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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

KTRK-TV Uber driver allegedly denies blind man, guide dog KTRK-TV An Uber driver has been suspended after allegations that the driver denied an MTSU student a ride after arriving to pick him up, finding out he was blind, and not allowing his guide dog inside of her car. Thomas Jones, who has retinitis pigmentosa ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber teams with Sears on new rewards program for drivers and riders TechCrunch Uber today announced yet another rewards program for its drivers and riders, this time in partnership with retailer Sears and its “Shop Your Way” loyalty platform. The program offers drivers points redeemable for products at Sears, Kmart and Lands' End ... Sears Hitches a Ride with Uber to Brighten Up Its Rewards PlanFortune Sears Offers Some Uber RewardsPYMNTS.com Uber is Partnering with … Sears?Credit.com News (blog) all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul CNBC Uber has already started pitching services to shippers, truck fleets and independent drivers, and the services go well beyond Otto's initially stated goal of outfitting trucks with self-driving technology. It also plans to compete with the brokers who ... Uber-owned Otto to offer freight hauling services using autonomous trucks in 2017TechCrunch Uber's trucking plan will connect drivers with cargoEngadget Uber's Truck Won't StopPYMNTS.com The Next Web -Investopedia -Transport Topics Online -Reuters all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Here's How Uber Is Plotting Its Entry Into Long-Haul Trucking Fortune With its recent acquisition of self-driving truck startup Otto, Uber Technologies is plotting its entry into the long-haul trucking business, aiming to establish itself as a freight hauler and a technology partner for the industry. Otto plans to expand ... Uber-owned Otto to offer freight hauling services using autonomous trucks in 2017TechCrunch Uber wants to offer freight hauling services next yearThe Next Web Exclusive: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haulReuters Canada all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Sears Hitches a Ride with Uber to Brighten Up Its Rewards Plan Fortune Sears SHLD 1.91% is partnering with ride-services company Uber Technologies as the struggling retailer tries to make its rewards program more attractive to shoppers. Sears is betting on its Shop Your Way loyalty plan, which offers points and tailored ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Aims to Win Japan's Heart—Through Its Stomach Fortune Uber Technologies on Wednesday said it will launch a food-delivery service in Japan as it looks for new ways to enter a potentially massive market where its ride-hailing service has been blocked by regulation and opposition from taxi drivers. The U.S. ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Exclusive: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul Reuters Uber has already started pitching services to shippers, truck fleets and independent drivers, and the services go well beyond Otto's initially stated goal of outfitting trucks with self-driving technology. It also plans to compete with the brokers who ... Uber-owned Otto to offer freight hauling services using autonomous trucks in 2017TechCrunch Uber wants to offer freight hauling services next yearThe Next Web all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Daily News More than 14000 Uber, Lyft drivers sign petition to unionize New York Daily News More than 14,000 drivers with Uber, Lyft and other on-demand taxi apps petitioned in favor of unionization, labor officials said at a Queens rally on Tuesday. Drivers who rallied outside of the Taxi & Limousine Commission office in Long Island City ... NYC Uber and Lyft drivers are protesting for union rightsVICE News Is Uber the next big thing that goes kaput? This guy thinks so.Washington Post San Antonio taxi drivers protesting services like Uber, LyftKENS5.com Crain's New York Business -CBC.ca -The Globe and Mail all 66 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber to Launch Food-Delivery Service in Tokyo Wall Street Journal TOKYO—Uber Technologies Inc. plans to launch its food-delivery business in Japan on Thursday, preparing for a gradual rollout across a country where its main ride-hailing business is barred. Uber is introducing the service, dubbed UberEats, in Tokyo ... Uber launches global assault on food delivery marketReuters Uber Wants to Deliver Food in at Least 22 More CountriesTIME Uber starts food delivery in Japan after ride-share stumblesseattlepi.com International Business Times -Digital Trends all 33 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Sears hitches a ride with Uber to make rewards plan more attractive Reuters Sears Holdings Corp is partnering with ride-services company Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] as the struggling retailer tries to make its rewards program more attractive to shoppers. Sears is betting on its Shop Your Way loyalty plan, which offers ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BGR Uber wants to use planes to pick up and drop off passengers from city rooftops BGR Say what you will about Uber, there's simply no denying that the company always has is eye laser-focused and fixated on the future. After spearheading the ridesharing revolution against overwhelming odds, Uber's next big bet rests on self-driving cars ... Uber Is Working On A Vertical-Takeoff AircraftPopular Science Uber wants to fly you to work in a small autonomous aircraftDigital Trends Uber wants to fly customers around in massive autonomous dronesQuartz Engadget -CNBC -U.S. News & World Report -Recode all 85 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Uber aims to win Japan's heart through its stomach Reuters TOKYO Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] on Wednesday said it will launch a food-delivery service in Japan as it looks for new ways to enter a potentially massive market where its ride-hailing service has been blocked by regulation and opposition from taxi ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes New Yorkers Can Now Get Unlimited Uber For $100 Forbes Uber is rapidly moving into Amazon Prime-like subscription plans. After rolling out pricing options in six cities in September, the ride-sharing startup is adjusting and expanding its new “Uber Plus” program–including bringing it to New York City for ... Uber, Ola to offer rides to Indian government departments with no ...Mashable all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Popular Science Uber Is Working On A Vertical-Takeoff Aircraft Popular Science Uber, the hungry Silicon Valley company that turned people with cars and smartphones into a transportation fleet to rival taxis (while skirting things like labor regulations in the process), has set its sights on something much larger. Uber is already ... Uber wants to use planes to pick up and drop off passengers from city rooftopsBGR Uber wants to fly you to work in a small autonomous aircraftDigital Trends Uber wants to fly customers around in massive autonomous dronesQuartz Engadget -U.S. News & World Report -CNBC -Recode all 80 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Uber had passengers waive liability in case of injury, death in self-driving cars CNET Earlier this month, the ride-hailing service Uber rolled out its inaugural fleet of self-driving cars in Pittsburgh. But as sci-fi as the concept sounded -- a fully automated car picking you up curbside to drive you wherever you want to go -- Uber ... Uber made early passengers of its self-driving cars sign an insane liability waiverQuartz Yellow taxis have a new weapon in their war against Uber: gadgetsThe Verge Uber's Self-Driving Car Passengers Were Signing Their Lives AwayGizmodo SmarterTravel.com -The Guardian all 58 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber