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Adweek Jim Beam Is Giving Away 10000 Uber Rides in Chicago Tonight for the World Series Adweek Here's how it works: Uber uses a phone's location to determine if the user is in Chicago. Once folks open the app, a pop-up message on the screen will appear with a promo code that they can enter when booking a ride. Uber's promotion will cover up to ... Jim Beam will cover Uber trips of up to $20 for 10000 Chicago ridersChicago Tribune all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Seeker Uber Wants You to Ride in a Flying Car Seeker "Just as skyscrapers allowed cities to use limited land more efficiently, urban air transportation will use three-dimensional airspace to alleviate transportation congestion on the ground," Uber's chief product officer Jeff Holden wrote in a ... Uber looks to flying cars as next big shiftUSA TODAY Uber's Lofty Ambition: Flying CarsWall Street Journal Uber Outlines Vision for Flying CarsBloomberg WIRED -The Verge -Reuters -Uber all 114 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Why These Artificial Intelligence Startups Joined Salesforce, Amazon, and Uber Fortune Likewise for Lior Ron, the founder of the autonomous truck and transportation startup Otto, which was acquired rather quickly by ride-sharing startup Uber for a whopping $680 million in August, Otto wants to “unleash the benefits of self-driving ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

GeekWire Uber and Lyft await ruling in suit seeking to block Seattle from releasing ride data GeekWire The man, Jeff Kirk, filed the suit in January, asking the court to release data on Uber and Lyft rides in King County during the third and fourth quarters of 2015. The two companies filed suit in King County Superior Court to block the request as soon ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Here's Where Uber Is Facing Some of Its Biggest Legal Problems Fortune Taxi app Uber should treat its drivers as employees and pay them the minimum wage and holiday pay, a British tribunal ruled on Friday, in a verdict that could hit thousands of firms and deliver a blow to the “gig economy.” Two drivers brought their ... Uber Drivers Entitled to Workers' Rights, UK Tribunal RulesWall Street Journal UK tribunal rules Uber drivers deserve workers' rightsReuters Uber loses employment tribunal in the UKTechCrunch Los Angeles Times -BBC News -The Verge all 169 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber ruling 'an enormous decision' says employment lawyer – video The Guardian Richard Fox, a senior solicitor and head of Kingsley Napley Solicitors, hails the legal ruling in favour of two Uber drivers that they should be classified as workers, not as self-employed. Speaking on Friday, Fox says employment law is now catching up ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber Drivers Entitled to Workers' Rights, UK Tribunal Rules Wall Street Journal Drivers working for Uber Technologies Inc. are entitled to workers' rights including paid holidays and the minimum wage, a London tribunal ruled Friday, a setback that could potentially expose it to legal action by thousands of drivers. The ride ... Uber loses employment tribunal in the UKTechCrunch Uber loses right to classify drivers as freelance in the UKThe Verge UK tribunal rules Uber drivers deserve workers' rightsReuters BBC News -Bloomberg -CNNMoney all 151 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Uber looks to flying cars as next big shift USA TODAY While most of the auto industry is focused on getting self-driving cars rolling, Uber already has its eyes set to the skies. Literally. In a white paper published this week, the company detailed plans for Uber Elevate, its new division for offering ... Uber's Lofty Ambition: Flying CarsWall Street Journal Uber sees flying commuters in 10 yearsReuters Of course Uber is working on a flying car projectThe Verge Bloomberg -CNNMoney -Uber -Medium all 72 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Ruling finds UK Uber drivers are workers, not self-employed MarketWatch An employment tribunal has found that Uber drivers in the U.K. are entitled to receive minimum wage and holiday pay, according to a decision Friday. The ruling by the London Central Tribunal will affect tens of thousands of drivers for the ride-sharing ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters UK tribunal rules Uber drivers deserve workers' rights Reuters LONDON Taxi app Uber UBER.UL should treat its drivers as employees and pay them the minimum wage and holiday pay, a British tribunal ruled on Friday, in a verdict that could hit thousands of firms and deliver a blow to the 'gig economy'. Two drivers ... Uber Drivers Entitled to Workers' Rights, UK Tribunal RulesWall Street Journal Uber loses employment tribunal in the UKTechCrunch Uber loses right to classify drivers as freelance in the UKThe Verge BBC News -Bloomberg -CNNMoney all 147 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber drivers win key employment case BBC News Uber drivers have won the right to be classed as workers rather than self-employed. The ruling by a London employment tribunal means drivers for the ride-hailing app will be entitled to holiday pay, paid rest breaks and the National Minimum Wage. The ... Uber drivers in UK win right to paid time off and minimum wageCNNMoney UK tribunal rules Uber drivers deserve workers' rightsReuters Uber Loses U.K. Ruling, Entitling Drivers to Minimum WageBloomberg The Seattle Times -Telegraph.co.uk -The Guardian all 69 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider 'Everything goes fast in San Francisco': Volvo's US CEO talks about the $300 million Uber deal and creating the ... Business Insider And this past summer it announced a $300 million strategic partnership with Uber to develop driverless cars. Business Insider caught up with Volvo's US CEO Lex Kerssemakers to talk about this remarkable transformation. This interview has been edited ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBC Chicago Driver Charged in Uber Crash That Killed 3 Chicago Women NBC Chicago ... when it went through a red light and struck a 2013 Ford Fusion heading west on West Clybourn Avenue about 2:50 a.m., police said. The driver of the Ford, a 41-year-old man working as an Uber driver, was taken to a hospital in critical condition ... Passenger arrested in Uber crashMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Man charged in crash that killed 3 Uber passengersChannel3000.com - WISC-TV3 all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ValueWalk Uber but for X: On-demand Services in 2016 ValueWalk Uber but for – We're so used to opening an app on our phones and having things delivered. It's so common now, that it may be hard to remember what life was like without the convenience of on-demand services. However, Uber, which sparked the wave of ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Didi Chuxing Is Slowly Killing Off Uber China's Brand Fortune Everywhere in the world, from country to country, Uber's app looks and works the same. Everywhere now except China. Three months after Uber's China division was acquired by Didi Chuxing, the conqueror said Uber's new app, out next month, wouldn't ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Commentary: Why local governments shouldn't restrict Uber and Airbnb Reuters ... passing ordinances and heavy-handed regulations that harm the economy. The catalysts for states' involvement in many cases are local rules that create barriers to employment and constrict the expansion of innovative companies like Uber, Lyft and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Boston Herald Uber driver in building crash has lost license 3 times in past Boston Herald The Uber driver behind the wheel of an SUV that slammed into a Beacon Hill building Wednesday has a lengthy driving record that includes numerous license suspensions and seven accidents that he was found to be at fault in, registry records show. Uber driver who crashed with passenger onboard has long record of driving infractionsWCVB Boston necn Investigates: Uber Driver Who Crashed Has Long History of Driving ViolationsNECN Uber driver, passenger injured in Beacon Hill crashMy Fox Boston Boston.com -WHDH-TV all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber employment tribunal: Ruling due in London BBC News Drivers for the cab-hailing firm Uber will learn later whether they are entitled to holiday pay, rest breaks and the National Living Wage. An employment tribunal in London is due to rule on whether Uber is acting unlawfully by not giving drivers basic ... Crucial ruling on rights for Uber drivers loomsSky News all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney As Uber makes a pitch for flying cars, transit hype jumps the shark CNNMoney In a 98-page report released Thursday, Uber described the potential of autonomous flying cars to free frustrated commuters from the wretchedness of clogged highways. Uber believes that within a decade it will be possible to build a network of ... Uber's Lofty Ambition: Flying CarsWall Street Journal Uber looks to flying cars as next big shiftUSA TODAY Uber Wants You to Ride in a Flying CarSeeker Car and Driver (blog) -The Verge -Bloomberg -Uber all 114 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Man charged in Wisconsin crash that killed 3 Uber passengers Fox News MILWAUKEE – A man accused of running a red light and slamming his SUV into a car, killing three passengers and injuring their Uber driver, has been charged with a dozen felonies including reckless homicide. A criminal complaint alleges 23-year-old ... Passenger arrested in Uber crashMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Charges Filed Against Suspected Driver in Fatal Uber CrashWDJT Driver arrested after SUV hit Uber car, killing 3 Chicago women, has DUI recordChicago Tribune all 97 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Signal How Congress Can Clear the Road for Uber, Lyft, and the Gig Economy Daily Signal Drivers pick clients through Uber and Lyft precisely because they control when and where they work. If gig businesses are responsible for expenses and overtime, they need to control their employees' schedules to ensure they don't lose money. That means ... Uber promotes Halloween tricks for rideshare safetyWDEL 1150AM all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber's Lofty Ambition: Flying Cars Wall Street Journal Uber Technologies Inc. has barely tackled self-driving cars for the road, but it is already dreaming about the skies. The San Francisco ride-hailing service on Thursday released its vision of a network of flying vehicles that can help commuters avoid ... Uber Unveils Ambitious Vision For Network Of On-Demand Flying CarsForbes Of course Uber is working on a flying car projectThe Verge Inside Uber's Plan to Take Over the Skies With Flying CarsWIRED Bloomberg -Popular Science -CNET all 37 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Driver in fatal Uber crash charged with homicide Milwaukee Journal Sentinel After Jasen Randhawa crashed a Lexus SUV into the Uber car, he and his passenger ran from the wreckage and got into a taxi, where Randhawa made similar statements, the complaint says. A recording system inside the cab captured him saying he left his ... Driver arrested after SUV hit Uber car, killing 3 Chicago women, has DUI recordChicago Tribune 3 Chicago Women Killed in Milwaukee Uber Traffic CollisionNBC Chicago 3 people dead in crash involving Uber car in MilwaukeeFox11online.com all 94 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

cleveland.com You'll likely pay more to take Uber and Lyft from Cleveland Hopkins Airport cleveland.com Cleveland City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance that grants the airport the authority to regulate Uber and Lyft like it does any other form of ground transportation service permitted to use the airport. "What we're really trying to accomplish is ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber backs Sound Transit 3 measure The Seattle Times “We also know that ride-sharing can complement public transportation by providing a reliable and convenient first- and last-mile solution,” said Brooke Steger, Northwest manager for Uber, in a blog post. The company hasn't donated campaign money. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber