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Uber may be a 'unicorn' now, but faces serious challenges in the future Chicago Business JournalUber's goal is to be the “Amazon” of transportation, however, in the present, Uber has some serious challenges to face. View the full article

Lyft and Uber’s Shareholders Were Strangers BloombergWe've talked on and off for a few weeks about reports that early investors in Lyft Inc. hedged their investments by selling Lyft's stock short after its initial public ... View the full article

Uber and Lyft – stall or total car crash? Hargreaves LansdownNicholas Hyett looks at ride hailing apps as two of the most hotly anticipated IPOs of the year hit the skids. https://www.google.com/news

Uber Data Reveals Motoring Slower Than Walking In Many Cities ForbesEver thought driving in cities was a bit pedestrian? New data from Uber shows you're right – average speeds on some London streets for motorists are as low as ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber Data Reveals Motoring Slower Than Walking In Many Cities ForbesEver thought driving in cities was a bit pedestrian? New data from Uber shows you're right – average speeds on some London streets for motorists are as low as ... https://www.google.com/news

Former Uber driver Yusuf Abdi Ali responsible for torture in Somalia, jury finds Sky News A former Somali army commander who worked as an Uber driver in Virginia has been found guilty of a war crime Business Insider Uber driver turns out to be Somali war criminal The Independent Court rules Virginia Uber driver is Somali war criminal The Telegraph View full coverage on Google News https://www.google.com/news

Former Uber driver Yusuf Abdi Ali responsible for torture in Somalia, jury finds Sky NewsIt emerged earlier this month that former Somali colonel Yusuf Abdi Ali was working for ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft in the US. https://www.google.com/news

Court rules Virginia Uber driver is Somali war criminal The TelegraphA jury on Tuesday found a northern Virginia man who once served as a colonel in the Somali Army responsible for torturing a man more than 30 years ago ... View the full article

Garrett Camp: the quiet techie who dreamt up Uber MoneyWeekUber is associated with its former boss Travis Kalanick. But Garrett Camp came up with the idea. He's now sitting on billions. Jane Lewis reports. View the full article

Garrett Camp: the quiet techie who dreamt up Uber MoneyWeekUber is associated with its former boss Travis Kalanick. But Garrett Camp came up with the idea. He's now sitting on billions. Jane Lewis reports. https://www.google.com/news

Uber and Lyft – stall or total car crash? Hargreaves LansdownNicholas Hyett looks at ride hailing apps as two of the most hotly anticipated IPOs of the year hit the skids. View the full article

A scary fraction of Uber and Lyft drivers are using recalled vehicles for rides, according to a new report Business InsiderOne in six vehicles operating for Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies has been recalled, a new study by Consumer Reports has found. View the full article

A scary fraction of Uber and Lyft drivers are using recalled vehicles for rides, according to a new report Business InsiderOne in six vehicles operating for Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies has been recalled, a new study by Consumer Reports has found. https://www.google.com/news

Leak reveals Uber’s $9.99 unlimited delivery Eats Pass TechCrunchWhat's the cord-cutting equivalent to ditching your kitchen? Uber's upcoming subscription to unlimited free food delivery. Uber is preparing to launch the $9.99 ... View the full article

Leak reveals Uber’s $9.99 unlimited delivery Eats Pass TechCrunchWhat's the cord-cutting equivalent to ditching your kitchen? Uber's upcoming subscription to unlimited free food delivery. Uber is preparing to launch the $9.99 ... https://www.google.com/news

Congestion Pricing Only Works If Rideshare Companies Care About Losing Money New York MagazineIt is common for companies to give discounts to their most loyal and biggest-spending customers. A discount means the company enjoys a lower profit margin on ... View the full article

Congestion Pricing Only Works If Rideshare Companies Care About Losing Money New York MagazineIt is common for companies to give discounts to their most loyal and biggest-spending customers. A discount means the company enjoys a lower profit margin on ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber's IPO millionaires could buy every home for sale in the Bay Area CNETAnd they'd still have a half billion dollars left over for avocado toast. View the full article

Uber's IPO millionaires could buy every home for sale in the Bay Area CNETAnd they'd still have a half billion dollars left over for avocado toast. https://www.google.com/news

Competition from Uber, Lyft puts Yellow Cab out of business in Binghamton Press & Sun-BulletinAfter 32 years in business, Yellow Cab of Binghamton fell victim to the increase in rideshare options, including Uber and Lyft. View the full article

Uber IPO: Going public Forbes IndiaThe company had a market capitalisation of $69.5 billion, about $50 billion less than expected on May 15, Uber's stock price closed at $41.29, down by 8.2 ... View the full article

Why Tesla and Uber are 'black holes' for your money The Australian Financial ReviewTech darlings Uber and Tesla are "black holes" for money, warns Perpetual fund manager James Holt, who warns today's tech valuations have parallels with the ... View the full article

Lyft, Uber drivers boost app surge prices by turning off, tuning out – and cashing in The RegisterAnalysis Drivers for ride-hailing apps Lyft and Uber have organized for better pay through collective action – and not by unionizing. Here's how it works: a group ... https://www.google.com/news

In-car commerce startup Cargo extends Uber partnership to Brazil TechCrunchCargo, the startup that brings the convenience store into ride-hailing vehicles, is making its first international expansion through an exclusive partnership with ... https://www.google.com/news

Lower pay and higher costs: The downside of Lyft's car rental program Los Angeles TimesDrivers who rent a car through Lyft pay a premium and earn less than other ride-hailing workers, interviews and documents show. View the full article