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Fortune Uber Hopes Discounted Health Care Services Will Appeal to Drivers Fortune Uber's latest strategy to make its service appealing to drivers: Health care. The ride-hailing company said on Wednesday that it's teaming up with Dignity Health and GoHealth, two chains of health care clinics and emergency care centers, to provide ... Dignity Health, GoHealth Urgent Care and Uber Team Up to Offer Health and Wellness Services to Drivers with Uber ...Business Wire (press release) Dignity Health provides Uber drivers with on-demand careModernHealthcare.com all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch LeEco takes on Apple, Google, Amazon, Netflix, Samsung, Oculus, Tesla and Uber in US debut TechCrunch LeEco is not a household name in the States. You don't see their products in Walmart or Best Buy. Chances are you don't know anyone that uses LeEco's movie streaming service or a LeEco smartphone. LeEco hopes to change that. Today at an odd and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bengals Announce Partnership with Uber Bengals.com It will now be easier than ever for Bengals fans to plan their game day transportation in advance and get to and from Paul Brown Stadium by requesting a ride through the Uber app. The partnership includes a designated Uber pickup and drop-off location ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Juno CEO on his plan to take on Uber and Lyft - CNBC.com CNBC Juno Founder and CEO Talmon Marco said on CNBC's "Squawk Alley" on Tuesday that he sees opportunities to operate more efficiently than Uber and Lyft. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Netflix Versus Uber: Does The Subscription Or Sharing Economy Have More Potential? Forbes Now such folks tend to be capitalist adherents of the sharing economy popularised by Uber and Airbnb or the subscription economy being pioneered by. Netflix and Spotify. While the sharers have garnered much of the publicity of late, the subscribers ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber drivers in London will have to pass an English exam The Verge Uber drivers in London will have to pass an English language proficiency exam to obtain a license, under new rules announced by Transport for London (TfL), the city's transportation agency. Unlike an earlier proposal, which would have applied to Uber ... London to Put Uber Drivers Through English-Proficiency TestBloomberg London Insists on Language Requirements for Uber, Private Hire DriversFortune Uber says driver's livelihoods are at risk as TfL forges ahead with mandatory English testsBdaily all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ESPN FC (blog) What if Apps had football teams? ESPN FC (blog) If you've ever found yourself wondering what different apps would look like if they had their own in-house football teams (well who wouldn't?) then prepare yourself to wonder no more. By taking style and colour pointers from a variety of popular apps ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber for farmers: A tractor-hailing app has just launched in India Digital Trends Considering the rapid rise of Uber and its “gig economy” business model, it's no surprise that a ton of other startups have been trying the formula in the hope of writing their own Uber-style success story. We've seen the Uber for private jets, the ... Uber for farmers: Trringo tractor-hailing app launched in IndiaTelegraph.co.uk Uber-like app for tractor hailing launched in IndiaBBC News all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Minneapolis Star Tribune Airports Commission OKs new rules for Uber, Lyft Minneapolis Star Tribune Following months of discussion, the Metropolitan Airports Commission on Monday approved an ordinance that creates a legal framework for ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Uber, SF clash in state talks over fingerprint criminal checksSan Francisco Examiner MAC Approves New Regulations For Uber, Lyft At MSP AirportCBS Local MAC votes to allow Uber, Lyft to pick up at MSP AirportKMSP-TV Crain's New York Business -Minnesota Public Radio News -Metro.us all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BuzzFeed News Delivery Workers For Instacart, Postmates And Uber Are Teaming Up For A Better Deal BuzzFeed News On the steps of New York's City Hall tomorrow morning, a group bike messengers will launch the New York Messengers Alliance, a first-of-its-kind organization for couriers who work for on-demand apps like Instacart, Postmates and Uber. While not a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

11alive.com Uber driver allegedly punches woman in the face in Atlanta 11alive.com ATLANTA - An Atlanta woman was left with a black eye after a ride with an Uber driver Saturday. Anna Armas and her friend Hanna Gordola requested an Uber and were picked up on Irwin Street Saturday evening. According to the police notes, Armas asked ... Fight with Uber driver allegedly leaves woman with black eyeAtlanta Journal Constitution Uber driver responds to allegations of punching passenger in faceNWCN.com Woman accuses Uber driver of punching her in the faceWTVM all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber used drones to advertise carpooling to drivers stuck in traffic in Mexico The Verge As PopSci points out, Uber would need to obtain a federal waiver, as well as jump through various other bureaucratic hoops, to get permission to fly its ad-drones over drivers stuck on the 405 in Long Beach, or the BQE in New York City. That said, as ... Uber tested drones carrying ads over cars in Mexico City, but it won't be a regular eventBusiness Insider Helpless Victims Stuck In Traffic Badgered By Uber DronesJalopnik Uber Is Using Drones to Advertise in This Fast-Growing MarketMoney Magazine Grist -Digital Trends -Popular Mechanics all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch Uber ruling could bolster case law around employee designation MarketWatch In the ruling, reported by the New York Times, two former Uber drivers were classified as employees in cases involving unemployment insurance claims. While the ruling does not have direct legal precedent for class-action suits against Uber, lawyers see ... Uber cars using Brentwood taxi ranks illegally, cabbies claimEssex Live Readers Write (Oct. 17): Taxis vs. Uber, the $15 minimum wage proposal, Russia's threat level, President Obama's legacyMinneapolis Star Tribune Two Uber drivers in NY declared eligible for unemployment paymentsHR Dive India West -Parent Herald -The New Indian Express all 21 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber is using drones to fly UberPool ads in front of gridlocked drivers Digital Trends With China now out of the picture, Uber is focusing on expanding its business in other potentially lucrative markets, among them Latin America. In a bizarre marketing gimmick that may prompt frustrated drivers to reach for an easy-to-deploy projectile ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Minneapolis Star Tribune Readers Write (Oct. 17): Taxis vs. Uber, the $15 minimum wage proposal, Russia's threat level, President Obama's legacy Minneapolis Star Tribune It is not surprising that “libertarians” Lee McGrath and Anthony Sanders (“10 years of freedom in personal transportation,” Oct. 13) are repeating the same unfounded Uber accusations against the taxi industry they did in 2006 when they rammed through ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inverse Uber Drones Are Heckling People Stuck in Traffic Inverse To get the word out, Uber has enlisted a fleet of ad-toting drones, buzzing through traffic, and guilting people into carpooling by saying the city is for people, not cars. “Driving by yourself?” another ad asks, “This is why you can never see the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Emails Show Uber's Cozy Relationship with Pittsburgh Officials Fortune Via a public records request, Motherboard has obtained a cache of emails between Uber management, including CEO Travis Kalanick, and elected officials including Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto. In part, they show Uber working closely with Peduto on ... Uber CEO and Pittsburgh Mayor Discussed Reducing State Fines, Emails RevealMotherboard E-mails bringing the relationship between Uber CEO and Pittsburgh Mayor into question, revealedThe Tech Portal all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider For three hours, Uber let riders pitch their startup to a VC in an Uber Pool — here's what it was like Business Insider Uber had about 30 Uber drivers in SUVs meet at Uber headquarters in Chelsea. I rode along with Chris Fralic, a partner at First Round Capital. Fralic has done Uber Pool Pitch in Philadelphia and said he was excited to see what kind of pitches he was ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Denver Post Uber and Airbnb helped expand the gig economy. These researchers think they've measured how much. The Denver Post Many economists and labor experts say the “gig economy” has grown in recent years as ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, and home-sharing sites, such as Airbnb and HomeAway, have gained popularity with consumers. More people today earn ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Crain's New York Business Taxi owners worry Uber and Lyft will win lucrative government work ... Crain's New York Business Green and yellow taxis are hoping the MTA isn't persuaded that e-hail apps could do a better job than Access-a-Ride contractors. Taxi owners in New York are ... Uber could come to Bend as soon as early next year - The BulletinBend Bulletin UberX, Lyft about to really take off at MSPMinneapolis Star Tribune all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber wants to be the big ride on campus, gives 4 reasons why it should be Digital Trends College students: Uber wants to be your ride. The ridesharing leader pitches itself as the convenient, safe, and punctual solution to college students' mobility needs in Uber's Newsroom blog. A recent Uber blog post presented driving for the company as ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Where Is Uber Going Next? OilPrice.com After three years, Uber has finally given up on expanding into China. Native Cab Company Didi Chuxing invested $1 billion in Uber along with 20 percent of their shares to end the heated competition over drivers. Uber's next target market will be India ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Not Everyone Agrees On the Future of Uber Drivers When Self-Driving Cars Arrive Fortune As Uber continues to push forward with its plans to develop self-driving cars, what about its millions of drivers? Whether they should be worried or assured about their jobs depends on whom you ask. Last year, Uber went public with its plans to develop ... Corruption drives into Uber in PakistanDaily Pakistan all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

seattlepi.com Uber demand surges as storm hits Seattle - seattlepi.com seattlepi.com Uber drivers saw huge surges in demand as the first of two storm systems forecast this weekend hit Seattle on Friday morning. With rain pummeling the streets, ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Yakima Herald-Republic City of Yakima considers regulations on Uber Yakima Herald-Republic Nicole Evans says she feels Uber is a valuable service to the community while driving her SUV in downtown Yakima, Wash. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. Evans has been an Uber driver for about a month. (SHAWN GUST/Yakima Herald-Republic). https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber