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Blind woman says some Uber drivers refuse rides because of her service dog My Fox Boston PEABODY, Mass. - A Peabody woman with a visual impairment says some Uber drivers are refusing to pick her up because of her service dog. She claims Uber has refused her service on several occasions because of her service dog. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inc.com Uber Is Moving. Its New Neighbors Are a Little Worried Inc.com Nearly two dozen activist organizations have banded together to urge Uber to act as a responsible corporate citizen before moving its headquarters across the San Francisco Bay to Oakland, California. The coalition is welcoming Uber into the city but ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Google's Uber Competitor Is Finally Here Fortune Google's Uber-like app is now available to users throughout the San Francisco area, The Wall Street Journal reports, marking the latest escalation in the simmering battle between the search giant and the ride-hailing firm. The app, Waze Rider, is ... Google Is Giving Uber Another Reason to WorryVanity Fair ​California tightens background checks on Uber, Lyft driversCNET Governor signs bill requiring tighter background checks by Uber, LyftThe Mercury News KSBY San Luis Obispo News -Wall Street Journal -WFAA.com -Wall Street Journal all 70 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TIME Google's Uber Competitor Is Finally Here TIME By contrast, Uber drivers tend to criss-cross cities in search of fares. Another difference: Waze Rider offers cheaper prices for passengers, but also lower pay for drivers. And for now, drivers and riders alike can only use the app twice a day, the ... The only executive to hold a high-ranking position at both Uber and Lyft is leaving UberBusiness Insider Google Is Giving Uber Another Reason to WorryVanity Fair ​California tightens background checks on Uber, Lyft driversCNET Wall Street Journal -WFAA.com -The Boston Globe -Wall Street Journal all 107 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

How to Make Sure Your Uber Doesn't Drive Past You Wall Street Journal “Your driver has arrived… somewhere.” That's what the notification should say when your Uber driver doesn't arrive at your exact location. But master these simple tips and you'll be done with the days of wandering up and down the block, trying to find ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber Looks to Rev Up in Japan Wall Street Journal TOKYO—Uber plans to ramp up its business in Japan, a wealthy country full of potential customers, even though it is barred from offering its core ride-hailing service there. The company is running pilot programs to turn Japan's declining population ... Uber is introducing new safety features in South Africa after reports of rape and robberiesQuartz Uber Brings Its Food Delivery Service To More Cities Around The World04:31Here And Now Uber expands in takeaway sectorFruitnet all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PYMNTS.com Uber And Yext Team Up To Help Brands Launch In-App Campaigns PYMNTS.com According to a report by Adweek, Uber is already working with 's Sporting Goods and Casper to enable on-demand delivery of products. The report said brands can use Yext's software to put Uber's API into their mobile apps, websites and emails ... Uber wants to let brands feed you content during your next rideThe Verge Here's How Uber Will Work With Even More BusinessesFortune Get Ready For More In-App Ads When You Ride With Uber, If You Want ItInternational Business Times Yahoo Finance -MediaPost Communications -DMN all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Bozeman Daily Chronicle Despite hiccups, Uber in Bozeman is a boon for most The Bozeman Daily Chronicle After deducting a percentage for Uber, as well as gas, vehicle maintenance and cellphone data — of which the company only covers one gigabyte per month — the pay is decent, Martinez said. To make it more profitable, drivers focus on high-volume ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

DNAinfo Cab Rides Down 23 Percent In Chicago This Year As Uber And Lyft Take Bite DNAinfo "We don't have the flexibility that Uber and Lyft have," said Charles Goodbar, a Chicago lawyer who owns 59 taxi medallions. "The minute the taxi industry doesn't exist, there's going to be an oligarchy between Uber and Lyft. Our rates are regulated. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber to make it easier for drivers to own a car in India Mashable Uber said it will tap Xchange Leasing, its subsidiary that offers leases to drivers by partnering with dealerships, for Indian drivers. Through its subsidiary, the cab hailing company plans to make it easier for drivers in India to own a car. Drivers ... Uber hails 200000 cabs with eye to expand India driveEconomic Times Uber looking to invest approx. 13000 crore to buy 200K cabs for its fleet expansion programmeThe Tech Portal Uber is going all out in India; to make massive vehicle purchaseBusinessinsider India all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Hybrid Cars News Uber and Otto Move Forward on Developing Self-Driving Truck Technologies Hybrid Cars News Ride-hailing giant Uber and its newly acquired self-driving truck startup Otto are working out their next moves, Otto's co-founder said. Otto plans to expand its fleet of trucks from six to about 15 and is setting up partnerships with independent ... Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haulCNBC Uber's trucking plan will connect drivers with cargoEngadget Uber-owned Otto to offer freight hauling services using autonomous trucks in 2017TechCrunch Logistics Management -CBS Local -The Consumerist -Reuters all 48 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Mercury News Governor signs bill requiring tighter background checks by Uber, Lyft The Mercury News SACRAMENTO — Uber and Lyft will have to start taking a deeper look into their drivers' criminal histories under a new law signed Wednesday by Gov. Jerry Brown. Starting Jan. 1, ride-hailing startups in California must look at violent convictions ... California Law Strengthens Background Checks for Uber and LyftWall Street Journal Background checks for Uber, Lyft drivers required under new CA lawKCRA Sacramento ​California tightens background checks on Uber, Lyft driversCNET SiliconBeat -MERRY JANE -WTSP.com all 44 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET ​California tightens background checks on Uber, Lyft drivers CNET Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies will now be required to give their drivers stricter background checks in California. Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation Wednesday forbidding ride-hailing companies from hiring drivers with any violent ... Governor signs bill requiring tighter background checks by Uber, LyftThe Mercury News California Law Strengthens Background Checks for Uber and LyftWall Street Journal Background checks for Uber, Lyft drivers required under new CA lawKCRA Sacramento SiliconBeat -Philly.com -MERRY JANE all 41 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NJ.com Uber refunds fares to 1000-plus commuters affected by Hoboken train crash NJ.com An NJ Uber spokesman said the company has refunded the fares to anyone who ordered an Uber from the train station from the time of the crash to noon. The drivers will earn their normal fares, and the company is covering the cost for the riders. Uber says it will refund rides from Hoboken station after train crashMashable all 1,353 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber is refunding surge-priced rides around New Jersey train crash area Mashable Uber is refunding all rides from the train station in Hoboken, New Jersey, after ride prices surged in the area on Thursday following a New Jersey Transit train crash. Uber has been criticized in the past for allowing ride prices to soar during ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Arizona State University ASU team first to prove Uber eases traffic congestion Arizona State University A trio of Arizona State University researchers has quantified the “Uber effect” by completing the first study to prove that when the ride-hailing service enters an urban market, it reduces traffic congestion, cuts travel time and saves gas for all ... Uber leads to less traffic congestion, ASU study findsazcentral.com all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WFLA Uber may be close to a truce with Hillsborough County WFLA HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The fight between Uber and the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission may be close to a truce. Late Wednesday Uber representatives worked out a temporary operating agreement with PTC ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber wants to let brands feed you content during your next ride The Verge Uber is partnering with Yext, a New York-based startup that specializes in location data for businesses, to help online shoppers book rides to their favorite store or restaurant. The partnership will also allow corporations to serve up marketing ... Uber Thinks You Might Want To Look At A Bunch Of Ads During Your RideThe Consumerist Retailers Can Now Request That Uber Drop Off Customers Right in Front of Their StoresAdweek Yext Integrates With Uber as Local On-Demand Becomes More UbiquitousStreet Fight PR Newswire (press release) -ITProPortal all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Why Uber has to be first to market with self-driving cars Recode The race to get the first network of self-driving cars on the road is off to a lukewarm start. Uber recently launched a limited test of its self-driving cars in Pittsburgh, as part of a partnership with Volvo. Singapore-based self-driving startup ... California Law Strengthens Background Checks for Uber and LyftWall Street Journal Background checks for Uber, Lyft drivers required under new CA lawKCRA Sacramento Uber and Lyft poised to return to legal limbo in PhillyPhilly.com ABC10.com -PhillyVoice.com -Billy Penn all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber is expanding UberEATS in London as the food delivery wars continue Business Insider Uber says it will expand its UberEATS food delivery service in London to Zone 2, increasing the number of restaurants available to over 500. The London food delivery market is one of the most competitive startup spaces in London, and Uber is facing ... Uber tries out 'panic buttons' after alleged rape cases in South AfricaWashington Post Uber launches global assault on takeaway meals marketReuters Uber to Launch Food-Delivery Service in TokyoWall Street Journal Voice of America -International Business Times -Fox News all 111 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The New Rules for Business Rides in an Uber, a Driverless Car and More Fox News There's no reason to feel guilty for working on your phone -- part of the reason you might take an Uber is so you can keep working. But keep in mind that the driver might be doing this on the side, and their day job might very well be in your industry ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber Ride Near East Hollywood Turns Violent After Passenger Asks Driver to Stop Texting While Behind the Wheel KTLA Peppers reported the incident to Uber, and is hoping to get reimbursed for the ride, her medical bills after she went to urgent care and the damaged property. In a statement to KTLA, Uber spokeswoman Tracey Breeden said the safety of riders and drivers ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal California Law Strengthens Background Checks for Uber and Lyft Wall Street Journal Drivers of ride-hailing companies Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. will face stiffer criminal background checks in California under a new law signed Wednesday by Gov. Jerry Brown. The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, will prohibit Uber and Lyft from ... Background checks for Uber, Lyft drivers required under new CA lawKCRA Sacramento The Worst Things About Driving For Uber and LyftMERRY JANE Gov. Brown signs Uber, Lyft background check bill into lawSiliconBeat Philly.com -FOX40 -ABC10.com all 32 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Uber's trucking plan will connect drivers with cargo Engadget When Uber bought up Otto's self-driving truck platform, the initial reaction was to imagine a future fleet of autonomous trucks traveling coast to coast on America's interstates. According to a new report from Reuters, that reality is still years ... Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haulCNBC Uber-owned Otto to offer freight hauling services using autonomous trucks in 2017TechCrunch Uber Acquires Trucking Company, Wants To Sell Freight ServicesThe Consumerist San Francisco Business Times (blog) -Christian Science Monitor -The Next Web -Reuters all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Washington Post Uber tries out 'panic buttons' after alleged rape cases in South Africa Washington Post JOHANNESBURG — Uber has not been having an easy ride lately in South Africa. After a string of alleged attacks on passengers triggered safety concerns, the popular app-based car service is rolling out an “SOS” button in some vehicles. Public concerns ... This ride-sharing startup is succeeding in South Korea where Uber failed, by making the taxi union happyQuartz all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber