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KPRC Houston John R. Coughlin/CNN KPRC Houston AUSTIN, Texas - On a Friday night in Austin, the world-famous Sixth Street is full of people in this Live Music Capital of the World. Until last spring, ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft offered partiers a safe trip home after a late night in the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBC4 Washington Uber Driver Strands Maryland Woman Without Her Luggage NBC4 Washington A Maryland woman was left stranded without her luggage after requesting a ride home from the airport through Uber. After a long international flight into Dulles International Airport, Kristen Webb of Gaithersburg requested a ride from the Uber app, and ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate Uber domiminated SFO rides in 2014-15, report finds SFGate Newly released audits from San Francisco's Office of the Controller shed light on Uber and Lyft's presence at SFO in recent years, showing that the two services exhibited breakneck growth at the airport from late 2014 to 2015. Uber dominated Lyft, with ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company Uber's GM For North America Talks About The Future Of Transportation Fast Company There's no way to know for sure, but Wednesday evening, Rachel Holt, Uber's general manager, U.S. and Canada, sat down with Fast Company's Sarah Kessler and discussed the transportation industry at the Fast Company Innovation Festival. The two ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Uber, Google want to make it really easy to vote USA TODAY Uber and Google really want you to vote on Tuesday, so they're teaming up to make it really easy to get to and from the polling place to cast your ballot. As part of Uber's ongoing campaign to encourage riders and drivers to vote, the ride-sharing ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Uber, Google want to make it really easy to vote USA TODAY Uber and Google really want you to vote on Tuesday, so they're teaming up to make it really easy to get to and from the polling place to cast your ballot. As part of Uber's ongoing campaign to encourage riders and drivers to vote, the ride-sharing ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Like Uber...but for a live orchestra in your home CNBC There is an "Uber" for almost everything, and now that includes on-demand classical music. Groupmuse, a start-up that connects musicians with fans, wants to make live classical music available to a broader audience — not just in their homes, but even ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Sen. Al Franken asks Uber and Lyft about alleged racial discrimination against passengers TechCrunch Senator Al Franken has some questions for Uber and Lyft about racial discrimination following the recently released study that says some of those companies' respective drivers racially discriminate against passengers. The study, conducted by the ... Uber drivers in San Francisco can rent cars from Maven in test programDigital Trends Uber dominated SFO rides in 2014-15, report findsSFGate Uber, GM Team Up on Car-Sharing - Claims JournalClaims Journal Morning Consult -SFist -BuzzFeed News -National Bureau of Economic Research all 87 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Airbus is building autonomous air taxis to become the Uber of the skies Business Insider Uber released a 98-page white paper last week outlining its plans to bring "flying cars" to commuters by 2026. Google co-founder Larry Page is also funding a "flying car" project through a start-up named Zee.Aero, and its prototype was reportedly seen ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KHOU.com Verify: Should you quit your job for Uber? KHOU.com I'll never forget my first Uber Ride. I was in New York City, walking out of an event with my friend Raul de Molina and his wife Milly. He explained what the app was about and my whole world changed. I suddenly looked back at the years of standing on a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KIII TV3 Verify: Should you quit your job for Uber? KIII TV3 I'll never forget my first Uber Ride. I was in New York City, walking out of an event with my friend Raul de Molina and his wife Milly. He explained what the app was about and my whole world changed. I suddenly looked back at the years of standing on a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WGRZ.com Verify: Should you quit your job for Uber? WGRZ.com I'll never forget my first Uber Ride. I was in New York City, walking out of an event with my friend Raul de Molina and his wife Milly. He explained what the app was about and my whole world changed. I suddenly looked back at the years of standing on a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Autoblog (blog) Uber driver misjudges tide and becomes a water taxi Autoblog (blog) This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Modal Dialog. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Share. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Insurance Journal NLRB argues against Uber Politico NLRB ARGUES AGAINST UBER: The National Labor Relations Board is wading into the case of 385,000 Uber drivers in California and Massachusetts who claim they've been misclassified as independent contractors. Uber tried to end the three-year legal ... National Labor Board Urges Court to Block Uber Arbitration AgreementInsurance Journal all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Microsoft rivals Slack, Uber's major app refresh video - CNET CNET Today's biggest tech stories include Microsoft's new Slack rival called Teams, a massive refresh for Uber's app, and a major first for mobile internet usage. Share (0). facebook. twitter. googleplus. linkedin. Transcript. Transcription not available ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Insurance Journal National Labor Board Urges Court to Block Uber Arbitration Agreement Insurance Journal The U.S. labor-protection watchdog is taking sides with Uber Technologies Inc. drivers in their fight to be treated better than independent contractors. As part of a broader review of how gig-economy companies treat workers, the National Labor ... NLRB argues against UberPolitico all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WIRED Uber's Discrimination Problem Is Bad News for Public Transit WIRED Uber and Lyft may have changed lives in the Big American City, but they're hardly ubiquitous. Just 15 percent of Americans use these services, according to the Pew Research Center. One-third have never heard of them. The ridesharing giants do have an ... Palm Springs asks Uber, Lyft to submit to drug testingThe Desert Sun SEPTA strike's silver lining: Uber, Lyft, and cabs are doing greatPhilly.com DIA adds Uber, Lyft waiting lot to ease traffic congestionFOX31 Denver A.V. Club -Page Six -AZCentral.com all 42 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber sees you coming, and then some FT Alphaville (registration) Since Uber's primarily a data company, it further makes sense the company should start using all that lovely personal data it's gathered about you and your family to start gouging customers on all sorts of auxiliary services. Call it the deployment of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Chicago Cubs fans can buy championship gear on the Uber app and have it delivered in minutes Recode Starting at 10 am local time on Friday, Cubs fans in Chicago can purchase championship hats and t-shirts through the Uber ride-hailing app. Dedicated Uber drivers will be on the road to deliver the gear to customers within minutes. To make the ... Fanatics, Uber Deliver Championship Merchandise To Chicago Cubs FansSportTechie all 5,060 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company Can VistaJet Become The Uber Of Private Aviation? Fast Company "Everyone is trying to be the Uber of the private aviation industry, and it's not that simple," he says. "This industry is extremely hard to quantify between charter and all the different players that exist." Unpredictable weather, pilot unions ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PCWorld Uber faces lawsuit from courier claiming employee status PCWorld Taking a cue from Uber drivers, a 'foot and bike' courier has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the ride-hailing company and a subsidiary, demanding minimum wages, and reimbursement of tools-of-the-trade expenses and gratuities as would be ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Uber faces $5 million suit from San Francisco's oldest cab company Engadget Another party is suing Uber over the ride-hailing service's business practices. This time it's San Francisco's Flywheel, the taxi company formerly known as DeSoto Cab, also known as SF's oldest taxi company. To the tune of a $5 million-plus federal ... Uber Sued By San Francisco Cab CompanyWall Street Journal SF cab company sues Uber for 'predatory' pricingCNET Uber sued by San Francisco's oldest cab company for 'predatory ...The Verge TechCrunch -Fortune -The Source Weekly (press release) (registration) (blog) all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Philly.com SEPTA strike's silver lining: Uber, Lyft, and cabs are doing great Philly.com Uber's carpooling service accounted for 38 percent of all rush-hour trips Tuesday, the company reported Wednesday, compared with 25 percent the previous Tuesday. Lyft reported a 46 percent increase in rides Tuesday compared with Monday, the day that ... SEPTA Strike Day Two: Regional Rail is less late and Uber rides are spikingBilly Penn all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber Sued By San Francisco Cab Company Wall Street Journal San Francisco's largest cab company filed a federal lawsuit against rival Uber Technologies Inc., alleging the ride-hailing firm purposefully prices its trips at a loss in an effort to squeeze competitors out of the market and create a monopoly. The ... SF cab company sues Uber for 'predatory' pricingCNET Uber sued by San Francisco's oldest cab company for 'predatory ...The Verge Taxi Company Sues Uber For Alleged Anti-Competitive PracticesFortune TechCrunch -SFGate -NBC Bay Area all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Mercury News Biz Break: Uber turns to Lyft ally GM in new partnership The Mercury News Earlier this week, General Motors said it is partnering up with Uber to give that company access to its Maven car-sharing service. As part of a 90-day test program, GM will lease cars from the Maven vehicle fleet to Uber drivers. Say you don't have a ... Is General Motors' New Deal With Uber a Stab in Lyft's Back?Madison.com all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber