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Minneapolis Star Tribune Uber and Lyft are demolishing New York City taxi drivers Business Insider taxi cab People push a stranded taxi cab out of a snow bank in Times Square in New York City, February 17, 2003 as a winter storm hit the northeast United States. The storm was expected to leave 18 to 22 inches of snow in New York City, which had 1,300 ... Uber gets a Lyft from think tankCrain's New York Business Why don't my Uber drivers like me?Minneapolis Star Tribune Uber dominates U.S. ride market, report says - SFGateSFGate Inc.com -Skift -Willamette Week all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WFLA Legal or not, Uber has a new partner: the Lightning Tampabay.com It's unclear if the PTC will conduct sting operations to catch Uber drivers outside Lightning games. Executive director Kyle Cockream said he was not contacted about the deal and said it would be up to the agency's governing board to decide if they ... Tampa Bay Lightning partners with Uber for game day rides (Video)Tampa Bay Business Journal Uber partners with Tampa Bay Lightning ahead of first gameWFLA Amalie designates Uber lanes for Lightning gamesFOX 13 News, Tampa Bay ABC Action News -WTSP.com all 114 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY I got taken for a ride by a fake Uber driver. Don't become the next victim USA TODAY Distraction and haste — two feelings that often accompany trips to the airport — made me the unwilling victim of a fake Uber scam. Unfortunately, they're all too common. Due to a family emergency, last week I booked a last-minute trip to New York ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Ringer (blog) An Etiquette Guide for Using Uber Pool and Lyft Line The Ringer (blog) But for most city dwellers on a budget, participating in the transit revolution isn't any more glamorous than ordering an Uber Pool or Lyft Line, waiting a very long time for it to arrive, and then sharing a four-door sedan with strangers. It's a ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate Uber dominates US ride market, report says SFGate In the startups' hometown of San Francisco, Uber has 71 percent of the market to Lyft's 29 percent, for instance. Lyft's biggest markets are Denver, where it has 38 percent of rides compared with Uber's 62 percent, and Portland, Ore., at 36 percent ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge After investing $1 billion, Apple takes a board seat at 'China's Uber' The Verge Didi — which is valued at around $35 billion — famously beat Uber out of China, forcing the American company to sell its local business. The two companies had been in a war of attrition, using investors' money to subsidize cheap rides for customers ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Willamette Week Uber and Lyft Ask Judge to Block Release of Ride-Hailing Data Willamette Week Uber and Lyft argue in court documents that the numbers The Oregonian seeks amount to trade secrets that aren't subject to disclosure under Oregon public records law. "Competitors would derive economic value if they obtained this information," an Uber ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Air & Space Magazine Uber Looks to the Skies Air & Space Magazine Uber is reportedly looking beyond driverless cars to an even faster, more futuristic way to ride: VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) drones for use in crowded cities. Such vehicles are still years away, but the news focuses attention on a technology ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Uber: Fast facts CNNMoney Founders Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp created ride-hailing app Uber in 2008. Their inspiration: They had trouble finding a taxi in Paris during a snowy evening. Initially delivering black cars to customers in a select U.S. cities, the company has ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Square Said to Have Discussed Caviar Sale With Uber, GrubHub Bloomberg Square discussed a potential sale of Caviar with Uber Technologies Inc., GrubHub Inc. and Yelp Inc. Other prospective buyers had more informal talks with the publicly traded payments company, the people said. Square received inbound interest which ... Square talked to Uber and Grubhub about selling its Caviar businessBusiness Insider all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate Evercar shuts down car rentals to Uber, Lyft drivers SFGate “Companies like Evercar face a lot of challenges because their rental costs to drivers are about the same if not higher than renting directly through Uber or Lyft and they don't have anywhere near the same brand recognition,” said Harry Campbell, who ... Another Car Rental Service for Uber and Lyft Drivers Suspends OperationsFortune all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vanity Fair Uber's New Pitch: Uber, but for Pitching Investors Inside an Uber Vanity Fair In 10 years, when you can summon a chatbot via thought whose sole job is to hail an Uber for you, we will look back on 2016 and reflect on how we used to have to hail a mobile venture capitalist via Uber ourselves. For now, Uber users will have to rely ... This Thursday only, you can pitch your big idea to an investor by hailing them through the Uber appBusiness Insider all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Ars Technica Court says yes to regulating cabbies, no to governing Uber drivers Ars Technica A federal appeals court says Uber and taxis are not the same type of service, and, hence, it's OK to regulate them differently. In a blow to taxi drivers, the decision means cities like Chicago can have separate regulations for Uber and taxis—with the ... Judge Posner Smacks Around Cabbies For Thinking That Cities Allowing Uber Violates Their 'Property Rights'Techdirt all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MTN Invests in Iran's Uber Amid Effort to Repatriate Profit Bloomberg The taxi-hailing service has gained about 500,000 subscribers and a fleet of 10,000 drivers since it started two years ago as Iran's answer to Uber Technologies Inc., according to Shahkar. The CEO declined to provide figures for Snapp's revenue and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz The Uber economy looks a lot like the pre-industrial economy Quartz A new study from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), finds that the “gig” economy model popularized by Uber has a lot in common with the economies of poor countries today, as well as the US and Europe before the Industrial Revolution. Uber and other ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PC Magazine Uber Teams With Otto Radio to Make Your Ride Less Boring PC Magazine Here's how it works: The next time you request a ride using the Uber app, a playlist of news stories and podcasts, perfectly timed for your trip's duration, will be waiting for you in Otto Radio. Once your driver has arrived, you can sit back and enjoy ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Evercar, a Car Rental Service for Uber, Lyft Drivers, Ends Operations Fortune Evercar suddenly shuts down after expanding to the Bay Area in September. Another startup renting cars to Uber and Lyft drivers is shutting down. Evercar, a ... Evercar shuts down car rentals to Uber, Lyft drivers - SFGateSFGate all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Is Trying to Win India With a New Ad Campaign Fortune Uber is trying to become the largest ride-sharing company in its second-largest market. After failing to succeed in China, and subsequently selling its business there to Chinese competitor Didi, the company has turned its attention to India and is now ... Uber Tech's Entry in India is Eyeing To Oust OlaiTech Post Uber plans bus and mini-van ride shares in IndiaLivemint Uber's amplifying focus on IndiaSeeking Alpha all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Portugal cab drivers block Lisbon airport in anti-Uber protest Reuters LISBON Thousands of Portuguese cab drivers blocked access to Lisbon international airport on Monday to protest government plans to regulate alternative ride-hailing services like Uber, and vowed to maintain their blockade until their demands are met. Cabbies switching camps to Uber, GrabFree Malaysia Today Anti-Uber taxi protest blocks Lisbon airport accessChannel NewsAsia all 38 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Didi, China's Uber, Navigates Rough Regulatory Road Wall Street Journal BEIJING—China's ride-hailing champion, after besting Uber Technologies Inc., appears to be facing a tougher opponent in domestic regulators. Several major cities issued proposed industry regulations in recent days that would restrict the types of ... Uber and Didi Face Regulatory Challenges Throughout ChinaNasdaq Uber and Didi face losing many of their driversTech in Asia Uber Faces Regulatory Trouble In Three Major Chinese CitiesThe Merkle all 50 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Cancer survivor who had throat removed claims Uber driver forced her out of car over 'Darth Vader voice' Telegraph.co.uk A cancer survivor whose illness left her with a speech impediment and a hole in her neck claims an Uber driver dragged her out of his car because she was "not talking properly". Sam Barbic said the driver screamed at her and grabbed her arm to pull her ... Cancer survivor 'kicked out of Uber because she didn't talk properly'Metro Throat cancer survivor: 'I was thrown out of Uber car because I can't speak properly'Evening Standard all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

San Antonio Business Journal Uber sues city, Texas Attorney General's office, seeking to block release of public information San Antonio Business Journal Uber Technologies Inc. is suing the Texas Attorney General and the city of San Antonio to keep data regarding its local operations, which is being collected by the city, from being released to the public, citing concern about competition in San Antonio. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber shares data to show how the Australian commute is still horrible Mashable Uber drivers are on the road every hour of the day, but the data they generate about traffic and average travel times has been mostly unavailable to outsiders. In a new move for the company locally, Uber has partnered with policy group Infrastructure ... Uber data reveals Brisbane traffic journeys taking longerBrisbane Times Uber trips reveal the full extent of Sydney's peak-hour woesThe Sydney Morning Herald Traffic congestion: Uber trip data shows big projects have slowed ...The Age WAtoday -International Business Times AU -Herald Sun all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber Aims to Unseat Ola in $10 Billion India Ride-Hailing Market ... Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc unveiled its first-ever brand campaign in India last month with a video showing a tense Uber driver navigating gridlocked streets as he ... Uber gearing up for a showdown with OlaETAuto.com Uber India pitches for deregulation of transport industryDEALSTREETASIA ''We want better maps for riders and drivers'' - The HinduThe Hindu all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Salon Uber isn't actually contributing to suburban sprawl Salon Will Uber and self-driving cars reignite a new wave of suburban sprawl? Tyler Cowen, a prominent libertarian economist, thinks so. Writing in Bloomberg View, Cowen notes that Americans are moving to suburbia again and argues that “long-turn [sic ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber