TraffickingNBCNews.com Northern California Uber driver discovers child sex trafficking ringKGO-TV New York Daily News -Daily Beast -My Fox Boston all 26 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

Recode

Uber expects to give 15 million rides this New Year's Eve Recode If you've ever tried to hail an Uber on New Year's Eve, you know it's either impossible to get a ride or it will cost you. This year should be a little different, mostly because Uber now shows you what the total cost of the ride will be up front. In ... Uber offering discounted rides in Seattle on New Year's EveKING5.com Uber releases ​new consumer tips ahead of holiday weekendValley News Live City and Uber team up for safety this NYEMy Ballard (blog) News18 -Westseattleherald.com -KOIN.com all 9 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

CBS Local

Uber 'Surge Pricing' May Be More Beneficial Than You Think CBS Local Daniels says the net effect of surge pricing is the increase of the peak price, along with the decrease of the regular price for using Uber. And the higher rate puts more drivers on the street who want to make the extra cash, making it easier and ... Uber, Ola drivers protest at Kempegowda International Airport, spew venom against cab cosTimes of India Uber, Ola drivers protest for higher fares to airportBangalore Mirror all 10 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

CNET

Uber driver insults famous football coach (who's the passenger) CNET They talk to people all day, and sometimes words come out before thoughts. This may have been the case with an Uber driver in San Antonio, Texas. ESPN's Adam Amin tweeted that he and former University of Texas coach Mack Brown jumped into an Uber ... Uber driver disses ex-Texas coach Mack Brown... in front of Mack BrownYahoo Sports Texas Football: Mack Brown Gets Bashed by Oblivious Uber DriverFOXSports.com Mack Brown gets awkward, unsolicited criticism from Uber driverThe Denver Post Complex -Chron.com -KENS5.com all 31 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

SFGate

How an Uber driver stopped child sex trafficking in Elk Grove SFGate An Uber driver who suspected child sex trafficking might be taking place in his vehicle reported it to police Monday. He said the signs were obvious and he couldn't stay silent. Keith Avila, who had barely surpassed his one-month mark with Uber, picked ... Uber driver saves 16-year-old sex-trafficking victim after overhearing conversationDaily Mail Northern California Uber driver discovers child sex trafficking ringKGO-TV Uber Driver Saves Girl From Sex SlaveryDaily Beast New York Daily News -NBCNews.com -My Fox Boston all 25 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

KGO-TV

Northern California Uber driver discovers child sex trafficking ring KGO-TV Police are crediting Uber driver Keith Avila for helping rescue a girl out of sex trafficking -- a girl he gave a ride to in his car, along with her two suspected female pimps on Monday night. "They started like talking, like saying everything that was ... Uber Driver Saves Girl From Sex SlaveryDaily Beast Calif. Uber driver discovers sex trafficking ring led by femalesNew York Daily News How an Uber driver stopped child sex trafficking in Elk GroveSFGate My Fox Boston -KCEN-TV -WVTM13 all 25 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

Phys.Org

Uber's surge pricing isn't as painful as you may think, according to study Phys.Org Around New Year's, many people will arrange safe, sober rides utilizing services such as Uber. However, customers might suffer sticker shock when it's time to book those rides: The platform is known for its surge pricing at peak-demand times, such as ... N.J. Legislature tightens rules for Uber, LyftPhilly.com Uber, Lyft respond to Sen. Al Franken's discrimination concernsWashington Post Police Warn of Uber and Lyft Impostors on New Year's EveNBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Buffalo News -The Hill -WFLA all 26 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

Fox Baltimore

Uber drivers canceling some rides based on destination Fox Baltimore BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- As Uber prepares for its busiest night of the year, New Year's Eve, some complain Uber drivers are canceling rides based on destination. The app-based, ride-sharing company's cancellation policy for riders charges them a fee after ... and more »

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Posted December 29, 2016

MarketWatch

In the age of Uber and Lyft, why it's still hard to get to the doctor MarketWatch Their city has one of the best public transit systems in the U.S. Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing companies are proliferating and claim to have made transportation cheaper, easier and more accessible than ever. But when New York University Langone ... and more »

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Posted December 29, 2016

UPI.com

New York Uber driver's video appears to show him hit 236 consecutive green lights UPI.com Forman, who became a cab driver in 2005 before turning to Uber, said the same friend got him interested in green light runs a few years ago and encouraged him on a 186 green light streak a few years ago, which he said was unofficially a borough record. WATCH: The Jewish Uber Driver Who Sailed Through 236 Green Lights in a RowForward Uber driver hits 236 consecutive green lightsmyfox8.com Uber driver boasts of cruising through 240 consecutive green lights in ManhattanWABC-TV NBC New York -Chicago Tribune all 24 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

KING5.com

Uber offering discounted rides in Seattle on New Year's Eve KING5.com Uber Seattle is teaming up with the Seattle Department of Transportation to ensure everyone rides safe this New Year's Eve and is offering $10 off uberPOOL rides, which allows multiple riders to be picked up along a route. (Rides are free up to $10). New Year 2017 Eve: Uber Alerts of High Fares; You Can't Schedule RidesNews18 Hand over your keys to Uber: Ride-sharing company and the Seattle Department of Transportation ask New Year's Eve ...Westseattleherald.com City and Uber team up for safety this NYEMy Ballard (blog) KIRO Seattle all 6 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

Metro

Uber driver helps find missing teenager caught up in sex trafficking Metro An Uber driver led police to a missing 16-year-old girl who was allegedly on her way to have sex with a man at a hotel. Keith Avila told police he was driving three people, including the teenager, in Elk Grove, California, when he overheard the two ... Uber Driver Saves Girl From Sex SlaveryDaily Beast Calif. Uber driver discovers sex trafficking ring led by femalesNew York Daily News How an Uber driver stopped child sex trafficking in Elk GroveKCRA Sacramento Palm Beach Post -WTAE Pittsburgh -ABC10.com all 17 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

Daily Beast

Uber Driver Saves Girl From Sex Slavery Daily Beast The company announced a partnership with ECPAT-USA, a nonprofit working to end child sex trafficking, earlier this year. As part of its pledge, Uber said it would provide materials to drivers that describe physical and behavioral signs of trafficked ... Calif. Uber driver discovers sex trafficking ring led by femalesNew York Daily News How an Uber driver stopped child sex trafficking in Elk GroveKCRA Sacramento Vigilant Uber driver leads police to child sex trafficking victimPalm Beach Post WTAE Pittsburgh -ABC10.com -6abc.com all 17 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

Heat Street

In Latest Snafu, Uber Driver Strands Recovering Woman 75 Miles from Home Heat Street Uber is always in the news, often for the wrong reasons. And the latest incident with the ride-sharing company is no exception. When Holly Tennant called for an Uber to take her home after being released from the Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in ... Woman says Uber driver abandoned her 75 miles from home on ChristmasUPI.com Uber driver leaves woman stranded 75 miles from home on trip back from hospitalNews3LV Uber Passenger: Driver Stranded Her Halfway Through 150-Mile Trip Home From HospitalConsumerist SFist all 5 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

WPTZ

​How an Uber driver stopped child sex trafficking WPTZ Keith Avila, who had barely surpassed his one-month mark with Uber, picked up two women and a girl from Oak Park with the intention of taking them to a hotel in Elk Grove. The ride, which figured to net Avila less than $8, was supposed to be a short one. Uber driver helps find missing teenage girl who was victim of sex traffickingABC10.com Women arrested thanks to Uber driver charged with pimping teenSacramento Bee Uber Driver Saves Girl From Sex SlaveryDaily Beast KCRA Sacramento -CBS Local -FOX40 all 12 news articles »

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Posted December 29, 2016

CBS Local

Uber, Lyft Background Checks Toughen Up To Protect California Riders CBS Local Last year, the San Francisco and Los Angeles district attorney's offices did checks on some Uber drivers and found more than 20 who had been convicted of serious felonies. Now a new law allows rideshare companies to see more of a driver's criminal ... and more »

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Posted December 29, 2016

Times Herald-Record

It's not legal, but you can get an Uber ride in mid-Hudson Times Herald-Record Legislation that would legalize ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft throughout New York remains stalled in Albany, despite a recent push by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Uber and other supporters to authorize the popular service upstate by resolving disputes ...

