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6abc.com Uber, Lyft in legal limbo after agreement expires in Philadelphia 6abc.com Ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft are in legal limbo once again in Philadelphia. (WPVI). WPVI. By Jeannette Reyes. Sunday, October 02, 2016 12:51AM. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) --. For a group of girlfriends enjoying a night in downtown Philly, there's ... Uber and Lyft are back in legal limbo in PhiladelphiaMashable Ride-sharing Apps Uber And Lyft Are In Legal Limbo Once Again In PhiladelphiaCBS Local all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber and Lyft are technically illegal in Philadelphia as of today Mashable "Today we made an emergency filing with the PPA to extend the existing ride-sharing regulations that have been in place since the summer," an Uber spokesperson said. "We will continue operating in compliance with these legal requirements. We are ... Ride-sharing Apps Uber And Lyft Are In Legal Limbo Once Again In PhiladelphiaCBS Local Uber, Lyft in legal limbo after agreement expires in Philadelphia6abc.com all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times Technology|Granting Shares for Fares: An Uber Rival's Play for Drivers New York Times When Kathleen Boylan walked into an orientation meeting last spring for a new ride-hailing company called Juno, held at its 1 World Trade Center office, she liked what she heard. Ms. Boylan, a New Jersey mother of two teenagers, had been driving for ... More seniors are driving Uber and Lyft in retirementCNBC all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC More seniors are driving Uber and Lyft in retirement CNBC Mitchell is part of a growing number of seniors driving for ride-hailing apps, such as Uber and Lyft, to supplement their retirement income. On the flip side, the costs and regulations to be a driver are rising while the pay rates have fallen. Twenty ... Technology|Granting Shares for Fares: An Uber Rival's Play for DriversNew York Times all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Motley Fool Is This Seriously Uber's Next Move? Motley Fool It can't be easy being the new kid on the block, especially one from Silicon Valley that has had freakish success so early in the company's history -- we're talking about Uber, of course. But Uber is no exception to the world's rationale of "what have ... Uber takes wheel of self-driving trucksThe Times (subscription) all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Platform Cooperatives Like Stocksy Have A Purpose Uber And AirBnB Never Will Forbes You are undoubtedly familiar with so-called “sharing economy” titans such as Uber and Airbnb. The latter is an online marketplace for people to list and/or book accommodations. It might be a room, a home or a castle. AirBnB is a prime example of ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Grist Why Uber won't fuel more sprawl Grist 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

KVUE.com ACL goes on without Uber, Lyft KVUE.com AUSTIN - The 15th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival is back in town, and the absence of Uber and Lyft is not having much impact on attendees. After Uber and Lyft pulled out of Austin in May, ride-hailing companies like Fare, Fasten and Ride ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

kfor.com Oklahoma mother warning others after Uber driver picks up pre-teen in middle of the night kfor.com EDMOND, Okla. - An Oklahoma mother is warning other parents after her 12-year-old child was picked up by an Uber driver in the middle of the night. "It was frightening that a driver would pick up a 12-year-old without an adult in the middle of the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider The only executive to hold a high-ranking position at both Uber and Lyft is leaving Uber Business Insider At Lyft, VanderZanden served as COO for the fast-growing Uber competitor until tensions with the startup's cofounders led him to resign from the role. In October 2014, he joined Uber to lead its international growth and brought with him Stephen Schnell ... Google's Uber Competitor Is Finally HereFortune Google takes on Uber with its own cheaper ride-sharing app video - CNETCNET Google Is Giving Uber Another Reason to WorryVanity Fair Wall Street Journal -KABC-TV -San Francisco Business Times (blog) -Wall Street Journal all 89 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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