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Uber launches lite app in Kenya to save on space and data Capital FM KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 - Uber has launched Uber Lite, its redesigned app, in a bid to save users space and connect with phones with low connectivity. https://www.google.com/news

This app might give Uber and Lyft a run for their ride-sharing money in US Android AuthorityIn addition to ride-sharing, Whim also lets you hail a taxi, rent a car, rent a bike, and more. The app is available in select European locations, including the U.K.. View the full article

Ride-sharing service Whim to launch in the US, should Uber watch out? Android AuthorityIn addition to ride-sharing, Whim also lets you hail a taxi, rent a car, rent a bike, and more. The app is available in select European locations, including the U.K.. https://www.google.com/news

Ride-sharing service Whim to launch in the US, should Uber watch out? Android AuthorityIn addition to ride-sharing, Whim also lets you hail a taxi, rent a car, rent a bike, and more. The app is available in select European locations, including the U.K.. View the full article

Uber, Mears work together | Central Florida Florida TrendFor the first time, Orange County has an African-American mayor (former Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings) and an all-female board of county ... https://www.google.com/news

“I Prefer Uber Than Buying a Car” – Mr Eazi THISDAY NewspapersSunday Ehigiator. This 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' ... View the full article

Uber ride turns into terror trip for woman as Raleigh police arrest driver WTVD-TVAn Uber fare leaving a rider in fear. A Raleigh woman spends just minutes in the passenger seat things took a terrifying turn. Police swarm the car to arrest her ... https://www.google.com/news

ATO to go after Airbnb hosts and drivers for services such as Uber and Deliveroo The Northern Daily Leader"The ATO will not hear excuses such as they didn't know to report the income." View the full article

Here's what's brewing at Starbucks over the next year USA TODAYStarbucks drinks will be available in Nestlé's Nespresso and Dolce Gusto single-serve capsule system. View the full article

Beginning next month, Uber and Lyft can pick up visitors at neighbor island airports Honolulu Star-AdvertiserState officials announced this afternoon that Uber and Lyft, which it refers to as Transportation Network Companies, will be able to pick up customers from ... https://www.google.com/news

Government Shutdown: Furloughed Federal Workers Are Turning to Uber to Earn a Paycheck, CEO Says Fortune Furloughed US federal workers are “making ends meet” on Uber Quartz Furloughed federal workers are working as Uber drivers, CEO says CNBC Uber Is Open to Outside Investment Into Self-Driving Car Unit Bloomberg Uber CEO says government workers starting to drive during shutdown Business Insider View full coverage on Google News https://www.google.com/news

Government Shutdown: Furloughed Federal Workers Are Turning to Uber to Earn a Paycheck, CEO Says FortuneWith no end in sight to the federal shutdown, some furloughed workers are applying to become Uber drivers in order to make a paycheck. https://www.google.com/news

Furloughed US federal workers are “making ends meet” on Uber QuartzFurloughed federal workers are turning to Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb as the longest government shutdown in US history drags on. The AP has their stories: Cheryl ... View the full article

Uber Driver Was Certain He Was 'Going to Die' After Passenger Grabbed Wheel on Highway Inside Edition Terrifying dashcam footage shows Uber passenger trying to crash car Newshub 'Feeling of terror': Uber passenger shocks driver when he grabs wheel of car Los Angeles Times Terrifying video shows Uber driver struggling with drunk passenger who grabbed steering wheel Global News 'We're Gonna Die': Uber Rider Grabs Wheel on 8-Lane Highway NBC 7 San Diego View full coverage on Google News https://www.google.com/news

Furloughed Workers Turn to Uber and Lyft for Income in Shutdown BloombergFederal government workers are commuting to Washington from Maryland and Virginia -- where they keep on driving, for Uber or Lyft. https://www.google.com/news

Terrifying video shows Uber driver struggling with drunk passenger who grabbed steering wheel Global NewsTerrifying video shows the moment an intoxicated Uber passenger reached over and grabbed the car's steering wheel with both hands, telling the driver “we're ... https://www.google.com/news

Screaming bicyclist jumps on top of Uber in NYC traffic, attacks driver NBCNews.comThe New York Police Department is looking for a man they said attacked an Uber driver with a bike lock before jumping on top of his car. https://www.google.com/news

Uber Lite may save your phone space but not your pocket money IOLUber Lite's new interface was designed to make booking rides quicker and lighter in low connectivity on basic Android phones. View the full article

So Uber Wants Self-Driving Bikes and Scooters. Why? And How? WIREDReally, it was only a matter of time before somebody thought to combine today's hottest transportation trends: shared electric scooters and autonomous driving. View the full article

So Uber Wants Self-Driving Bikes and Scooters. Why? And How? WIREDThey'd be difficult to engineer, and expensive to boot. But they're part of the company's master plan. https://www.google.com/news

So Uber Wants Self-Driving Bikes and Scooters. Why? And How? WIREDReally, it was only a matter of time before somebody thought to combine today's hottest transportation trends: shared electric scooters and autonomous driving. https://www.google.com/news

So Uber Wants Self-Driving Bikes and Scooters. Why? And How? WIREDThey'd be difficult to engineer, and expensive to boot. But they're part of the company's master plan. View the full article

Uber South Africa just launched a 'lite' app 10 times smaller than the regular one – for people who can't afford much data Business Insider South AfricaUber Lite has been launched in South Africa today. https://www.google.com/news

BACKSTORY: Uber’s Sachin Kansal Financial MailWe question Sachin Kansal, global director of product management at Uber. View the full article

Your next Uber ride will come with a side-serving of mindfulness Evening StandardUber is teaming up with mindfulness app Calm to offer a side-serving of meditation during your Uber rides. From today, Uber users across the UK now have ... https://www.google.com/news