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Posted December 28, 2016

Washington Post

Uber suspends driver after woman says he drove off with her 2-year-old Washington Post A mother faced a harrowing ordeal just days before Christmas when, according to her account, an Uber driver took off with her 2-year-old in the back seat and police had to chase the car down. Adrienne Douglas, a 30-year-old federal contractor from ... and more »

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Posted December 28, 2016

Spectrum News

Ride-Hailing Supporters Say Uber, Lyft Would Make NYE Celebrations Safer Spectrum News With New Year's Eve just a few days away, supporters of ride-hailing services say Uber or Lyft would be the perfect resource to see people safely home this New Year. Katie Eastman has more from Albany, where supporters held a press conference ... and more »

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Posted December 28, 2016

Forward

WATCH: The Jewish Uber Driver Who Sailed Through 236 Green Lights in a Row Forward Uber driver Noah Forman sailed through more than 200 consecutive green lights during a late-night Manhattan cruise in early December, setting what could be a new record. He posted a video of the joyride online: Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter ... Uber driver boasts of cruising through 240 consecutive green lights in ManhattanWABC-TV NYC Uber Driver Says He Cruised Through 240 Green Lights in a RowNBC New York NYC Uber driver has an incredible green light streakKCRG New York Daily News -FOX31 Denver -The Straits Times all 23 news articles »

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Posted December 28, 2016

ABC10.com

Uber driver helps find missing teenage girl who was victim of sex trafficking ABC10.com According to the Elk Grove Police Department, they received a call at approximately 7:45 p.m. from an Uber driver, Keith Avila, who had driven three people, including the 16-year-old female victim, to an Elk Grove hotel believed to be involved in some ... Uber driver leads Elk Grove police to sex traffickingKCRA Sacramento Uber Driver Helps Rescue Runaway Teen From Suspected Pimps In Elk GroveCBS Local Alert Uber Driver Leads to Child Sex Trafficking ArrestsFOX40 Sacramento Bee -KRON4.com all 8 news articles »

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Posted December 28, 2016

Philly.com

N.J. Legislature tightens rules for Uber, Lyft Philly.com The limousine industry, whose drivers are subject to fingerprint tests as part of criminal background checks, argued that drivers for companies such as Uber and Lyft should face the same scrutiny. Some lawmakers agreed. "Uber's problem is they have ... Uber, Lyft respond to Sen. Al Franken's discrimination concernsWashington Post Buffalo mom makes holiday cash driving for Uber in PennsylvaniaBuffalo News Uber Drivers Sue for Minimum WageInsideSources The Hill -Superior Telegram -WFLA all 19 news articles »

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Posted December 28, 2016

Business Insider

Manhattan Uber driver boasts cruising through 240 consecutive green lights Business Insider A New York City Uber driver is boasting that he drove through 240 green traffic lights before hitting a red light. Noah Forman says he achieved the feat during a 27-minute drive through Manhattan at around 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 6. Forman recorded his late ... NYC Uber Driver Says He Cruised Through 240 Green Lights in a RowNBC New York Uber driver catches 240 green lights, a potential world recordNew York Daily News Uber driver hits 236 consecutive green lights6 On Your Side Fox5NY all 14 news articles »

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Posted December 28, 2016

New York Post

Sleepy Uber driver sues after passenger led high-speed chase New York Post The Uber driver who switched places with his passenger so he could take a nap in the back seat — only to wake up with the fare leading cops on a high-speed chase and then crashing the car — is now blaming everyone but himself for the smash-up. and more »

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