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How Uber’s internal safety team handles everything from car crashes to assaults Business InsiderDo the right thing, period,” is the ride-hailing giant's new mantra, but drivers say the system is still imperfect. https://www.google.com/news

Maxing out the ride: Useful accessories for Uber and Lyft drivers - Autoblog AutoblogA few handy items can help make life easier for you as a ride-share driver, and to keep your passengers feeling happy — and generous. View the full article

Uber price warning - Why your taxi home could end up costing a lot more than you think ExpressUber has become hugely successful over the past few years with recent stats suggesting the app now has over 100 million customers. This popular *service* ... https://www.google.com/news

British Formula 1 maker McLaren designing Uber self-driving failsafe system Telegraph.co.ukBritish supercar company McLaren is supplying key safety technology to Uber's troubled self-driving car business as part of a contract worth tens of millions of ... https://www.google.com/news

New Year's Eve one of the busiest nights for Uber drivers 69News WFMZ-TVDozens of Uber drivers in Berks County are spending their New Year's Eve sitting in parking lots and on street corners--waiting for alerts. https://www.google.com/news

You Can Save Money On Your NYE Uber Rides With These Holiday Promo Codes Elite DailyNew Year's Eve plans always seem like somewhat of a hassle to me. You usually have to pick a party to attend, find an outfit that's just glittery enough for the ... View the full article

7 people you never realized were early investors in Uber Business InsiderFrom Lady Gaga's former manager to some very famous CEOs, lots of people have money to make if Uber goes through with its 2019 IPO. View the full article

7 people you never realized were early investors in Uber Business InsiderFrom Lady Gaga's former manager to some very famous CEOs, lots of people have money to make if Uber goes through with its 2019 IPO. https://www.google.com/news

Uber IPO to be 2019's crucial test case MoneyWeekThe flotation of the world's biggest ride-hailing app will be a pivotal moment for equity markets, says Matthew Lynn. View the full article

Should you tip your Uber driver? NOLA.comTaxi drivers get tips. Lyft requests tips. Should Uber be any different? https://www.google.com/news

Filipino develops 'Uber of lawyers' manilastandard.netA Filipino lawyer, who pioneered virtual or e-lawyering in the Philippines, has recently launched a mobile app with video-chat features to link clients and lawyers ... https://www.google.com/news

Eight themes that tell the 2018 tech story The Japan TimesDisillusionment and promise mark a whirlwind year. View the full article

The paradox of online-offline and the myths of ecommerce YourStoryAmazon accounts for nearly half of all ecommerce in the US. The balance 50 percent is accounted by a long tail of large offline players like Apple, Walmart, ... View the full article

Uber IPO: What Can We Expect? ForbesWithin the next few months, the Uber IPO is expected to hit the markets. Keep in mind that the company has confidentially filed its S-1 with the Securities and ... View the full article

Uber and Lyft: Side by side comparison - Autoblog AutoblogShould you use Uber or Lyft to hail a ride? The two services are similar, but some of the differences might make a difference to you. Here's what sets them apart. https://www.google.com/news

The Verge 2018 tech report card: Uber The Verge2018 was supposed to be a recovery year for Uber. Sandwiched in between the disaster that was 2017, and the expectation that the company will go public in ... https://www.google.com/news

Bad customer service: who are 2018's worst offenders? The GuardianComplaints about rip-offs and rotten *service* continue apace. Here's our roundup. View the full article

Pakistani Cabbie Gives New Meaning To Brotherhood, Refuses To Charge 'Indian Guest' For Ride India TimesThis article is about an Indian man's recent experience in Pakistan when a driver named Ahmed who works with Uber refused to take money for the ride till ... View the full article

Farah & Farah offering free taxi, Uber rides home for New Year's Eve FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXXThose going out on New Year's Eve can catch a free Uber or taxi ride home courtesy of law firm Farah & Farah. The free voucher will be active from 8 p.m. New ... https://www.google.com/news

Preparing for a safe New Year's Eve KTVLWith New Year's Eve just days away, you may be busy making plans with friends. But do those plans include a ride home? According to the National Highway ... View the full article

Ola’s year in review; Teknospire's ‘bank-in-a-box’ transforming rural banking YourStoryDigital boom should mean wonders for the banking sector, right? Ironically, a great many financial institutions in rural India are yet to experience this ... View the full article

Eyewitness calls Uber driver 'wreckless' after elderly woman run over twice at Sky Harbor AZFamilyThere's always a lot of chaos after Christmas at Sky Harbor Airport with all the cars and vans dropping off passengers to catch flights.But shuttle bus driver Nate ... https://www.google.com/news

Jones offers ridesharing through Uber and Lyft | News Glasgow Daily TimesGLASGOW — As far as Steve Jones knows, he is the only driver for both Uber and Lyft, companies that provide on-demand ridesharing taxi-type services. View the full article

Jones offers ridesharing through Uber and Lyft | News Glasgow Daily TimesGLASGOW — As far as Steve Jones knows, he is the only driver for both Uber and Lyft, companies that provide on-demand ridesharing taxi-type services. https://www.google.com/news

Chase Reverses Decision To Reject Customer’s Request After Thief Drains Bank Account CBS ChicagoCHICAGO (CBS)-Once a thief has your phone, they often have access to your bank, Venmo, Uber and other accounts. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez talked to one ... View the full article