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San Francisco, already flush with cash, is about to get a new influx of millionaires CNBCUber, Lyft, Airbnb and Slack are among San Francisco's high-growth tech companies that are prepping for IPOs, potentially this year. View the full article

Uber driver allegedly sexually assaulted a passenger after she refused his offer of '$100 for sex' Daily MailPolice have arrested an Uber driver who's been accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger after she turned down his cash-for-sex offer. https://www.google.com/news

Uber driver allegedly sexually assaulted a passenger after she refused his offer of '$100 for sex' Daily MailPolice have arrested an Uber driver who's been accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger after she turned down his cash-for-sex offer. View the full article

UBER, Old mutual Ghana offer drivers, riders insurance cover Myjoyonline.comOld Mutual has provided Uber drivers and riders an Injury Protection. https://www.google.com/news

Meek Mill's Rolls-Royce Phantom Gets in Accident at L.A. Nightclub TMZMeek Mill's Rolls Royce Phantom gets in car crash with an Uber outside Delilah nightclub. View the full article

Uber driver who allegedly refused ride to woman with service dog charged CTV NewsAn Uber driver was charged with a bylaw offence after he allegedly refused to pick up a passenger with a *service* dog. He's expected to appear in court in March. https://www.google.com/news

Why there is no need to legalise Uber South China Morning PostThe ride-hailing *service* is a bit like prostitution in Hong Kong – it is neither legal nor illegal. And that is how the government likes it. https://www.google.com/news

OurCrowd has raised $900m and disrupted the disruptors GlobesOurCrowd CEO Jon Medved: The problem we wanted to solve is that of people who want to invest only $10000. View the full article

No shame in driving a taxi, says Emirati pilot who doubles up as Uber driver gulfnews.comHelicopter pilot takes part-time Uber job to help promote his country. View the full article

Uber bets on bikes, scooters for future Arkansas Democrat-GazetteUber Technologies Inc. is more than just ride-hailing. That's a key part of the pitch it's making to investors as the company prepares for an initial public offering ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber bets on bikes, scooters for future Arkansas Democrat-GazetteUber Technologies Inc. is more than just ride-hailing. That's a key part of the pitch it's making to investors as the company prepares for an initial public offering ... View the full article

'The party does not stop until I take them home:' Meet the Uber driver behind the 'wildest party ride' in Raleigh WLS-TV"Pull up lit. Turn up the volume. Be part of the party experience." That's the motto of one Raleigh Uber driver who hopes to turn his side job into an absolute ... https://www.google.com/news

Looking Glass: Uber not best getaway plan for Oklahoma teen bank robbers Boston HeraldThree teenagers called Uber and asked for a driver to wait for them across the street from a bank in Oklahoma City. Then they went in and tried to rob the place. View the full article

'The party does not stop until I take them home:' Meet the Uber driver behind the 'wildest party ride' KTRK-TV"Pull up lit. Turn up the volume. Be part of the party experience." That's the motto of one Raleigh, North Carolina Uber driver who hopes to turn his side job into ... View the full article

Holliston Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger The Boston GlobeA 37-year-old Uber driver was arrested Friday night in Holliston after allegedly sexually assaulting one of his passengers and offering to pay her in exchange for ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber drivers are not a fan of Halsey Page SixPop star Halsey performed at the newly renovated main floor of Saks Fifth Avenue on Thursday, playing hits including “Bad at Love” in front of well-heeled ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber Driver Arrested, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Rider In Ashland CBS BostonASHLAND (CBS) – An Uber driver is accused of sexually assaulting a rider in Ashland after she refused his offer of money for sex. Ashland police say the female ... View the full article

‘Govt hasn’t given us jobs. We invested lakhs, found one’: Delhi Uber driver Vipin The Indian ExpressFollowing the controversy over the unreleased National Sample Survey Office's job survey for 2017-18, which reportedly pegs India's unemployment at 6.1 per ... View the full article

Chasing a third spot, cab majors go on a food trail at hefty $400-mn bill Business StandardOnline food discovery, ordering and delivery apps Foodpanda and Uber Eats, owned by cab aggregating giants Ola and Uber, respectively, spent almost $400 ... View the full article

Shopping, songs, TV, transport … new tech has many sectors in disarray The GuardianWhile Ocado is trying to turn the grocery sector on its head, other industries also find themselves the target of disruptors. View the full article

Three Uber Freight co-founders join supply chain software startup Turvo FreightWavesIn the past few weeks, three Uber Freight co-founders left the digital brokerage and joined supply chain software startup Turvo. Charlie Bergevin and Brian ... https://www.google.com/news

Three Uber Freight co-founders join supply chain software startup Turvo FreightWavesIn the past few weeks, three Uber Freight co-founders left the digital brokerage and joined supply chain software startup Turvo. Charlie Bergevin and Brian ... View the full article

We tried Droppa – SA's 'Uber for bakkies' app Business Insider South AfricaMoving is not for the faint-hearted and the hidden costs can add to the trauma. I learnt the hard way when I moved previously from Melville to Ferndale, ... https://www.google.com/news

Ride-Sharing Bill Pulled Due To Possible Impact On Drunk Driving News On 6A state lawmaker is pulling a bill that could have made Uber and other Ride Sharing services more expensive. View the full article

Norwalk Startup VanGo Is The 'Uber' Parents Need For The 7-To-17 Set In Fairfield County Daily VoiceIn today's world, with school activities, sports, doctor's appointments and play dates, it can be difficult for the working parent to chauffer her child to the right place ... View the full article