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Meet Uber’s First-Ever Chief Privacy Officer FortuneRuby Zefo, Uber's first chief privacy officer, has her work cut out for her. She joined the ride hailing company nearly six months ago, just after the company ... https://www.google.com/news

Another tech bubble could be about to burst as Uber, Lyft and Airbnb talk up IPOs The Australian Financial ReviewAs heavyweight VCs bid up the value of start-ups, others have to follow - it's up or out. The result has been not only a new bubble in IPO markets, but the ... View the full article

Comment: How Uber is steadily draining your money New Zealand HeraldComment: I was shocked by this figure …$467 blown in just 12 months. I logged into my Uber account last week, curious to know what I had actually spent using ... View the full article

Uber Wants Self-Driving Scooters and More Car News This Week WIREDYeah, WIRED Transportation loves new car tech. But this week, we were all about alternatives to driving around on four wheels. We thought about what might ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber talks safety process after Raleigh driver arrested mid-ride WTVD-TVThe company is now sharing how drivers are screened in North Carolina in the wake of one Raleigh woman's terrifying ride. https://www.google.com/news

The true cost of using Uber will hit you hard when you add it up NEWS.com.auI logged into my Uber account last week, curious to know what I had actually spent using this app. In 2018 I had racked up nearly $500 on Uber fares or the ... View the full article

Crypto Broker Led by Uber and E*Trade Alums Is Going Public CoinDeskVoyager, a cryptocurrency brokerage startup founded by veterans of Uber and E*Trade, is going public on Canada's TSX Venture Exchange through a reverse ... View the full article

Blind woman says Uber driver denied ride because of dog The Denver ChannelA legally blind Denver woman tried to take an Uber to class Thursday morning, but she said when the driver say her *service* dog, he refused to let her in. https://www.google.com/news

Boeing has flying prototype of Uber air drone Business TravellerAn autonomous drone capable of carrying passengers is now being test flown by aircraft manufacturer Boeing. https://www.google.com/news

Austin teen arrested for robbing a bank after using a Jump scooter as his getaway vehicle The VergeThe first rule of robbing a bank in 2019 is apparently not to use your credit card to rent the getaway car. According to Austin, Texas newspaper the Austin ... View the full article

App Makes it Possible to Drive Uber Without Owning Car Spectrum News 1A new app made in Santa Monica is making it possible to drive Uber or Lyft without owning a car. View the full article

JAMS to Uber: Our rules and your contracts demand individual arbitrations ReutersFor more than a month, Uber has been in an epic showdown with lawyers for more than 12500 drivers who have demanded the ride-hailing company pay JAMS ... View the full article

JAMS to Uber: Our rules and your contracts demand individual arbitrations ReutersFor more than a month, Uber has been in an epic showdown with lawyers for more than 12500 drivers who have demanded the ride-hailing company pay JAMS ... https://www.google.com/news

By Its Design, Uber Rewards Could Increase Congestion CityLabMany users of Uber rejoiced this week when the company rolled out a Rewards program, offering perks like vehicle upgrades and free trips. Uber's regular ... View the full article

By Its Design, Uber Rewards Could Increase Congestion CityLabMany users of Uber rejoiced this week when the company rolled out a Rewards program, offering perks like vehicle upgrades and free trips. Uber's regular ... https://www.google.com/news

News Nashville Uber driver awarded for great service Adam Hammond 1:42 PM, Jan 25, 2019 NewsChannel5.comIt's no secret the tourism industry is a big part of Nashville's economy, but did you realize more than 6500 jobs are directly tied to tourism. A local Uber driver has ... View the full article

The true cost of using Uber to spend up will shock you NEWS.com.auI logged into my Uber account last week, curious to know what I had actually spent using this app. In 2018 I had racked up nearly $500 on Uber fares or the ... View the full article

Shoveling via smartphone: Omahans can use Uber-like services for snow removal Omaha World-HeraldNext time it snows, a pair of national technology companies want people in Nebraska's largest city to save their backs and grab a smartphone. View the full article

Uber threaten to cancel Duncan Bannatyne’s contract after daughter, 17, takes solo trips Deadline NewsUBER threatened to cancel Duncan Bannatyne's contract after he allowed his teenage daughter to travel unaccompanied in one of their vehicles. The Scottish ... https://www.google.com/news

Here are the trends that will shape the next generation of disruptive start-ups CNBCThis year it is expected that artificial intelligence, 5G, digital health and fintech will be largely represented in CNBC's Disruptor 50 list of innovative private ... View the full article

Also in Metro's 28 by 2028 Funding Proposal: New Mobility Fees – Mostly on Lyft, Uber Streetsblog Los AngelesTo get ready for the 2028 Olympics, the Metro Board wants to accelerate projects – mostly to accelerate highway projects. The initiative is called 28 by 2028. View the full article

New Mexico attorney charged with DWI after disobeying officer's Uber order Boston 25 NewsA New Mexico defense attorney is accused of driving while intoxicated after disobeying a police officer's warning not to get behind the wheel, the Albuquerque ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber open to outside investment, says CEO The Malaysian ReserveUber Technologies Inc CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said it is “possible” the ride-hailing giant would look for outside investors for its self-driving car unit. View the full article

Nigeria: I Prefer Uber Than Buying a Car - Mr Eazi AllAfrica.comThis might come as a rude shock to many lovers of Oluwatosin Ajibade, a.k.a Mr Eazi, and his work; as in a recent interview, the 'Leg Over' singer revealed that ... View the full article

For Uber & Lyft Drivers, Congestion Costs Money | WNYC News WNYCAs a driver for Lyft and Uber 43-year-old Percy Henderson navigates the city's congested streets nearly every day. View the full article