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SoftBank pumps $2B into Indonesia through Grab investment, putting it head to head with Gojek TechCrunchGrab — the on-demand transportation app worth $14 billion that is the Uber of Southeast Asia — today announced how it would be using some of the $7 billion ... View the full article

Takeaway.com and Just Eat merge in bid to compete with Uber and Deliveroo The Brussels Times Just Eat and Takeaway.com team up to fight Uber and Amazon in Europe CNN Takeaway and Just Eat to merge in $10B deal to take on Deliveroo and Uber Eats in Europe TechCrunch Uber Eats has competition from Just Eat, Takeaway.com $10 billion deal Business Insider Takeaway.com’s Possible Bid for Just Eat May Spark Food Fight Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News https://www.google.com/news

Uber Has Launched a New Sydney Public Transport Feature BroadsheetIf you've ever found yourself toggling between your Uber app and whichever app you use to route public transport options, here's some good news: Uber has ... View the full article

Sainsbury's mulls Uber Eats tie-up Retail GazetteSainsbury's is reportedly in early talks with Uber Eats about launching a basic groceries delivery *service* for customers. https://www.google.com/news

Uber lays off 400 people on its marketing team CNNUber is laying off roughly one-third of its global marketing staff. https://www.google.com/news

Uber lays off 400 employees, continues big shake-up of marketing team USA TODAYUber has blamed its recent losses partly on costly promotions to attract riders and drivers, which were crafted by its marketing department. View the full article

Uber Reveals Top 15 Most-Visited "Harry Potter" Locations MuggleNetWhich "Harry Potter" locations in the UK are the most visited by fans? Uber reveals the top 15 spots! https://www.google.com/news

Amazon India plans to add Uber Eats' local unit to its cart MoneycontrolAmazon India is in early talks to buy Uber Eats' local unit and enter the food delivery business, reports Business Standard. Uber Eats is eyeing a valuation of ... View the full article

Amazon may buy Uber Eats India business, plans to include food delivery to prime app Business TodayThe discussions between Amazon India and Uber Eats are reportedly in their early stages where the two sides are possibly looking to explore a strategic ... https://www.google.com/news

This Hong Kong entrepreneur is educating millions with his 'Uber for tutoring' app CNBCSnapask's on-demand tutoring app matches students with qualified tutors for one-on-one question-and-answer sessions. https://www.google.com/news

This Hong Kong entrepreneur is educating millions with his 'Uber for tutoring' app CNBCSnapask's on-demand tutoring app matches students with qualified tutors for one-on-one question-and-answer sessions. https://www.google.com/news

Woman's anger over 'friendly' Uber driver's dodgy decision Yahoo NewsAn angry woman has revealed how an Uber driver deceived her to give himself a five-star review and a $144 tip. https://www.google.com/news

Sainsbury’s eyes shock move into restaurant and take-away food market with Uber Eats tie-up Telegraph.co.ukSainsbury's is considering launching a chain of restaurants as the war for the takeaway food market heats up. https://www.google.com/news

Uber glitch caused some riders to be charged THOUSANDS of dollars for short trips Nosy MediaUber riders throughout the earth charged up to $10,000 for limited excursions right after a glitch place the decimal in the completely wrong position. Some Uber ... View the full article

Uber to create multiple-transport subscription plan in the US, could the UK be next on the list? | TaxiPoint Taxi News | UK | Black cabs TaxiPoint Taxi NewsUber have revealed that they will be trialling a new scheme which would see all of their transportation arms as well as their food delivery *service* all covered. https://www.google.com/news

Uber Vehicle's Steering Wheel Falls Off Mid-Ride autoevolutionSome things you simply have to see to believe, and this is one of them. The steering wheel of an Uber vehicle allegedly fell off mid-ride and the driver repeatedly ... View the full article

Uber sets up free eye check-up camp for driver-partners The Daily StarPopular ride-hailing *service* Uber has set up a free week-long eye check-up camp for nearly 1000 driver-partners in Dhaka. This initiative is part of Uber's ... https://www.google.com/news

How to save money with Uber and Lyft - Autoblog AutoblogHailing an Uber or Lyft is often cheaper than a taxi, but there are ways to save even more though promo codes discounts, carpooling and more. View the full article

Uber's PR car crash The Australian Financial ReviewThe car crash interview of 2018 was Alan Kohler's with then Blue Sky chief Rob Shand. For the mantle this year, out of nowhere, comes Uber's director of policy ... https://www.google.com/news

Takeaway.com’s Possible Bid for Just Eat May Spark Food Fight BloombergTakeaway.com is in takeover talks with rival Just Eat Plc, a $5.3 billion deal that would mark a fight against rivals including Uber Technologies Inc. The food ... View the full article

There are 2 areas where Uber's competitors could leave the ride-hailing giant in the dust INSIDEREurope and Latin America could be a good place for competitors to steal some of Uber's market share, analysts at HSBC say. https://www.google.com/news

Uber planning multi-transport subscription plan Business TravellerThe firm is testing a monthly subscription plan that would including discounted transportation via automobiles and free rides on bikes and scooters… https://www.google.com/news

Moment Uber driver struggles with steering wheel that popped off in her hands mid-ride Daily MailTwitter user _shawndagoat, of Georgia, posted a video of his Uber driver trying to put the steering wheel back on the stopped car after it came off in the middle of ... View the full article

New Jersey woman says Uber driver gave himself a $100 tip, 5-star rating NBC NewsA New Jersey woman said her Uber driver asked her if he could see her phone to make a route adjustment on the app and then gave himself a $100 tip and a ... https://www.google.com/news

Woman Carjacks Uber, Leads Police On Wild Pursuit Through LA CBS Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A woman was arrested after allegedly stealing an Uber vehicle and taking police on a wild pursuit early Saturday morning. https://www.google.com/news