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New York Post Fake Uber Drivers Are Illegally Luring Travelers At LaGuardia, JFK Gothamist Uber has filed a complaint with the Port Authority after what they say is a surge in fake cabs and illegal driver activity at JFK and LaGuardia airports. "In recent weeks, conditions at the terminals have worsened and reached crisis levels," Josh ... Uber warns of fake-driver scam spike at city airportsNew York Post Uber Warns of Scammers With Clipboards, Homemade Signs at NYC AirportsNBC New York Uber issues warning over fake drivers who turn up at airports and scam passengersDaily Mail all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

VentureBeat Lyft is testing paid memberships like Uber that offer discounted Line rides VentureBeat Its main competitor Uber has since launched its own offering called Uber Plus that is also being tested in a handful of U.S. cities, including San Francisco. But unlike Lyft's program, Uber Plus is applicable across the company's offerings, with UberX ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WRALSportsFan.com Canes, PNC Arena, Uber launch partnership WRALSportsFan.com “Having the Uber Zone will make it that much easier for fans to use Uber to get to and from Hurricanes games and other PNC Arena events,” said Don Waddell, President of the Hurricanes and PNC Arena parent company Gale Force Sports & Entertainment. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

lehighvalleylive.com Man threatens to shoot Uber driver picking up fare, cops say lehighvalleylive.com An Uber driver who pulled over to fix a tire allegedly was threatened by a Northampton Borough man saying he had a handgun. Charged is Piefka M. Stonewall, 20, of the 1300 block of Newport Avenue. The victim stopped the car just after 3 a.m. Saturday ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Tribune Three Chicago women killed while on Uber ride in Milwaukee Chicago Tribune Three Chicago women were killed in Milwaukee early Sunday morning when the Uber driver's car they were riding in was struck by a hit-and-run driver who ignored a red light. All three women, who were in their 30s, died as a result of their injuries ... Authorities ID Uber crash victimsMilwaukee Journal Sentinel 3 Chicago Women Killed In Milwaukee Uber Traffic CollisionCBS Local 3 women dead after Lexus slammed into their Uber car; search on for suspectsfox6now.com KARE -Bloomington Pantagraph all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

3 Chicago women killed in Milwaukee when car rams their Uber ride Chicago Tribune Authorities say three women from Chicago were killed when a vehicle ran a red light and slammed their Uber ride in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office released a statement Monday identifying the victims as 32-year-old Amy Taylor, ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Authorities ID Uber crash victims Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The three women who were killed in a crash early Sunday while riding in an Uber car were identified by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office Monday as Amy C. Taylor, 32, Ashley L. Sawatzke, 30, and Lindsey B. Cohen, 35, all of Chicago. Three Chicago women killed while on Uber ride in MilwaukeeChicago Tribune 3 Chicago Women Killed in Milwaukee Uber Traffic CollisionABC News 3 women dead after Lexus slammed into their Uber car; search on for suspectsfox6now.com KARE -Herald & Review all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Is Launching its Own Debit Card Fortune Uber uber has partnered up with MasterCard ma and Mexican online bank Bankaool to launch a debit card in Mexico. According to Business Insider, the UberCard will only be available in Mexico where many card providers don't allow their customers to use ... Uber offering debit cards in Mexico - will other markets follow?Android Authority (blog) Uber rides into Mexico debit card arenaBanking Technology all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KTAR.com Uber partners with Banner Health to help drive out breast cancer KTAR.com PHOENIX — Arizonans can help support the fight against breast cancer this October simply by taking a ride with Uber. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the popular ridesharing company will donate $1 to Banner Health Foundation for each ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WFLA Uber driver, passenger seriously injured in St. Pete crash WFLA After his passenger, 29-year-old Gary Bruce, got into the backseat, authorities say the Uber driver made a U-turn and pulled directly into the path of a Ford Mustang. The Mustang's driver and passenger sustained minor injuries but authorities say Bruce ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PYMNTS.com What the Uber Driver Revolt Means for Payments PYMNTS.com There's a pretty alarming epidemic that's now afflicting many of the matchmakers lucky enough to solve matchmaker's biggest problem: ignition and scale. Karen Webster says that Uber, Facebook, Android, even OpenTable and the payments networks and ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

London English test rule includes Uber Arkansas Online The new rules, which apply to UberX and the company's black car service, come after Uber successfully sued the city to block the introduction of English requirements that would apply only to drivers from non-English speaking countries. The proposal was ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KPRC Houston Transgender woman claims she was thrown out of Uber KPRC Houston HOUSTON - “An Uber driver just literally kicked me out because I was transgender,” Chanel Santini said as she wiped away the tears that streamed down her face. It's not the kind of picture that Santini would ever want anyone to see, but still she ... Woman kicked out by Houston Uber driver for being transgenderBlasting News all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Uber warns of fake driver scam spike at city airports New York Post The terminals at the city's airports are being plagued by bogus cabdrivers claiming to work for car-hailing apps like Uber or Lyft — and its gotten so bad that Uber has lodged an official complaint with the Port Authority. “In recent weeks, the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Swarajya Uber objects to Fadnavis' proposed regulations Economic Times BENGALURU: Uber has raised a raft of objections to Maharashtra's draft rules to regulate ride-hailing apps, pitting itself against one more state government as its model comes under pressure in its most important markets. The San Francisco-based ... Fare War: Uber Fearing A Bumpy Ride Ahead In MaharashtraSwarajya Uber challenges cap on pricing in draft city taxi rulesTimes of India I won't use Uber until taxi drivers are fairly compensated - The West AustralianThe West Australian Livemint -Business Standard all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber's Middle-of-Nowhere Strategy Bloomberg In a small, coastal town in Japan, Uber is working in a way that is completely different than the rest of the world. The average passenger there is over 70 years old and most of them don't own a smartphone. Bloomberg's Reed Stevenson reports on ... Uber embarks on unconventional strategy in Japanese countrysideThe Japan Times Uber Launching Unusual Strategy In Japan's Small Town TangochoSRJ News all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

fox6now.com 3 women killed in crash in downtown Milwaukee, search on for suspects fox6now.com Officials say the two male occupants of the Lexus fled the scene on foot after the crash. The 41-year-old man who was driving the Ford was acting as an “Uber” driver. He suffered what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber Turns Its Strategy Upside Down in Japan Bloomberg The average age of an Uber passenger in Tangocho, population 5,914, is at least 70. Even stranger: most of these elderly customers don't own a smartphone, so they have to call someone with a device to summon rides. This isn't the typical target market. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Android Authority (blog) Uber offering debit cards in Mexico - will other markets follow? Android Authority (blog) uber Despite facing resistance from local transportation entities, Uber has proven to be a successful transportation method in Mexico. But there seems to be another issue at hand – some debit cards limit e-commerce purchases, making it hard for many ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KARE 3 people dead in crash involving Uber car in Milwaukee KARE MILWAUKEE - Police in Milwaukee say three women are dead following a crash early Sunday that involved an Uber car. Police say the incident happened around 2:50 a.m. Sunday when a vehicle ran a red light and struck the Uber car. The 41-year-old Uber ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

wivb.com Wheelchair accessibility advocates speak out against Uber expansion to Buffalo wivb.com Jim Weisman the organization CEO sent a letter to Buffalo leaders including Empire State Development's Howard Zemsky, asking them to not support the Uber expansion. The city regulates one industry and not the other. He wants the state to mandate the ... Disability rights group sues Uber over wheelchair accessCosumnes Connection (subscription) all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WTSP.com Uber driver, passenger seriously injured in crash WPEC (AP) — Authorities say an Uber driver and his passenger were hospitalized with serious injuries after the driver pulled onto the path of an oncoming car. St. Petersburg police say 38-year-old Robert Marthaller picked up his passenger after midnight ... Uber driver and passenger seriously injured in St. Pete crash ...WTSP.com Uber crash in St. Petersburg leaves driver and passenger with ...Tampabay.com St. Petersburg Police | Uber | Traffic Crash | Fourth Street NTB Reporter (press release) (registration) (blog) all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Phone Arena GPS is failing users in Moscow; apps like Pokemon Go and Uber are among those affected Phone Arena What is happening to mobile apps that rely on GPS in Central Moscow? Apps ranging from Pokemon Go to Uber are not working near the Kremlin. Instead, apps that rely on GPS coordinates to work correctly are either shutting down, or showing users to be 18 ... Is Kremlin cyber warfare behind Moscow GPS quirk sending Uber cars and Pokemon Go players to strange destinations?Telegraph.co.uk all 39 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber partners with Mexican online bank to offer debit card Digital Trends Just use your Uber card. In order to ease online payment transactions in a country where ecommerce isn't the norm, Uber has partnered with Mexico's first online bank, Bankaool, to issue Uber-branded Mastercard debit cards, according to Business Insider. Uber offers its own debit card to Mexican customersMashable all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WTSP.com Uber driver, passenger seriously injured in crash The Daily Progress After his passenger, 29-year-old Gary Bruce, got into the backseat, authorities say the Uber driver made a U-turn and pulled directly into the path of a Ford Mustang. The Mustang's driver and passenger sustained minor injuries but authorities say Bruce ... Uber driver and passenger seriously injured in St. Pete crashWTSP.com Uber crash in St. Petersburg leaves driver and passenger with serious injuriesTampabay.com Uber Driver, Passenger Seriously Hurt in St. Petersburg CrashTB Reporter (press release) (registration) (blog) all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber