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St. Paul company develops Uber-like service for disabled passengers St. Paul Pioneer PressJohn Doan came to the United States as a child refugee from Vietnam, guided through a strange new land and culture by his mother and a doting older sibling. https://www.google.com/news

St. Paul company develops Uber-like service for disabled passengers St. Paul Pioneer PressJohn Doan came to the United States as a child refugee from Vietnam, guided through a strange new land and culture by his mother and a doting older sibling. View the full article

When the Waiting Room Is Your Living Room The New York TimesBusinesses can deliver everything on demand, from dinner to dry cleaning. Some will even show up at your door to give you cupcakes or walk your dog. Now ... View the full article

Lightfoot wants to abolish city stickers, increase ride-hailing fees Chicago Sun-Times"We spend so much money trying to collect and police the city sticker program, we are losing money," Lori Lightfoot says. View the full article

'Hijacked Uber taxi driver' a suspect in Edenvale High School robbery TimesLIVEAn alleged Uber taxi driver who claimed to have been hijacked by a gang of armed gunmen who robbed Edenvale High School in Johannesburg has been ... View the full article

It's Magic - [READ] Uber Responds Carte BlancheRead Uber's full response regarding safety concerns and the various safety features being implemented. https://www.google.com/news

This iPhone App Will Pay Your Uber Fare -- If You Know Your Trivia ForbesA new iPhone app runs trivia questions during your Uber ride. Answer correctly and get free fare. https://www.google.com/news

Mum gives birth to a baby girl in the back of an Uber Metro.co.ukLara Cameron-Cole gave birth to baby Florance on the way to St Thomas' hospital in London last month. https://www.google.com/news

Uber drivers 'are helping to smash £500million "county lines" networks Daily MailNational County Lines Coordination Centre unveiled estimates showing the number of drug gangs in the UK has soared from 720 in November 2018 to 1500 in ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber drivers 'are helping to smash £500million "county lines" networks Daily MailNational County Lines Coordination Centre unveiled estimates showing the number of drug gangs in the UK has soared from 720 in November 2018 to 1500 in ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber drivers 'are helping to smash £500million "county lines" networks Daily MailNational County Lines Coordination Centre unveiled estimates showing the number of drug gangs in the UK has soared from 720 in November 2018 to 1500 in ... View the full article

Uber in Talks to Sell India Food-Delivery Business BloombergLess than two years after Uber Technologies Inc. entered India's competitive food-delivery business, it's in talks to sell its Uber Eats operations in the country to ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber IPO 2019 Predictions: Should You Invest? IPO Date, Future Forecast, Valuation and Business Model TheOofy.comAt the beginning of December 2018, Uber and Lyft, the logistics companies based in San Francisco had both filed their IPO submissions to the Securities and ... View the full article

Uber Eats rider injured following head on collision with car Bristol PostThe rider, a man in his twenties, has suffered a serious leg injury. https://www.google.com/news

Uber drivers trained to help catch kid drug traffickers hitching rides in their cars The SunAROUND 10000 youngsters, some aged 11, are caught up in the £500million 'county lines' trade. Gang bosses in major cities recruit mainly lads, 15 to 17, ... https://www.google.com/news

Free Uber rides and live-streamed services: How D.C. black churches attract millennials Washington PostIt's a traditional Wednesday night Bible study at New Bethel Baptist Church, and the pews are partly filled. But online, more than 700 viewers are tuned in on ... https://www.google.com/news

Free Uber rides and live-streamed services: How D.C. black churches attract millennials Washington PostIt's a traditional Wednesday night Bible study at New Bethel Baptist Church, and the pews are partly filled. But online, more than 700 viewers are tuned in on ... View the full article

Startups Weekly: Flexport, Clutter and SoftBank’s blood money TechCrunchThe Wall Street Journal published a thought-provoking story this week, highlighting limited partners' concerns with the SoftBank Vision Fund's investment ... View the full article

Egypt's top administrative court lifts ban on Uber, Careem services ReutersCAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's top administrative court on Saturday lifted a ban on operations by ride-hailing companies Uber and Careem, which have faced fierce ... https://www.google.com/news

Paradoxically, platforms like Uber and Deliveroo could be good for labor unions The Next WebIn my research on the platform economy, I've seen a trend of trade unions mainly attacking websites like Uber and Deliveroo. However, I'd like to argue that their ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber’s e-bike plan for Dublin rejected on safety grounds The Irish TimesPossibility of vandalism by some operators against competitors also cited by council. https://www.google.com/news

Tour Uber’s Brand-New Facility in San Francisco’s Historic Pier 70 Architectural DigestIt's true that real estate in downtown San Francisco is limited—very limited. But that didn't stop Uber from seeking out a massive space in the city to house its ... https://www.google.com/news

Police: Uber Data Helped Prove Jussie Smollett Faked Hate Crime FuturismChicago police claim data from Uber allowed them to crack their case against actor Jussie Smollett, whom they believe faked a hate crime against himself. https://www.google.com/news

Uber planning expansion of new public transport feature Business TravellerRide-hailing giant Uber's latest feature may seem a little surprising at first – in the US city of Denver, the app now shows public transport options alongside the ... https://www.google.com/news

Lyft's Newest Money-Saving Feature Might Seem Familiar If You Use Uber Express Pool Elite DailyIf you're a frequent Lyft or Uber rider, then you've probably realized how much cheaper it is to order a shared ride versus a solo trip. Sure, riding on your own ... View the full article