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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

VICE News NYC Uber and Lyft drivers are protesting for union rights VICE News "We demand living wage fares, no pool fares, protection from exploitation, union representation," read one big green sign held up by one Uber driver, a middle-aged black man with a tan jacket and blue pork pie hat. The ride-share workers — categorized ... Is Uber the next big thing that goes kaput? This guy thinks so.Washington Post More than 14000 Uber, Lyft drivers sign petition to unionizeNew York Daily News Union seeks to organize Uber drivers in NYCCrain's New York Business KENS5.com -CBC.ca -Huffington Post Canada all 61 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber has finally found a CFO Business Insider Uber has repeatedly declined to comment on its CFO plans, including in an earlier Business Insider report about the CFO search in January, which was a week after the visa application had been filed. In February, Uber told The Wall Street Journal that ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber made early passengers of its self-driving cars sign an insane liability waiver Quartz With the race to make driverless technology a reality intensifying, Uber has been eager to show off its self-driving cars, which began picking up passengers in Pittsburgh earlier this month. But it's remained quiet on a more serious matter: If a self ... Yellow taxis have a new weapon in their war against Uber: gadgetsThe Verge Uber's Self-Driving Car Passengers Were Signing Their Lives AwayGizmodo The State's Taxi Industry vs. Uber Battle Is Headed to Federal CourtBoston magazine (blog) The Seattle Times -The Guardian all 48 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber wants to fly you to work in a small autonomous aircraft Digital Trends Always on the lookout for new opportunities, it seems Uber is eyeing the skies for its next big project. The ambitious ride-hailing company said at the weekend it's interested in launching a city-based air service to give riders access to faster modes ... Uber explores offering short-hop flights across townEngadget Uber is Planning Self-Flying Drone TaxisU.S. News & World Report Uber wants to fly customers around in massive autonomous dronesQuartz Vanity Fair -TechCrunch -CNBC -Recode all 68 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TIME Uber Wants to Get Riders Registered to Vote TIME UberUber and Google are sending out an email campaign on Tuesday aimed at getting riders and drivers registered to vote. In honor of National Voter Registration Day, the ride-sharing app is sending out an email campaign and social media blast on ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber, Ola to offer rides to Indian government departments with no surge pricing Mashable "At Uber, we are always looking at ways to reach out to our riders to provide affordable, convenient and reliable rides, at the push of a button. We work with various partners, including the Government, to offer tailored solution for their employees to ... Uber's Scheduled Rides is finally here and you're just a tap away from convenienceMalay Mail Online all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Daily News Journal Uber drivers refuse service to Murfreesboro guide dogs The Daily News Journal MURFREESBORO — MTSU student Thomas Jones was left stranded Sunday afternoon at the Walmart on South Rutherford Boulevard in Murfreesboro after an Uber driver refused to let his guide dog in her car. Jones said he used an Uber driver to get to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Spy Get yourself a free copy of FIFA 17 with Uber Digital Spy You can get a free copy of FIFA 17 right now. Want one? Of course you do. Well, Uber is offering its customers just that – if you live in London or Manchester anyway – and it seems to be catch-free. Tomorrow, September 27, between 11am and 2pm, Uber ... Uber Giving Away Free Copies Of FIFA 17Dexerto all 100 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WBUR New Online Tool Taps Into Uber To Get Patients To And From Doctors' Offices WBUR It's integrated with Uber's API and hospital electronic medical records. This means the Uber rides are customized to the patient's medical needs. The company says this type of technology integration — between hospital information systems and on-demand ... Circulation and Uber team up to offer non-emergency medical transportSiliconANGLE (blog) Uber partners with startup to take patients to the doctorMedical Marketing and Media all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber is expanding its meal delivery service in 24 countries Business Insider Travis Kalanick, co-founder and CEO of Uber Technologies Inc. speaks at the Wall Street Journal Digital Live ( WSJDLive ) conference at the Montage hotel in Laguna Beach, California October 20, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Blake. LONDON (Reuters) - Uber is ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Ghost Drivers Are Just One Of Uber China's Problems Following Didi Takeover Forbes Uber's China operations have had its share of problems recently, and with its latest “ghost driver” scam getting widespread media attention, it appears the company will only continue down its turbulent track. In the past week, it was widely reported ... China's version of Uber makes big bet on bike sharingCNET The company that gobbled up Uber in China is now investing in bike-sharingQuartz Uber's Chinese Rival Didi Buys Into Bicycle-Sharing Startup OfoBloomberg all 30 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Job ads show Uber expanding meal deliveries in 24 countries Reuters According to job listings on Uber and other recruiting sites, UberEats, as the food delivery service is known, is hiring everyone from general managers to bike couriers, salespeople and marketing managers for launches in 24 countries. The plan include ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Gizmodo Uber's Self-Driving Car Passengers Were Signing Their Lives Away Gizmodo A new report from the Guardian, citing documents obtained under public record showed that until June, Uber required anyone riding in one of its self-driving cars to sign a legal document that kept the company free of liabilities in case of their injury ... Yellow taxis have a new weapon in their war against Uber: gadgetsThe Verge The State's Taxi Industry vs. Uber Battle Is Headed to Federal CourtBoston magazine (blog) Why self-driving Uber cars look so geekyThe Seattle Times The Guardian -Philadelphia Business Journal all 43 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Uber explores offering short-hop flights across town Engadget Uber has already resorted to more than one unusual method to get you from one side of town to another, but you haven't seen anything yet. The ridesharing outfit's Jeff Holden tells Recode that Uber is researching the use of VTOL (vertical takeoff and ... Uber wants to fly customers around in massive autonomous dronesQuartz Forget Cars: Now Uber Wants to Fly You to WorkVanity Fair Uber is Planning Self-Flying Drone TaxisU.S. News & World Report TechCrunch -Geek -CNBC -Recode all 45 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SiliconBeat Uber Rolls Out Real-Time ID Check PYMNTS.com In every American market, Uber is uploading a new selfie security measure to ensure that drivers pick up the correct customer. The added enhancement is ultimately to prevent driver fraud so that you can count on your driver to indeed be the one whose ... Uber drivers get ready for their close-up with new selfie security featureSiliconBeat Uber using selfies as security measureAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Here's how selfies will keep you safe when hailing an Uber - AutoblogAutoblog (blog) WABE 90.1 FM -The Verge -Daily Mail -Uber all 95 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC An investor behind Justin Bieber and Uber reveals what makes a great entrepreneur CNBC The businesses of Justin Bieber and Uber may seem worlds apart — but entrepreneurs could learn a lot from either brand, according to one investor who has bet on both. Scott Manson is the chief operating officer of SB Projects, where he helps manage ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber