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Senate bill would let Uber off hook for $11 million fine Tribune-Review A state Senate bill expected to become law next week would reduce an $11.36 million fine levied against Uber for operating in Pennsylvania without permission to $250,000. State Rep. Margo Davidson, D-Delaware County, said that sends “absolutely the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

5 Lessons Learned From the World's Greatest Uber Driver Fox News Recently, on the way to LAX airport I took an Uber ride that would change my perspective of how I saw employees. There is this "entrepreneur" label that we use every day that suggests you are either an employee or a business owner. If you remove shares ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Next City Uber Drivers Face Uphill Battle on Workers Comp Next City In September, nearly 14,000 drivers for the on-demand car services Uber and Lyft in New York mobilized behind the national push for “gig economy” workers to get the same rights as traditional, payroll employees. They submitted union cards, organized ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Tallahassee.com Tallahassee Uber driver running for president Tallahassee.com Can a 58-year-old Uber driver from Tallahassee defeat Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and capture the White House? James Carvin, a self-described entrepreneur, theologian, writer and inventor, admits he has zero chance as an unofficial write-in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechRepublic How data and machine learning are 'part of Uber's DNA' TechRepublic A year ago, Danny Lange took over as the head of machine learning at Uber. The ride-sharing company, which launched in 2009, is, essentially, a tech company: It operates entirely through an app. Lange manages a team in San Francisco, and Uber has a ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Triple Pundit (registration) (blog) Can the Juno Business Model Win Over the Uber Model? Triple Pundit (registration) (blog) juno_pic There's a new kid on the ride-hailing block, one that promises to take on Uber and Lyft with a simple proposition: Treat drivers better. Treating drivers better creates a virtuous cycle, said Talmon Marco, co-founder and CEO of Juno, a new ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Tesla banned customers from using its self-driving tech to work for Uber Business Insider Tesla has placed a strange restriction on its forthcoming self-driving car technology: Customers who will not be allowed to use it to work for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft. The rule is listed on Tesla's website, and was spotted by Ars ... Tesla says it will roll out Uber-style ride services programReuters Elon Musk's strategy for taking on Uber and LyftWashington Post Tesla bans use of self-driving cars to make money with Uber or Lyft as it hints at rival appCNBC The Verge -Engadget -SiliconANGLE (blog) -Tesla all 899 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber is launching its own debit card in Mexico to get more people to take rides Business Insider Ride-hailing app Uber is partnering with MasterCard and Mexico's first online bank, Bankaool, to launch its own debit cards. The move is aimed at getting more people to use Uber in Mexico, where some card providers do not let customers use their cards ... Uber launches its own debit card to get more Mexicans ridingThe Next Web all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WCNC.com Uber driver attacked rider over politics, man says WCNC.com In an email, the ride-sharing company apologized to Waters. Their response read, in part: "Under no circumstances should a partner act in a way that makes you uncomfortable during your ride. We will be re-evaluating this driver's access to Uber as a ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Uber may regret decision to sell China operations to local rival New York Post Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-sharing company that bought Uber China, has plans to go global, which could put it on a collision course with Kalanick's sector-leading company. “One thing I can share with you — we're definitely going global,” Didi ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KTVA.com - Anchorage, Alaska Reality Check w/ John Tracy: It's time Anchorage gets excited about Uber KTVA.com - Anchorage, Alaska We don't have Uber, but what we do have is an exceptionally powerful taxi lobby. Most of us who live here don't take cabs, but it's apparently a pretty good business. At any given time there are about 150 cabs on the streets of Anchorage. The permits ... Uber, taxi companies ask for changes to Yakima's taxi ordinanceYakima Herald-Republic all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Two-wheel drive: China tech giants bet on 'Uber for bikes' in hunt for nex... Reuters The rush to invest in car ride-hailing apps in China peaked with Didi Chuxing's acquisition of Uber's China arm in August, creating a $35 billion giant. Now Shanghai's MoBike and Beijing-based ofo - both use customised Anglicised branding - have raised ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WTAE Pittsburgh Self-driving Uber involved in collision downtown WTAE Pittsburgh It remains unclear who was at fault, but a photo posted to Twitter shows the other vehicle behind the Uber in what appears to have been a rear-end collision. “We have accidents that happen in the city almost on a daily basis that involve serious injury ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TheStreet.com Will Uber Ever IPO? -- Tech Roundup TheStreet.com Separately from Uber, it's once-rival in China, Didi-Chuxing, has plans of its own. Uber and Didi were engaged in a fierce price war in China, until the two called a truce. Didi paid Uber $1 billion and Uber received a nearly 20% stake in the company ... Uber's Ride Bookings Are Growing Insanely Fast, Approaching $6 Billion Per QuarterAdweek Uber CEO says self-driving cars won't replace human drivers in the ...The Verge Travis Kalanick says Uber has 40 million monthly active riders ...TechCrunch CNET -Vanity Fair -Mashable all 26 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Tesla says it will roll out Uber-style ride services program Reuters Car makers have rushed to invest in so-called mobility services, hoping to capture the potential trillions of dollars in revenue from selling both vehicles and such on-demand services, while carving out a stake in the industry dominated by Uber UBER.UL. Tesla won't let you use your self-driving Model X to drive for UberThe Verge Elon Musk's strategy for taking on Uber and LyftWashington Post Tesla won't let its cars autonomously drive for Uber or LyftEngadget The Next Web -Mashable -The Consumerist -Tesla all 792 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Philly.com Philly Clout: Uber driver 'Thomas' is better known as Milton Street Philly.com Maybe you're thinking, "Doesn't Uber do background checks on felons?" Well, Street is not a felon; he was convicted on three misdemeanor charges of not paying taxes on $3 million in income. Just a few mil. NBD, right? Also, Uber spokesman Craig Ewer ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Local 10 Uber driver accused of raping passenger in... Local 10 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - An Uber driver was arrested Tuesday, days after he raped a woman to whom he gave a ride home, authorities said. According to an arrest report, Nimer Abdallah, 26, picked up the victim and her friend on Saturday and drove ... Man charged after Uber passenger says she was sexually assaulted ...Miami Herald Police: Uber driver admits to sexually battering customerWTSP.com Police: Uber driver admitted to sexually battering passenger ...7News - WSVN-TV CBS Local all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Miami Herald Police: Uber driver admits to sexually battering customer Fox News MIAMI – A Miami Uber driver has been arrested after police say he admitted to sexually battering a customer while she was incapacitated. News outlets report arrest records show 26-year-old Nimer Abdallah was taken into custody Tuesday on a charge of ... Man charged after Uber passenger says she was sexually assaultedMiami Herald Uber driver accused of raping passenger in Miami-Dade CountyLocal 10 Police: Uber driver admitted to sexually battering passenger7News - WSVN-TV CBS Local all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber and Lyft Are Now Bigger than Taxis and Rental Cars Combined Fortune For the first time in the third quarter of 2016, more business travelers are choosing ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft than traditional taxis and rental cars combined, according to statistics from the expense report software company Certify. Of ... Uber and Lyft made up 52% of business travel transportation expenses in Q3VentureBeat Palm Springs pushes back against Uber and LyftThe Desert Sun Pennsylvania House passes bill to legalize Uber, Lyft in PhillyPhillyVoice.com Tribune-Review -Metro.us -PennLive.com all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox News 'Uber for yoga' app brings instructors to you Fox News A new mobile app being dubbed as “Uber for yoga” allows users to request a yoga teacher at their whim, hailing one who will come to their home or office whenever they want to practice. Fox LA reported Ruben Dua, co-founder of Easypose, came up with the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times He Stars in a Spanish-Language Soap. Why Is He Driving for Uber? New York Times Fans shouted. Mr. Azar, 34, smiled broadly and walked inside. But after the awards show, Mr. Azar did something his army of admirers would never have imagined: He changed out of his suit, climbed behind the wheel of his car and started his shift as an ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Travis Kalanick says Uber has 40 million monthly active riders TechCrunch Travis Kalanick says his drivers' license is expired — though, of course he has to say that. But in Kalanick's future, with a fleet of driverless Ubers shuttling people around, it might be that everyone's drivers' licenses will expire. His company ... Uber CEO says self-driving cars won't replace human drivers in the near termThe Verge Will Uber Ever IPO? -- Tech RoundupTheStreet.com Uber Now Has 40 Million Monthly Riders WorldwideFortune CNET -Vanity Fair -Mashable all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Refinery29 There's Now An Easier Way To Request An Uber Refinery29 This new feature won't just show you directions, but will also show you the distance and estimated fair of the closest Uber. It then allows you to launch the ride-hailing app with your current and desired destinations already entered. Having everything ... You can now book an Uber or Ola cab in India with Google searchMashable You can now book an Uber directly from Google search resultsAndroid Central Now, book Uber, Ola cabs directly from Google SearchThe Hindu Android Authority (blog) -The Indian Express -India Today all 67 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber CEO says self-driving cars won't replace human drivers in the ... The Verge Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says his company's efforts to automate vehicles is an "existential" decision to be able to survive the next big shift in transportation. Travis Kalanick says Uber has 40 million monthly active ridersTechCrunch Call an Uber, and soon you'll get a robotCNET Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said he's never sold a single share of the ...Business Insider Vanity Fair -Bloomberg -New York Post all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

seattlepi.com Stabbed Uber driver: 'Oh my God, I'm dead' seattlepi.com Prosecutors believe a 36-year-old man stabbed a 40-year-old acquaintance earlier this month while the victim was picking up Uber customers at the Sea-Tac airport. Kent resident Mohamed A. Mohamed is charged with first-degree assault in the Oct. 8 ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber