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As Uber approaches IPO, company is trying to contain costs without exiting foreign markets SharesPostUber has attracted a $72 billion valuation, the second largest among unicorns in the world, because of its unquenchable thirst for growth. View the full article

Sadiq Khan's clampdown on Uber gives a taste of life in Corbyn's cronyist Britain Telegraph.co.ukIn recent weeks, London has resounded with the sound of horns as Uber drivers do battle with City Hall. https://www.google.com/news

'Fed up' cyclists send letter to Uber, Lyft asking drivers to stop obstructing bike lanes The Boston GlobeBicycle and pedestrian advocacy groups sent a letter this week to Uber and Lyft, calling on the ride-share companies to improve driver education about the ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber for kids: Zūm zooms to new markets with $40M in funding Fast CompanyZūm, the on-demand ride-hailing app that is like an Uber for kids–if Uber were outfitted with car seats and had CPR-certified drivers with deep background ... View the full article

Uber drivers sue London mayor over 'racially discriminatory' anti-pollution fees CNBCPrivate taxi drivers — some of whom work for firms like Uber — are taking legal action against the mayor of London over what they claim is a racially ... View the full article

Why Lyft’s offer of cash and stock may not benefit most drivers PBS NewsHourLyft drivers who have completed between 10000 and 20000 rides will receive a bonus of $1000 with the option of using the money to purchase company stock. View the full article

Lyft files for IPO, beating Uber to the punch CNNNew York (CNN Business) Lyft just passed Uber in the race to go public. The company filed paperwork on Friday to raise as much as $100 million in its public ... View the full article

Uber for kids: Zūm zooms to new markets with $40M in funding Fast CompanyZūm, the on-demand ride-hailing app that is like an Uber for kids–if Uber were outfitted with car seats and had CPR-certified drivers with deep background ... View the full article

For those stranded at Union Station, Uber and Lyft rides to the suburbs were costly Chicago TribuneAn Amtrak signal problem was prompting thousands of Chicago commuters to look for new ways home, and ride-share prices were high. https://www.google.com/news

Which Uber ride do you prefer? Seattle driver offers menu with comedy, compassion, silence and more GeekWireGeorge Ure is a talker. And he's funny. He can also be crass and irreverent. Or, he'll just shut the hell up. It all depends on what you order him to do when you ... View the full article

Uber Is in Advanced Talks to Buy Mideast Rival Careem BloombergUber Technologies Inc. is in advanced discussions to buy its Dubai-based rival Careem Networks FZ, a deal that would expand the ride-hailing giant's ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber and Lyft to offer shares to drivers as part of IPOs Financial TimesRide-hailing rivals will set up schemes to give frequent drivers cash to buy stock. https://www.google.com/news

Uber and Lyft to give drivers cash bonuses for buying stock in IPOs The VergeUber and Lyft are reportedly planning to give some of its drivers cash bonuses with the intent that those drivers would be able to use that cash to purchase stock ... View the full article

Uber and Lyft to give drivers cash bonuses for buying stock in IPOs The Verge Uber and Lyft are reportedly giving drivers cash to buy shares in their respective IPOs TechCrunch As Uber eyes an IPO, what's its plan for profits? Marketplace APM Some Uber, Lyft Drivers to Get Stock in IPOs The Wall Street Journal Meet the ‘O.G.’ Uber and Lyft drivers who could cash in on the IPOs MarketWatch View full coverage on Google News View the full article

Uber and Lyft Said to Offer Drivers a Chance to Participate in I.P.O.s The New York TimesThe ride-hailing companies intend to set up programs to give cash to some of their drivers, enabling them to buy company stock ahead of an initial public ... View the full article

Some Uber, Lyft Drivers to Get Stock in IPOs The Wall Street JournalRide-hailing companies Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. are planning to give some drivers money to buy stock in their initial public offerings, a rare move ... View the full article

Uber and Lyft are reportedly giving drivers cash to buy shares in their respective IPOs TechCrunchUber and Lyft are reportedly going to give money to some of its drivers to enable them to buy stock in the transportation companies' respective initial public ... View the full article

Uber and Lyft are reportedly giving drivers cash to buy shares in their respective IPOs TechCrunchUber and Lyft are reportedly going to give money to some of its drivers to enable them to buy stock in the transportation companies' respective initial public ... https://www.google.com/news

Oops, you're not Uber. Drunk Glendale man cited after mistakenly flagging down police. Milwaukee Journal SentinelA Glendale man was cited for underage drinking after he mistakenly flagged down police, instead of his expected Uber. https://www.google.com/news

Uber launches tipping feature - would you tip your driver? New Zealand HeraldUber has launched a tipping *service* in its ridesharing app. From today, New Zealand and Australian users completing a ride can opt to tip their driver either $1, ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber’s electric bicycles are starting to get more riders than their cars ElectrekThe shared electric bicycle and scooter market is still undergoing explosive growth. With tens of millions of rides across just a few large industry players, there is ... https://www.google.com/news

What Readers Have to Say About Lyft Dominating Uber in Portland Willamette WeekLast week, WW compared transaction data for Portland Lyft and Uber rides ("Lyfted," WW, Feb. 20, 2019). The results? Portland is the rare U.S. city where Lyft ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber driver murdered in crime spree that spanned 4 states FOX 59 IndianapolisDENVER - A man who was fatally shot in a carjacking in Denver Friday morning as part of a four-state crime spree has been identified as a 58-year-old Uber ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber driver offers menu to let his customers choose what sort of trip they have Metro.co.ukYou know the feeling when you get in an Uber and you're just not up for a chat? Or maybe after a hard day at work, some funny stories from your driver would ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber driver creates 'conversation menu' to customise passengers' rides shropshirestar.comAn Uber driver in Seattle, Washington, has received praise on Twitter for supplying passengers with a “conversation menu” to tailor their ride to their mood. https://www.google.com/news