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Boeing's first test flight of air taxi a success as it works on making Uber Air a reality CNBCBoeing is coming closer to making its flying taxis for Uber a reality with its first successful test flight. Boeing executives are convinced they are on the right path to ... https://www.google.com/news

Money Diary: A 25-Year-Old In Tech & Living In London On 33k Refinery29Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking a cross-section of women ... View the full article

Why your Uber fares and Airbnb rental fees are about to skyrocket Daily MailAustralian Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts will no longer be able to dodge taxes on their earnings under a controversial new rule set to see prices skyrocket for ... View the full article

Uber Rewards is rolling out; here’s how the perks work TechCrunchDid you blow enough money on Uber to get Diamond status? A lot of users are finding out tonight as Uber rolls out its rider loyalty Rewards program to San ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber Rewards is rolling out; here’s how the perks work TechCrunchDid you blow enough money on Uber to get Diamond status? A lot of users are finding out tonight as Uber rolls out its rider loyalty Rewards program to San ... View the full article

Local air traffic controller gets side job driving for Uber to help feed his family of 9 WTVCIt's day 32 of the government shutdown. That means thousands of federal employees have been working without pay for more than a month now. As many ... View the full article

Union calls for Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts facing tax crackdown to be protected The GuardianTreasury to reveal plans for new income-reporting regime to ensure people working in the gig economy pay fair share of tax. Australian Associated Press. https://www.google.com/news

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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