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Uber Comes To Sidney The RoundupUber is a multinational support *service* that began as a small rideshare company in San Francisco, California in March of 2009. It currently offers. View the full article

Uber opens a robotics division to build autonomous bikes and scooters The HustleTechCrunch reports that Uber wants to develop autonomous technology for its JUMP group, responsible for its bike and scooter-share programs. https://www.google.com/news

Uber said to be working on autonomous scooters and bikes for some reason The VergeUber is maybe working on driverless bikes and scooters, but the ride-hailing company is not ready to talk about it in public. https://www.google.com/news

The Birthplace of the Walkman Wants to Be First in Flying Cars BloombergJapan's once-envied government skunk works has set its sights on speeding up the arrival of aerial taxis and trucks. View the full article

Tax office strike on Airbnb and Uber users The AustralianAlmost 11 million Australians who earn money from sharing-economy platforms such as Uber and Airbnb will be subject to a new reporting regime to ensure tax ... View the full article

Now There's Insurance For Things You Forgot Or Dropped In Your Uber ForbesSmartphone-based short-term insurance lets you swipe up temporary coverage for the personal tech you might lose during your workday or on vacation. https://www.google.com/news

From Federal Worker to Uber Driver: Odd Jobs to Make Ends Meet in the Shutdown The New York TimesFurloughed government employees desperate for income have become unlikely entrants into America's gig economy, substitute teaching, babysitting and ... View the full article

From Federal Worker to Uber Driver: Odd Jobs to Make Ends Meet in the Shutdown The New York TimesMILWAUKEE — Angela Kelley kissed her 3-year-old granddaughter goodbye and sent her up the steps of her Montessori school. She had to get ready for work. View the full article

Starbucks Expands Uber Delivery Venture to San Francisco, London BloombergStarbucks Corp. is expanding its venture with Uber Eats, offering delivery in San Francisco followed by expansion into other major U.S. cities and rolling out a ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber Netherlands lifts minimum driving age after fatal crashes ABC NewsRidesharing giant Uber lifts the minimum age of its drivers in the Netherlands and introduces a mandatory traffic safety training course following a spate of fatal ... https://www.google.com/news

Consumer Starbucks rolls out delivery service using Uber Eats app Associated Press 4:29 AM, Jan WPTV.comStarbucks is expanding its delivery *service* and aims to offer it at nearly one-fourth of its U.S. company-operated coffee shops. View the full article

Is Uber Bringing Self-Driving Scooters to Your Town? TechCoUber is planning on bringing a new type of vehicle to your town, and this one doesn't even have a driver. This weekend, it was revealed that the company is ... View the full article

Uber said to be working on autonomous scooters and bikes for some reason The VergeUber is maybe working on driverless bikes and scooters, but the ride-hailing company is not ready to talk about it in public. View the full article

Starbucks expands delivery services to 6 more cities via Uber Eats USA TODAYStarbucks teams with Uber Eats to bring lattes, brews and sandwiches to you in 30 minutes or less in 6 additional cities, following Miami trial. View the full article

Following accidents, Dutch Uber lifts minimum driver age - Tech News The Star OnlineRide hailing firm Uber is raising the minimum age of its drivers in the Netherlands and taking other measures to increase road safety after a series of fatal ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber increases minimum age for drivers after fatal accidents NL TimesUber is taking measures following a series of fatal accidents involving its drivers in Amsterdam. The ride-hailing *service* is increasing the minimum age for its ... View the full article

COMMENT: Letting Uber take some of us for a ride could make cents The Daily CourierPublicly subsidized trips in ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft might one day be offered to residents of some of Kelowna's wealthiest neighbourhoods. View the full article

Stressed out and at risk: Inside Uber's special investigations unit CNN(CNN Business) The internal investigators tasked with keeping Uber safe were overworked, underpaid and at times emotionally traumatized as they struggled ... https://www.google.com/news

Exclusive: Uber memo describes issues inside company CNNAn Uber memo outlines the profound stress in the company's Special Investigations Unit, the department that deals with the most serious complaints from riders ... https://www.google.com/news

Taxi for Just Eat CEO as Uber and Deliveroo serve up competition Financial TimesDiners will not wait one-and-a-half hours for a takeaway to deliver, according to YouGov research. So why did takeaway food *service* Just Eat think investors ... https://www.google.com/news

Bill calls for higher fees for Uber, Lyft in Massachusetts WRGBBOSTON (AP) -- Three Massachusetts lawmakers are joining with a regional planning advocacy group to call for higher fees for ride-hailing companies like Uber ... View the full article

Uh Oh, Uber Might Be Thinking About Self-Driving Scooters and Bikes Now Gizmodo UK Uber is hiring robotics teams to work on bikes and scooters Engadget Uber Said to Be Developing Self-Steering Bikes and Scooters Futurism Is Uber Bringing Self-Driving Scooters to Your Town? TechCo Uber Reportedly Hiring Robotics Experts to Work on Bikes and Scooters The Drive View full coverage on Google News View the full article

Uber plans self-driving bicycles and electric scooters that can charge themselves The IndependentUber is working on electric bicycles and scooters capable of taking themselves to charging points autonomously after a ride has been completed. https://www.google.com/news

Uber plans to develop self-driving electric scooters and bicycles The TelegraphUber is hiring engineers to develop electric scooters and bicycles which can drive themselves around cities in order to reach customers and charging points. https://www.google.com/news

Barcelona taxi drivers blockade roads in Uber protest The TelegraphBarcelona taxi drivers have blockaded areas of the city over the weekend as they take strike action into a fourth day on Monday over what they consider to be ... https://www.google.com/news